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Spring/Summer Exhibits at the Museum Celebrate Rodeo Winners and Quilt Excellence!

La Grange, Texas—April 30, 2024—Just like the upcoming Texas weather, things are heating up at the Texas Quilt Museum with the installation of two new exhibits. The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Prizewinners 2024 and Fiber Art Now: Excellence in Quilts III will be on display from May 2-August 31, 2024.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Prizewinners exhibit is a vibrant celebration of Texas culture. And one of the fascinating aspects of this annual event—one of Houston’s biggest and most beloved—is the Quilt Contest.

Welcome to the Farm (62” x 62”) by Katie Awe.

From the exhibit “The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Prizewinners 2024 (Adult).”

Dixie in Violet (50” x 69”) by Caroline Hughes.

From the exhibit “The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Prizewinners 2024 (Youth).”

Color My World (67” x 67”) by Sally Robinson.

From the exhibit “The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Prizewinners 2024 (Adult).”

The Contest is divided into Adult and Youth categories. The Museum will display the Blue Ribbon winners from both of them, totaling 35 works in all in Galleries I and II.

“The quilts are confirmation that the art of quilting is still very much alive in Texas, celebrating both the rich history of the art form and the applications of many traditional techniques and styles onto contemporary quilts,” says Museum Curator Vicki Mangum. “You’ll be impressed by the workmanship and beauty of these winners—from all age levels!”

There’s also a sampling of talented works from promising young student artists at La Grange High School. Guided by Art Teacher Jack Vollbaum, the students were charged with creating “Western Art.” All of the pieces were finalists for judging, and some went-on to win Gold Medals or Blue Ribbons at the 2024 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Gallery III will host the Fiber Art Now: Excellence in Quilts III exhibit, with a total of 19 works of art on display. “This is an international exhibition that features the best of contemporary fiber and textile art,” Mangum says.

Artists were encouraged to explore innovative techniques and push the boundaries, according to organizer Fiber Art Now magazine. Museumgoers will see a range of innovative quilted textiles juried by Sue Benner, the award-winning artist and educator.

“The quilted works are intriguing and educational in the use of materials and imagination. The artistry is truly extraordinary, and we are so pleased to have this exhibit!” Mangum adds.

La Longue Route (56” x 42.5”) by Genevieve Attinger. Based on a photo by Catherine Juillerat.

From the exhibit “Fiber Art Now: Excellence in Quilts III.”

Epoch #2 (80” x 73”) by Chriss Johns.

From the exhibit “Fiber Art Now: Excellence in Quilts III.”