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

October 21, 2017 MA/RI Regional Meeting

October 21, 2017 MA/RI Regional Meeting

Held at Allison Wilbur's Studio in Bristol, MA

Topic of Discussion:  Home Studio vs Remote Studio - Pros and Cons

Fifteen members attended a regional meeting held at Allison Wilbur's sunny studio in Bristol, MA.  Located in the classroom of an old decommissioned school, the large space holds Allison's long arm, examples of Allison's artwork, books, supplies, and places to sit and enjoy the inspiration of a dedicated art space.  Attendees enjoyed a lengthy discussion regarding the home art studio versus the remote art studio.  Members shared their experiences with both.  Practical setup and organization of the studio was also addressed.  Following lunch and a short business meeting, show and tell was held.  A review of the "Explorations" call for entry helped the attendees understand in greater depth the details.

The next MA/RI regional meeting will be held March 24, 2018 at Franklin Mill Store in Franklin, MA from 10 am to 2 pm.  The topic will be "Exhibiting Your Work and the Jurying Process".  A mock jury will be held to acquaint attendees with the details involved in choosing artwork for an exhibit.

Please email Margaret at mamcgrath27@gmail.com if you have any news or information on an exhibit that you would like to share in this blog.  Profiles of individual members are always welcome!