MISSISSIPPI CULTURAL CROSSROADS

Traveling exhibits

CROSSROADS QUILTERS I

  • Title panel: 20" X 24"
  • 12 quilts, widths ranging from 55" to 88"
  • 1 crate 28 "w X 48" l X 20" h
  • 1 cardboard box containing 12 poles

    • CROSSROADS QUILTERS II

  • Title panel: 20" X 24"
  • 12 quilts, widths ranging from 64" to 99"
  • 1 crate 28"w X 48" l X 20"h
  • 1 cardboard box containing 12 poles

    • CROSSROADS QUILTERS MINIATURES

  • Title panel: 16" X 20"
  • 12 quilts, widths ranging from 18" to 20"
  • 1 crate 18" w X 18" l X 26" h 1
  • 1 cardboard box containing 12 poles

    • CROSSROADS QUILTERS CHILDREN'S COLLABORATIVE

  • Title panel: 16" X 20"
  • 12 quilts, widths from 31" to 98"
  • 1 crate 28"w, X 48" 1 X 20" h
  • 1 cardboard box containing 12 poles

    • The first three exhibits feature the work of adult members of The Crossroads Quilters, including three quilters designated as Masters by the Mississippi Arts Commission. Improvisation, bright colors, and bold designs signal the African American traditions that most of the quilters draw from. Piecing appliqué and embroidery are the techniques used to translate patterns from the imagination, dreams and everyday experience of the quilters to unique visual statements. Traditional patterns are also represented.

    The fourth exhibit highlights the creativity of children. Under the tutelage of master quilters, children of Claiborne County, Mississippi, participated in the quilt-making process using their own conceptions to create charming and colorful quilt tops, which were quilted by the adults. Techniques include piecing, appliqué, embroidery, batik, fabric and finger painting.

    Labels and text panels are included. The quilts are ready to hang on rods provided. Hanging brackets are the responsibility of the exhibitor. The poles are numbered to match the appropriate quilt. Identification cards are packed with each quilt; please return quilt to correct bag for shipping.

    Note: Please report any damage to quilts or text labels immediately: 601-437-8905 or write Mississippi Cultural Crossroads, 507 Market St. Part Gibson, MS 39150.

    MISSISSIPPI CULTURAL CROSSROADS, a non-profit community arts organization, offers four traveling exhibits of quilts. The exhibits are partially funded by the Mississippi Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts. For reservations or additional information, please call Mississippi Cultural Crossroads, 601-437-8905.

    Lending policies

    The exhibits are available to educational and cultural institutions and other well-established organizations in the state of Mississippi free of charge. Booking periods are normally six weeks, providing time for installing, dismantling and sending the exhibit to the next booking or returning it to Port Gibson.

    If scheduling and space permit, a single exhibitor may reserve one to four exhibits simultaneously. After an exhibit is scheduled, a contract will be sent to the borrower for confirmation. It must be signed and returned immediately to hold the reservation.

    The borrowing exhibitor is responsible for the transportation of the exhibit from the previous exhibitor or from Port Gibson if applicable and back to Port Gibson if it is not booked elsewhere.

    Out-of-state exhibitors

    The exhibits are available to institutions out-of-state for a cost of $1000. The borrowing institution arranges and pays for shipping costs both ways and provides insurance coverage. Please call 601-437-8905 for insurance valuation.

    Publicity

    A press release and photograph will be provided. All public information concerning the exhibit should include the statement:

    Produced by Mississippi Cultural Crossroads, a non-profit community arts organization in Port Gibson, Mississippi and is partially funded by the Mississippi Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts.

    Special Programs

    Special programs, including workshops, demonstrations, and talks can be arranged through Mississippi Cultural Crossroads, Patty Crosby, director. Call 601-437-8905 or write Mississippi Cultural Crossroads, 507 Market Street, Port Gibson, MS 39150.

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