Question about displaying a quilt in a local show
Recently I took an art quilt to my LQS for show and tell. The gals there were very complimentary and suggested I display my quilt in their outdoor quilt show, happening next month. The sign up was on line. When I went to sign up, I discovered they had a $10 sign up fee (that they were waiving since it is the first year they are doing this show) and it was required to sign a liability waiver stating the shop would not be responsible in any way for the quilts submitted. They warned it a was an outdoor show so the quilt could be damaged by weather (rain or sun damage). They wouldn't be responsible for theft, etc.
I have never displayed a quilt anywhere or entered in a competition, so I don't know what is "usually" done. However, I was stunned that they wouldn't be responsible for the quilts entrusted to their care. Needless to say, I didn't sign up to display my quilt.
What do y'all think of this? Am I just paranoid? I worked for 3 months solid on that quilt. I can't imagine handing it over for someone to display if they aren't going to be responsible for its care.