In pondering what I wanted to post about this month I came to a conclusion. I realized the opportunities that have been presented to David and myself by being members of other organizations. David and I are members of Visions Art Museum, Quilts on the Wall, SAQA, and of course Textures.
We have been able to display and sell small pieces of fiber art at the Visions Art Museum and take advantage of their critique group. It is a definite advantage to be a member of such a group. You get unbiased input from people that haven't had their nose buried in a piece for days on end. They have no emotional attachment to the piece like I get at times. We have had great input on areas of design that we were struggling with.
Quilts on the Wall has provided the opportunity to grow both as an artist and as a contributing member of the group. It can be a little scary volunteering for a position or a "helper". It really stretches you in ways you would not have if left to your own devices and I am grateful. It is also incredible to see the work of other artists in all stages of progress and see how they solved design issues.
The SAQA membership has also brought unexpected opportunities. David and I like to attend the SAQA reception at Long Beach every year. This year, after showing our quilts, we were approached by Pokey Bolton for an article in Quilting Arts Magazine. Our quilts were sent to them for photographing and I think we will be in the Nov/Dec 2011 issue.
I would never have thought that David and I would be in QA Magazine. It is one of my favorites and always so inspiring.
My advice is to take every opportunity that presents itself for memberships and volunteering. You never know where the path will lead.
Posted: Trish C.
We have been able to display and sell small pieces of fiber art at the Visions Art Museum and take advantage of their critique group. It is a definite advantage to be a member of such a group. You get unbiased input from people that haven't had their nose buried in a piece for days on end. They have no emotional attachment to the piece like I get at times. We have had great input on areas of design that we were struggling with.
Quilts on the Wall has provided the opportunity to grow both as an artist and as a contributing member of the group. It can be a little scary volunteering for a position or a "helper". It really stretches you in ways you would not have if left to your own devices and I am grateful. It is also incredible to see the work of other artists in all stages of progress and see how they solved design issues.
The SAQA membership has also brought unexpected opportunities. David and I like to attend the SAQA reception at Long Beach every year. This year, after showing our quilts, we were approached by Pokey Bolton for an article in Quilting Arts Magazine. Our quilts were sent to them for photographing and I think we will be in the Nov/Dec 2011 issue.
I would never have thought that David and I would be in QA Magazine. It is one of my favorites and always so inspiring.
My advice is to take every opportunity that presents itself for memberships and volunteering. You never know where the path will lead.
Posted: Trish C.
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1 comments:
Wonderful news for both of you! You are a unique couple and both of you have grown so much with each and every new project. Can't wait to see what they do with the interview and photos of your work. Hugs, Phyllis
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