Friday, June 29, 2018

Veronica Conaky Mays


Veronica Conaky Mays
has at least two quilts that will be featured
at the National African Quilt Convention
 in Lawrence, Kansas

July 11-14, 2018


One of her quilts, titled "Jim Crow, No Mo",  is based on the Langston Hughes poem "Merry-Go-Round".  The call for artists asked that they depict the Jim Crow South that Langston Hughes grew up in.  She chose to place the kids in the foreground so that they are victorious.



"Jim Crow, No Mo" by Veronica Conaky Mays



The second quilt accepted into the exhibition is titled, "No One Knew", a piece in acknowledgment of the "#metoo" movement.


"No One Knew" by Veronica Conaky Mays

These next two quilts were donated as part of Veronica's Rhode Island state council of the arts grant.


The first one, titled "Black Regiment", went to the Newport County NAACP.  It represents the black soldiers of the revolutionary war. 



"Black Regiment" by Veronica Conaky Mays


The second one, titled "Mixing the Magic", went to the Mixed Magic Theater in Pawtucket.


"Mixing the Magic" by Veronica Conaky Mays




Metamorphosis Acceptances

Congratulations to MA/RI SAQA member

Suzanne Housley Noonan

Her piece called "Wicked Thoughts" was accepted into the global "Metamorphosis" Exhibit.  



"Wicked Thoughts" by Suzanne Housley Noonan


Suzanne Housley Noonan's Artist Statement:

Metamorphosis is not always a beautiful thing. A great number of people walk among us hiding our emotions. The feeling that hits us at times: Grief, Shame, Doubt, Frustration, Fear, Envy, Depression and Sadness. We have an outer shell for all to see. This fiber art is made of layers of cotton fabrics. Cut and peeled away to reveal the color below. The fabric is shredded along the edges to represent our fragile existence.


Congratulations also to MA/RI SAQA members

 Diane M. Bailey ("Fragmenting Circles"),

 Mary-Ellen Latino ("Dance of Life:  Tidal Pool"),

 and Valerie Maser-Flanagan ("Wood Grain #1"), 

who also had works accepted into the "Metamorphosis" call for entry.


Exhibition Schedule:


Quilt Festival Houston - November 8-11, 2018

Quilt Festival Chicago - April 2019

Thursday, June 28, 2018

Timna Tarr

Timna Tarr

will be having an exhibit of her work at

the Barney Library in

 Farmington, Connecticut,

August 2 - 29, 2018.



Included in the show will be work

 from her new Barnyard Series. 

Her piece "The Duchess of Dirt" is featured in the exhibit.



"The Duchess of Dirt"  by Timna Tarr


Monday, June 18, 2018

Riverside Art Regional Meeting

SAQA MA/RI REGIONAL MEETING

JUNE 16, 2018

RIVERSIDE ART IN SOMERSET, MA


Eighteen members of the MA/RI region got together on a warm June day to experience Riverside Art.  And what a great experience it was!  We were divided into two groups.  One group spent time with Stephanie learning all about designing framed artwork,  as well as practical demonstrations of framing quilt art using traditional framing, mats, glass, shadow boxes, and more.  The demonstration showed members that some framing tasks can be learned, and what tools were needed to frame a piece.






The second group was led by Kim, who demonstrated the enormous scanner, and how artwork can be beautifully reproduced onto different kinds of paper and canvas.  Reproducing your artwork allows you to make posters, prints, note cards, booklets, and more.  There is no end to what can be done with the scanner, a printer, and a work of art.




Members thoroughly enjoyed attending both sessions.  Besides the demonstrations, members wandered the store looking at original works of art and gifts, as well as an extremely well stocked art supply department.  Many tempting items were available for purchase.  The staff was extremely helpful and knowledgeable.  If you were unable to attend on Saturday, you owe yourself a trip to this store.  You won't be disappointed.

A spirited discussion during the lunch break took place about PODs, crit groups, exhibitions, and volunteering.  After the business meeting and raffle, show and tell allowed members to share their latest works.  It was a great day!

Suzanne Munroe put together this meeting and did a great job.  She also volunteered to be the next co-representative of the MA/RI region.  Suzanne will be a welcome addition to the planning functions for the region.  Thanks Suzanne!