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    Quilt National '05 Exhibition

    Quilt National '05 Exhibition

    San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles

    October 10, 2006-January 7, 2007

    Avg. Event Rating (4.0 Stars): 4 out of 5 stars rating Add Review/Comment

    Widely acknowledged as the foremost juried exhibition of contemporary quilt art, this exhibit includes more pieces from the 2005 show than any other venue. This is also the only showing in the western US. Opening Reception for Quilt National '05, widely recognized as the foremost juried exhibition of quilt art in the world will occur on October 15th. Meet local artist Judith Content whose work is included in the show.

    • Ticket Info

      Tickets: $5-$6.50, free to members and children under 13 and on the first Friday of every month.

    • Dates & Times

      Dates:
      October 10, 2006-January 7, 2007

      Times:
      Opening Reeption 10/15: 2pm-4pm

      Museum Hours:
      Tues-Sun: 10am-5pm
      Thurs: 10am-8pm

      Open late 8pm-11pm on the First Friday of every month.

    • Venue Info

      San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles

      520 S. 1st Street San Jose, CA 95113

      Full map and directions

    • Parking Info

      Metered street parking on First Street in front of museum; parking lots at Market and San Salvador.

    • Accessibility Info
      • Wheelchair Access

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      • Event Name: Quilt National '05 Exhibition
        4 out of 5 stars rating "Prepared to be surprised."
        Review posted by: BB from San Jose, CA USA, Oct 27, 2006

        These are not your grandmother's quilts. They are more like paintings than bedcovers. These are contemporary works that are beautiful, but also surprising and at times challenging. Art quilts are a... Expand

        These are not your grandmother's quilts. They are more like paintings than bedcovers. These are contemporary works that are beautiful, but also surprising and at times challenging. Art quilts are a contemporary art form invented by women. Check it out and support women artists. Collapse

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