i'm an art quilter. i can make a more traditional style quilt - thats where everyone starts to learn quilting.
quilting is an artistic expression and therefore a matter of personal taste.
i don't take offense to your question. i can admire your work just as well as you can admire mine - good art and skill is just that - regardless of the style.
if we all made the same quilts the quilt world would be boring.
as far as shows go - i have found in all my traveling to quilt shows that certain shows favor a certain style.
in NYC modern art quilts are the name of the game - when a traditional is up against Paula Nadelstern or Anna Faustino you've got to be 110% on your game to win.
now move the show to Lancaster, PA and you've got to do a traditional piece and if you really want to win you better not use a stitch regulator and even better would be to hand piece and quilt if you want to increase your odds of winning.