Come See Diane L. Murtha’s Contemporary Fiber Art in the North Gallery during August and September, 2024 at Maquoketa Art Experience. 

Diane has magically transformed textiles into beautiful pieces of contemporary fiber art. Follow her visual journey and growth from crafting beautiful traditional quilts to art quilts, and into modern works. Initially influenced by her grandmother, Diane expanded her skills by participating in quilt challenges, each stretching her to learn or try something new, as well as developing her own unique techniques to create the looks she envisioned.

Then read about the stories behind the quilts in her new book Artful Insights in Fiber: Quilted Bits of Wit & Wisdom.

The Gallery is free and open-to-the-public. Donations are Welcome.

Artist Reception: Saturday, August 3, 2-4 PM

About the Artist:

Diane L. Murtha is an award-winning quilter, fiber artist, author, and international lecturer and instructor. Quilting for over 50 years, she gravitated to art quilts and discovered she loves challenges. Her quilts and articles are included in books, 30 + magazines, and multiple juried exhibits and international shows. Diane published her first book, Artful Insights in Fiber: Quilted Bits of Wit & Wisdom in March 2023. She currently resides in Iowa. Learn more at:  www.dianeLmurtha.com  or follow on  @dianelmurtha