The Platte Valley Arts Council is bringing a unique art quilt exhibit to the Platte Valley Community Center on August 31 through September 2, 2024. The traveling exhibit is part of the Cherrywood Hand-Dyed Fabrics annual Cherrywood Challenge. Over forty quilts will be on display from 10am to 4 pm each day of Labor Day weekend. This showcase of vibrant masterpieces comes to life, so don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in this vivid display. The Platte Valley Arts Council will be hosting a collection for the first time, and the exhibit is a must-see!
Cherrywood Hand-Dyed Fabrics is a small,woman-owned business in Baxter, Minnesota. They manufacture hand-dyed fabrics made specifically for home quilters and sewers and sell directly to the consumer via their website and by attending several in-person quilt shows across the nation and globally. Cherrywood Fabrics is accepted as one of the best quality hand-dyed fabrics and is known worldwide within the quilting industry.
Every year, Cherrywood chooses a theme and color palette and presents a challenge to quilters from all over the world. The challenge is to see what you can create using a very limited number of colors, and show the beautiful suede look of their hand-dyed fabrics. This year’s theme is “MONARCH”, and the fabrics are a gorgeous collection of eight oranges and greens. Quilts must be 20-inchessquare and use these designated Cherrywood fabrics. Quilts must take inspiration from the theme and can use any technique or embellishment, as long as the main focus is on the theme colors.
A panel of jurors selects 225 quilts from the450-some digital submissions for the Traveling Exhibit. These award-winning quilts are displayed at over 25 quilt shows and galleries nationally. After the tour, the quilts are returned to the artists.
Prepare to be captivated as artists push the boundaries, weaving threads, paints, pencils, inks, and beads into a symphony of colors that transcend imagination. Join us in celebrating the exquisite beauty of these magnificent creatures and supporting their vital cause.
For more information, please contact Stacy Crimmins at plattevalleyarts@yahoo.com, call her cell at (307) 329-7150, or visit www.plattevalleyarts.com . The Platte Valley Arts Council,Inc. is a non-profit corporation, established in 1993 to promote, encourage,and support all forms of the arts. Operated by a volunteer board of directors,the PVAC sets policies and implements projects and events for the general public, students, artists and its members. Our desire is to enrich the quality of life here by recognizing and promoting visual art, musical, theatrical, and dance performances, and literary works throughout the Platte Valley and the communities of Saratoga, Encampment, Riverside and Ryan Park, Wyoming.
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