Receptions for new museum exhibits Friday

“High Tech Sister,” mixed media on board by Felicia Grant-Preston, 2002

1:57 p.m., Sept. 14, 2005--Opening receptions will be held Friday afternoon, Sept. 16, for "Abstract and All that: Selections from the Paul R. Jones Collection" and for "Quilt Voices," two new University Museum exhibitions. Both exhibitions are on view through Dec. 9.

The “Abstract and All That” reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. in Mechanical Hall, and the “Quilt Voices” reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. in the University Gallery in Old College.

“Abstract and All That” features selected works from The Paul R. Jones Collection of African American Art. The exhibition includes 27 paintings, prints, constructions, mixed media and batik works by 17 artists. Most of the works were produced since 1970.

‘Midtown Direct’ by Teresa Barkley, 2005, 80 inches by 101 inches, machine pieced, hand appliquéd, stenciled, machine quilted. Photo by Karen Bell

“Quilt Voices” celebrates the work and the stories of 25 contemporary quilters, including four from Delaware. The Delaware quilters are Edna Kotrola, Celeste Kelly, Arlene Favreau Psyher and UD alumna Teresa Barkley.

For more information, visit call (302) 831-8037 or [www.museums.udel.edu].

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