Houston Quilt Festival

SAQA Benefit 2013

Each year the Studio Art Quilt Association (SAQA) offers 12" x12" pieces of art for auction.  The well known names are grouped and offered the first few days, the others are auctioned over the next month or so.  But some are selected to be in the silent auction at the Houston Festival.  This year my piece was selected to for the Houston Group.    I m so proud to be selected.  If you are going to the show, be sure to see this part of the exhibit.

Just for your information....the Art League of Lincoln's Member Show has been extended through Sept 26.  It's a great first show for the League.

It Sold!

I hoped you enjoyed seeing the piece shown below, because it SOLD.  A friend noticed that the piece had a red dot on the label and called me with the good news.  Thank you to whomever bought it.  Johnny Appleseed had won several awards and was a favorite with friends.

More good news.  Another good friend attended the Shenandoah Vineyards Artist Reception last Saturday (9/7).  While enjoying the show she saw my "Pumpkins" and  had to have them.   It is really great that she has this piece, because I can still see it whenever I wish.   Thank you to my friend Jan.

Hope you can see the show up in Plymouth because it is beautiful iwith good light, and a background of old wine barrel wood.  Let me know if you need more info.

Magnum Opus XXIV

Johnny Appleseed

Detail

 Detail

This is my piece that Juror Gioia Fonda accepted into Sacramento Fine Arts Center's Magnum Opus XXIV show.  I was accepted into this show last year and was honored to be "hung" with so manny accomplished artists.   This years show doesn't start until Aug 13 but I peeked at the work submitted and think it will be another fantastic show.  Hope you can find time to visit as this one is much closer!

SHOW DATE:  Aug 13 - 31
Artist Reception Aug 31 (Sunday) 1-3   
GALLERY HOURS:  Tues.  11AM to 7PM
                                    Wed. - Sat.  11AM to 3PM

Address: 5330 Gibbons Dr., Carmichael, CA
Directions:  Hwy 80 to SF,  Madison and back over Hwy.
   -Turn Right on Manzanita which turns into Fair Oaks Blvd.
   -Turn Right on Gibbons Dr.  Gallery will be on your left.
If you are able to attend there will be a variety of artists/mediums plus a nice gift shop.

It's Up for you to Enjoy

Tree on a Hill III

Jo's Bay Lights

Here are two of the new pieces I completed for The Artery show.  Theresa Haight and I worked long hours to create our art and the show.  It was hard work, but so much fun.  But the best part was the Artist Reception with all of our friends and family.  Artery management said it was the biggest turn out they could remember.  We had wine and food and just the best time.  Thank you to all who were able to attend.
I also have to thank my hubby who painted, hammered, and provided advice on hanging and construction.  Theresa is owed a big Thank You too for inviting me to join her and the  encouragement provided all along the way.
This was just the best fun ever!

Get Ready!! It's almost here!

Three In Flight
Pam Berry

 Art Exhibit by Theresa Haight and Pam Berry at Davis CA

                                Title:  Hard & Soft
                             Dates:  5 July - Aub 6, 2013
                        Artist Reception:  Friday 12 July 7-9pm

The Artery 207 G St.  530-768-8330  Web Site:  The Artery

Hours:   M-Sat 10-6, Friday 10-9, Sunday 12-5

 

Theresa Haight

Well, the day is drawing near and we are almost ready.  I do hope you can come for the Artist Reception with wine and food and fun.  If that doesn't work, it will be up for a whole month.   As many of you know this is very exciting for me and I want to share it with as many friends as possible.  (All who come will be considered great friends!)  
Directions are on The Artery's web site above.
See you there!

2013 SAQA Benefit Auction

Tradition Squared

This is a 12" x 12" piece that I created from the edges of another piece.  The original was not balanced and I just could not figure out how to make it right.  On day as I was agonizing over it, the rotary cutter appeared in my hand, and then it was just right.  That piece went on to be accepted into the Houston Quilt Festival.  But what to do with the lovely edges?  Having learned from a good friend, never to throw anything away, the edges moved from place to place in my stash.  Last year Artful Women decided to do 12" squares and above is the result.  You can hang it on any side.  This week it will be sent off to SAQA for their on-line auction.  
Go to SAQA.com to find the Benefit Auction starting in June.  A few will also be shown at the 2013 Houston Quilt Festival.  This is a wonderful way to get top name work for a fantastic price.  It also helps further the goals of SAQA - Studio Art Quilt Association.

The Weaverville Show

Here are some pictures provided by the Main Street Gallery in Weaverville CA.  Evelyn was nice enough to send pictures since the weather turned bad and we couldn't get to the artist reception. 

The tree you will recognize as "Johnny Appleseed".  The second piece is special to me since it represents when I first "crossed over" to Art Quilting and eventually to Fiber Art.  I spent many hours trying to get the flying geese and triangles to move across the quilt.  It is densely quilted with many different motifs because I had just received my new sewing machine.
The show will last through Jan and it looks like the weather will be nicer in the next weeks.