ART News:

Step Up Gallery is will host “The Quilt as Art” with works by members of the Northern New Mexico Quilt Guild (NNMQG.) The exhibit will be on display May 8 through June 4. The public is invited to attend the Opening Reception 2-3:30 p.m. Mother’s Day May 11, with a gallery talk at 2:30 p.m.

Nearly two dozen artists will display work using non-traditional quilting techniques. The artists come from the NNMQG’s mini-groups- the Surface Design and Art Quilt group and the Contemporary group.

These artists place the emphasis on composition, design and color, rather than on stitch length, traditional blocks and square corners. These quilts are “Definitely a deviation from traditional quilts that are made to keep you warm!” show chairperson Barbara Arguedas said.

Step Up Gallery is on the top level of Mesa Public Library. The gallery is open the same hours as the library: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday.