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Pikes Peak Branch of the National League of American Pen Women
Call for Entries
“HerStory: Prominent Women in Colorado Springs”
This competition will be an opportunity for traditional and contemporary quilters to submit quilts demonstrating the theme “HerStory: Prominent Women in Colorado Springs.” This is a non-juried competition from which will be chosen a quilt to be donated to the Pikes Peak Library District. The donated quilt will be displayed at various public locations in the Pikes Peak Library District libraries accompanied by signage with the creator’s name, title of the quilt, and the artist’s statement about the quilt.
During the month of August 2012 (from Aug. 1st through noon on Aug. 31st) most of the entries (space permitting) will be exhibited on the Penrose Library gallery wall. Each entry will be identified by signage including the title of the quilt and the maker’s name. The Pikes Peak Branch of NLAPW will arrange media coverage of the contest and exhibit.
Judging
The winner will be chosen by the membership of the Pikes Peak Branch of the National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW), which includes writers, musicians, and visual artists. For more information about NLAPW and the Pikes Peak Branch, please see their websites--www.ppb-nlapw.org and www.nlapw.org. Entries will be judged by how well the theme of the contest is expressed, as well as the quality of design and workmanship.
Eligibility and Guidelines
- Artist must be a resident of El Paso County, Colorado.
- Each artist may submit up to two entries.
- Quilts may be pieced by one person and quilted by another. Both names should be entered on the entry form.
- Maximum Width: 36 inches Maximum Height: 45 inches
- Each work must be accompanied by a written statement about the woman or women depicted, and her historical significance to Colorado Springs. These statements will be displayed or included in the exhibit program.
- Work must consist of three layers (front, batting, and backing) held together by thread.
- Quilt must have an appropriately sized sleeve sewn to the back and should be delivered ready to hang complete with a hanging slat.
- Artist is responsible for shipping or delivering work to and from the curator, Virginia Franklin Campbell, President of the Pikes Peak Branch of NLAPW. Contact her at info.ppb-nlapw.org for details.
- Entry fee is $10 per entry.
- All works must be clearly marked on the back, bottom right with the maker’s name, address, and title of piece.
Possible Sources of Information:
Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame: www.cogreatwomen.org.
Pikes Peak Library District catalog: www.ppld.org. or individual libraries (search the catalog or call the “Regional
History” department, 531-6333, x2253
Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum
Individual family histories
Calendar
Deadline for receipt of entry forms: July 15, 2012. Forms may be emailed or mailed. See entry form.
Delivery of quilts with written statement about the woman depicted: July26 and 27, 2012. Please contact Virginia Franklin Campbell—info@ppb-nlapw.org
Announcement of winner: August 6, 2012 by 5 p.m. Notification of the winner will be made by email or phone.
Exhibit opening: August 1, 2012
Exhibit close: August 30, 2012 at noon
Pickup of entries: Aug. 30, after noon at the Penrose Library gallery wall. Also, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 from Virginia Franklin Campbell – info@ppb-nlapw.org. Written and signed permission of the quilt maker is required to pick up someone else’s quilts. Items unclaimed after 5 days will be assessed a $5/day charge. After 30 days items will be donated.
Liability
All reasonable care is taken with quilts. Pikes Peak Branch and/or the National League of American Pen Women, and/or the Pikes Peak Library District will not be held responsible for loss or damage, however caused. Your signature on the entry form constitutes agreement with all terms and conditions. Quilters must also sign an “Agreement to Exhibit “ form upon delivery of works.
Questions? Contact us at info@ppb-nlapw.org.
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HerStory: Prominent Women in Colorado Springs
Entry Form
Must be received by July 15, 2012
Name___________________________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________________
Phone ( ) __________________________ Alt. Phone ( )_____________________
E-Mail Address_________________________________________
1. Title_____________________________ Width___________ Height__________
2. Title____________________________ Width___________ Height__________
If my entry is chosen as winner, I will donate it to the Pikes Peak Library District.
I understand that my signature below constitutes acceptance of all conditions in the Call for Entries.
Signature ____________________________________________
Mail completed form and check payable to “Pikes Peak Branch, NLAPW” To
Diana Stewart Alishouse, PO Box 1421, Canon City, CO 81212
OR
Submit online to www.ppb-nlapw.org and use PayPal
Please keep a copy of your submission.
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The Pikes Peak Branch of The National League of American Pen Women, Inc., PPB/NLAPW is happy to announce the winners of the Denise Pomeraning Memorial Enrichment Grant. Each winner received a grant of $325.
Nina Peterson (Visual Arts)
Project: To fund the creation of artwork for her first solo art show in Colorado Springs in 2012.
Pauline Foss (Visual Arts)
Project: To assist her in the purchase of materials necessary to create sizeable drawings for an arts exhibit at the Googleworks Center for the Arts, in Pennsylvania.
Jessy Randall (Letters)
Project: To participate in the 2012 Association of Writers and Writing Programs Conference in Chicago
Jane Koerner (Letters)
Project: To support the research, travel, and coursework necessary for the completion of a book based on her graduate thesis in literature and writing.
There were many fine applicants and we regret that we are only able to fund these individuals. We thank Donna Knudten and her family for supporting this endeavor on behalf of Denise and we thank Denise’s family and friends who helped fund such an endeavor. We think Denise would have been proud to support such fine women in our arts community.
During the 2001 – 2012 year, each grantee will give our branch a presentation on the nature and status of her project.
A special thanks to our branch for helping support the arts in Southern Colorado.
Nancy Bentley, Virginia Campbell, Katie Curry, Shannon Lawrence, Donna Knudten
The PPB/NLAPW Outreach Committee
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WILL ROGERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A very caring and compassionate teacher at Will Rogers Elementary School has shared that many of the children that attend that school have need for basic necessities. She has requested toiletries (hotel type shampoos and soaps), toothbrushes, mitten, scarves, socks, school clothes, and underclothes. They also need pencils, journals, books, art supplies, and, of course, toys and candy.
There is an ongoing need for these items, and at Christmas she intends to do gift bags for at least 30 children. She will need the gift bags to be donated also.
If you feel that you can donate items for this project contact Virginia Campbell at vvcampbell@msn.co, and identify items that you can contribute for Will Rogers Elementary School.
Last modified: November 4, 2011