Quilt National Director Kathleen Dawson announces the prize winners.
The Quilt National exhibition is held every two years at the Dairy Barn Arts Center in Athens, Ohio, home of Ohio University. Athens isn’t the easiest place to get to, but the show is phenomenal, and the Quilt National director and staff make all the artists feel very special. It’s worth every minute to see it in person. This year, a flat tire on the rental car notwithstanding, I had a great time there. Seeing old friends and meeting new ones is the best part of it. I enjoy taking pictures of as many artists as I can get to hold still in all the excitement. Some I could only get with my cell phone while they were doing their artist’s talk. The ice cream bar looking thing is a voice recorder.
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So many people come to the exhibition, it can get a little overwhelming. But once the crowds clear out, you can finally have some time for really looking at all the fantastic work. I won’t post any pictures of the work, because you can order the book from the Dairy Center and see the professional shots which will do them better justice. But here are a few photos that will give you an idea of the overall exhibition.
Thanks for sharing these images, Diedre. This brings back so many lovely memories from attending the opening in 2009. A great idea to try to capture artists with their artwork! Congratulations on your inclusion in this exhibition!
Thank you for posting the photos of the artists and their work!
Deidre, This is wonderful! You have given us all such an incredible record of our QN weekend!
Thank you so very much! Susan and Robin
thank you so much for sharing the event…it is a splendid affirmation not only for those who are accepted into the exhibit but for those of us who are still wondering and questioning about what we’re doing.
Thanks for all these photos! Especially of the artists with their work, so great to see the faces that I know and especially those that I don’t know.. it was great to see you if only for a few minutes!
An absolute delight to see the work & artists. Thank you for sharing & congratulations on your beautiful work being in such rare company. Truly inspiring.
It was wonderful to chat. The photo of me in front of my quilt is great to see! Love, love, love your quilt.
Great Pics Deidre – thanks for that. I love your piece – ‘rich ‘ is the word that came to mind when I found it on FB.
Thanks Deidre! What a wonderful post!
Thank you to all. I sincerely appreciate your taking the time to post a comment.
Thank you for all the wonderful photo’s! I love the joyful faces of the proud artists. Now, to order the catalog!
Thank you so much Deidre for taking time to make all those pictures and sharing them with us! I really enjoy the ones of the artist with their quilts. And also the ones you took of the exhibition. It is a little bit as if I was there!
Congratulation for your great work. I’ll really enjoy seeing the catalog!
So much talent in one place…. stunning!
Thanks for these wonderful photos. I was there, but due to the crowd, and my need to use my chair cane,it was difficult to see or hear it all. . . I did buy the catalog and since I live in Ohio, I can and will return, with friends and family.
Thank you, Deidre! Great documentation of a wonderful weekend! Plus it was good to see you and your amazing quilt in person.
Great pictures. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much for the great report and pix, Deidre! You got so many shots we missed…such an honor to be a part of the opening, especially as my husband Kerby was in the show as well.
Great work Deidre, thanks so much. I am so happy to see the work again and hope that we spread the word far and wide!
What a feat to capture so many artists! It really is meaningful to attach a face to the art. It really is such a treat.
I have not been to QN but I can just see the energy that this event has. Just like Lisa Quintana says, this is like the Oscars of Art Quilting. Thank you for taking us on the red carpet tour.
Hi Deidre,
Thanks for posting all the pics. It really is nice to see the face with the work. Great seeing you. Have a terrific summer.
Thanks for the visual visit to Quilt National this year. Great photos that tell the story of a wonderful event with spectacular work.
Thanks so much for these photos. It’s great to see the artists and the size, in situ, of the quilts. And thank you for depicting the glorious colors, such a treat for those of us living too far from Ohio to visit. The colors in the print catalog looked washed-out, so disappointing. Why can’t the publisher do a better job when advanced digital technology is available?
Hi Deidre,
Thanks for posting these shots. I am sorry our paths did not cross at the Quilt National opening last weekend. Just so many people. I couldn’t even see your face while you gave your artist talk! I agree that hanging out with old and new friends was the highlight. Hope we have another opportunity.
Thank you so much for posting these. It is a wonderful gift to capture and document the opening for everyone to experience. It was great to meet you and I really loved your piece, the texture is so fantastic in person.