Quilt Artists of Kentucky
Auxillary
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| The Quilt Artists of Kentucky was formed in 2003 as an auxiliary of
the Kentucky Heritage Quilt Society. Membership in the Quilt Artists
of Kentucky is limited to current or new members of the Kentucky Heritage
Quilt Society. Membership dues to join the Quilt Artists of Kentucky
are $5.00 per year in addition to KHQS membership dues.
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| The group’s purpose is to serve as a support and information group
for those interested in innovative quilt making techniques and the quilt
as an art form, to provide exhibition opportunities and to provide education
to the general public about the art of the quilt. |
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| The Quilt Artists of Kentucky currently have three annual events:
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The Art Quilt Annual Meeting is held immediately following the KHQS
Getaway. QAK and KHAS get together for a joint dinner on Friday evening
following Getaway. On Saturday there is a ½ workshop, unveiling
of the QAK Challenge Quilts, Show & Tell and other fun activities.
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The Annual QAK quilt show entitled “Quilts with A Kick” – Contemporary
Quilts by the Quilt Artists of Kentucky held at ArtSpace in Berea,
Kentucky is an integral part of the “Quilt Extravaganza.” Dates
for the 2007 Show are July 12 thru August 26.
There will be many additional quilt related activities during the
Quilt Extravaganza. For more information see the Berea Arts Council
website.
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The 2007 Fall KHQS Retreat will be held following the 2007 Design
Seminar. dates for the Fall Retreat are September 21 - 23. |
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If you have any questions about the Quilt Artists of Kentucky, contact
coordinators |
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| To join the Quilt Artists of Kentucky just complete the membership
form in the how to join section, print the form and mail with you check
payable to KHQS to the Kentucky Heritage Quilt Society, P O Box 23392,
Lexington, KY 40523. |
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