There was a recent newspaper article regarding the Houston Quilt Show. It was noted that this year more traditional quilts won than art quilts.
I am more of a traditionalist when it comes to quilting. Nothing wrong with machine quilting either, but I'm not really into art quilts. I can admire them, but my brain just doesn't work that way.
And honestly, I've seen some that left me shaking my head. Art or not, poor workmanship is just that POOR!