Project Details

These are the project instructions to the artists in 2005. If your group is thinking about a similar project, these instructions may be useful.

Purpose. Upgrade the Walter Reed Army Medical Center Oncology Infusion Center and Ward with a group of Cancer- related quilted wall hangings that will provide education and a pleasing environment for Cancer patients and staff.

Proposal. I propose to lead a group of selected contemporary quilt artists who will donate an assortment of their wall hangings for permanent display on the hospital walls as designated by the hospital. The subject matter of the wall hangings will focus on the following topics:

1. Plants and other living organisms that were the foundation for chemotherapy treatments for a variety of cancers; The Sweet Potato, May apple, Pacific Yew, and Periwinkle to mention only a few. Each wall hanging will have an accompanying educational literature

2. Wall hangings that suggest a pleasant and peaceful setting. Landscapes, flowers, or those with touch of humor come to mind

3. Walter Reed Army Medical Center has accepted my proposal subject to the following guidelines

Guidelines.

1. The wall hangings will be donated and consist of a wide range of techniques and styles. Quilt artists will have three sizes to choose from: 20x24, 24x30, 36x48

2. All wall hangings will be available for review by the Walter Reed Army Medical Center before hanging

3. All wall hangings will be framed to ensure quilt security and protect against the quilts potentially hosting infectious matter

4. Most participating quilters will come from the metropolitan D.C. area, but other states will be represented and I anticipate a quilt from the UK

5. Black Linen will be provided as the fabric to be stretched on the frame.

6. Quilters will provide a label on back of quilt giving their name, location, date and donation to Walter Reed Army Medical Center

7. Download Quilt Sizes and Framing Information Document

8. Download Artist Statement Instructions:

Artist Statement Instructions (.doc) Useful if you wish to cut and paste the text. Must have Microsoft Word to open.

Artist Statement Instructions (.pdf)