Every now and then I get an update from William Reker, the director of traveling art quilts for SAQA (Studio Art Quilt Associates.)
This one is notable because it is the final venue for Turmoil and Tranquility:
” The International Museum of Art and Science in McAllen, Texas will be hosting portions of both exhibitions from August 10, 2019 through December 15, 2019.
“It is our goal to exhibit our members’ work in as many venues as possible. Both Turmoil and Tranquility have had successful exhibitions on three continents. Unfortunately, the International Museum of Art and Science cannot host the entirety of both exhibitions and we have agreed for a portion of each to be on display. Your work has been selected for this venue. Below please find a list of works to be displayed.
Turmoil:
Pallbearer by Margaret Abramshe
The Flames They Left Behind by Holly S Altman
Disheveled Love by Karen M Balos
Fracture by Betty Busby
A Cancerous Turmoil by Carol Capozzoli
The Weather in Her Head by Linda Colsh
Crossings I by Sandy Gregg
Tied in Knots by Betty Hahn
1953 Popcorn by Jim Hay
Childhood Taken: The Doffer Boys by Patricia Kennedy-Zafred
Marklin Nebula by Jeanne Marklin
Mother Serves the Turkey II by Martha E Ressler
Tranquility:
Flowers of the Vine by Frances Holliday Alford
Morning Mist by Linda Anderson
Ponderings IV by Erika Carter
The Sentinel by Linda Colsh
Donald in Light by Jennifer Day
Come Sit with Me, Patrick Caulfield by Heather Dubreuil
Succulents by Aileyn Renli Ecob
Winter Silence by Suzan Engler
Entryway by Sandy Gregg
A Separate Reality by Patricia Kennedy-Zafred
Whooper Reflection by Judith Roderick
Adoration by Gwyned Trefethen
Circle Back by Tina Williams Brewer
“During its three year run, Turmoil will have been on display in 10 venues, on three continents including 2 museums in the United States. We are constantly striving to locate new venues and promote your art around the world. Below is a complete listing of the exhibition’s travel.
International Quilt Festival – Houston, Texas: November 2-6, 2016
International Quilt Festival – Chicago, Illinois: April 6-8, 2017
Festival of Quilts – Birmingham, United Kingdom: August 10-13, 2017
Australasian Quilt Convention – Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens, Melbourne, Australia: April 5-8, 2018
Stitches & Craft Show – Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Bank, Australia: June 8-10, 2018
Craft & Quilt Fair – Canberra, Australia: August 9-12, 2018
Stitches & Craft Show- Newcastle, Australia: August 16-19, 2018
Craft & Quilt Fair – Adelaide Showground, Wayville, Australia: September 19-22, 2018
Grants Pass Museum of Art- Grants Pass, Oregon, United States: June 1 – July 27, 2019
International Museum of Art and Science, McAllen, Texas, United States: August 10, 2019 – December 15, 2019 (selected works)
“The International Museum of Art and Science will be the final venue for the exhibition. I will contact you in January 2020 to return your work to you.
“Your participation in SAQA’s Global Exhibition has allowed us to expand the number of exhibitions we offer to a growing number of venues. Between now and April 2020, SAQA will debut 10 new exhibitions. Five of these exhibitions will premiere in museums rather than at quilt shows. Please visit www.saqa.com/calls to view the current opportunities to exhibit your art provided by both the Global Exhibition and Regional Exhibition programs.”
Congratulations Martha! Hope your Mt. Gretna show was successful. I did not get there this year so I missed saying hello. Barb Fernsler
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Thank you Barb, yes, it was good, but with the requisite day of rain of course. I did very well actually!