28th Annual Juried Quilt Exhibition

On View November 2, 2008 - January 4, 2009

2008 Jurors:

Cynthia Corbin • Woodinville, WA

Bruce Hoffman • Philadelphia, PA

Denyse Schmidt • Bridgeport, CT

Click here to download the entry form.

Quilts=Art=Quilts is the Schweinfurth Art Center's annual juried quilt exhibition. The exhibition is open to all quilters. The prospectus for the 28th annual juried quilt show, Quilts=Art=Quilts, is now available and entries are due August 22, 2008. The Art Center has long recognized the importance of quilts as a visual medium, and has been presenting quilts in an art gallery setting since 1981.

Important Dates:

• August 22 Entries must be postmarked
• September 19 Notification of acceptance
• September 19 - October 12 Delivery Dates
• November 1 Artists' Reception & Award Presenation
• November 2 - January 4 Exhibition Dates

Click here to download the entry form.

About the jurors:

Cynthia Corbin  Woodinville, WA

An artist, quilter, and teacher, Cynthia Corbin draws on her love of both folk art and abstract art in her work, in which she explores dyeing and painting, and intensive machine quilting with a problem solving, seat of the pants, approach to quilt construction. Cynthia’s art quilts have been published and exhibited throughout the United States and Europe, in exhibitions such as Visions, Quilt National, CraftForms, and Fiberart International. She lectures and teaches nationally, drawing on her passion for developing each student’s individual voice.  As an artist, Cynthia has devoted herself to extensive study, working to deepen her understanding of the processes that drive her work. 

Bruce Hoffman  Philadelphia, PA

Director of Snyderman-Works Galleries, one of the country’s leading contemporary craft galleries. He holds a Bachelors degree in Fine Art in painting from Temple University’s prestigious Tyler School of Art. His curatorial work has been recognized in reviews, articles and publications such as Fiberarts Magazine, American Craft Magazine, the Philadelphia Inquirer and the New York Times. In 2008 his 6th International Fiber Biennial hosted 93 international textile artists and was pivotal in a city wide fiber extravaganza, FiberPhiladelphia, hosted by the University of the Arts with 26 exhibitions taking place in the Philadelphia region.

Denyse Schmidt  Bridgeport, CT

A former graphic designer and graduate of Rhode Island School of Design, and a former professional seamstress, Denyse Schmidt grew up in central Massachusetts, surrounded by the textile mill towns prevalent in that area. As owner of Denyse Schmidt Quilts (DSQ), she brings these eclectic influences together in quilts characterized by simple graphics and rich color. Denyse reinterprets tradition to make modern functional quilts that are fresh and offbeat.  Her Couture and custom quilts, have been in production since 1996. Clients of DSQ have included Takashimaya, The American Folk Art Museum, The Whitney Museum Store, Aero, Garnet Hill, and Sundance.

Gallery Hours:

Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday 1 - 5 pm

CLOSED: Mondays & major holidays.
Closing@3pm Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve.

Admission : $5/person and $4 for groups of 20+

Call (315)255-1553 to book your group tour today!

Exhibtiing quilters, members & Kids under 12 free.