There are activities set from 2 to 5 p.m. on May 1 at the MSU Museum to view the "Quilts of Southwest China" exhibit at the MSU Museum before it sets out on a national tour.
Activities will take place in the Main Gallery.
- Sneak preview of the “Quilts of Southwest China” publication and curator-guided tour of the exhibit
- 2 p.m.
- Marsha MacDowell, curator of the exhibit, will lead an informal tour of the exhibition and talk about the forthcoming associated publication.
- Talk on “Exploring the impact of heritage policies on newer eco-museums in Guangxi, China”
- 3 p.m.
- Carrie Hertz, curator of textiles and costume, Museum of International Folk Art, Santa Fe, is currently part of a group of U.S. and China museum-based professionals exploring aspects of China’s intangible cultural heritage practices and policies.
- Video showcase and remarks
- 4 p.m.
- Xiaoxing (Adele) Han, communications specialist for MSU’s Institute for Cyber-Enabled Research, inherited embroidered shoes made for her by her grandmother. In a video entered into the ArtPrize competition, “Walking in Love,” Han documented this art as an expression of her grandmother’s love. Now, Han is working on another documentary about other stories of individuals who make art as a way of expressing their love.
- Hands-on, family activities
- 2 to 4 p.m.
- Take-away projects that reflect designs, tools and processes associated with making quilts in Southwest China.
For more information, visit the MSU Museum website.