Art Quilt Show “Gems of the Ocean III”
An exhibition of the art quilts including a special collection will be held on February 19th, 20th, & 21th in the Yachats Commons located at 4th street and Highway 101 in Yachats.
Gems of the Ocean III. A Juried Art Quilt Show with $2,000 in prizes and a special showing of the works of Yachats quilt artist Ruth Bass.
Polly Plumb Productions is thrilled to announce a special exhibition of Art Quilts created by local quilt artist Ruth Bass will be on display during the upcoming Gems of the Ocean III Juried Art Quilt Show. Art quilters from around the world have entered their work for a chance at the grand prize. The dual showings of the art quilts will be February 19, 20, 21 in the Yachats Commons located along Highway 101 in Yachats.
The Gems Show offers 4 prizes totaling $2,000: 1st place is $1,000; 2nd place is $500; 3rd place is $250, and a Viewer’s Choice Award of $250 will be presented. Final judging will be made during the show, by a panel of artists and dignitaries. All selected entries will be on display during the Art Quilt show running from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Friday through Monday in the Yachats Commons’ multi-purpose room. Admission is a suggested donation of $5.00.
The Gems of the Ocean Art Quilt Show was the brainchild of Yachats quilt artist and retired Polly Plumb Productions Board member Ruth Bass. An art quilter, Bass has been active in the art quilt world and has shared her knowledge and contacts to bring high-caliber shows to Yachats. “One of the goals of the show is to introduce art quilting to both locals and visitors to the area”, stated Bass “We thought the ocean theme would allow artists to explore the beauty of this area and make interpretations based on their own whimsy. We’re delighted to bring this type of show to Yachats, and we welcome everyone to experience an art quilt show”.
Special Collection by Ruth Bass
A 25-year collection of art quilt pieces by contemporary artist Ruth Bass is being featured in the February 18-21 art quilt show in Yachats, third in a series of three-day art quilt presentations: Gems of the Ocean III. Described as an artist who focuses on her subject in a minimalist way, Bass’s abstract treasures utilize bright colors and unexpected details to draw you in. Much of her art has an Asian flavor to it, with a special work entitled “Tea Time” that you just cannot miss.
Ms. Bass has brought quilt art to the central Oregon coast on a regular basis by launching three international challenges, scoring two three-day shows by internationally renowned artist Hollis Chatelain, and now topping off the trifecta of Gems of the Ocean with this show at the Yachats Commons, in Yachats OR.
A Yachats resident, Bass studied under Chatelain for over 13 years, focusing on fabric art and photography, including two independent studies in abstracts in acrylics this winter. Bass’s work has been featured at Jacob’s Gallery and OPUS6ix in Eugene OR, Museum of Art in Indianapolis IN, and International Quilt Market in Houston TX. Her fabric art has been published in Design Explorations for the Creative Quilter (Pasquini-Masopus) and Quilting in the Morning Calm (MacGregor/Steers).
Ruth Bass’s own challenge pieces have been shown throughout the US, as well as in France, Japan, and Korea. The founder of Oregon Fiber Artists in Eugene and co-owner of the former Quilter’s Junction for 13 years, she has expanded her repertoire to include painting a life-size sea lion statue in her own style with acrylics and creating 36 designs for nine large concrete planters. The sea lion (“Portia T. Doodle”) greets visitors along US Hwy 101 in Yachats, next to the Yachats Commons at W. 4th and Hwy 101. The over-sized planters, with Ruth’s designs executed in mosaic by community volunteers, can be seen along 101 in three communities – Yachats, Waldport, and Seal Rock.
For more information on the show please contact info@gemsoftheocean.org or (541) 968-6089
Polly Plumb Productions is a Yachats nonprofit dedicated to promoting the arts and music. Other projects include the Yachats Celtic Music Festival, scheduled to return in November with a star-studded lineup. This event will follow all Covid safety precautions and requirements of local and state authorities. Masks will be required indoors per Yachats Commons rules.
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