Greetings All,SAQA member Edna J. Patterson-Petty got a call before Thanksgiving that sent her into a creative frenzy. She was asked to be one of 44 quilters to make a quilt to mark the inauguration of Barack Obama. Check out this wonderful article about Edna and her work. 
http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/575997.html
http://www.bnd.com/news/local/story/575997.html
There will be another exhibition in honor of President Obama: A Celebration in Art Quilts
Location: Montgomery College Cafritz Art Center, 150 King St., SilverSpring, MD
Dates: February 9 - March 5, 2009.
Opening Reception: Friday, February13th. Call Center for exact time of reception. Regular Gallery Hours M-F, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gallery Phone: 240.567.1368
This show, organized by Susan Walen, is an exhibit of artquilts created by an all-volunteer, grass-roots, multi-ethnic group of fiber artists from all across the United States and as far away as Australia. Our work is in tribute to our new President, in gratitude for the hope and inspiration he has brought us. We present these art quilts to celebrate this moment in our country's history
5 comments:
I am absolutely thrilled for all the sisters-artists who were selceted to create these quilts. Way to Go!
Jacquelyn Hughes Mooney www.iiammoon.blogspot.com
I certainly would love to see this exhibit! and yes! Congratulations and continued blessings to all involved!
Jacquelyn and Karoda,
Thank you so very much for your kindness and blessings.
Thank you Trish. My Obama Fabric Mosaic will be displayed with 50 other quilt artists in the Montgomery College Cafritz Art Center.
I am so proud to be a part of this historic celebration through quilts.
I am equally proud of everyone involved with the Historical Society of Washington, D. C.
Diana,
You are welcome and do take pictures if your are going to the opening. I would love to see what other have done and are doing.
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