Special Sections

Exploring the Arts

Conley Publishing - Special Sections

Issue link: http://www.ifoldsflip.com/i/290316

Contents of this Issue

Navigation

Page 6 of 15

M a r c h 2 0 1 4 • N e w s G r a p h i c & D a i l y N e w s • Exploring the Arts • 7 Underwritten and issued by Auto-Owners Life Insurance Company 12956 (7-13) Call or visit us today. R.S. Semler & Associates Insurance, Inc. 870 W.Sumner Street (Hwy 60) • Hartford 262-673-3160 • 800-414-5875 www.rssemler.com When you purchase a life insurance policy from Auto-Owners Insurance you can rest easy knowing you're protecting the ones you love. Talk to your local independent agent representing Auto-Owners Insurance about the life insurance options available. 236960010 By Nina Matti Conley News Service CEDARBURG — Origin- ally a barn on a 68-acre Cedarburg farm, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts has used its unique setting to its advantage. After renovating the barn in 2011, the Wisconsin Quilt History Project Inc. created the museum to provide a means of "documenting and collecting stories behind quilts," museum Marketing Director Susan Wernecke said. Currently, the museum is displaying an exhibit enti- tled "Modern Perspectives," which runs through April 6 and features works by Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr, Joyce Melander Dayton, Fiber Revolution, Denyse Schmidt and Rod Buffington. The next exhib- it, From the Heart, opens April 9 and showcases work that "benefits someone else," Executive Director Melissa Wraalstad said. Most notable of these works are the AIDS Memorial Quilt formerly on display on the National Mall in Washington D.C. and a 9-11 tribute quilt. Not only does the muse- um exhibit work, it also has a gift shop, which, according to Wernecke, provides many types of quilts and fiber arts from various local artists. The museum is nearly entirely run by volunteers, so there are plenty of oppor- tunities for interested com- munity members to get involved. "It is astonishing to see so many dedicated people put in so many hours to share their love of the fiber arts with others," Wraalstad said. Classes are available, cov- ering everything from sam- pling stitches classes for beginners to more advanced adult education programs. One of the featured pro- grams is University Days run May 16 and May 17, which allows participants to try their hand at a variety of fiber arts and listen to keynote speakers. Speakers include machine needle felt artist Isabella Hoffman, mosaic quilter Bruce Seeds, and singer, poet and story- teller Lil Rev. The well-rounded nature of the museum as well as its strong reputation "bring people to the community that wouldn't necessarily come otherwise," Wraalstad said. "We love being able to tell people 'Go check out downtown Cedarburg.'" Art that tells a story Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts draws many to Cedarburg

Articles in this issue

Links on this page

Archives of this issue

view archives of Special Sections - Exploring the Arts