Call for African Nova Sotian Artists and Writers
The Secret Codes (Exhibiton Expansion
Deadline: Mar 31, 2023
Popular BANNS exhibition exploring African Nova Scotian quiltmaking history and traditions featuring old quilts (1930-1960), popular traditional patterns, Underground Railroad Patterns, contemporary abstract patterns, picture quilts designed by artist/writer and exhibition curator David Woods.
Call for new submissions
BANNS is seeking submissions from African Nova Scotian quiltmakers of:
- Original designed quilts reflecting African Nova Scotian experience and
- Quiltmakers to create new works based on original exhibition designs provided by BANNS
Also:
- Older quilts especially 1900-1950 period
- Community heritage and commemoration quilts
- Family album quilts
- Quilts with interesting story connections to an African Nova Scotian personality, event or community
- Any exceptional or unique quilt created by an African Nova Scotian quiltmaker
Submit 300 DPI, 3” wide image along with quiltmaker/lender contact information by Dec 1, 2022 to admin@banns.ca