Evolution, Change, Challenge Viewers' Choice

The Evolution, Challenge, Challenge exhibition has closed.  Congratulations to Deborah Louie who was awarded Viewers' Choice for her quilt Remember Avoca 20 Years On.  Here is Deborah, with ECC Exhibition Sub-committee menber Bob James, holding her original quilt in front of her 2015 work:

You can view all of the exhibition online in the Evolution, Challenge, Challenge gallery:

1995 “Remember Avoca" was part of Australia Dreaming challenge.20 years on I have reproduced the quilt. A journey back to beginnings, growing and developing. The original quilt was about leaving Avoca, the family station this is about my quilting journey. I stand tall and proud of all my quilting achievements.

The Labours of Love – Australian Quilts from 1850 – 2015 exhibition continues at
Hazelhurst Regional Gallery & Arts Centre until 5 October 2015.

Presentation Ceremony for Evolution, Change, Challenge - A Contemporary Quilt this afternoon.

The presentation ceremony of the "Evolution, Change, Challenge - A Contemporary Quilt" exhibition today at The Hazelhurst Gallery was very well attended by many Guild members, past presidents, sponsors, Gallery director and staff, exhibitors and visitors. Guest speaker was Carolyn Sullivan, Guild life member, fibre artist and teacher, who gave her insights into the "Contemporary Quilt" and its development over the past 20 years.

Winner of the $1,500 prize for best quilt was Denise Sargo for "Shadow Leopard". Denise gave a very gracious acceptance speech.

 

The Viewers' Choice award will be announced at the conclusion of the exhibition. A big thank you to Bob James and Gail Sadleir who were instrumental in getting the exhibition organised.

The last day of the exhibition is Tuesday 8th September 2015, so make sure you come along to view it, along with the "Labours of Love - Australian Quilts from 1850 to 2015" quilt exhibition.

For details about the Gallery, see Hazelhurst Regional Gallery & Arts Centre

 

Evolution, Change, Challenge Prize Winner

Congratulations to Guild member Denise Sargo who was awarded the $1500 prize for the Evolution, Change, Challenge exhibition for her artwork Shadow Leopard:

The exhibition continues at Hazelhurst Community Gallery, 782 Kingsway, Gymea until Sunday 8 September.  A viewers' choice prize will be awarded at the conclusion of the exhibition. THANK YOU to the sponsors My Sewing Supplies and Patchwork Plus.

You can also view the exhibition online at Evolution, Change, Challenge: A Contemporary Quilt.

Invitation to Evolution, Change, Challenge exhibition

The  Evolution, Change, Challenge – A Contemporary Quilt exhibition commences on Friday, 28 August at Hazelhurst Regional Gallery and Art Centre, 782 Kingsway, Gymea. You are invited to attend the Award Ceremony at 1.00pm, Saturday, 29 August in the Gallery. A prize of $1500 will be awarded to the maker of the winning quilt.  A viewers' choice prize will be awarded at the conclusion of the exhibition.  Thank you to the sponsors: My Sewing Supplies and Patchwork Plus.

View the Evolution, Change, Challenge exhibition by clicking on the image below:

Evolution, Change, Challenge – A Contemporary Quilt is being held in conjunction with Labours of Love – Australian Quilts from 1850 – 2015, a display of quilts sourced from The National Gallery Australia, Canberra, Powerhouse Museum, Sydney and noted quilters and fibre artists from across New South Wales.

Evolution, Change, Challenge: A Contemporary Quilt Exhibition

28 August – 8 September 2015
Hazelhurst Regional Gallery & Art Centre 

A collaboration between The Quilters’ Guild of NSW Inc. and the Hazelhurst Regional Gallery & Art Centre

Evolution, Change, Challenge – A Contemporary Quilt is an exhibition of contemporary quilts exploring the title theme.  The exhibition runs from 28 August – 8 September and the  awards ceremony is at 1pm on Saturday, 29 August 2015.   Proudly sponsored by My Sewing Supplies and Patchwork Plus.

The exhibition features 28 artworks by 27 artists:

Lucy Carroll
Wilma Cawley
Sue Dennis
Robyn Eves
Dianne Firth
Kay Haerland
Alvena Hall
Melanie Hill
Bernardine Hine

Jennifer Horsford
Cathy Jack Coupland
Lisa Johnson
Christine Kondratenko
Linden Lancaster
Yvonne Line
Deborah Louie
Sandra Lyons
Megan Manwaring

Alison Muir

Prunella Noonan
Beth and Trevor Reid
Denise Sargo
Brenda Gael Smith
Laura-Mae Stanton
Susan Veness
Jill Wagner
Jessica Wheelahan

Associated Events:

• daily demonstrations of quilting with a contemporary twist
• 29-30 August: Thread Painting workshop with Cathy Jack Coupland at Hazelhurst Regional Gallery
• 30 August: Hazelhurst Regional Gallery Open Day – a festival of exhibitions, stalls, food and music
• 5 September: presentation by Kay Haerland at 11am

Evolution, Change, Challenge Inquiries: hazelhurst@quiltersguildnsw.com

Thread Painting Workshop with Cathy Jack Coupland

Hazelhurst Regional Gallery 782 Kingsway, Gymea
Saturday 29 August and Sunday 30 September 2015
This will be held in conjunction with the Quilters’ Guild of NSW Inc. exhibition Evolution, Change, Challenge – A Contemporary Quilt and the Hazelhurst Gallery exhibition of quilts from 1850 to the present day  Labours of Love.  This is an exciting opportunity to engage in a workshop at the Gallery and to also enjoy the exhibitions

Cathy has created two designs for this workshop as an introduction to the technique of  thread painting.  It will appeal to those who have some confidence using their machine and working with their feed dogs down, but if you haven’t tried this technique – give it a go – Cathy will be there to help you.  The 2 day workshop will teach you how to transfer the designs, stitch the designs and finishing techniques.  This technique makes delightful and striking quilts and may also be used on clothing, furnishings and bags.  Other examples will be made available to show the diversity of this technique along with other resources, which may lead you to further investigation.

The cost of this workshop has been reduced. The workshop is for 2 days, however you will only pay for one day. Day one will be the main day for instruction. Day two is the festival day at the gallery, so many of the visitors will be interested in the workshop and will want to have a look at what is happening while you continue to practice your thread painting under Cathy’s guidance. There will be someone on site to answer the questions visitors may have, so Cathy will still be able to give her main attention to the participants.

Download: Workshop Booking Form

Reminder: Entries for Evolution, Change, Challenge Close Today!

Today, Friday 24 July 2015, is the last day for entries for the  Evolution, Change, Challenge: A Contemporary Quilt exhibition to be held at Hazelhurst Regional Gallery and Arts Centre from 29 August-8 September 2015.

Entries via the Online Entry Form only with payment of an entry fee of $25 per quilt.
Download:

• Conditions of Entry (PDF)
• Credit Card Authorisation Form

If you have a technical question about the online form, please contact forms@quiltersguildnsw.com Please direct any other queries about Evolution, Change, Challenge - A Contemporary Quilt to hazelhurst@quiltersguildnsw.com

Reminder: Evolution, Change, Challenge Entries close 24 July

The Quilters’ Guild of NSW Inc. invites entries for a juried contemporary quilt exhibition to be held at Hazelhurst Regional Gallery and Arts Centre from 29 August-8 September 2015.

Entries are open to quilters and fibre artists from all Australian states and territories.  Membership of the Guild is not a requirement of entry.

Entries must address the theme “Evolution, Change, Challenge : A Contemporary Quilt” and measure 70x100cm (WxH) portrait format. Entry is via online entry form only and an entry fee of $25 per quilt is payable.  The closing date for entries is 24 July 2015.

The Guild exhibition is being held in conjunction with the Labours of Love exhibition at Hazelhurst Regional Gallery and other events including:

• two day Thread Painting workshop with Cathy Jack Coupland 29 -30 August 2015
• Carolyn Sullivan artist-in-residence from 7 August – 23 August 2015
  
• showcase by Kay Haerland 5 September 2015