County museum to open threadwork display April 24

Discover the art of creative needlework at one of the finest juried textile ex­hibitions in Ontario.

Threadworks 2010 show­cases textile art from artists across Canada. Opening on April 24, the Wellington County Museum and Archives will host the project of the Ontario Net­work of Needleworkers.

Held every three years, the 2010 theme Trees will show a range of interpretive works of the high technical and artistic quality.  Entries are as varied and spectacular as the tech­niqu­es and material used to cre­ate them; ranging from drama­tic wall hangings to small three dimensional sculptures.

Each provokes a wide range of interpretations while explor­ing the theme and taking the view­er on a journey of dis­covery; from the subtle, to per­sonal, humorous, or the more serious environmental issues.

Threadworks provides a wealth of opportunities in tex­tile art. With over 200 works submitted, only 65 pieces are chos­en by jurors, award-winning textile artists, and aca­demics Dianne Gibson, Judith Dingle, and Susan Burke.

The opening reception and awards ceremony is on May 2 from 1 to 4:00pm, at the Well­ington County Museum and Archives. All are welcome. The exhibit runs until June 13.