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Curator Knowledge

Invitation: Art of Finishing Zoom Event

25 June 2022 Filed Under: Curator Knowledge, Education, Teaching, Technique:Finishing Leave a Comment

Join Brenda Gael Smith in August for the Art of Finishing, a 90-minute “pay what you wish” Zoom event that is open to anyone interested in brainstorming and enhancing the presentation of their quilts and textile art.

Quilts Unlimited 2021

9 December 2021 Filed Under: Curator Knowledge, Exhibitions Leave a Comment

Quilts Unlimited 2021 Juror of Selection Brenda Gael Smith shares five top tips for entrants for textile art exhibitions and other resources.

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Ask a Curator Q&A

16 September 2020 Filed Under: Curator Knowledge 2 Comments

For Ask a Curator day 2020, Brenda Gael Smith invites Q&A and shares what she looks for when selecting works for exhibition.

Hanging Multi-part Textile Works

Hanging Multi-Part Textile Works

18 August 2020 Filed Under: Curator Knowledge, Exhibitions, Taking Shape Leave a Comment

Textile artist and curator Brenda Gael Smith shares an effective, low-fuss method of hanging a collection of small textile works.

Live Virtual Presentations by Brenda Gael Smith

Book me for a Live Virtual Presentation!

1 August 2020 Filed Under: Curator Knowledge, Presentations, Teaching Leave a Comment

Textile artist, curator and mentor Brenda Gael Smith offers live virtual presentations via Zoom on a range of topics. Book a presentation for your Guild of group today!

Creative Backstory: Celebrating 20 Years – Year 2014

27 June 2020 Filed Under: Australia Quilts Exhibition, Creative Backstory, Curator Knowledge, Exhibitions, Twelve by Twelve 4 Comments

To mark the 20th anniversary of my first baby quilt, I  have been reflecting on what I have learned along the way. Creative Backstory is a series of blog posts each highlighting a different year. I invite you to share your creative backstory. Each day, I will post an optional prompt. Leave your response as […]

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This year (2026) marks the 20th anniversary of the
This year (2026) marks the 20th anniversary of the Australasian Quilt Convention. The entrance features a display of the brochure covers over the years and it was fun to identify 3 covers that include snippets of exhibits that I was involved with.

⭐️ 2009 was my first AQC. I was a tutor and my contribution to the “teach me” exhibit was “Grass” that you can see in the lower right corner.

⭐️ in 2013, the Twelve by Twelve International Art Quilt Project shared the Colourplay series which included a piece by @studioconway highlighting the plight of refugees in drought (see centre left)

⭐️ in 2020 the chronology was disrupted by the Covid pandemic but not before the brochure was published with “The Fuchsia’s Looking Bright m” by @darlingdi from @vision2020textiles who poseda poignant question: Will my optimistic dream of a brighter future turn out to be 2020 vision, or just a fun and fabulous fabric fusion of my favourite colours?

Congratulations to @craft.events_  on the 20th Anniversary 🤩


I am driven to abstraction. Abstraction is a persi
I am driven to abstraction. Abstraction is a persistent and insistent force in my creative practice. Working improvisationally, I capture the essence of my subjects to impart a sense of wonder of the natural world and a deep affinity to place. 

As part of the Rajah Award that I received last year, I will be sharing a selection of my textile paintings in a special exhibit at the Australasian Quilt Convention in  Melbourne presented by @craft.events_ 

Textile enthusiasts from across Australia and overseas gather at this exciting event. If you see me at AQC, please do say hello. I am looking forward to seeing everyone😍

#australasianquiltconvention  #rajahaward  #brendagaelsmithart #australasianquiltconvention2026