SAQA Resources

Have you checked out the SAQA Regional page for Minnesota members? Here is a link:

http://www.saqau.wikispaces.net/Res+Regional+MN

Remember, this is site where all members can add their two cents.

SAQA Call for Entry "Seasonal Palette"

"Seasonal Palette" Call for Entry now OPEN   
"SEASONAL PALETTE"
Open to ALL SAQA members

This SAQA traveling exhibit will showcase a series of 32 art quilts hung side by side, depicting the seasons of the year. Selected artists will be asked to create a new art quilt 78" long and 32" wide for this exhibit. Artwork will debut at the International Quilt Festival in Houston in November 2012 (on the inside panels of the space that has showcased SAQA artwork in the last few years) and then travel to both art museums and other IQF shows for the following two years.

Artists will be asked to document their creative process, including inspiration, photo images, sketches, diagrams, journal entries, fabric swatches and the like. These will be displayed in booklet format along with the work. Video and smartphone presentations are also being explored.

Curator/Jurors Vicki Mangum and Kathleen McCabe will select the artists from those who express interest through submission of an online portfolio of four pieces. Full details are posted on the SAQA website. 

Online entry is open August 1-31, 2011.

Art Journals by Nancy Wick

Nancy Wick gave a presentation on art journals at our July 2011 meeting. Here are some links for more information on art journals:

Nancy's website and blog:
 www.imapiecemaker.com
textiletreasures.co

Websites for art journal inspiration
        • www.quiltart.com
        • http://www.djpettitt.com/Books2.html
        • http://www.lindakemshall.com/
        • http://www.linda-matthews.com/
        • http://elinwaterston.com/
        • http://www.janedavila.com/
        • http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/bernina_videos_view.php/bernina_videos_id/1009
        • http://www.quiltingdaily.com/

Books for art journal inspiration:
        • “Creative Quilting:  The Journal Quilt Project” by Karey Patterson
        • “Fabric Embellishing:  The Basics and Beyond”  by Liz Kettle, Heather Thomas, Ruth Chandler, and Lauren Vlcek
        • Books by Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn (they have 24+)
        • “Art Quilt Workbook” by Jane Davila and Elin Waterson
        • “The Complete Photo Guide to Textile Art” and “Fabric Art Workshop” by Susan Stein
        • “Drawn To Stitch” and “Surfaces for Stitch” by Gwen Hedley
Be sure to check the Textile Center library for art journal books and dvds.

Jean M. Judd, Wichita National All Media Craft Exhibition 2011

The Wichita Center for the Arts has selected textile artist Jean M. Judd of Cushing, Wisconsin for inclusion in the Wichita National All Media Craft Exhibition 2011. Artwork selected for inclusion in the exhibit includes: Contaminated Water #1.

This exhibit was open to all traditional and nontraditional craft media including ceramics, enamels, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, metalsmithing, paper, wood, and mixed media. Exhibition juror Chris Stanley, distinguished professor of ceramic arts at Penn State University, selected eighty-seven artworks from a pool of 249 submissions.

The exhibition opens on August 26, 2011 and is open through October 16, 2011. The artists' reception and awards presentation is on August 26, 2011 from 5 to 7 pm. The address of the art center is:

The Wichita Center for the Arts

9112 East Central

Wichita, KS 67206

Visit the gallery's website at http://www.wcfta.com for more information about the exhibition and art center or call 316-634-2787 to speak to Howard W. Ellington, Executive Director.

Jean M. Judd, Pinnacle 2011 National Juried Art Competition, Foster Tanner Fine Arts Gallery

The Foster Tanner Fine Arts Gallery in Tallahassee, Florida has selected textile artist Jean M. Judd of Cushing, Wisconsin for inclusion in its Pinnacle 2011 National Juried Art Competition. Artwork selected for inclusion in the exhibit includes: Scribble #1 (Dream Weaver).

This exhibit was open to artists residing in the United States who work in 2- and 3-dimensional mediums. Exhibit juror Chucha Barber, Chief Executive Officer of the Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science, selected forty-five artworks from a pool of 203 submissions.

The exhibition opens on August 29, 2011 and is open through September 30, 2011. The artists' reception and awards presentation is on September 2, 2011 from 6 to 8 pm. The address of the gallery is:

Foster Tanner Fine Arts Gallery
1630 Pinder Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32307

Visit the gallery web site at www.famuart.com/fostertannergallery.htm for more information about the exhibition and gallery or call 850-599-8755 to speak to Aja Roache, Gallery Coordinator.

Jean M. Judd, MacRostie Art Center's Nineteenth Annual Juried Art Exhibition

The MacRostie Art Center in Grand Rapids, Minnesota has selected textile artist Jean M. Judd of Cushing, Wisconsin for inclusion in its Nineteenth Annual Juried Art Exhibition. Artwork selected for inclusion in the exhibit includes: Stained Glass Mosaic#1.

This exhibit was open to artists residing in Minnesota,Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota and working in 2- and 3-dimensional mediums. Exhibit juror James Klueg, professor of art and head of the department of art and design at the University of Minnesota Duluth selected thirty-seven artworks from a pool of 91 submissions.

The exhibition is open from August 2, 2011 to August 29, 2011. The artists' reception and awards presentation is on August 5, 2011 from 5 to 7 pm.

The address of the gallery is:

The MacRostie Art Center,

405First Avenue NW,

Grand Rapids, MN 55744.

Visit the gallery's website at http://www.macrostieartcenter.org/ for more information about the exhibition and gallery or call 218-326-2697.

Jean M. Judd, All Fiber Exhibition at the Arts Alliance Gallery in Elk River, Minnesota

The All Fiber Exhibition at the Arts Alliance Gallery in Elk River, Minnesota has selected works by textile artist Jean M. Judd of Cushing, Wisconsin for inclusion. Artworks selected include: Stained Glass Mosaic #4, Rusted Grapes, and Diamond #3 (Block on a Rock). Mediums included in this exhibition are art quilts, braiding, basketry, papermaking, weaving, and felting.

The exhibition opens on June 8, 2011 and is open through July 9, 2011. The artists' reception is on June 16, 2011 from 5 to 8 pm. The address of the gallery is the Arts Alliance Gallery, 716 Main Street, Elk River, Minnesota 55330. For more information about the exhibition and gallery, visit the gallery web site at http://www.elkriverart.org/ or call 763-441-4725.

Stained Glass Mosaic #4

Rusted Grapes

Diamond #3 (Block on Rock)