Form, Not Function 2023 Opening Reception

Thursday, May 11, 2023

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

The Carnegie Center for Art and History is pleased to present the 20th annual Form, Not Function: Quilt Art at the Carnegie, featuring 28 art quilts selected by guest jurors Kathleen Loomis, Kate Lydon, and Clara Nartey.

Enjoy complimentary wine, appetizers, and live music from the Hunt Butler Jazz Trio as you explore Form, Not Function. Follow us online to discover more exciting opportunities to engage with us further during this exhibition, including a series of Family Tours!

If you are not able to join us for the opening reception on Thursday, May 11th, please tune in to our Facebook page at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time when we will announce the award winners on Facebook Live!

Carnegie Center, Inc. Members as well as current and past accepted artists are invited to attend the Members’ Hour Juror Talk with Kathy Loomis from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Find out more about becoming a Carnegie Center, Inc. Member here.

Pictured above: Kelly Spell, Mandarin Swirl (detail), 2022. Cotton fabric, polyester batting, polyester thread. 28″ x 38″ x .25″.