New fibre art exhibit “The Whisper Project” and upcoming artists talk at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre

The creative focus on fibre art continues this month at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre with the opening of its second spring exhibit, The Whisper Project - on now until April 30.

The exhibit follows the opening of The Thread of the Story, a showcase of imaginative and intricate works of fibre art, all individually inspired by artefacts from the Museum’s collections.

The Whisper Project, previously on display at the Stratford-Perth library, also celebrates the artistic medium of fibre, offering a playful take on the childhood game ‘telephone.’ Participating members of the Fergus-Guelph Studio Art Quilt Association (SAQA) pod were assigned into five groups with five members in each. The expectation was to complete a 12”x12” block within a two-month timeframe. Each member was welcome to use their own style and techniques when creating a piece inspired by previous work.  

A total of 5 photographs inspired the 25 art quilts now on display at the BCM&CC, all showing a range of approaches and techniques.

Tying both exhibits together, the Museum will host an artist Meet & Greet on March 23 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Artists from both of the current fibre art exhibits on now at the BCM&CC will be present to answer questions and share more about their unique inspirations and processes in creating the incredible pieces on display.

The event is free for all. Light refreshments will be served. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP online at brucemuseum.ca by March 16.

About the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre 
The Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre offers adult and children’s programming, special events, and is home to the Bruce County Archives & Research Room. Our mandate is to preserve and make available the documentary heritage of Bruce County.

About Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. (SAQA) 
SAQA is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the art quilt: "a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure."  Over the past 30 years, SAQA has grown into a dynamic and active community of over 4,000 artists, curators, collectors, and art professionals located around the world.