New England exhibit info

SAQA New England (ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT)

PROSPECTUS

For Special exhibit at World Quilt Show, Manchester, NH August 14-17, 2014

Theme/ Title of exhibit:  “I ♥ New England!”

Or: “You know you’re a New Englander when…”

• Open to any SAQA member residing in New England.
• Entry forms must be received by June 1^st, 2014.

Interpret the theme any way you wish, from abstract to pictorial etc. with a minimum perimeter size of 96” and a maximum perimeter size of 200”. 

Depending on quilt sizes, we are limited to 15-40 quilts for the space so the sooner you submit the better. 

New England is, after all, a state of mind!  So whether it’s the seasons (summer, almost winter, winter, still winter), mountains, lakes, people or potholes that inspire you, let your imagination run wild! 

• The quilts must have stitching through all layers.  Any technique and surface design is acceptable.
• Quilts must have a 4” hanging sleeve on upper back.
• Exhibitors need to provide an Artist Statement “blurb’ card to hang with their piece.  These need to include name of maker, title of item and can also include more details plus a descriptive paragraph. (more info in acceptance e-mail)
• Individual quilts may be insured for $100 up to $1000 each (please be realistic with values). Items valued at greater than $1000 require a written appraisal. Items can not be insured for greater than $5000 even with greater appraised value.  Insurance coverage excludes flood and earthquake.  If written appraisals are not provided on items valued at more than $1000, these items will be insured for a maximum of $1000.

                        “I ♥ New England!”

entry form

Name:_______________________________________________________

Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

Phone:__________________________________________

E-Mail:_______________________________________________________

Quilt Title:___________________________________________________

Size:  Width_________Length__________

Description:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please provide one full photo and one detail photo (4 x 6)( in progress photos accepted)

Entry fee: $10.00 made out to SAQA

Send entry and fee to arrive by June 1^st to:

Michele O’Neil Kincaid

PO Box 242

Strafford, NH 03884

Questions? Michele@fiberartdesigns.com

603-664-2466

Shipping address, dates and “blurb” card info to be included in acceptance e-mail