33rd Annual New Legacies: Contemporary Art Quilts

New Legacies: Contemporary Art Quilts is a juried exhibition presented by the Fort Collins Lincoln Center, a Performing and Visual Arts Center owned and operated by the City of Fort Collins, Colorado. The exhibition features contemporary quilt artists and runs July 7 through August 22, 2015. Art quilts accepted for exhibition will exemplify innovation in quilting and surface design techniques as well as excellence in artistic composition and craftsmanship. The Opening Reception is scheduled for Friday, July 10, 5-7 p.m. with the Awards Presentation at 6 p.m. Exhibition Jurors are Betty Busby, Louisa Smith, Vicki Carlson, and Ellen Martin. Awards Judges are Betty Busby and Louisa Smith.

Awards include: $1,000 Best of Show Award (presented by Machine Quilting Unlimited), $500 Prize for Creative Artistry, and $500 Prize for Creative Innovation. The entry fee is $30 for up to three entries. Entries must be of the artist's original design, completed after August 30, 2013. No student work or work created as the result of a class or workshop will be accepted. The quilt must be predominately fabric or fabric-like material and be composed of at least three layers held together by stitching. 2-D quilts must have a three-inch (8 cm) or greater finished double casing (sleeve) sewn in the top edge. 3-D quilts must be identified as such in the entry description and include detailed hanging or installation instructions. Entries must include a short description of techniques and materials used and a short artist statement.

Accepted works must be available for the full Installation and Exhibition Period (June 22 through August 28, 2015), which includes installation, exhibition, and de-installation. Artists are responsible for all costs of shipping and insurance during transit. The Lincoln Center will retain a 30% commission on all works sold. The Lincoln Center will not insure any work for more than 70% of its stated retail value. Notification of results will be sent via email by May 1, 2015. Shipments of accepted quilts must be received between June 22-26, 2015. Hand delivery is due by June 30, 2015 between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Quilts will be shipped back to artists on August 28, 2015, or picked up on Sunday, August 23, 2015 between 1:30-5:00 p.m. For questions, contact Jeanne Shoaff at [email protected] or 970-416-2737.