2023 Challenge Diversity

CQ Challenge for 2023 - DIVERSITY

Welcome to the 2023 CQ Challenge, 'Diversity'

'The Collins dictionary gives the following definitions for diversity:

“A diversity of things is a range of things which are very different from each other.”
“Diversity involves the deliberate inclusion in a group or activity of people who are, for example, of different races, genders, and religions.”

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The Rules

The theme, 'Diversity', can be interpreted in any way you choose.
The work must be new and conform to the general definition of a quilt, being at least two layers with a reasonable amount of stitch holding the layers together.
The edge treatment should be finished to exhibition standard and in keeping with the style of the quilt. E.g. it could be faced or bound or left raw depending on the style of your quilt.
Size: minimum 50x50cm, maximum 100x100cm or anything in between providing there is no dimension less than 50cm or larger than 100cm.
3d: Peebles Art Gallery can exhibit 3d pieces, other venues have yet to be confirmed.
Any styles, techniques, or materials can be used.
A hanging quilt will require a 10cm wide D-shaped sleeve attached to the back, set 1.25cm from the top edge and 2.5cm from the sides unless it has an integral hanging sleeve. It must be able to accommodate a wooden batten. Details of how to make a D-shaped sleeve can be found on here. Display requirements for 3D pieces will be provided if they can be accepted.
A label must be attached to the back of the quilt giving your name and the title of the quilt.
Quilts must be available for any further exhibitions during the following 30 months.
A 20cm square sample using the same fabrics and techniques as the main work must be submitted. This should demonstrate the look and feel of the quilt. It will be used in the selection process and in the sample books that are displayed at exhibitions. It must be labelled with your name and title of the quilt.

The Anne Tuck Prize

Anne Tuck was a founder-member of The Quilters’ Guild and also of Contemporary Quilt and her family donated funds for an annual prize in her memory.
The Anne Tuck Prize is awarded for an outstanding entry into Contemporary Quilt’s Challenge by an exhibitor with under three years' membership of CQ, and not an established textile artist. To be chosen at the time of selection for the CQ Challenge exhibition. The prize of £180 is to be used to enable the winner to attend a course or workshop to further their quilting skills.

The 2023 winner was chosen from the quilts entered for the 'Diversity' CQ Challenge and their quilt will tour with the collection irrespective of whether it was selected for the main touring exhibition.

Challenge co-ordinator:
Jane Falls [email protected]