Monday, August 20, 2012

SBU Driskill Gallery Presents Artwork by Uncommon Threads Contemporary Art Quilt Group


Southwest Baptist University News Release
Contact: Sharina Smith, Office of Marketing & Communications

BOLIVAR, Mo. – The Driskill Gallery in the Jester Learning and Performance Center of Southwest Baptist University will present artwork by the Uncommon Threads, a contemporary art quilt group. Works are all the product of theme challenges presented to the group by a different member every two months.

The exhibit will be on display beginning August 20 and running through noon, September 14. A reception will be held on Wednesday, August 29, from 2:30– 5:00 p.m.


Gallery hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For further information please contact Gallery Director, Dianna Callahan at417-328-1651.

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PHOTO: Pictured are 12” x 12” art quilts on the theme “NOTAN” which is a term for high contrast

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