Press Release
Fla. Museum, Alachua County quilters seek entries for summer 2006 exhibit
For Immediate Release June 23, 2005
Contact:
Gloria Craft Comstock
Quilters of Alachua County Day Guild
(352) 335-1729, rg10001@bellsouth.net
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The Florida Museum of Natural History and the Quilters of Alachua County Day Guild are seeking entries for the exhibit "Quilting Natural Florida" planned for the summer of 2006.
All entries will be juried to ensure the quilts represent or illustrate subjects of nature that are found in Florida. The subject matter may be representational or symbolic of Florida's natural flora, fauna and environment.
"The Quilting Natural Florida show blends the skills and imagination of the quilt community with the mission of the Florida Museum of Natural History," said exhibit organizer Gloria Craft Comstock.
Entry forms are available on the Sunshine State Quilters Association web site, www.ssqa.org, or contact Gloria Craft Comstock, rg10001@bellsouth.net, or 10001 NW 59th Place, Gainesville, FL 32653.
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The Florida Museum of Natural History is Florida's state natural history museum, dedicated to understanding, preserving and interpreting biological diversity and cultural heritage. It is located near the intersection of Southwest 34th Street and Hull Road in the University of Florida Cultural Plaza in Gainesville. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, including ticket prices, directions and parking information, call (352) 846-2000, or visit the museum online, www.flmnh.ufl.edu.