Beginning on February 22nd, Hawaiian Quilts: From the Henry & Angela Hite Collection exhibition will be on view in the Main Gallery of the Loveland Museum. A selection of 28 full size quilts from the prestigious Colorado-based Hite collection, from the late 19th Century through the 2000s, will show a wide variety of techniques in the textile arts and the historical importance of quilt making.
Hawiian Quilts
Originally brought to the islands by New England missionaries, Hawaiian appliqué quilts are unique for their “snowflake” designs. Imbued with the myths and traditions of the native Hawaiian population and references to the plant life and mythology of the islands, Hawaiian quilts are among the most visually striking of all quilt designs.
Since most quilts are only two colors, this more keenly highlights the detail and intrigue of the radiating patterns of the Comb and Fan, Orchids, Palm Trees, and others that give an immediate sense of the makers mana (spirit or power of a person) and love.
The oldest Hawaiian Quilt in the exhibit is a Flag Quilt made in 1890. It is 80 inches square and made from cotton. The flag quilts are extremely rare and there are four total within the collection.
Exhibition Details
Hawaiian Quilts: From the Henry & Angela Hite Collection
Main Gallery
February 22 – April 19, 2025
Opening Reception: March 7 from 5-7 PM; free admission
Exhibition/Museum Free Days: February 27 from 12 PM – 7 PM; March 19 from 11 AM – 5 PM and April 16 from 11 AM – 5 PM
Bonus Event: Join the Rialto Theater for Masters of Hawaiian Music on March 14th at 7:30 PM – www.etix.com/ticket/p/47534620/rialto-presents-masters-of-hawaiian-music-loveland-rialto-theater
Exhibit Website: www.thelovelandmuseum.org/hawaiian-quilts/
About the Loveland Museum
The Loveland Museum is an accredited art and history museum that was founded in 1937 by local author, collector, curator, and mountain guide Harold Dunning. Dunning began collecting pioneer artifacts and stories as early as 1919, and today, the Loveland Museum is home to a variety of history exhibits, hosts world-class art exhibitions, and provides family events; adult and youth classes; lectures; poetry readings; and other programming opportunities for the Loveland community and visitors from around the world.
The Loveland Museum is open Tuesdays & Wednesdays 11:00 am – 5:00 pm; Thursdays & Fridays 12:00 – 7:00 pm; Saturdays 10:00 am – 4:00 pm; closed Sundays & Mondays (subject to change). Admission is $7 for Loveland Residents and $10 for Non-Residents; Children 12 & under are free (must be accompanied & supervised by someone 16 or older). Admission includes the following galleries: Green Room, Dunning, Foote, Mezzanine, 12 Ft of Wall, Permanent History, Main Gallery. The Loveland Museum is located at 503 N Lincoln Avenue, the corner of 5th and Lincoln, in Loveland, Colorado. www.thelovelandmuseum.org.