Gallery 2011 to feature quilters’ work

The city of Enumclaw’s Gallery 2011 presents a variety of artists’ work from the Contemporary QuiltArt Association. The exhibit begins Oct. 6 and runs through Nov. 1 at City Hall.

The city of Enumclaw’s Gallery 2011 presents a variety of artists’ work from the Contemporary QuiltArt Association. The exhibit begins Oct. 6 and runs through Nov. 1 at City Hall.

The Contemporary QuiltArt Association is a diverse group of artists using the quilt as artistic medium. The group includes more than 100 Washington State artists. The artists are united by a relationship to thread and its role in textiles. Members are not restricted by traditional definitions of quilting, but incorporate a variety of styles, media and techniques to create stunning quilts with various fabrics, beads, dyes, paints, yarn and thread.

For a look at the Contemporary QuiltArt Association’s work go to: www.contemporaryquiltart.com.

Gallery 2011 is located in Council Chambers, 1339 Griffin Ave. Hours for the exhibition are 9 a. m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. City Hall is closed holidays and Tuesdays for municipal court. For information, contact the Enumclaw Cultural Programs office at 360-802-0239.