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Harvey Fierstein Quilt Exhibition to open at Keeler Tavern Museum in July
Photo via Keeler Taven Museum & History Center
Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center (KTM&HC) is thrilled to be hosting an exclusive exhibition of Tony Award-winning playwright, actor, and activist Harvey Fierstein’s quilts this July. The three-day show, titled “You Made That? The Quilting Adventures of Harvey Fierstein,” will open with a reception on Thursday, July 24 and run from July 25–27.
Asked about the show, Harvey said, “I am both excited and terrified to expose my work en masse but ready and raring to go!”
The exhibition will kick off with a special reception on Thursday, July 24 at 5:30 p.m. in the Garden House, where attendees will have early access to the exhibition and a meet-and-greet with Harvey while enjoying refreshments catered by À Table. Capacity is limited, so don’t wait to reserve your spot! KTM&HC members receive a special discount on reception tickets.
“You Made That? The Quilting Adventures of Harvey Fierstein” will be on view to the public from Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with timed tickets on sale now.
For old and new fans of Harvey’s artwork, there are more opportunities to celebrate his quilting accomplishments—whether you can attend the exhibition or not! Purchase raffle tickets for the chance to own one of Harvey’s handmade quilts. The winner will be chosen on Monday, July 28 (attendance not required to win).
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Additionally, custom exhibition tote bags boasting Harvey’s signature are on sale now—a great way to show your pride. The totes are available for purchase at KTM&HC and on the website of exhibition sponsor Cotton Candy Fabrics & Quilts: cottoncandyfabrics.com.
“As a history museum with a commitment to connecting past and present,” said KTM&HC Executive Director Hildegard Grob, “KTM&HC is excited for the opportunity to showcase Harvey’s quilting creativity and to provide audiences with perspective on quilting’s long history of artistic expression and social commentary.”
Harvey is best known as a seven-time Tony Award-winning actor and playwright. But as this exhibition will attest, he is also a visual artist. Recipient of this year’s Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement, Harvey is famous for his stage work in Hairspray, La Cage aux Folles, Newsies, Kinky Boots, and Torch Song Trilogy. Audiences also know him from film roles in Mrs. Doubtfire, Independence Day, and Mulan. His autobiography, I Was Better Last Night, is a New York Timesbestseller. He attended NYC’s High School of Art and Design and holds a BFA from Pratt Institute.
A forty-year resident of Ridgefield, Harvey began dabbling in quilt-making after watching craft shows on HGTV. With his theatrical exploits curtailed during the COVID crisis, Harvey used that solitary time to further explore the possibilities of quilting—gifting his work to friends and donating many pieces to raise money for various charities. This exhibition marks the first public display of his quilts.
Throughout the exhibition, Cotton Candy Fabrics & Quilts will host a pop-up shop in KTM&HC’s historic Carriage Barn, featuring Harvey’s favorite quilting supplies and live quilting demonstrations.
Pop-up shop hours:
Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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