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July 2021 Exhibition at Garfield Park Arts Center

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Indy Modern Quilt Guild hosts inaugural exhibition at Garfield Park Arts Center

July 2, 2021 — Showcasing the talents of greater Indianapolis quilters, the Indy Modern Quilt Guild debuts its Exhibition 2021 at Garfield Park Arts Center on July 2-31, 2021.

The show features around 50 works from over 20 artists, highlighting various aspects of modern quilting including minimalism, asymmetry, improvisational piecing, negative space, bright and graphic pallets, and modern traditionalism.

“Modern quilting brings a fresh perspective to traditional quilting with fun and bright colors, bold graphic prints, and simplicity in layout and design,” said Sacha Brady, Exhibition coordinator and IMQG member. “The quilts demonstrate a colorful and wide variety of styles, approaches, and designs.”

This is the fourth quilt show for the guild displaying the interpretations of the conventions of modern quilting in their pieces, but the largest show IMQG has undertaken.

“We are excited for our new partnership with the Indy Modern Quilt Guild and to introduce our audience to the concept of modern quilting.” said Kavita Mahoney, Manager of the Garfield Park Arts Center. “This exhibition will be a unique opportunity for guests to engage with the medium of quilting in a completely different way.”

The Indy MQG Exhibition 2021 will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays in July from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Garfield Park Arts Center on Conservatory Drive in Indianapolis. Guild members will be on hand opening night, July 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., to mingle with guests and answer questions.

Started as an online forum in 2010 for modern sewists to connect and create together, no matter ages, skill levels, or quilting backgrounds, the guild joined the global Modern Quilt Guild organization in 2013.

IMQG plans to resume face to face meetings and programing in the coming months.

For more information on our upcoming programming, where our meetings will be held in the future, and how to join the Indy Modern Quilt Guild, please visit: www.indymqg.com.

WHAT: Indy Modern Quilt Guild Exhibition 2021

WHEN: July 2-31, 2021

WHERE: Garfield Park Arts Center, Third Floor Gallery, 2432 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46203

ADMISSION & PARKING: Free, masks required

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July 2021 IMQG Exhibit at the Garfield Park Arts Center – Submission Requirements

 

You must be a current member of the Indianapolis Modern Quilt Guild (IMQG) to submit.

Join here.

All quilts submitted must meet the following:

  • Have three layers (backing, batting, and top) joined together with stitching or tying.
  • Have a finished binding or facing on the edge of the quilt.
  • Have a label attached to the back of the quilt identifying the maker.

You must credit all of the people who worked on the design or construction of the quilt, paid or not, excluding basting assistance. Making note of inspiration for the quilt, as applicable, is welcomed.

You will need to sign an artist loan agreement that includes a photographic release and liability waiver.

Additional Information

Your quilt may be any size. Keep in mind that due to the limits of the exhibition space, very large quilts might not be displayed in their entirety (i.e., flat).

Entries may be disqualified if the submission form is not completed correctly and/or accurately.

GPAC reserves the right to refuse to display any quilt submitted for exhibition. IMQG reserves the right to reject any quilts that are in poor condition when received and seen in person. Any quilt that is rejected will be returned to the entrant and will not be displayed in the exhibit.

IMQG does not discriminate against entrants based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, national or ethnic origins, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other vector of oppression. All are welcome, truly.

Submission Fee

There is a $15 submission fee for the first submission and an additional $10 fee for each subsequent submission.  An invoice will be emailed to you upon your submission.  Alternatively, you can pay via the guild’s PayPal.Me.

Selling Your Quilt

You have the option to offer your quilt for sale at the IMQG show with the understanding that a 20% commission will go to Garfield Park Arts Center (10%) and IMQG (10%). The sale price is determined by you. If you do elect to place your quilt for sale, you cannot retroactively decide not to sell it during the exhibit.

Quilt Shipping

The guild will be collecting accepted quilts at the June monthly meeting and returning them at the August monthly meeting; it is recommended that you are available for both meetings or designate someone to act on your behalf. Any costs associated with shipping the quilt, either to IMQG before the exhibition or to you after the exhibition, will be borne solely by you.

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IMQG Mini Challenge!

As part of this year’s exhibit in July, we’re having a mini-challenge in the guild’s colors.

  1. Your challenge quilt can be any shape or size as long as the perimeter is no longer than 84″. For example, that might be a square with 21″ sides, a circle with a diameter of 26.75″, a hexagon with 14″ sides, a 18″ x 24″ rectangle, or anything else with an edge that adds up to 84″ or less.
  2. The color palette is pink, coral, dark teal, light teal, and white, meant to honor our guild’s logo.
  3. You may use as many or as few of these colors as you wish, but you may use ONLY these colors in SOLIDS only. This rule applies to the front of your piece only. Your back can be any fabric you choose.
  4. The challenge is to work within the color limitations and size—the theme of your piece is entirely up to you.
  5. There will be no entry fee or selection process for this challenge. However, you must be a paid member of the guild to participate.  Not a member?  Join here.
  6. You may work with others on this project, but everyone must be a member of the guild.
  7. Your entry must be a quilt: three layers, secured with stitches or ties, and have finished edges.
  8. Please securely LABEL your entry on the back with your name and phone number. While we do not forbid it, we highly suggest not using a paper label as paper tears and these pieces will get handled during the setup and tear-down process.
  9. Your challenge quilt is due by the June meeting. Please bring your challenge quilt to the IMQG meeting, send it with another member, or coordinate another arrangement with Sacha Brady. Please ensure that it is easy to associate your quilt with you by attaching a label to the back with (at least) your name.
  10. All challenge quilts that meet the guidelines will automatically be eligible for display at IMQG Exhibition 2020, pending final approval by Garfield Park Arts Center.
Color Fabric Suggestions
Pink Free Spirit Calypso or Kona K001-1295 Pomegranate
Coral Tula Pink Designer Essentials in Persimmon or Kona K001-185 CREAMSICLE
Dark Teal RJR Cotton Supreme Solids in Schooner, Free Spirit Spruce in CT bundle or Kona K001-1183 JADE GREEN
Light Teal Free Spirit Gulf Stream or Kona K001-1061 CANDY GREEN
White Free Spirit Arctic White or Kona K001-1387 WHITE

These specific fabrics are suggestions meant to be helpful not requirements.