Special exhibit
celebrates inspirational views
“The Eye of the Quilter”
contest unites lovers of fabric and photos
HOUSTON—June 16, 2009—Quilters have always had an eye for style in
producing their incredibly detailed and creative works of art. Many of them
also apply that keen insight to other art forms, including photography. This
year, International Quilt Festival announces the debut of an exciting new
contest that brings these two interests together.
“The Eye of the Quilter: Inspirations” will debut at the 35th
anniversary of International Quilt Festival/Houston this October 15-18. But
instead of works of fabric, this special exhibit will feature
photographs—taken by quilters—of something that “inspires” them. It could be
a sunset, a child’s face, a landscape, body of water…the possibilities
are endless.
“I am excited about coordinating this contest because I know it will
produce some amazing works,” says Wilma Hart, Vice President of Corporate
Projects for Quilts, Inc. and a lifelong avid photographer herself. “And the
beauty of what you can capture through a camera lens is something—unlike
memory—that creates a permanent record of that inspiration you can visit
time and time again.”
Entrants can submit up to three digital photo shots for the contest, and
winners will be on display in a special area at the fall Festival in Houston
for the more than 53,000 attendees to marvel at. “Photographs have the power
to invoke a lot of feelings in their viewers— everything from unbridled joy
and intense anger to sheer wonder and heartwarming poignancy,” Hart
continues. “I hope that this exhibit proves quilters can be just as talented
with a shutter as they are with a stitching needle!”
Rules and entry form for “The Eye of the Quilter: Inspiration,” are
available at www.quilts.com, under the
“Contests” section. Deadline for entry is September 1. |
