National Parks Quilt Exhibit at Arrowmont through January 14 | See Over 25 Stunning Art Quilts!
Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts in Gatlinburg is hosting a juried exhibition of fiber arts that highlights stewardship of America’s National Parks. Visitors can view Piecing Together a Changing Planet through January 14, 2017 at the Sandra J. Blain Gallery at the school. The exhibition features over 25 Stunning Art Quilts featuring the natural beauty of America’s National Parks.
Detail look at “Wings of Fire” quilt created by artist Melani K. Brewer. (photo: Studio Art Quilt Associates)
As part of the National Park Service’s Centennial Celebration this year, Piecing Together a Changing Planet quilt exhibition has traveled to nine other national park venues to share the message of climate change awareness. The project is a collaboration between Biscayne National Park and Studio Art Quilt Associates Florida chapter.
All of the quilts were made by members of the association to create awareness of the fragility and beauty of our natural environments due to climate change. These beautifully designed, intricate works are art are sure to inspire! Be sure to see the art quilt with lovely Pink Lady Slipper orchids found in the forests of Great Smoky Mountains National Park!
There will also be quilts on display from Arrowmont’s permanent collection of almost a thousand works of art. These quilts have been created by past students and instructors and share the history of arts and crafts in America.
Gallery hours are from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is free. For more information on upcoming classes and programs, visit Arrowmont.org or call 436-5860. Be sure to check out Studio Art Quilt Associates on Facebook!
