On View October 31, 2010 - January 9, 2011

Quilts=Art=Quilts is the Schweinfurth Art Center's 30th annual juried quilt exhibition. 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.

Quilts=Art=Quilts showcases 85 - 100 quilts every year from all over the world.  Eligible quilts must be of original design, created within in last three years & at least 20" & no more than 108" in any direction. Prizes will be awarded in up to ten categories including $1000 cash prize for Best of Show. Please review the exhibition prospectus for complete entry guidelines & instructions. Executive Consultant: Eugenia Barnes.

Click here to download the Quilts=Art=Quilts 2010 Prospectus.l Juried Quilt Exhibit October 31, 2010 - January 9, 2011

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: $6 Call (315)255-1553 to book your group tour today! Exhibiting quilters, members & Kids under 12 free.

Jeanne Beck • Canandaigua, NY
Jeanne is a Canandaigua, NY artist who maintains a studio in Rochester, NY. She has been creating textile constructions, wallhangings and framed mixed media works since the mid-1990’s. Jeanne’s work explores found and invented letterforms and texts that combine personal and cultural histories. Her work has been exhibited in the U.S., England and Australia and has appeared in numerous publications. www.jeannebeck.com

Elizabeth Busch • Glenburn, ME
Elizabeth is an artist and has been making quilts since 1983. She has a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and has taught workshops and exhibited her work throughout the US and abroad. She has won both the Quilts Japan Award and Best in Show from Quilt National. In 2009, she was given a Retrospective Exhibition at the Visions Art Quilt Gallery, San Diego, CA. www.elizabethbusch.com

Erin Wilson • Brooklyn, NY
Erin is a quilt maker and textile artist. Her interest in color and fabric developed alongside an intensive study of dance which took her to NYC, where she earned her BFA at the Juilliard School. Now fully focused on textile work, Erin exhibits around the country and she does custom sewing for the interior design industry. In 2009 she received Best in Show at Quilts=Art=Quilts and the People’s Choice award at Quilt National. www.erinwilsonquilts.com

Preview Reception: Saturday

10/30  Be the first to see our 30th annual juried quilt show. Open to the public.

Quilter's Brunch: Sunday, 10am - Noon

10/31  Gather with friends & fellow quilter's for brunch at Bistro One, Auburn. Advanced reservations required. Cost per person: TBD.

Open House & Walk-About Tour : Sunday, 2pm

10/31  Join us for the 1st official day of the 30th annual quilt show. Meet exhibiting quilters and enjoy a walk-about tour of the exhibit with Executive Director Donna Lamb at 2pm. Included with $6 general admission, free for Art Center members.

Director's Tour

11/2 Enjoy a second opportunity to tour the 29th annual quilt show with Executive Director Donna Lamb. Included with $6 general admission, free for Art Center members.

QBL2 3-Day Fiber Arts Workshops, 9am – 4:30pm

Register today for our fall fiber arts workshops at the Art Center. Each class runs Friday - Sunday. Go to www.quiltingbythelake.com for more information or to register online.

10/29 - 10/31 Teachers: Terry Jarrard-Dimond & Judy Langille

11/5 - 11/7  Teachers: Cher Benda & Adrienne Sloan

11/12– 11/14  Teachers: Hollie Heller & Mary Ray