FULL DECK ART QUILTS will be in Reno at the Nevada Museum of Art
(160 West Liberty Street) from December 7, 1996 to January 19, 1997. I
would call to confirm those dates, as well as hours, before going
(702.329.3333), as they can change.
The tour is currently fully booked, but due to popular demand, we will be
extending it. Please contact me (info below) to inquire!
The tour is already well underway, but the last venues are as follows:
Through Sept. 15
Southern Illinois Art Gallery at the Marketplace
14967 Gun Creek Trail
Whittington, IL
Oct. 5 - Nov. 17, 1996
New England Quilt Museum
18 Shattuck Street
Lowell, MA
Dec. 7, 1996 - Jan. 19, 1997
Nevada Museum of Art
160 West Liberty
Reno, NV
Feb. 8 - March 13, 1998
Museums at Hartwick
Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY
April 12 - May 25, 1997
Mobile Museum of Art
4850 Museum Drive
Mobile, AL
Again, please call ahead to confirm dates and hours.
BRIEF EXHIBITION DESCRIPTION:
FULL DECK ART QUILTS explores individual artistic expression within a
theme of near-universal appeal: the creative interpretation of a full deck
of playing cards by 54 contemporary art quilters/quilting partnerships.
The resulting pieces - 52 cards and 2 jokers - illustrate the vitality and
diversity of contemporary art quilting.
Each quilt, though a uniform size and shape, reflects the unique style and
technique of the artist and is indicative of work these artists are creating
in other formats. Because the playing card is such a common object,
exhibition visitors will be intrigued by interpreting which card each quilt
represents, while viewing the work of some of America's most
significant art quilters.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Contents:
54 quilts, 71 x 46 cm (28 x 18 in.)
54 identification labels
1 title panel
3 text panels
Uniform hanging system for all quilts
Size:
55 running meters (175 ft.)
Participation fee:
$3,900 for 6 weeks
Security:
Moderate; museum/gallery environment, security, and professional
handling is required
Shipping:
Standard outgoing, 7 crates, 780 lbs. total weight
CONTACT:
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Nicole M. Bouvier
Scheduling & Exhibitor Relations Director
Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES)
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202.357.3168 x120 phone
202.357.4324 fax
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