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About Us
The idea for Quilt Mania originally began as an exhibition of contemporary Japanese quilts at the Crow Collection of Asian Art. The idea soon evolved into something much grander, however, through a series of discussions with area museum directors and curators on the importance of collaboration, interpretation and community awareness. As these discussion developed Dr. Marian Ann Montgomery having deep connections with the textile/quilt world and acting as Guest Curator for the Crow exhibition was invited to take on the role of Project Coordinating Curator. Quilt Mania I saw eleven Dallas Cultural institutions mount collaborative exhibitions of quilts. The support from the quilt industry and community was so extensive and the visitors came from such distances that the cultural community decided to mount Quilt Mania II.
Quilt Mania Staff
As Project Coordinating Curator for Quilt Mania II, Dr. Marian Ann J. Montgomery brings both a background in quilt history and a love of quilting. She has served in the curatorial capacity for quilt exhibitions at The Tennessee State Museum, The Dallas Museum of Art, The Grace Museum in Abilene and Thanksgiving Square. Dr. Montgomery has lectured extensively on quilts and has served on the Board of the American Quilt Study Group. A long time resident of Dallas and Project Coordinating Curator for Quilt Mania I, Dr. Montgomery is familiar with both its cultural and quilting communities and provides a unique understanding of the connections necessary to ensure the success of Quilt Mania II.
As Education Coordinator for Quilt Mania II, Julie Bagley brings a background in museum education and a Masters from the University of North Texas Museum Education program. A long time resident of the Park Cities and volunteer for the Junior League of Dallas, Mrs. Bagley knows the cultural community and has a passion for education making her ideally qualified to coordinate the efforts of the Educators from the participating Quilt Mania II cultural institutions.
As Public Relations Coordinator for Quilt Mania II, Tomi Morriss brings experience as a reporter for the Dallas TImes Herald and Communications Director for Coca-Cola Bottling Company of North Texas. Her qualifications and her enthisiasm for contemporary art quilts makes her ideal for coordinating the efforts of the Public Relations Directors from the Quilt Mania II participating institutions.
