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Fall 2011 NEWSLETTER text-only

Annual Report Online Now

Yvonne Wells: Folk Artist, Quilter, Storyteller

The exhibition Yvonne Wells: Quilted Messages shines the light on the works of Alabama artist Yvonne Wells. Her powerful quilts employ both traditional quilt patterns in innovative forms and what she describes as "story" quilts that embody imaginative imagery drawn from a multitude of sources, everything from popular images to the Bible, and conveying ideas about issues ranging from social injustice to civil rights, Biblical moments, and the happenings of ordinary life.

Ms. Wells quilts first came to the IQSCM from Dr. Robert Cargo who assembled the prestigious collection of African American quilts now residing at the museum. The exhibition includes works created recently, as well.

On Saturday, November 12, Yvonne Wells will meet visitors in the gallery displaying her quilts at 11 am and 1 pm and share the stories which inspired her and have been captured in her art. Don't miss this opportunity to meet a gifted artist and fascinating storyteller.

Elegant Geometry Continues to Fascinate

Volunteers Recognized for Outstanding Committment

You Cruise, We Applaud!
World of Quilts Travel is offering a September 2012 quilt study cruise itinerary around New England and Canadian ports with expert quilt collector and historian Xenia Cord on board. This is a special opportunity to support the IQSCM as every reservation will result in a donation directly to us from Deb Roberts, at WQT. She has designated this as a Quilt Cruise for a Cause: our museum! Take a look at the fun itinerary and start packing! Quilt study, tour, relax, repeat....what could be more nicer?

New Exhibition to Show Quilts Donated to honor Ardis James

Exhibitions and Programming

Elegant Geometry: American and British Mosaic Patchwork continues through 1/8/12

Yvonne Wells: Quilted Messages continues through 2/26/12

Tribute to Ardis James opens 1/6/12

What's In A Name: Inscribed Quilts opens 1/13/12

10/25/2011 Tuesday Talk "The Art & Science of Patchwork Tessellations" Barbara Caron
11/4/2011 First Friday: Free Admission 4:30-7 pm, 5-6:30 pm Meet the Curator, Jill Kessler
11/5/2011 Quilts for Community, Santa Socks 10:30 am-2:00 pm
11/6/2011 Quilt Identification Day, call 402-472-6549 for reservations
11/12/2011 Gallery Talk, 11 am and 1 pm Yvonne Wells Storytelling in the Gallery
11/22/2011 Tuesday Talk, Noon, Planning and Designing theTribute to Ardis James exhibition
12/2/2011 First Friday: Free Admission 4:30-7 pm
12/6/2011 Tuesday Talk, Noon, Planning and Designing the What's In A Name: Inscribed Quilts exhibition
1/6/2012 First Friday: Free Admission 4:30-7 PM
1/14/2012 Quilts for Community, Habitat for Humanity, 10:30 am-2:00 pm

NOTE: The Museum will be closed from 12/23/11 through 1/2/12 for UNL Winter Break.

4th Quarter: Make your list. Check it twice.

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