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Journal Volume 16, No Journal Volume 16, No. 3 • Fall 2006 Meet a member My path to gallery representation by Carol Sara Schepps s a fifth grader, I took home economics. Making the fabric A selections for the first two proj- ects, an apron and a placemat, ignited something in me. The fabric shop seemed like a candy store full of col- ors and textures. In sixth grade, I got my own sewing machine. After school I spent many hours making my own clothes and gifts for friends. I also played the piano. Practicing and lessons took up a lot of time. I enjoyed math and thought that would be my field, so I went off to college as a math major. But in my sophomore year, I took graphic design and music theory classes. Once immersed in these classes, I knew I needed to change my major to either music or art. I applied Hammers, 30˝ x 43.5˝, © Carol Schepps for transfer to two colleges, one for graphic design classes and some art and one for music. I was accepted packaging design. to both, and I chose art for very shal- Upon graduation from Pratt, Jon low reasons. Pratt Institute in New and I married and moved to Philadel- In this issue… York City was closer to where my phia. I worked briefly at an ad agency, boyfriend, now husband, Jon, was and then at a huge bridal manufac- Have you considered giclées? . 5 going to school. It turned out to be turer. Although I was hired for the ad Exhibition proposals the right choice. department, on my first day the head with punch . 6 During my junior and senior years designer quit and I was brought in to at Pratt, I doubled up my majors, tak- design for the bridal party of a U.S. The challenge of international ing advanced fashion design classes. Senator’s daughter. Amazingly, I exhibitions . 8 In order to demonstrate proficiency became a bridal designer. Entering juried exhibitions . 10 and bypass the basic classes in fash- That design career was short-lived. I ion, I showed a portfolio of original quickly realized there was too much Juror’s Statement – designs and completed garments. I white and not enough color for me in Transformations . 11 graduated from Pratt with a BFA in wedding gowns. When I discovered Juror’s Statement – Communication Design (advertising). that the draped walls of the design SAQA: The Creative Force . 12 It encompassed art direction and room in which I worked had no copywriting. We also had to take windows, I knew I’d had enough. How I became a quilt collector . 14 See “My path” on page 26 A tribute to Hilary Fletcher . 16 Letters and reports Thoughts from the SAQA president by Katie Pasquini Masopust possibility of serving for two terms. has also lectured extensively, includ- www.katiepm.com Linda MacDonald, from Willits, ing as keynote speaker at SAQA’s 2005 California, will be stepping down as Conference. She was the juror for of September. Linda served as our sec- Transformations, which just opened t is with a sad retary. She helped greatly by serving at the Festival of Quilts in England. Iheart that I open on the auction committees for several Patricia Bolton is the founder and my letter today. As of the Quilt National conferences. She editor-in-chief of Quilting Arts many of you was the liaison between the board Magazine and of Cloth, Paper, Scissors already know, and the Yahoo web site and translated Magazine. Linda Colsh is a fiber artist Hilary Fletcher has the minutes into notes from the and has been SAQA’s regional repre- passed away. She board for our journal. She also was sentative in Europe for many years. died of cancer on instrumental in the search for our (See Meet your regional representa- August 11. She was executive director. Thank you, Linda, tives, page 17). She curated Breaking an important member of the SAQA for your years of service. Boundaries, the juried SAQA show board and the driving force of Quilt Coming on board in September of that premiered in Lyon, France this National. She was a mentor to many this year will be three new members: year. and a friend to all of the art quilters. Jane Sauer, Patricia (Pokey) Bolton, I wish Linda MacDonald much suc- We will miss her very much, and we and Linda Colsh. Jane Sauer is the cess in all of her adventures. I am will hold her husband Marvin in our owner of Jane Sauer’s Thirteen Moons thrilled to welcome Jane, Patricia and hearts. May she rest in peace and Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Linda Colsh to the board and antici- keep her eyes on us from above. has been a studio artist in the field of pate new and exciting things that My job as the president of SAQA is contemporary basket making for 34 they will bring to the table for SAQA. made easier and more productive years. Jane has served as the juror I am sad that we have all lost one of because of the fantastic board of chair of the American Crafts Council our champions of the art quilt. We directors that I work with. The term for three years and served on their will miss you, Hilary. in office is three years with the board of trustees for seven years. She Report from the SAQA exhibits committee by Judith Content reflected strong artistic integrity and This multi-regional exhibition was personal voice. I was able to jury the curated by Kim Ritter and was open n terms of exhibitions, this sum- exhibition via CD, thanks to the work to SAQA members from the TN, KY, Imer broke all records for SAQA. of pt Weeks and Cheryl Dineen NC, SC, and VA regions. Twenty-six SAQA Europe: Breaking Boundaries Ferrin. A CD exhibition catalogue was artists were selected by Kim to create just took place at Patchwork and Quilt produced and is available through the a “very strong show,” according to Expo, Lyon, France, June 22-25. SAQA store at www.saqa.com> contact > exhibition coordinator Arlene Thank you, Karey Bresenhan and SAQA store. Blackburn. Linda Colsh, for making this show a Transformations: Artists Working The exhibits committee is commit- reality. When you have caught your with Fibers will premier in August at ted to developing ways to encourage breath, we want a full report! the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham, and support regional, multi-regional, Studio Art Quilt Associates at Park England, before beginning an exten- national, and international exhibi- Church included work by SAQA mem- sive traveling schedule. Peg Keeney tions such as Breaking Boundaries, bers from several mid-western states and the exhibits committee would SAQA at Park Church, Transforma- and Ontario. This exhibition took like to thank Jeri Riggs for her work tions, and Cutting Loose. We would place in late June in Grand Rapids, above and beyond in packing, ship- like to announce that Peg Keeney has Michigan, in conjunction with the ping, and storing all the quilts generously offered to share her skills renowned fiber conference Converg- between venues. Thank you, Jeri! as an exhibition coordinator and ence. I had the honor of jurying this SAQA Cutting Loose will debut in curator to mentor SAQA members exhibit and was very impressed with late August at the American Quilter’s interested in producing a regional all the entries. I selected a small, con- Society Quilt Expo at Gaylord exhibition. Contacted her via email at cise exhibition of pieces that I felt Opryland in Nashville, Tennessee. [email protected]. 2 • SAQA Journal • Fall 2006 Report from the SAQA executive director by Martha Sielman www.marthasielman.com Thursday evening we’ll be holding a chosen by the exhibit’s jurors from a welcome reception, followed by the list of first-time participants. A conference participants’ slide show. CREAM award is also given at Visions. The Conference This is a great way to connect names, This year’s award winner is Joan Committee has faces, and artwork. Sowada. The ongoing funding of the been working Friday morning, we’ll divide into award is supported through generous hard to plan two groups, one at the Ohio Inn and contributions from SAQA members, next May’s the other at the Dairy Barn. One often $5-$20 at a time. conference. group will focus on Crossing the After the opening ceremonies at the Bridging the Gap: Technology Bridge with topics on Dairy Barn, everyone will return to Quilt World to digital cameras and digital slide the Ohio Inn for the Quilt National Art World will be submissions, digital projectors and banquet, followed by the fun and held May 24-27, 2007, in Athens, PowerPoint presentations, use of excitement of the SAQA One-Foot Ohio in conjunction with the open- photo-alteration programs such as Square auction (see description on ing ceremonies for Quilt National ’07. Adobe Photoshop®, and web site page 4.) Board treasurer Nancy There have already been some issues. The other group will focus on Brakensiek will again be the emcee, so exciting developments: the Dairy Enriching Your Marketing Skills, such as it should be a blast! I’m saving up my Barn has generously offered us the presentation materials, exhibit proto- bidding money now. use of their upstairs rooms for small col, getting a book published, and Saturday afternoon will be filled discussion group workshops, we’re copyright issues. On Saturday morn- with networking opportunities, cul- planning a series of discussion/work- ing, the groups will switch so that minating in the SAQA party.
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