Hello 12by the dozen bloggers ,
I want to tell you about a project that will be happening next year . I belong to a quilt group in Auckland which has about 35 members. Every year we host a show where we show our work ,have a small marketing section and can sell quilts we no longer want . It is well known to quilters in Auckland and we get about 800 to 1000 viewers . This funds us for the following year and pays for tutoring.We have 2 retreats a year and at our last retreat I was chatting to our president about our blog and the'Artist Series'. She was very interested and asked me to bring what I had done so far to show the committee . I offered to hold a mini exhibition at next years show and they accepted , asking also that I give floor talks encouraging others to likewise blog with friends or other quilters. I would like to tell people at the floor talks about all of you and can introduce you and show images of all of your work ( Hilary says she can help me with this). However if anyone is unhappy about this aspect I can simply show my pieces and talk only about the artists and briefly touch on the blog . However I would really like to do the former as we are a group and my pieces are just a part of the whole . One of the fascinations for me of being a member of this blog has been the amazing differences between us in the interpretations of the artists works . This is the richness of group work .
So... I would love to get your opinions /permission for this so that I can start preparations . The exhibition is in May 2018 and I know how time flies.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Rosemary
The group blog of four quiltmakers and textile artists scattered around the world in 4 countries and across three continents. Our aim is to create a small quilt every three months. The theme is chosen by the members in turn. Our website is: www.12bythedozen.weebly.com
What an exciting prospect for you, I'm happy to be included Rosemary.
ReplyDeleteSounds like fun. Count me in! And please post a few pictures of the exhibit when it's up.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I love it and would love to see it. Too bad we can't all pop down to New Zealand to participate in person! I am happy to be included too.
ReplyDeleteI am quite happy to be included too, Rosemary.
ReplyDeleteGreat opportunity! You can of course include me, if you want. Would love to come, but unfortunately no trip to NZ possible in May...
ReplyDeleteYou definitely have my permission...sorry that this is late in coming but I did not see this post. Please keep us in "the loop" when it happens.
ReplyDeleteHi Rosemary
ReplyDeleteI'm new to the group, but am very happy to be included in your presentations. I used to live in Tauranga until April this year and am missing New Zealand very much. I'd love to see / hear what you do next year. Best wishes
Claire