November 16 SAQA ILWI Meeting at Starline Studios

Don't Miss this Fun Event! 
Please RSVP: bjscoartist@gmail.com
November 16, 2016, Wednesday, 10AM Meeting at Starline Studios, 400 W. Front St. Harvard, IL 60033,with Barbara Schneider and Trunk show with clothing designer Cynthia Ashby. Bring a dish to pass and art work to share.  Don't miss this chance to visit the great Starline studios, terrific work by Cynthia, and
Barbara 's studio sale afterward!  Not to mention networking with fellow Saqa regional members! 

Check out:www.cynthiaashby.com 

Cynthia Ashby, Inc. was officially founded in 1997 after Cynthia had success selling one-of-kind dresses in local boutiques while a student.  As the solo owner, Cynthia has grown her brand into a wholesale company selling to more than 60 stores in the US and Canada, as well as individual sales through Artful Home. She designs between five and seven collections a year, along with exclusive items for Artful Home.

 Quality is as important as innovation. Cynthia herself has a hand in every part of the business.  She creates all patterns, sews and tests first samples, and fuels her inspiration by continuously experimenting with small production items that embrace hand process, like dip-dying and piecing.

She designs using quality, natural fabrics,silk, linen, cotton, and occasional synthetics in varying weights, combinations, and textures to create collections as versatile as her customers' personalities. She designs for women who wish to look modern yet timeless, natural yet edgy, with clothing that is as functional as it is beautiful. When you wear Cynthia Ashby, you look and feel unique, a little mysterious, and always, deliciously comfortable.

HUGE STUDIO SALE

Wednesday, 11-16, 1- 6 pm

Saturday, 11-19, 9-4 pm

Asian textiles and objects (lots)  Thread boxes

Papermaking supplies  Prints  Small quilts

Vintage dishtowels Kimono and obi

Stencils  Thermofax photocopies  Heat press

Kuba cloth  Japanese bound books  Paper pads 

Wall hangings    Chinese Miao textiles

Antique Japanese Boys Day Banner

Fabric bundles            Scrap bags of threads and yarns

Barbara Schneider artwork (lots)  Specialty papers

Sewing and surface design supplies

Many other items 

Location:

Studio 205 H at the Starline Building

400 Front St. Harvard, IL

Contact:

Barbara Schneider, 815-403-6424

or bjscoartist@gmail.com

70 at 70- new publication by Barbara Schneider

From SAQA ILWI member and former regional co-rep Barbara Schneider:

As some of you know I just celebrated my 70^th birthday. It does NOT seem possible that time has passed so quickly. 

I decided that it was a good opportunity to look backward and forward in terms of my artist’s path.  The result was that I created a book, 70 at 70, in which I showcase 70 pieces of artwork, organized in a way to tell why these pieces matter. It became my birthday present to my family and a few friends.

It was very satisfying to go through the process of looking and selecting pieces, and remembering when they were made and for what purpose. I hope to do this again – 80 at 80 and even more hopefully, 90 x 90! And it was easier than trying to give away 70 pieces of artwork.

Other friends have been asking about getting a copy.  It is available on Blurb at:

http://www.blurb.com/b/7259661-70-at-70

Because it is large format and it takes a lot of pages to cover 70 pieces it is not an inexpensive book. If you are interested I hope you enjoy it.

SAQA ILWI members in Northern Art Competition

29th Annual Northern National Art Competition

SAQA ILWI member Pat Bishop received the Donor's award for Three of a Kind.

Pat Bishop   Three of a Kind

 Pat Kroth's work Sew Sweet was also included in the exhibit.

Pat Kroth Sew Sweet (detail)

Nicolet College Art Gallery
Rhinelander, Wisconsin
September 24 - November 5, 2016

This  exhibition is a cooperative venture of the Northern Arts Council and Nicolet College Art Galley. Work in all mediums was accepted.

5364 College Drive

Rhinelander, WI  54501
715-365-4556

Upcoming Exhibits to see

Bonnie Peterson

Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center in Ashland, WI (near Bayfield), 

from September  1 - November 7

Connections: Madison Contemporary Fiber Artists
September 1, - October 31, 2016
UW Arboretum Visitors Center,
Steinhauer Trust Art Gallery
1207 Seminole Highway Madison, WI 53711-3726
https://arboretum.wisc.edu/visit/getting-here/

"Close Reading: Sewn Works by Katherine Kuehn" is a free exhibit at the Chazen Art Museum from now until October 16th. This is the way it's described: "Printer Katherine Kuehn explores words with fabric as matrix and thread as ink in this selection of recent work. She is will discuss her work on September 22 at 5:30 with a reception afterwards."


"Stitching History from the Holocaust" is another free exhibit taking place from September 11-November 13
at the Ruth Davis Design Gallery at the School for Human Ecology (formerly, Home Ec) at 1300 Linden Drive in Madison. Check the hours, as the hours for this building vary quite a bit.
Here's the description: "Dresses and Accessories made from original sketches by HedyStrnad who perished in the Holocaust will be on view. Exhibit created by and on loan from the Jewish Museum Milwaukee. Panel discussion 'The Story Behind the Exhibition' will take place on September 11 at 1:00 with a reception afterwards."


"Quilt Nihon http://wiquiltmuseum.com/exhibits/current-exhibits/quilt-nihon": A display of 32 award-winning quilts from the 12tth Quilt Nihon Exhibition in Japan, the largest international quilting contest in Japan is on exhibit August 18 through November 13, 2016 at the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts in Cedarburg, WI. There is an admission charge of about $8, and there is said to be considerable road construction which most GPS and Google Maps info gets wrong: apparently, MapQuest provides reliable info around the road construction

Beading Culture: Raised Beadwork and the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin

September 16 - November 6 James Watrous Gallery in Overture Center for the Arts, Madison,WI

Beading Culture showcases the work of Wisconsin Oneida artists dedicated to the survival of one of their most important artistic traditions: Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) raised beadwork. Created in partnership with the Oneida Nation Arts Program, the exhibition tells a complex, layered story of cultural resilience and the role of art in defining community.

Still Lifes in Indigo- Exhibit of new work by Barbara Schneider

        Barbara Schneider Solo Exhibit  

e      Please join me for my solo exhibit of  Still Lifes in Indigo – a new series of thread painted textiles on display in the 400 Gallery at The Starline, 400 Front St. Harvard, IL, July 22 from 6-9 pm.                                                            Also happening - the Starline 4^th Friday event with open studios, photo and art displays, 

        live music and other fun things.

I        

         Barbara Schneider

         barbara@barbarajschneider.com

       

Expressions in Fiber: 3 Artists- 3 Voices Exhibit: Tinley Park IL

Denise Havlan, Joy Nebo Lavrencik, and Roz DeBoer, three SAQA ILWI fiber artists, are exhibiting their work in Expressions In Fiber: 3 Artists-3 Voices At Tinley Park's Vogt Visual Art Center (VVAC), July 5-30, 2016. The exhibit, Expressions In Fiber 3 Artists, 3 Voices, will feature over 40 pieces of diverse fiber art, including wall pieces and free-standing works.  

The opening artist reception will be July 8, 2016 from 7-9 pm and include a jazz concert in the gazebo on the grounds. 

Vogt Visual Art Center 17420 67^th Ct Tinley Park, IL

Hours: Tuesday 7-9 pm, Wednesday 4-7 pm, Thursday 11 am-2 pm, 7-9 pm,

Friday 11 am- 4 pm,Saturday 11 am- 4 pm  Or by appointment at: 708-309-4371

Stitched Together Exhibition Entry Reminder

 SAQA ILWI Stitched Together   Regional Touring Exhibition Entry Reminder

Entries are coming in! Don't Miss Out!

 Online Entry closes July 1,2016. Midnight.

Go to : http://www.stitchedtogetherexhibit.com/entry-submission/

Revised entry requirements:

Horizontal measurements: 24”- 50” (width) x 30”- 72” Vertical (height)

No “created by” date.

The exhibit has been accepted to Marshfield Clinic New Visions Gallery for Fall 2017. And Fineline Creative Arts Center, St Charles, IL for Spring 2018.

Other venues are in the proposal process. The exhibit will tour until Fall 2018.

Each participant will receive a free exhibition catalog.

 Enter today!

Pat Kroth and Cynthia Wenslow,  Co-Curators, SAQA ILWI  Stitched Together

krothp@juno.com        cynthia@cynthiawenslow.com

SAQA ILWI Stitched Together Regional Touring Exhibition

 SAQA ILWI Stitched Together  Regional Touring Exhibition

 Don't forget to enter! Online Entry closes July 1,2016. Midnight.

Go to : http://www.stitchedtogetherexhibit.com/entry-submission/

Revised entry requirements:

Horizontal measurements: 24”- 50” (width) x 30”- 72” Vertical (height)

No “created by” date.

The exhibit has been accepted to Marshfield Clinic New Visions Gallery for Fall 2017. And Fineline Creative Arts Center, St Charles, IL for Spring 2018.

Other venues are in the proposal process. The exhibit will tour until Fall 2018.

Each participant will receive a free exhibition catalog.

Don't delay- Enter today!

Pat Kroth and Cynthia Wenslow,  Co-Curators, SAQA ILWI  Stitched Together
krothp@juno.com        cynthia@cynthiawenslow.com

SAQA ILWI work in Deeply Rooted Exhibit at IQF Chicago

IMPORTANT SAQA ILWI Stitched Together Prospectus and Venue Update

IMPORTANT!  SAQA ILWI Stitched Together Prospectus and Venue update

You spoke- we listened! We are adapting the size requirements for the Stitched Together exhibit.

Horizontal measurements: 24”- 50” (width) x 30”- 72” Vertical (height)

No “created by” date.

The exhibit has been accepted to Marshfield Clinic New Visions Gallery for Fall 2017. And Fineline Creative Arts Center, St Charles, IL for Spring 2018.

Other venues are in the proposal process. The exhibit will tour until Fall 2018.

Don’t miss this opportunity to show your work in our new regional traveling exhibition.

Remember each participant will receive a free exhibition catalog.

Online Entry closes July 1,2016. Midnight.

Go to : http://www.stitchedtogetherexhibit.com/entry-submission/

Thanks much! Can’t wait to see our new exhibit.

 Our juror Sharon Wright is anxious to view the entries!

Pat Kroth and Cynthia Wenslow,  Co-Curators, SAQA ILWI  Stitched Together

krothp@juno.com        cynthia@cynthiawenslow.com

Studio Meeting in Mundelein ,IL with Shelley Brucar Please RSVP

SAQA ILWI June 2016 News Flash

Don’t forget to RSVP

June 14,2016 10:30AM  Tuesday, Studio visit and Meeting Shelley Brucar 3071 Rockwell Circle, Mundelein, IL Grand Dominion Development, Enter from Hawley or Rte 176 west of Rt 60/83.Cell: 847-921-4363- studio meeting and hands-on, bring a lunch dish to pass and work and /or brags to share.  SAQA Trunk Show D. Small supply list: Shelley will do a creativity-inspiring 30 minute collage.  People need to bring a canvas board no larger than 8x10 and magazines. She has a no shoes house but can provide fuzzy slippers!

Please RSVP Pat Kroth krothp@juno.com or Shelley:  shelley.brucar@yahoo.com

Shelley Brucar  Venetian Reflections III

Barbara Schneider part of Panel Discussion for Dialogues

       Barbara Schneider will be part of a panel discussion on June 23,2016 at the Indianapolis Art Museum, Indianapolis, IN as part of the opening of Dialogues: Contemporary Responses to Marie Webster Quilts. The exhibition will debut at the Brett Waller Community Gallery at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. My piece Anemone Dance, var. 1 is part of the show.