the new quilt 2008: 25 January - 24 February

The Quilters Guild of NSW Inc, in partnership with Manly Art Gallery & Museum, presents an exhibition of 28 contemporary quilt textiles from 25 January – 24 February 2008.

Manly Art Gallery & Museum,West Esplanade, Manly.
Open Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 5pm.
Tel: 9949 1776 Admission Free

the new quilt 2008 is the 12th such collaboration between Manly Art Gallery & Museum and The Quilters' Guild of NSW Inc and comprises 28 works which represent the innovation and diversity of quilt textile making today.

Works in the exhibition must meet the conventions of quilt-making (mostly of fibre and consist of at least two distinct layers stitched together). Using a dynamic range of materials and techniques the artists present diverse subject matter ranging from urbanisation, the environment, travel, families, illness and friendships to language and politics. A full colour catalogue will accompany the exhibition.



PUBLIC PROGRAMS: SUNDAYS @ THE GALLERY

the new quilt 2008- Artist Talk
3pm, Sunday 3 February 2008
Join some of the artists for a discussion of their works

Kids Art Adventures
10.30-12noon, $5
Sunday 10 February 2008
Children aged 5-10 years create their own artworks in a workshop
environment in response to the exhibitions the new quilt 2008-
contemporary quilt textiles and Judy McDermott- Speaking for Themselves.

Judy McDermott- Speaking for Themselves: Curator's Floor Talk
3pm, Sunday 10 February 2008
Floor talk by exhibition curator Sarah Tucker on Judy McDermott's
artworks and practice.

the new quilt 2008- Curator's Floor Talk
3pm, Sunday 24 February 2008
Floor talk by exhibition curator Christina Sumner, Principal Curator,
Design and Society, Powerhouse Museum

Guided Tour
3pm, Sunday 17 February 2008