I am honored to announce that “Connecting Cultures and Colors: First Kyrgyz-American Quilt Exhibit” will open on October 11 at the Museum of Fine Art in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The exhibit will be up for 3 weeks (I don’t have the offical day it will come down yet). The following artist will have quilts in the exhibit–Frances Holliday Alford, Patricia Autenrieth, Beth Kennedy, Geri Kinnear, Scott Murkin, Karen Musgrave, Karen Stiehl Osborn, BJ Parady, Yvonne Porcella, Sue Reno, Pamela Robson, Arturo Alonzo Sandoval, Joan Schulze, Thelma Smith, Virginia Spiegel, June Underwood, and Karen Watts.
This is the fourth former Soviet country that I have taken an American quilt exhibit and the third country where the native quilts have hung along side American quilts (the part I love the best). I leave on Thursday and cannot wait to once again be inspired and to be able to share something I am so passionate. Check back for more news on my adventure!
From the heart,
Karen Musgrave
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Dear Karen,
Here’s wishing you a joyous and safe trip! Your work is absolutely inspiring. Can’t wait to follow you through the Blog. Please say hello to Keti for me and tell her how much her “Put a Roof Over Our Heads” quilt means to us all. (and that I want one just like it!)
Safe travels,
Pat
Karen:
My son was in Peace Corp in Talas, Kyrgyzstan for a year and a half before his group was brought home due to 9/11. I told him you would be in Bischek and he wanted to know if you would be in Talas by any chance. He still keeps in contact with his ‘family’ there.
Sandra Drake
Sandra,
At this point in time I don’t believe I will be in Talas. I do know I’m going to Osh. I’m not sure where Talas is located. I would gladly try to contact his ‘family” there.
All the best,
Karen