35th Annual New Legacies: Contemporary Art Quilts

This juried exhibition features the current work of the finest national and international contemporary quilt artists. Art quilts accepted for exhibition will exemplify innovation in quilting and surface design techniques as well as excellence in artistic composition and craftsmanship. The goal of the exhibition is to recognize the world's finest contemporary quilt artists and to advance the art form. The Opening Reception is scheduled for Friday, July 7, 5-7 p.m. with the Awards Presentation the same evening at 6 p.m.

Entry fee is $35 for up to three entries. Entries must be of the artist's original design, completed after August 30, 2015. No student work or work created as a 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 for the Exhibition Catalog. Work samples should include 1-6 images.

Awards include: $1,000 Best of Show Award presented by Vicki Anderson of Machine Quilting Unlimited; $500 Prize for Creative Artistry; and $500 Prize for Creative Innovation. Exhibition Jurors are Regina V. Benson, Louisa Smith, Vicki Carlson, and Ellen Martin. Awards will be announced during the Opening Reception Awards Presentation. The exhibition runs July 5 – August 26, 2017. Installation and Exhibition Period is June 25 – September 1, 2017. Accepted works must be available for the full period. Artists are responsible for all shipping and insurance costs. Lincoln Center will retain a 30% commission on all works sold. Contact Jeanne Shoaff at [email protected] or 970-416-2737 with questions.