I been working hard in my studio and it’s beginning to pay off.
Huge News ~ Grant
Remember a few months ago when I wrote about submitting my grant application to the Joan Mitchell Foundation?
Well… a representative from the Joan Mitchell Foundation called on Tuesday to tell me that I was chosen to receive the Painters and Sculptors Grant! That’s $25K! But it’s so much more than the money. It’s a grant given to
artists at any stage in their career, who are currently under-recognized for their creative achievements, and whose practice would significantly benefit from the grant.
I was not expecting it. Needless to say I’ve been on a happy high ever since. I’ve only just begun thinking about how this will influence my creative goals in the coming year.
I posted my application and artist statement on flickr if you want to check it out.
More News ~ Book
I submitted a rough draft of a book proposal to my agent on Sunday. Yes I have an agent, and I would not have the discipline to stay on task without her. The proposal was 50 pages long! Of course the first draft was a big mess, but I feel very competent for delivering it on time, with minimal procrastination.
The book I want to write is about the process of improvisational quilt making of course!
Necessary News ~ FB Page
Part of selling a book is about audience outreach, so I had to break down and reinstate a Facebook page for Daintytime. Please, if you would like to see my book in print and want to keep up with my workshop and event schedule, LIKE my page and share it with your friends. Visit Daintytime on Facebook
- For access to my blog posts through FB
- For workshop announcements and a calendar of upcoming events
- For photos of work-in-progress and finished quilts
- For workshop and conference photos
- Post your questions directly to the the FB page
- For answers to your quilting, workshop or mending questions
Daintytime on Facebook will be a supplement to my blog so please stop by. It will be the central location for information on Daintytime workshops, events, and exhibitions.
Even if you are not on Facebook you will be able to read all the content on my FB page and can send me questions by email.
Holiday News ~ Joy
I’m spending Christmas with friends in Portland. May you all have a warm and meaningful holiday season with family, friends, loved ones, and neighbors.
In 2013 I will be finishing up the I Ching Quilt-along, posting some quilts from my past on Flashback Fridays… and more.
I will see you in the new year! It promises to be interesting….
Congratulations on your grant! What an honor, and certainly well deserved. Your work is so beautiful and continues to inspire so many people, and me certainly!
I am just catching up on my blog reading since I have been on vacation so congratulations on the grant! Also, best wishes in writing your book. I too was thinking I would like to be published and the book would be improv quiltmaking, but I am not sure I have the stick-to-it-ness needed to complete such a project. I don’t do FB, but I will be interested in reading your future blog posts and cheering you on!
Fantastic news! Congratulations! especially on the grant. What an honor indeed. I look forward to all the great things that you will be sharing. I will most definately like you on facebook and look forward to purchasing your book! Happy New Year!
congrats on the grant! that’s great. and excited to see how the book develops.
Wonderful news, Sherri. The grant is absolutely fantastic, and so well-deserved. You have worked with an open heart, devotion and vision, and it has been a privilege not only to witness your process via the blog, but also to have a chance to participate in some of the projects. Happy New Year.
yay!!! so happy for you..!!
woohoo! congrats. fingers crossed for the proposal. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas, Sherri! Well done!
So happy about the grant! Wishing you a happy holiday and a very exiting new year…
Congratulations! Well deserved recognition – and I can hardly wait for your book!
Peace to you this Christmas season and throughout the new year -
Such wonderful & well-deserved news! I’m so happy for you!!
It has been a year of ups & downs for you, I’m so pleased your life is taking wing.
And a Happy, Healthy & Peaceful 2013 to you, too.
Beth
Hi Sherri,
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Merry Christmas and a happy healthy 2013 in which more wishes come true!
Love from Feli
congratulations sherry, these are wonderful news and i feel very happy for you. iabsolutly agree that your work is superb and deserve much more recognition. Go on for that book i’m waiting for it!
Happy Christmas and best wishes for you and your loved
Congratulations on your being awarded that grant! i am very happy for you. You certainly deserve it–such amazingly creative work as you do should be rewarded. Have a great holiday..Julierose
Congratulations on the grant! What happy news!
Merry Christmas, I hope for you a safe and fun holiday season!
I’m really thrilled to hear both pieces of your news – grant to make your life as a working artist easier and book deal to spread your work with a wider audience. Yay! I’m looking forward to seeing how this extra support impacts your work in the coming year.
Blessings to you,
Jo
Wahooooo!!! So so happy for you Sherri!! Oh this is so perfect as the Light returns to us! Big Hug!!!! Love and Light as you embark on these deepening and very exciting creative adventures!
Well done, many congratulations! Instead of the end of the world today will be remembered as your beginning for a new world!
Congratulations on all counts! I will devour any book you write… Have a wonderful holiday!
So happy for you and your grant! You totally deserve it.
What wonderful news!!!!
Woo Hoo!!! That is some wonderful news. (Liked the page)
Thanks Mina!
Let the Good Times Roll! Merry Christmas to you!
That’s right Deb!
Well yay you!! Congratulations
You’re making some amazing work, it’s encouraging to see that rewarded.
Peace + Merry Christmas…