“Renewal” Textile and Fibre Art Exhibit Opens January 10 at Bruce County Museum
The Bruce County Museum opens Renewal on January 10, a textile and fibre art exhibit exploring themes of transformation through innovative quilt art, with artist talks and guided tours later on.
The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is set to launch its latest exhibition, Renewal, on January 10 — a tactile, thought-provoking collection of contemporary textile and fibre art that explores what it means to begin again.
Assembled by the international collective Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA), Renewal features 33 fine art quilts that blend colour, texture, and storytelling. Each piece explores themes of personal transformation, healing, resilience, and the many emotional dimensions of renewal.
With an emphasis on intimate scale and material innovation, the show invites visitors to slow down and engage with textile work as a serious and expressive art form.
The public is invited to an opening reception on Saturday, January 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the museum. Guests will have the opportunity to view the full collection, meet SAQA artists, and enjoy light refreshments and a cash bar.
RSVPs are encouraged and can be made at brucemuseum.ca or by calling 519-797-2080.
The museum will also offer a range of winter programming to accompany the exhibition. Highlights include:
An artist talk on Thursday, January 22, from 2 to 4 p.m., available both in-person and online. The session will be led by the co-chair of SAQA’s Canadian Regional Exhibition Committee, with featured artists Terry Aske, Helena Sheffer, and Kit Vincent joining virtually to share insights into their processes and materials.
Three guided exhibition tours between January and March, led by SAQA artists, offering a behind-the-scenes look at creative techniques and inspirations. Admission is free for members; regular museum rates apply for others.
Renewal is part of the Bruce County Museum’s continued focus on bringing diverse and engaging visual art to the region. The museum is located within the traditional territory of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation and serves as home to the Bruce County Archives, alongside regular programming for adults and children.
SAQA, the group behind the exhibition, is a nonprofit with over 4,000 members globally. For more than three decades, it has supported the growth of fibre and quilt art as a respected medium within the contemporary art world.
Full event and registration details are available at brucemuseum.ca
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