Quilt Mania II is the largest collaboration of quilt exhibitions ever mounted. Seventeen premier cultural institutions in Dallas,Texas area plan exhibitions of quilts September 26 2008 - April 1, 2009. Because Quilt Mania I was so enjoyable for those outside the Dallas area, a special Quilt History Weekend is planned for March 6-8, 2009. Participants will have the opportunity to see all the exhibitions that are open, hear quilt historian, Xenia Cord, share stories from her adventures as an antique quilt dealer, visit three quilt shops and see a private antique quilt collection.
Attendees will be picked up at the Dallas Fort Worth Airport 2 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2009 and returned to the airport by noon on Sunday, March 8, 2009. All transportation, admission to the exhibitions, meals, visits to three quilt shops, lecture by Xenia Cord and viewing of private quilt collection is included in the $195.00 registration fee. Dr. Marian Ann J. Montgomery, Quilt Mania II Project Coordinating Curator has organized this weekend and will accompany the tour. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity as Quilt Mania will not be repeated.
Hotel accommodations are available at the Hampton Inn Suites in Mesquite, which are attached to the Mesquite Convention Center, across from the Rodeo. This is a new facility and is very nice. Special hotel rates are available for this of $99.00 for a Single (king bed) or Double (two double beds) or $119.00 for a Single or Double Suite, which includes a full kitchen. The hotel rooms can be shared and they include a full breakfast. If you are told that the block is full, please use the contact form on the Quilt Mania II website to alert to the QMII Team and efforts will be made to extend the block. The anticipated capacity for this weekend is 150 people. To make your reservation call (972) 329-3100 or go to http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/DALHSHX-QUI-20090306/
index.jhtml.
If you think there will be any difficulty getting to Dallas Fort Worth Airport with your luggage in hand and out to the curb of the terminal by 2 pm on Friday, please plan to arrive a day earlier and stay at the Grand Hyatt Hotel on the airport. The contact information for that hotel is (972) 973-1234 or go to http://granddfw.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.isp.
Southwest Airlines does NOT fly into D/FW. If you fly Southwest Airlines plan 35 minutes and a $35.00 cab fee each way to get to D/FW Airport.
This weekend is designed for out-of-town visitors and pick-up and drop-off will be at the airport and the hotel. If you are not flying into D/FW Airport you will need to get yourself to the airport for pick-up as the buses will leave immediately for one of the exhibitions.
Eleven or twelve exhibitions will be open for the Quilt History weekend. You will have the opportunity to visit some of the best cultural institutions in Dallas and see fine exhibitions, some historic and some contemporary. Those exhibitions which will be open during the Quilt History weekend are:
The Crow Collection of Asian Art
Stitching the Seasons: Contemporary Japanese Quilts
Jan. 24, 2009 - Apr. 12, 2009
16 contemporary Japanese quilts which infuse traditional American patterns with the Eastern aesthetic.
www.crowcollection.org
Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park
No Hand Idle: Domestic Arts in the 19th Century
Feb. 16, 2009 - June 14, 2009
Half of the institution's 19th century quilt collection exhibited throughout their historic structures.
www.DallasHeritageVillage.org
Dallas Historical Society Hall of State in Fair Park
Quilts of the Unsung Heroines of North Texas
Sept. 26, 2008 - Apr. 1, 2009 * due to construction this location may be closed
40 quilts made by women whose families, some of which are famous, contributed to the settlement of North Texas.
www.dallashistory.org
Farmers Branch Historical Park
A Stitch Back in Time: Farmers Branch Quilts
Sept. 26, 2008 - Apr. 1, 2009
19th century quilts from the institution's collection, exhibited in their historic structures.
www.ci.farmers-branch.tx.us/ParksRec/Historicalpark.html
Historic Mesquite, Inc.
Common Threads: Quilts That Preserve
the Florence and Lawrence Family Histories
Oct. 11, 2008 - Dec. 13, 2008, Jan. 10, 2009 - Mar. 21, 2009
Numerous quilts from two early Mesquite families exhibited back in their respective homes.
www.historicmesquite.org
International Museum of Cultures
We're Covering the World: Quilts made under the direction
of American Aid Workers
Sept. 27, 2008 - Mar. 30, 2009
A dozen quilts from around the world reflecting both American and local influences.
www.internationalmuseumofcultures.org
Irving Arts Center
New Beginnings: Quilts by Texas Artists
Sept. 26, 2008 - Apr. 1, 2009
Contemporary quilts by Texas artists.
www.irvingartscenter.com
Mesquite Arts Center
Mola: Quilts from the Kuna Indians of Panama & Colombia
Jan. 20, 2009 - Mar. 15, 2009
49 Molas from a Dallas collector and a Mesquite collector
www.mesquiteartscenter.org
Museum of Nature and Science (In Fair Park)
Texas Natural History Quilts: The Quilts of Carol Morrissey
Sept. 26, 2008 - Apr. 1, 2009
27 quilts by a Texas contemporary quilt artist which feature the nature and fauna of Texas.
www.natureandscience.org
Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture
Best on the Block: Quilts from the Collection of the Quilter's Guild of Dallas
Oct. 9, 2008 - Mar. 15, 2009
17 quilts of blocks from the annual block contest organized around a theme made by Dallas County quilters.
www.oldred.org
The South Dallas Cultural Center
Cloth Conversations: The Quilts of Carolyn Mazloomi
Feb. 6, 2009 - Mar. 28, 2009
A dozen quilts which address issues related to the position of women in today's world.
www.dallasculture.org/SouthDallas CulturalCenter.cfm
The Women's Museum: An Institute for the Future
Partisan Pieces: Quilts of Political & Patriotic Persuasion
Nov. 6, 2008 - Mar. 29, 2009
Fifteen 19th and 20th century quilts lent by the International Quilt Study Center, University of Nebraska-Lincoln through which women expressed their views before they could vote.
www.thewomensmuseum.org
Please see the Registration Form below to register for the Quilt History Weekend.
Quilt Mania II Quilt History Weekend,
March 6-8, 2009
Registration Form
Print off this registration form and mail with payment
to:
Quilt Mania II,
The Crow Collection of Asian Art,
ATTN: Ms. Cory Jackson
2010
Flora St., Dallas, TX
75201-2335
Or fax with credit card information
to (214) 979-6439
Title: ______ First Name: ____________________ Last Name: ____________________
Name you prefer for your nametag: __________________________________________
Street Address: _________________________________________________________
City: __________________________
State: _______ 9 digit zip code: _____________
Home Telephone Number:
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Mobile telephone Number:
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E-mail address or fax number:
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Emergency contact name: _____________________ Phone number:
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Do you need help finding a room mate? ____________ If so,
smoking or non ________
Dietary restrictions? ______________________________________________________
Friday evening dinner choice:
_______Tilapia with lemon bur blanc sauce
_______Sliced slow roasted pork loin with a Dijon
mustard sauce
Registration fee: $195.00
____ Check enclosed, payable to Quilt Mania II
___ Credit Card information: number____________________________________________
__ VISA__ MC Expiration date___________ Name on
card___________________________
Your registration will be
confirmed via e-mail or fax. By February 6, 2009 you must supply your transportation information
including: Airline, flight number and scheduled arrival time. If you have any doubt that you will arrive at
Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport and have your luggage in hand by 2 pm Friday, March 6th please plan to arrive the
day before and stay on the airport at the Hyatt Hotel. The buses will pull off from the terminals
promptly at 2
pm for the museums and it
will be very difficult to catch up to them.
Cancellation policy: Cancellations
made by January 1, 2009 will
receive a full refund. Cancellations made before February 28, 2009 will receive a 75% refund, cancellations made after February 28, 2009 will not receive a refund.
