Deadline Jan. 20 to enter Quilt Show Feb. 18-19
For the first time since before the pandemic, Farragut is hosting a Quilt Show, sponsored by the Town’s Arts & Beautification Committee.
Deadline for applications is this Friday, Jan. 20, and Quilt Show dates are 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 19, in Farragut Community Center.
An acceptance letter or e-mail will be sent between Jan. 20 and Jan. 27, according to Town information.
“This event showcases exceptional work produced by quilters in our region,” said Sue Stuhl, Town Park & Recreation director.
“The show is open to all quilters, not just Farragut residents,” she added.
“An entry form and important dates can be found at farragutparksandrec.org/quilt-show.”
“The show will feature a wide variety of designs, from 19th-century crazy quilts to quilted interpretations of modern art,” added a Town press release. “Information about each quilt will be included in a special booklet given to attendees.”
For those chosen, quilts may be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13.
A special reception will be held for the quilt owners, their guests and the public from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Feb. 19.
“The Farragut Quilt Show is part of a rotating series of art shows sponsored by the Arts and Beautification Committee,” said Town Recreation & Event manager Merritt Piper. “Town staff and the Arts and Beautification Committee are excited for the upcoming show Feb. 18-19.
“We have had a lot of interest in showing quilts so far and are excited to share the collection of quilts with the public.”
The event is free and open to the public.
For more information, e-mail mpiper@townoffarragut.org. Additionally, applications may be picked up at Farragut Community Center.
