Last Stop for Local Color: Guilford Art Center Feb 7 (Guilford, CT)

Don't miss the Local Color exhibition at its final venue, the Guilford Art Center, located at 411 Church Street in Guilford, CT.  The show will run from February 7 through March 16, 2014.

The Opening reception is free and open to the public
Friday, February 7 from 5 to 7pm

Our heartfelt thanks go out to members of Sisters in Cloth for organizing and sponsoring the opening reception!

Guilford Art Center's Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm. Admission is free.

http://guilfordartcenter.org/local-color-quilt-exhibit-opens-february-7th/

 

 

Natural Inspirations: Solo Exhibition of Fiber Art by Diane Cadrain (Hartford, CT)

Congratulations to SAQA-CT artist Diane Cadrain on her solo exhibition at the Town and County Club in Hartford, CT. 

"Natural Inspirations" will be on display from February 7 – March 1, 2014.

OPENING RECEPTION – Space is limited to 70 attendees. Please Contact Diane Cadrain if you'd like to attend.
Friday, February 7, 2014
5:30 to 7 p.m.
Other viewing hours by appointment
Please call (860) 522-1109

(image: Trout Brook II by D.Cadrain)

The Town and County Club
22 Woodland St.
Hartford, CT 06105
Phone 860-522-1100
http://www.towncounty.com/

Christina Blais Earns Honorable Mention in Grand Central Terminal Quilt Challenge (New York City, NY)

Congratulations to SAQA CT artist Christina Blais, who has earned an Honorable Mention in City Quilter's "Grand Central Terminal Quilt Challenge"!

Christina's quilt Meet Me at the Clock will be among the selected quilts on display at Grand Central Terminal this spring, as part of the station's 100th Anniversary celebration.

Sorry, she can't share a photo of the quilt until the big REVEAL in New York City!  However, we know one or more of these fabrics will be included in Christina's design:

   

The GCT Quilt Challenge required artists to use City Quilter's "Constellation" fabrics in at least 25% of the top surface area.  These 4 fabrics were inspired by the decorative ceiling and rich history of Grand Central Terminal.

The Grand Central Centennial Comes to Life on February 1st. Celebrate Grand Central’s 100th birthday all day with exhibits, special offers, performances, notable speakers, surprise entertainment, photo opportunities and more!

Learn more about the Centennial Celebration here:

http://www.grandcentralterminal.com/centennial/event.cfm?eventid=2145403540

Exhibition by Lisa Corson at the Watermark (Southbury, CT)

SAQA CT artist Lisa Corson is showing 12 art quilts from her Tarot Series for the month of January at the Watermark at East Hill Communities in Southbury. Don't miss the Opening Reception tomorrow!

(image:Tarot 9 The Fear by L.Corson)

Today in the Hartford Courant:

On Saturday, Jan. 4, The Watermark at East Hill will host an opening reception for Wolcott mixed-media fiber artist Lisa Corson, who will be exhibiting her work at the retirement community throughout the month of January. The reception will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. at the retirement community, located at 611 East Hill Road in Southbury.

Corson's exhibit, entitled "Shadows of the Soul: The Duality of Personality" consists of photographs printed on fabric, hand-dyed cotton, oil pastel, pastel pencil, foil, thread, other miscellaneous findings. Each piece is one-of-a-kind, and is designed to tell a story about different sides of the human personality.

Read more here:
http://www.courant.com/community/wolcott/hcrs-83508-wolcott-20131223,0,5069255.story

Congratulations, Lisa!

Jan 5–Feb 23: Fiber and Photography at the Kershner Gallery (Fairfield, CT)

The Bruce S. Kershner Gallery at the Fairfield Public Library will have a reception for “Double Take” on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Guilford-based fiber art group Sisters in Cloth teamed up with photographer Rosemary DeLucco-Alpert in a show entitled "Double-Take: Photo and Fiber".

Fifteen of Rose's captivating floral photographs have been interpreted by the Sisters’ fiber artists.   There are two quilts for every photo: an 18" X 24" piece accompanied by an 8" square detail.

The show will run from Jan. 5 to Feb. 23, 2014.

Bruce S. Kerschner Gallery
Fairfield Public Library 
1080 Old Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
http://fairfieldpubliclibrary.org/

The Sisters in Cloth include SAQA-CT members: Linda Zimmerman, Diane Wright, Ruth Anne Olson, Carol Ludington, Gail Kotowski, Yvette Howard, Vivika DeNegre, Debbie Bento and Barbara C. Adams

Margaret Phillips Solo Exhibition at Google Headquarters (Mountain View, CA)

Art quilts by SAQA-CT artist Margaret Phillips are on display now through January 2014 at Google headquarters in Mountain View, California. 

The solo exhibit includes seven of Margaret's larger pieces, including Study in Yellow and Magenta (image below).

Google Headquarters
Building 43
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
Mountain View, California

Congratulations, Margaret!

Art by Melanie Johnston at Celebrations (Pomfret Center, CT)

Fiber art by SAQA-CT artist Melanie Johnston is on display and for sale at Celebrations Shoppes and Gallery until January 5, 2014.

During this exhibition, Celebrations offers a variety of “Small Works” original artwork all less than 200 square inches and priced under $200.

image: Going in Circles by M.Johnston

Twenty-nine local and regional artists will be featured, with many making their debut at Celebrations. 

"Small Works"
Artful Treasures
November 2, 2013 to January 5, 2013

Celebrations Shoppes & Gallery
330 Pomfret St.
Pomfret Center, CT 06259

Center Hours:
Monday-Sunday
10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Thursdays 5-7p.m.

Celebrations also announces Extended Holiday Hours, from now until Christmas open every day from 10AM to 5PM.

Starting November 7th, Thursday nights from 5-7PM will be Happy Shopping Hours at Celebrations, including complimentary gift wrapping, wine & nibbles—groups welcome!

To make the season even more festive, Celebrations Tea Room will host “Christmas Cream Tea” Events on select dates throughout the month of December.