Quilt collectors play a critical role in the circle of life of art. When museums and collectors purchase a quilt, the work of the artist is immediately validated, and the quilt obtains a monetary value that did not exist before. This lecture will explore the collections of major antique quilt collectors such as Joanna Rose, Eli Leon, and Robert & Ardis James — and why their vision and passion are so important to quilt preservation. In addition, you’ll be introduced to the collections of Robert & Helen Cargo, Frank Klein, Jack Walsh, and Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi. Hear the stories of these collectors and how their passion spurred their hunt for quilts. ADD ON FOR MODERN GUILDS: A titanic shift in the Modern Quilt Guild has taken place in recent years as quilts exhibited at QuiltCon are acquired not only by big-time collectors and museums, but also by fellow MQG makers. Learn who is collecting whom and why this matters. Lastly, hear tips on how to have your own quilts acquired by collectors or museums.
