Sponsored by Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts

Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 10:00am - Sunday, October 14, 2012 - 4:00pm
Saturday, August 25, 2012 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday, September 15, 2012 - 9:00am - 5:00pm

Location:
Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts
N50 W5050 Portland Road
Cedarburg, WI 53012
United States

Opens July 18. Featuring

• Native American Quilts by Viola Columbe
• Native American Handwovens by Nancy Lee Kaufman
• Navajo Rugs from the collection of Bill Kanzenbach
• Native American Regalia from the collections of Nicole Larson
• and Bill Kanzenbach
• Native American Beadwork by Barbara Gross
• Trade and Camp Blankets from the collection of Luella Doss
• Birch Bark Baskets, Snowshoes and Canoes by Ferdy Goode

Learn about the exhibit from one of its curators (Luella Doss, Norma Klimpke, Barbara Gross and Richard Gonzalez).  Curator Talks are free with general admission, offered at 2 p.m. on the following dates:

July 29, August 11, September 16, October 12

An Exhibit Open House and Artists’ Reception will be held Sunday, July 29, from noon to 3 p.m. It is open to the public and free with general admission.

In addition, the WMQFA is offering several classes, workshops and lectures that support this exhibit.  Two key events are:

A Symposium, The Native American Experience

August 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

and

Family Fun Day featuring Native American Crafts and

Participatory Drumming and Dancing

with the Blue Winds Dance Ensemble

Saturday, September 15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Information on all of these events can be found at the museum’s website, www.wiquiltmuseum.com, or at the museum during regular business hours.

Contact:
Susan Wernecke
marketing@wiquiltmuseum.com
2625460300