The Website Gallery Wall
Gallery Wall Guidelines and Terms
In this section, we showcase the power of collaboration, highlighting projects created through the combined efforts of our members. These joint endeavors strengthen our community bonds and result in unique creations.
Overall: We are excited to introduce our Quilt Guild Gallery Wall—a dynamic online showcase celebrating the creativity and community spirit of our members. To enrich this platform, we invite you to contribute photographs of your quilting endeavors. Below, you’ll find an overview of the Gallery Wall’s sections, guidelines for photo submissions, and instructions on providing event descriptions.
Discover the Gallery Wall Sections:
By implementing these structured headings and clear descriptions, your Quilt Guild’s Gallery Wall will effectively showcase the guild’s activities, engage members, and inform visitors about the dynamic quilting community.
Gallery Wall Title Sections:
1. Community Involvement: Features quilts and projects that engage with social issues, support charitable causes, or connect with the broader community.
Description: This section showcases quilts and projects where our guild members have used their skills to make a positive impact in the community and beyond. For example, a member’s stunning Black Lives Matter quilt reflects incredible skill and a commitment to social justice. These works highlight how quilting can address important social issues and support charitable causes.
2. Skill Demonstrations: Each One Teach One: Highlights moments from our pre-meeting sessions where members share and learn new quilting techniques and craft projects.
Description: In this section, we feature moments from our “Each One Teach One” sessions, where members gather before meetings to share and learn new quilting techniques and craft projects. These demonstrations, such as designing quilted jackets or creating baskets from fabric scraps, foster skill development and community building within the guild.
3. Show and Tell: Member Creations: Showcases completed projects presented during our “Show and Tell” segments, reflecting the diverse talents within our guild.
Description: This section celebrates the diverse talents of our members, showcasing completed projects presented during our “Show and Tell” segments. From stunning, amazing quilts to innovative quilted garments, these creations offer inspiration and a platform for members to share their quilting journeys.
4. Annual Quilt Exhibitions: Displays quilts from our quilt shows, quilt bingos and yearly exhibitions through community collaborations. We ask the Committee Lead to include
event details and photos that highlight featured quilts or themes from each exhibition. Include the dates/times/location. If there is an Instagram or YouTube link, please provide that also.
Description: Here, we highlight quilts from our annual exhibitions, reflecting the creativity and dedication of our guild members. These showcases offer a glimpse into the evolving artistry within our community.
5. Workshops and Retreats: Captures the camaraderie and learning experiences from our educational events and retreats. We ask the Committee Lead to include event details and photos that highlight quild activities featured at the workshop/retreat. It may include quilts or themes. Include the dates/times/location. If there is an Instagram or YouTube link, please provide that also.
Description: This section captures the camaraderie and learning experiences from our workshops and retreats. These events are opportunities for members to enhance their skills and connect with fellow quilters.
Detailed information for member submissions:
Annual Exhibit and Workshops/Retreats Photo Submission Guidelines: (these references 4,5 above: Annual Quilt Exhibitions and Workshops/Retreats)
To ensure high-quality and consistent presentations on our Gallery Wall, please adhere to the following guidelines when submitting photos:
Alongside your photo submission, please provide a brief description of the event or project, including the location, month and year. This context enriches the viewer’s experience and highlights the significance of your work. Consider including:
Submission Process:
1. Prepare Your Photo:
By following these guidelines, you help us maintain a vibrant and inspiring Gallery Wall that reflects the talent and dedication of our quilting community. We look forward to showcasing your creations and celebrating our collective passion for quilting.
Note: These guidelines are adapted from best practices in quilt photography and submission processes.
In this section, we showcase the power of collaboration, highlighting projects created through the combined efforts of our members. These joint endeavors strengthen our community bonds and result in unique creations.
Overall: We are excited to introduce our Quilt Guild Gallery Wall—a dynamic online showcase celebrating the creativity and community spirit of our members. To enrich this platform, we invite you to contribute photographs of your quilting endeavors. Below, you’ll find an overview of the Gallery Wall’s sections, guidelines for photo submissions, and instructions on providing event descriptions.
Discover the Gallery Wall Sections:
By implementing these structured headings and clear descriptions, your Quilt Guild’s Gallery Wall will effectively showcase the guild’s activities, engage members, and inform visitors about the dynamic quilting community.
Gallery Wall Title Sections:
1. Community Involvement: Features quilts and projects that engage with social issues, support charitable causes, or connect with the broader community.
Description: This section showcases quilts and projects where our guild members have used their skills to make a positive impact in the community and beyond. For example, a member’s stunning Black Lives Matter quilt reflects incredible skill and a commitment to social justice. These works highlight how quilting can address important social issues and support charitable causes.
2. Skill Demonstrations: Each One Teach One: Highlights moments from our pre-meeting sessions where members share and learn new quilting techniques and craft projects.
Description: In this section, we feature moments from our “Each One Teach One” sessions, where members gather before meetings to share and learn new quilting techniques and craft projects. These demonstrations, such as designing quilted jackets or creating baskets from fabric scraps, foster skill development and community building within the guild.
3. Show and Tell: Member Creations: Showcases completed projects presented during our “Show and Tell” segments, reflecting the diverse talents within our guild.
Description: This section celebrates the diverse talents of our members, showcasing completed projects presented during our “Show and Tell” segments. From stunning, amazing quilts to innovative quilted garments, these creations offer inspiration and a platform for members to share their quilting journeys.
4. Annual Quilt Exhibitions: Displays quilts from our quilt shows, quilt bingos and yearly exhibitions through community collaborations. We ask the Committee Lead to include
event details and photos that highlight featured quilts or themes from each exhibition. Include the dates/times/location. If there is an Instagram or YouTube link, please provide that also.
Description: Here, we highlight quilts from our annual exhibitions, reflecting the creativity and dedication of our guild members. These showcases offer a glimpse into the evolving artistry within our community.
5. Workshops and Retreats: Captures the camaraderie and learning experiences from our educational events and retreats. We ask the Committee Lead to include event details and photos that highlight quild activities featured at the workshop/retreat. It may include quilts or themes. Include the dates/times/location. If there is an Instagram or YouTube link, please provide that also.
Description: This section captures the camaraderie and learning experiences from our workshops and retreats. These events are opportunities for members to enhance their skills and connect with fellow quilters.
Detailed information for member submissions:
Annual Exhibit and Workshops/Retreats Photo Submission Guidelines: (these references 4,5 above: Annual Quilt Exhibitions and Workshops/Retreats)
To ensure high-quality and consistent presentations on our Gallery Wall, please adhere to the following guidelines when submitting photos:
- Image Quality:
- Use a high-resolution camera or smartphone to capture clear, sharp images.
- Ensure the quilt is well-lit, with lighting consistent across the entire piece. Natural light is preferable to avoid harsh shadows.
- Position the camera directly in front of the quilt to prevent distortion, ensuring the edges of the quilt are visible and the image is not cropped into any part of the artwork.
- File Specifications: Save images in JPG or JPEG format.
- Ensure the shortest side of the image is at least 1200 pixels, with a file size less than 5MB.
Alongside your photo submission, please provide a brief description of the event or project, including the location, month and year. This context enriches the viewer’s experience and highlights the significance of your work. Consider including:
- Inspiration and Purpose: What motivated you to create this quilt or project? Does it address a particular theme or cause?
- Materials and Techniques: What fabrics, patterns, or techniques did you use? Were there any unique aspects or challenges?
- Personal Reflection: What does this project mean to you? Is there a story behind it you’d like to share?
Submission Process:
1. Prepare Your Photo:
- Ensure it meets the quality and file specifications outlined above.
- Include the event or project’s name, a brief blurb, and the month and year.
- Email your photo and description to a designated member of the Communications Committee.
- Use the subject line: “Gallery Wall Submission – [Your Name] – [Event/Project Name]”.
By following these guidelines, you help us maintain a vibrant and inspiring Gallery Wall that reflects the talent and dedication of our quilting community. We look forward to showcasing your creations and celebrating our collective passion for quilting.
Note: These guidelines are adapted from best practices in quilt photography and submission processes.