Friday, February 5, 2010

Gee's Bend Quilts at the Nevada Museum of Art

The women of Gee's Bend have demonstrated how much tradition there is to quilting. These beautiful quilts are now internationally esteemed and is being respected as "miraculous works modern art".

We currently have the Gee's Bend line by Windham Fabrics and many kits available!

The Nevada Museum of Art is having an exhibition on Gee's Bend Quilts starting February 6th through April 11th. This will be a wonderful show for all to visit and experience!

We would really like to encourage you to take the time to see A Survey of Gee's Bend Quilts at the Nevada Museum of Art. For more information, visit http://www.nevadaart.org/exhibitions/detail?eid=142. Admission prices for the gallery are as follows: $10 for General Admission, $8 for Student/Seniors, $1 for Children 6 to 12 years, Free for Nevada Museum of Art Members, Free for High school students enrolled in Washoe County School District with valid school I.D., Free for Children 5 and under. The gallery hours are Wednesday – Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm, Thursdays: 10 am to 8 pm, and closed Mondays, Tuesdays and national holidays.

We hope that you can attend this event and take your family for this enjoyable experience!

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