QuiltNSW is excited to relaunch The New Quilt at Hawkesbury Regional Gallery, Windsor, NSW from Saturday 6 February – Sunday 11 April 2021.
- Gallery hours: Open 6 days a week Monday, Wednesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturday-Sunday 10am-3pm. Closed on Tuesday and public holidays.
- Address: Deerubbin Centre (Top Floor) 300 George St Windsor
- Access: Walking distance from Windsor Railway Station. Free, timed undercover parking is available for 47 cars in the Deerubbin Centre car park. Free on-street parking in surrounding streets. Please check parking restrictions.
Overview
The New Quilt 2021 is a juried survey exhibition showcasing the art of quilting that reflects the richness and diversity of contemporary expressions of the quilt medium in Australia.
The call for entries encouraged entrants to: submit their best work reflecting their creative practice; “Think big, think bold – be adventurous!”; and to explore different ways of presenting their work. A panel, comprised of artists Judy Hooworth and Anna Brown and Hawkesbury Regional Gallery curator Elissa Blair, selected 40 works from over 100 entries.
The final selection is an opportunity to experience an amazing array of creativity and innovation from across quilting Australia. Visitors may find themselves redefining their perception of a quilt, beyond layering of materials, to that of an artwork full of aesthetic impact, technical skill and powerful storytelling. This fascinating exhibition includes two-dimensional and three-dimensional sculptural works in a range of materials and styles, responding to many of the challenges we have faced in 2020 including bushfires and Covid- 19, as well as environmental challenges, new life, revenge and sheer joy! Not to be missed!
Resources
Subscribe to the QuiltNSW YouTube channel. More videos will be released throughout the exhibition. Preview and buy The New Quilt Catalogue.
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Public Program
In-gallery Events
- Sunday 28 February 11am-12noon: a selection of artists from The New Quilt will talk about the inspiration and process for creating their works. Meet: Rachaeldaisy Dodd, Brenda Gael Smith, Amie & Marilyn Andrews, Jessica Wheelahan, Barbara Gower and Carolyn Sullivan Fully booked- join the waitlist
- Saturday 6 March 1-3pm: Quilting Basics Workshop – English Paper Piecing with Sandra Lyons. $50 including kit. Book here.
Meet the Artist Thursdays 1-3pm
Each Thursday throughout the exhibition, apart from 1 April, an artist (or two!) will be in attendance at Hawkesbury Regional Gallery from 1-3pm. Here’s the program:
- 11 February: Amie Andrews and Marilyn Andrews
- 18 February: Sophie Conolly
- 25 February: Rachaeldaisy Dodd and Judi Nikoleski
- 4 March: Lorraine Parker
- 11 March: Barbara Gower
- 18 March: Brenda Gael Smith and Lisa Walton
- 25 March: Alison Muir and Carolyn Sullivan
- 1 April: No Meet the Artist Thursday
- 8 April: Helen Gray (TBC)
Meet the Artist Zoom Event: 18 February
Twelve artists share the background to their artwork in The New Quilt: Fiona Gavens, Neroli Henderson, Irene Koroluk, Beth & Trevor Reid, Alison Miglietti, Alison Muir, Lorraine Parker, Brenda Gael Smith, Carolyn Sullivan, Tania Tanti, Lisa Walton and Jessica Wheelahan. View the Meet the Artist Zoom Event recording on YouTube.
Heritage Display: Miss Grace’s Quilt
In conjunction with The New Quilt, the heritage quilt Miss Grace’s Quilt by Sophia Wilbow of Pitt Town, Windsor (1829–1924) will also be on display. QuiltNSW acknowledges the support of Hawkesbury City Council and Hawkesbury Regional Gallery in hosting The New Quilt exhibition.