Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Art U Wear 2011

Deadline: April 22, 2011 (POSTMARK)

2011 Art U Wear
Textile Art Festival

Brisbane Exhibition Centre, South Bank
Queensland, Australia
June 11 – 13, 2011


2011 Art U Wear
A judged competition in conjunction with the Textile Art Festival: Sponsored by Expertise Events Pty Ltd (EE) & BERNINA Australia Pty Ltd

The Competition:
Textile artists, designers and anyone with a love of creative textiles are invited to enter a competition to create a wearable art costume (ensemble).

The 2011 Theme: Circus Berserkus

Prizes:

1st prize: $3,000 cash
2nd prize: Bernina sewing machine valued at about $1,699 rrp
Viewers’ Choice: $500 cash


Rules of Entry: (truncated)
1. Entries will be judged on creativity, interpretation of the theme, design merit and workmanship.
2. The competition is open to the public. An individual or groups may enter, as long as all those who contribute to the entry are nominated on the entry form. A limit of two entries per person or group applies.
3. Entries must have been completed after July 2010, not prior to this.
4. Entries are to be created from primarily (more than 50 per cent) textile materials, not paper or plastic.
5. Entries must be able to fit into a carton measuring: maximum length on longest side no more than 1metre and maximum girth (measured around the other two dimensions) no more than 140cm, and must weigh no more than 15kg.

HOW TO ENTER (truncated)

ENTRY FORM DEADLINE: Send your entry form BEFORE April 22, 2011, with three hard-copy photographs and three digital images of the entry showing FRONT, BACK and DETAIL. A panel of judges will then select up to 30 finalists (in total) based on the hard-copy photographs and digital images of the works.

The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Upon seeing the final works, the competition sponsors reserve the right to decide which works will be included in the exhibition. The organisers reserve the right to refuse any work that does not match the images submitted to the judges. The judges may reserve the right to withhold an award if the standard of work does not warrant the award, or award two equal winners to share the prize.

Download the Prospectus/Entry Form: www.textileart.com.au/art_u_wear_entry_form [pdf]

Website: www.textileart.com.au

Small Expressions 2011

Two Deadlines: (POSTMARK)
US: March 7, 2011
Outside US: February 28, 2011

Small Expressions 2011
Handweavers Guild of America
Tennessee State Museum
Nashville, Tennessee
June 11 - September 11, 2011


Small Expressions is an annual international, juried exhibit featuring high quality, contemporary small-scale works. Small Expressions is sponsored by the Handweavers Guild of America, Inc., to showcase fiber art of a small scale not to exceed 15 inches (38 cm) in any direction.

Eligibility: Three pieces may be entered per artist. Pieces exhibited in previous Small Expressions exhibits are not eligible. Submitted work is limited to fiber techniques (interlaced, felted, paper, etc.). All work must be of exhibition quality, completed within the last two years (since January 2008) and not previously published.

The size of the finished work may not exceed 15 inches (38 cm) in any direction including any mounting or display devices.

Awards: First, second and third place awards will be selected by the juror. Additional special criteria awards may be available.

Sales: Work on exhibit will not be for sale.

Juror: Jeanne Brady, head of Fibers Department, Tennessee Tech University, Appalachian Center for Craft

Fees: $25 HGA member, $40 non-member, no fee for students of accredited institutions.

Prospectus and entry form:
www.weavespindye.org/HGASmallExpressions

For Questions: Call HGA at 678-730-0010 or email HGA
hga@weavespindye.org

Small Expressions 2011
Handweavers Guild of America, Inc.
1255 Buford Highway, Suite 211
Suwanee, GA 30024
USA

Fantastic Fibers

Deadline: February 15, 2011 (ONLINE)

Fantastic Fibers
Yeiser Art Center

Paducah, KY
April 2 to April 30, 2010


FANTASTIC FIBERS is an international competitive exhibition that seeks to showcase a wide range of outstanding works related to the fiber medium. In three years Fantastic Fibers has grown to a truly international competition/exhibition.

RULES (truncated)

Specifications
Contemporary and innovative works created with fiber as the primary medium are welcome. This exhibition is open to all professional artists 18 years and over working in the field of fiber art. All work submitted must be original, completed in the last three years and not previously exhibited in a Fantastic Fibers exhibition. There are no size restrictions.

Eligibility
Open to all fiber artists. Employees, staff, board and committee members of the Yeiser Art Center, and employees of Paducah Printing and Horizon Media Group are ineligible.

Entering
Entries are now submitted solely online. If one or more of your entries should be accepted into the show you will receive subsequent instructions on final presentation.

No more than five entries may be submitted by any artist. A nonrefundable entry fee of $10 is required for each entry submitted for consideration.

AWARDS
A minimum of $1,750 in cash awards will be given by the jurors. Awards will be made in the following amounts:

•First Place $1,000
•Second Place $500
•Third Place $250

2011 Jurors

Freda Fairchild is a multi media artist and her work is shown nationally and internationally. She works primarily in printmaking and fiber, frequently combining the two techniques.

Caryl Bryer Fallert is internationally recognized for her award-winning art quilts, which have appeared in hundreds of national and international exhibitions, collections, and publications.

Judy Schwender is the Curator of Collections and Registrar at the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY. She is a member of the American Quilt Study Group and is currently a Board member.

Visit website for complete details and to submit entries: fantasticfibers.theyeiser.org

Yeiser Art Center Exhibition Proposals

Deadline: February 1, 2011 (RECEIVE)

Exhibition Proposals
Yeiser Art Center

Paducah, KY
Exhibition Season: 2012-13


The Yeiser Art Center is Seeking Exhibition Proposals.

The Yeiser Art Center, a non-profit visual arts gallery in Paducah, KY is seeking proposals from artists in Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Indiana, and Ohio for possible solo and group exhibitions in the 2012-13 calender year exhibition season. All media considered. Small stipend availible to offset artist's expenses.

Send a CV, artist statement, CD of twenty images with printed image directory, SASE, and other support materials to:

Exhibition Committee
Yeiser Art Center
200 Broadway
Paducah, KY 42001

Must include a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of materials.

Visit Website: www.theyeiser.org

Yeiser Art Center
200 Broadway Street
Paducah, KY 42001
270.442.2453 phone
270.442.0828 fax
info@theyeiser.org

Open European Quilt Championships 2011

Deadline: January 15, 2011 (RECEIVE)

Open European Quilt Championships 2011

Patchwork Promotions
Konkingshof in Veldhoven
The Netherlands
5 - 8 May 2011


Each year a fun and inspirational show With international guest collections, challenging workshops by quilting experts and a rich blend of fabrics, haberdashery and everything you may need to quilt.

With as center point the most diverse quilt contest of Europe. High quality artwork from all over the world will compete for the prestigious prizes and trophies. Each year we are proud to welcome beautifull craftwork and we are delighted to see the quality and craftmanship grow over the years.

RULES FOR COMPETITORS ELIGIBILITY
Any garment, quilt or wall hanging in patchwork, quilting or appliqué completed since 30 april 2010. An entry must consist of three layers which are sewn together. The main material of the entry must be textile. Also kit-quilts and tied-quilts are excluded from the contest. Garments are possible too. One entry per category. No more entries than two per person. Please use a separate form for each entry.

Entries entered in the novice category must be patched and quilted by the maker him or herself. If you have won a prize in the novice or intermediate category you are obliged to enter your work this year in the subsequent category. The jurors have the right to assign an entry to a different category if deemed more appropriate.

Width & height restrictions quilt: min. 60 cm - max. 300 cm

CATEGORIES

Novice
☐within theme ‘Bleus’
☐non-theme
☐traditional

Intermediate
☐within theme ‘Bleus’
☐non-theme
☐traditional

Advanced
☐within theme ‘Bleus’
☐non-theme
☐traditional

AWARDS
To the champion: THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP CERTIFICATE and a Bernina sewing machine.

Additional trophies for colour, craftsmanship, design and creativity. Special awards for traditional and longarm quilt.

IMPORTANT DATES (truncated)
Entry forms should be send in before 15 January 2011 to office address in Leende.

Halfway during February you will receive notice whether your entry is accepted into the competition.

The Entry Form available in four (4) languages: English, French, German and Dutch

Download the English Entry Form: www.oeqc.eu/OEQC11_english.pdf

Visit website other details or to download entry form in other languages: www.oeqc.eu

Office address:
Patchwork Promotions
Irislaan 11
5595 EH Leende, The Netherlands

Toronto Alternative Arts and Fashion Week 2011

Two Deadlines: (POSTMARK)
December 22, 2010 [Early Deadline[
January 9, 2011 [2nd Deadline]


Call 4 Fashion Designers and Visual Artists
Toronto Alternative Arts and Fashion Week 2011

Toronto
April 25-29, 2011


Toronto Alternative Arts and Fashion Week is looking for contemporary fashion designers and visual artists to showcase their work for the upcoming festival in April 2011.

From contemporary fashion to street wear, to experimental ideas and avant-garde collections, Toronto Alternative Arts and Fashion Week features over 50 runway shows from the best emerging and established, national and international designers, setting the standard for a new era of cutting edge presentations on the catwalk.

Toronto Alternative Arts and Fashion Week exhibits photography, short films, videos and large projections from over 100 emerging and acclaimed, national and international artists annually. In addition, we showcase cutting-edge, dynamic and forward-looking performances from performance artists, fashion designers and dancers along side sculptures, installations and large multimedia art works that reflect on the notion of the body, clothing and fashion.

We are currently accepting proposals in:

Fashion Design
Photography
Video
Performance Art
Installation/ Sculpture
Music

• Submitted proposals should reflect on the notion of clothing, the body, fashion and the 2011 theme “Fashion Schematics”

Thematic Approach:

The 2011 theme “Fashion Schematics” explores the messages, systems, schemes, symbols and concepts inherent in the notion of fashion, through photography, video, fashion design, performance, installation and music. The festival will look at the ways we create visual dialogues and make sense of the world through fashion and creative expression. “Fashion Schematics” will examine how we build the systems in which we function, the strategies we use in creating our identities and the messages we convey through codes, currencies and narratives.

For application inquiries, please contact: vanja@alternativefashionweek.com

Download the Information Guide: www.alternativefashionweek.com/FAT-2011-INFO-GUIDE.pdf

Please visit website to download an application: www.alternativefashionweek.com

The Meticulous

Deadline: December 17, 2010 by 5:00 p.m. (RECEIVE) OR (EMAIL)

The Meticulous
Desotorow Gallery, Inc.

Savannah, GA
January 7 to January 18, 2011


The Meticulous

In the current age of rapid technological advancement, where information can be acquired at the press of a button and everything needs to be done yesterday, The Meticulous celebrates artists whose work is defined by laborious process; art where the working procedure is meticulous, requiring countless hours of unsung commitment. The act of art-making blurs the line between obsession and introspection, and the artists are connected by a collective investment to their work.

In order to be considered for the exhibit, you must submit the following:

1. Entry Form
2. Entry Fee
3. Digital Images
4. Artist Statement

Eligibility: This juried exhibition is open to national and international artists (professional, emerging, and student).

Media/Genre: Open to works of all genres and media.

Entry Fee: You may submit up to three pieces for a non-refundable entry fee of $20. The entry fee may be paid online or with cash, check, or money order.

Download Entry Form: desotorow.org/2010-meticulous-prospectus [pdf]

Visit website for full details: www.desotorow.org

Desotorow Gallery, Inc.
2427 De Soto Avenue
Savannah, GA 31401
912-335-8204
info@desotorow.org

Small Wonders: Underground Gallery at 229

Deadline: December 3, 2010 (RECEIVE)

"Small Wonders"
Underground Gallery at 229

Whitesburg, KY
December 10, 2010 to January 8, 2011


This is a show celebrating contemporary art forms that are under 10 Inches in any direction.

Terms of Entry (truncated)

1. Form and submission fee are due by December 3rd. Submission fee is $20 for up to 5 pieces.

2. Each piece submitted must not exceed Ten Inches in any direction. (a sculpture must not exceed 10 lbs. or 10 inches)

3. All artwork should arrive framed or "ready to hang" or display or risk not being included in the show.

4. The artist warrants that he/she created the works of art and possesses the title to the work(s) submitted.

5. Artists set the prices for their work and The Underground Gallery at 229 will sell the work for the retail price specified.

6. All submitted work Must Be For Sale.

Visit http://pieronymuskosch.ning.com/profiles/blogs/call-for-artists-small-wonders for full details.

If you have any questions, please email chrisday@chrisdayart.com or phone 606-634-4981.

Underground Gallery at 229
229 East Main Street
Whitesburg, KY 41858

Exhibition Proposals::Women's Studies Research Center
Brandeis University

Deadline: ONGOING/UNSPECIFIED

Exhibition Proposals
Women's Studies Research Center (WSRC)

Brandeis University
Waltham, MA


The WSRC Arts Program welcomes submissions and proposals for art exhibitions and projects.

Shows are selected by the WSRC Exhibitions Committee, which is comprised of WSRC scholars. This process ensures that we fulfill our goals and our mission, and that we exhibit art of the highest caliber. It also ensures the feasibility and practicality of producing the show.

The committee meets two times a year — once in the fall and once in the spring — to review submissions and proposals and make selections for upcoming exhibitions. Please be aware that it may take several months to receive a final decision regarding your proposal.

Criteria

We look for exhibitions that are:

•visually and artistically impressive and original
•related to women and gender
•activist or feminist in nature
•related to research being done by the scholars at the WSRC
and that
•ask important questions and provoke dialogue
•provide a context for education
•have not been presented locally in the recent past

Additional Information

•Advance Planning – We schedule exhibitions at least 12-18 months in advance.
•Availability of Gallery – We show three exhibitions per academic year.
•Funding – Exhibitions are generally funded externally with minimal financial support from the WSRC
Hadassah-Brandeis Institute (HBI) Affiliation – Each year one show is sponsored by the HBI; this exhibition must be related to Jews and gender.
•Space – The Kniznick Gallery has approximately 105 linear feet for exhibition.

Download submission form: www.brandeis.edu/prop-submis [doc]

Visit website for complete details: www.brandeis.edu/submissions


Women's Studies Research Center
Brandeis University
MS 079, Epstein
515 South Street
Waltham, MA 02454
Phone: 781-736-8100

Ephemera

Deadline: Novemeber 30, 2010 (POSTMARK)

Ephemera
The DeLuce Gallery
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO
February 21 – March 18, 2011


Ephemera is an exhibit open to all media. Works selected for this exhibit will explore the notion of time, impermanence, illusion, ruin, and/or the temporary as primary characteristics.

Ephemera may apply to any process, material, subjects or ideas inherent to the work. Both experimental and traditional approaches are encouraged.

Eligibility: Open to all artists over the age of 18, living and working in the United States. All works submitted must
have been completed within the past 2 years.

Entry Fee: $30 for up to 3 entries.

Juror: Daniel Keegan, Milwaukee Art Museum Director

Entry Procedures: (truncated)
To apply, fill out the entry form included in this prospectus. All images must be in JPEG format, and submitted on CD. File size should be approximately 5” x 7” at 300 dpi. Applications by email will not be accepted. Northwest Missouri State University will retain the submitted images of accepted artwork and reserves the right to use the images in publications and publicity for the Exhibition and for the DeLuce Gallery.

For questions, please email: kukkee@nwmissouri.edu

Download Prospectus: www.nwmissouri.edu/EphemeraInvite [pdf]

Visit website: www.nwmissouri.edu/deluce

Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468

Programming
The Department of Art, Olive DeLuce Gallery annually presents contemporary programming which represents traditional and experimental visual arts disciplines.

Sunday, November 07, 2010

The Great Northern Quilt Show 2011

Deadline: 7th July 2011 (RECEIVE)

The Great Northern Quilt Show 2011

Open Competition
Great Yorkshire Showground
Harrogate
2nd to 4th September 2011


COMPETITION RULES (truncated--listing order revised to fit this format)
A separate entry form and fee is required for each entry. Photocopies ARE accepted.

1. Quilt / Hanging to be entered into one of the following categories:
(This means that you can only enter into one category - e.g. a group or under 16 quilt cannot be entered into the theme)
(a) THEME ENTRY ~ “Beside the Sea”
Size: between 24” & 115”. At least one side must be over 24” and all sides must be under 115”.
(b) BED QUILT
To fit single, double or king size bed. Maximum size: 115”
(c) SMALL WALL HANGING
Size: between 24” and 60”. At least one side must be over 24” and all sides must be under 60”.
(d) LARGE WALL HANGING
Size: between 60” and 115”. At least one side must be over 60” and all sides must be under 115”.
(e) COT QUILT
(f) MINIATURE / DOLL QUILT
Size: all sides must be under 24”. Cannot be entered into the theme category.
(g) FRIENDSHIP/GROUP QUILT
A quilt made by 3 persons or more - includes Round Robin quilts. Cannot be entered into the theme category.
Size: between 24” & 115”. At least one side must be over 24” and all sides must be under 115”.
(h) UNDER 16 YEARS
A quilt made by a person or persons under the age of 16. Cannot be entered into the theme category.
Size: between 24” & 115”. At least one side must be over 24” and all sides must be under 115”.
(i) CUSHION
Size: to accept 14” - 18” cushion pads only. 1 cushion per entry. No pre-printed panels please.
(j) WHOLECLOTH QUILT (AMATEUR)
Size: between 24” & 115”. At least one side must be over 24” and all sides must be under 115”. Strictly no professional quilters please.
2. All entries, except Miniature /Doll Quilts MUST have a 4 inch deep sleeve stitched to the top back to facilitate hanging.
3.The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence can be entered into.
4. There will be a one day FREE TICKET to the Show per entry.

Overseas/International entries accepted.

View Competition rules for full details including awards, fees, etc.

Download the Competion Rules and Entry form: Great_Northern_Needlecraft_2010.pdf

Visit website for additional details and other opportunities: www.grosvenorshows.co.uk

Queries concerning show rules - please contact:

GROSVENOR SHOWS LTD.
21 High Street
Spalding, Lincs
PE11 1TX
ENGLAND
Tel: 01775 712100 / 722900 / 767400
Fax: 01775 713125
E-mail: grosvenorexhibitions@btconnect.com

Saturday, November 06, 2010

The Scottish Quilt Championships 2011

Deadline: 1st August 2011 (RECEIVE)

The Scottish Quilt Championships 2011

Open Competition
MacRobet Pavilions
Royal Highland Showground
Ingiston, Edinburgh
23rd to 25th September 2011


COMPETITION RULES (truncated--listing order revised to fit this format)
A separate entry form and fee is required for each entry - photocopy if extras are required. You can enter as many times as you wish.

1. Quilt / Hanging to be entered into one of the following categories:
(This means that you can only enter into one category - e.g. a group or under 16 quilt cannot be entered into the theme)
(a) THEME ENTRY ~ ‘A Walk in the Forest’
Size: between 24” & 115”. At least one side must be over 24” and all sides must be under 115”.
(b) BED QUILT
To fit single, double or king size bed. Maximum size: 115”
(c) SMALL WALL HANGING
Size: between 24” and 60”. At least one side must be over 24” and all sides must be under 60”.
(d) LARGE WALL HANGING
Size: between 60” and 115”. At least one side must be over 60” and all sides must be under 115”.
(e) COT QUILT
(f) MINIATURE / DOLL QUILT
Size: all sides must be under 24”. Cannot be entered into the theme category.
(g) FRIENDSHIP/GROUP QUILT
A quilt made by 3 persons or more - includes Round Robin quilts. Cannot be entered into the theme category.
Size: between 24” & 115”. At least one side must be over 24” and all sides must be under 115”.
(h) UNDER 16 YEARS
A quilt made by a person or persons under the age of 16. Cannot be entered into the theme category.
Size: between 24” & 115”. At least one side must be over 24” and all sides must be under 115”.
2. All entries, except Miniature /Doll Quilts MUST have a 4 inch deep sleeve stitched to the top back to facilitate hanging.
3.The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence can be entered into.
4. There will be a one day FREE TICKET to the Show per entry.

Overseas/International entries accepted.

View Competition rules for full details including awards, fees, etc.

Download the Competion Rules and Entry form: Scottish_Championships_2011_Entry_Form.pdf

Visit website for additional details and other opportunities: www.grosvenorshows.co.uk

Queries concerning show rules - please contact:

GROSVENOR SHOWS LTD.
21 High Street
Spalding, Lincs
PE11 1TX
ENGLAND
Tel: 01775 712100 / 722900 / 767400
Fax: 01775 713125
E-mail: grosvenorexhibitions@btconnect.com

100 Tutors

Deadline: 31st July 2011 (EMAIL) or (RECEIVE)

100 Tutors
Embroiderers` Guild of Great Britain

1 March - 31 March 2012


Needlework tutors are invited to take part in a fund-raising event to raise money for the Embroiderers' Guild Museum Collection. All tutors who wish to support the Embroiderers` Guild are invited to apply to become part of a selected group of 100 tutors who will each run a one day workshop during March 2012. All proceeds from each workshop will go to the Guild. The target is to raise at least £50,000.

All the monies raised will enable the collection to be displayed on the website, thus attracting members and viewers worldwide which of course raises ongoing funds.

- Each workshop should consist of 10 students
- Each student will pay a tuition fee of £50, all of which will go to the Guild
- Workshop bookings will be made in advance, from October 2011 onwards, through this website - www.twistedthread.com

Download the proposal form: 100_Tutors_sheet.pdf

Proposal forms should be returned by 31st July 2011 either:-

By email to: phillipaturnbull@crewelwork.com

By post to:
Phillipa Turnbull
Pembroke House
Appleby-in-Westmorland
CA16 6TS
UK

100 Tutors - Raising funds for Embroiderers` Guild of Great Britain; an educational charity - with the help of members, branches, The Worshipful Company of Broderers and Creative Exhibitions Ltd (twistedthread)

Visit website for more details: www.twistedthread.com

QUILT FESTIVALS 2011

Deadline: Exact date UNSPECIFIED but 4 Weeks Prior to designated Quilt Fair (RECEIVE)

QUILT FESTIVALS 2011


ARDINGLY
28th - 30th JANUARY 2011
Norfolk Pavilions, ARDINGLY
Haywards Heath, Sussex

EDINBURGH
25th - 27th FEBRUARY 2011
MacRobert Pavilion, Royal Highland Showground,
Ingliston, EDINBURGH

CAMBRIDGE
11th - 13th MARCH 2011
Chilford Hall Vineyard,
Linton, CAMBRIDGE

EXETER
25th - 27th MARCH 2011
Westpoint Exhibition Centre, EXETER, Devon


THEME: “FLYING HIGH”

Winning quilts and a selection of entries will be displayed at the National Quilt Championships, Sandown in 2011

Kindly sponsored by Makower UK, www.makoweruk.com

Your opportunity to participate and to win 50 fat quarters of fabulous Makower fabrics and a 1 year subscription to Fabrications Quilting For You Magazine.

Sewing
Any original wall hanging in patchwork,quilting, applique or creative embroidery (using any fabrics of your choice) on the theme ‘FLYING HIGH’ to measure 24” (60cm) square, with a sleeve 3” (7.5cm) deep stitched to the top back for hanging.

Entering
Four weeks (or sooner if you wish) before the Quilt Fair of your choice send the completed entry form with a photograph of your quilt and a cheque for £10.00 (this includes return postage). Then deliver your quilt to your chosen venue by hand
(by appointment only), or by post to the address below AT LEAST TEN working days prior to the Quilt Festival opening, clearly
marked on the reverse with your name and address.

Accepting
The Organisers reserve the right to hang entries as they consider appropriate. Every effort will be made to hang all entries, although space at certain venues may be limited.

Returning
All quilts will travel to the NATIONAL QUILT CHAMPIONSHIPS AT SANDOWN 2011 where all quilts awarded 1st, 2nd or 3rd at each show will be judged against each other.

All quilts will be returned by recorded post to their makers after touring.

Download the Entry form: Spring_Challenge_2011_Entry_Form.pdf

Visit website for additional details and other opportunities: www.grosvenorshows.co.uk

Queries concerning show rules - please contact:

GROSVENOR SHOWS LTD.
21 High Street
Spalding, Lincs
PE11 1TX
ENGLAND
Tel: 01775 712100 / 722900 / 767400
Fax: 01775 713125
E-mail: grosvenorexhibitions@btconnect.com

The National Quilt Championships 2011

Deadline: 3rd May 2011 (RECEIVE)

The National Quilt Championships 2011

SANDOWN EXHIBITION CENTRE
Sandown Park
Esher, Surrey
17th to 19th June 2011

ELIGIBILITY

QUILTS AND WALLHANGINGS in patchwork, quilting or applique (consisting of 3 layers) not previously exhibited in a major quilt competition in the U.K. in 2011.

THEME ENTRY ~ ‘Art Deco Revival’
Size: between 24” & 115”. At least one side must be over 24” and all sides must be under 115”.

BED QUILT
To fit single, double or king size bed. Maximum size: 115”

SMALL WALL HANGING
Size: between 24” and 60”. At least one side must be over 24” and all sides must be under 60”.

LARGE WALL HANGING
Size: between 60” and 115”. At least one side must be over 60” and all sides must be under 115”.

MINIATURE / DOLL QUILT
Size: all sides must be under 24”. A true miniature is 1/12 scale of a fullsize quilt. Cannot be entered into the theme category.

COT QUILT
FRIENDSHIP/GROUP QUILT
A quilt made by 3 persons or more - includes Round Robin quilts.
Cannot be entered into the theme category.
Size: between 24” & 115”. At least one side must be over 24” and all sides must be under 115”.

UNDER 16 YEARS
A quilt made by a person or persons under the age of 16. Under 16’s cannot enter the theme category.
Size: between 24” & 115”. At least one side must be over 24” and all sides must be under 115”.

WEARABLE ART
Any item designed to be worn in patchwork, quilting, applique, creative embroidery, fabric painting, hand dyed or embellished. No size limit on Wearable Art. Competitors should provide a suitable display model or hanger. Can include accessories such as scarves, bags etc.

ART QUILT
Size: between 24” & 60”. At least one side must be over 24” and all sides must be under 60”. The quilt should reflect substantial deviation from traditional patterns with emphasis on colour, line and design.

LONGARM / SHORTARM MACHINE QUILTING - THE FRAN JONES AWARD
Please ensure that the name and the address of the quilter as well as the owner are included on the entry form. Please note this award is presented to the Longarm/Shortarm machine quilter.

ENTRY FORMS
Entry forms accompanied by a photograph and a non-refundable entry fee of £10, should be sent to: Grosvenor Shows Ltd, 21 High Street, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1TX to arrive by 3rd May 2011. (This does not mean your quilt has to be finished by this date!).

Overseas/International entries accepted.

View Competition rules for full details including awards, fees, etc.

Download the Competion Rules and Entry form: Sandown_2011_Entry_Form.pdf

Visit website for additional details and other opportunities: www.grosvenorshows.co.uk

Explanation of procedure for entering quilts and help with any queries related to completing the entry form may available by calling Tel: 01775 712100 / 722900.

GROSVENOR SHOWS LTD.
21 High Street
Spalding, Lincs
PE11 1TX
ENGLAND
Tel: 01775 712100 / 722900
Fax: 01775 713125
E-mail: grosvenorexhibitions@btconnect.com

Bead Dreams Competition and Exhibition 2011

Deadline: April 5, 2011 (ONLINE)

Bead Dreams Competition and Exhibition 2011
Bead&Button Magazine

Bead&Button Show
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
June 8-12, 2011


Each year, Bead&Button magazine sponsors Bead Dreams, a juried competition of exceptional bead artistry from around the world. We display the accepted pieces at the Bead&Button Show and award ribbons in nine categories.

The outstanding piece among category winners receives a Best in Show trophy and a $1,000 gift certificate from Fire Mountain Gems and Beads.

Entries for the 2011 Bead Dreams competition are being accepted online only.

The online application for Bead Dreams will be available in December 2010.

Categories

(We reserve the right to reclassify the category of an entry according to the rules stated below.)

1. Handmade Buttons or Beads: A unified collection of 4 or more buttons or beads in any media including but not limited to ceramic, raku, resin, bone, etc. (This excludes lampworked, glass, polymer clay, metal clay, and beaded beads.)

2. Wirework: This category will include jewelry, accessories, handmade beads, jewelry-related objects and sculptural objects that are made predominately with wire or in which the primary techniques used are wirework techniques.

3. Lampwork / Glass: This category will include beads, buttons, components, jewelry, or jewelry-related objects that are 85% or more glass made by the applicant. Entries that use someone else's glass beads or components should be entered in the Finished Jewelry category.

4. Polymer Clay: This category will include beads, buttons, components, jewelry, or jewelry-related objects that are 85% or more polymer clay.

5. Beaded Objects or Accessories: This category will include a non-jewelry item or accessory, including, but not limited to, purses, shoes, sculptures, or wall hangings.

6. Seed Bead Jewelry: This category will include beaded beads, a piece, or an ensemble of jewelry, that is predominantly seed beads or bugle beads, including, but not limited to, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings.

7. Crystal Jewelry: This category will include a piece, or an ensemble of jewelry, that is predominantly machine-cut crystals, including, but not limited to, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings. Jewelry made using fire-polished beads, or cathedral beads, should be entered in the Finished Jewelry category.

8. Finished Jewelry: This category will include a piece, or an ensemble of jewelry, that is made from materials such as, but not limited to, glass beads, crystals, semi-precious stones, wire, metal clay, seed beads (piece must be less than 50 percent seed beads), found objects, etc.

9. Metal Clay: This category will include beads, buttons, components, jewelry, or jewelry-related objects that are 85% or more metal clay.

Eligibility and Rules (truncated)

1. The competition is open to professional and amateur beaders from the U.S. and around the world. Bead&Button Show faculty and exhibitors may enter the competition. Kalmbach Publishing Co. employees and family members are not eligible.

2. All work entered in the competition must be original.

3. The entry fee of $30 covers up to two submissions.

4. You may not submit more than two entries in any one category. We reserve the right to reclassify the category of an entry.

5. Entries may be the work of a single person or a collaboration by several people.

6. Entries must have been produced between May 2010 and April 2011.

7. We reserve the right to exclude large pieces from the Bead Dreams exhibit at the Show, if space constraints and/or security concerns present an issue.

Judging and Awards

1. The editors of Bead&Button, BeadStyle, and Art Jewelry magazines will select the competition finalists.

2. Finalists will be on display at the Bead&Button Show, June 8-12, 2011, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

3. Before the start of the Bead&Button Show, a team of judges will select first, second, and third prize winners in each category. A panel of one judge from each category will choose the Best in Show winner and runner-up from the first-prize winners.

4. Artists retain ownership of their work and do not need to be present to win.

Visit website for complete competition and entry details: www.beadandbuttonshow.com

Quilts UK 2011

Deadline: 28th February 2011 (RECEIVE) or (Hand Delivery)

Quilts UK 2011

Open Competitive Quilt Show
Three Counties Showground
Malvern, Worcestershire
England
19th to 22nd May 2011

Theme: Log Cabin Fever

COMPETITION RULES (truncated--listing order revised to fit this format)
A separate entry form and fee is required for each entry - photocopy if extras are required.

1. Quilt / Hanging to be entered into one of the following categories:
(This means that you can only enter into one category - e.g. a group or under 16 quilt cannot be entered into the theme)
(a) THEME ENTRY ~ “Log Cabin Fever”
Size: between 24” & 115”. At least one side must be over 24” and all sides must be under 115”.
(b) BED QUILT
To fit single, double o r k ing size bed. Maximum size: 115”
(c) SMALL WALL HANGING
Size: between 24” and 60”. At least one side must be over 24” and all sides must be under 60”.
(d) LARGE WALL HANGING
Size: between 60” and 115”. At least one side must be over 60” and all sides must be under 115”.
(e) COT QUILT
(f) MINIATURE / DOLL QUILT
Size: all sides must be under 24”. Cannot be entered into the theme category.
(g) FRIENDSHIP/ GROUP QUILT
A quilt made by 3 p ersons o r more - includes Round Robin quilts. Cannot be entered into the theme category.
Size: between 24” & 115”. At least one side must be over 24” and all sides must be under 115”.
(h) UNDER 16 YEARS
A quilt made by a person or persons under the age o f 16. Cannot be entered into the theme category.
Size: between 24” & 115”. At least one side must be over 24” and all sides must be under 115”.
(i) CHARITY FUNDRAISING QUILT
Can be made by an individual or a group & must have been made to raise funds for charity.
Size: between 24” & 115”. At least one side must be over 24” and all sides must be under 115”.
2. All entries, except Miniature /Doll Quilts MUST have a 4 inch deep sleeve stitched to the top back to facilitate hanging.
3.The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence can be entered into.
4. There will be a one day FREE TICKET to the Show per entry.

Overseas/International entries accepted.

View Competition rules for full details including awards, fees, etc.

Download the Competion Rules and Entry form: Quilts_UK_Entry_Form_2011.pdf

Visit website for additional details and other opportunities: www.grosvenorshows.co.uk

Queries concerning show rules - please contact:

GROSVENOR SHOWS LTD.
21 High Street
Spalding, Lincs
PE11 1TX
ENGLAND
Tel: 01775 712100 / 722900 / 767400
Fax: 01775 713125
E-mail: grosvenorexhibitions@btconnect.com

Textiles in a Tube

Deadline: January 17, 2011 (POSTMARK)

Textiles in a Tube
RIVERWORKS Gallery
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC
March 4, 2011 – April 15, 2011


Textiles in a Tube is a call to artists to expand their thinking in relation to textile materials, processes, concepts and results. You are invited to investigate what textiles are or what they can be and push forward to the “reinvention” or expansion of this multi-faceted medium. All entries must be shipped or delivered in a 3” x 36” mailing tube.

Textiles in a Tube defines textiles as any type of material made from fibers or other extended linear materials such as thread or yarn including old and new materials, techniques and technologies. The exhibition seeks to expand the definition of textiles. A statement for each piece is required stating the concept, technique or material that supports its textile connection.

Eligibility: The exhibition is open to all artists 18 years and older. All work must be original and completed since January 1, 2007. Artwork may be 2 or 3 dimensional. Artwork and any required hanging devices must be shipped or delivered within a 3” x 36” mailing tube. All work must be ready for display.

Awards: $100 First Place, $50 Second Place, $25 Third Place. An exhibition catalogue will be produced.

Juror: Terry Jarrard-Dimond is a practicing artist working with fiber and dye.

Entry fee: $25 for up to 3 entries. Entry is by digital image only.

Download the prospectus: www.gvltec.edu/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=7048

Visit website to download prospectus directly: www.gvltec.edu/visual_and_performing_arts

Questions: Contact Fleming Markel at 864-271-0679 or fleming.markel@gvltec.edu

Greenville Technical College
Visual and Performing Arts
PO Box 5616, Mail Stop 3011
Greenville, SC 29606

Confluence

Deadline: February 1, 2011 (ONLINE)

Confluence

2011 International Surface Design Association Conference
Minneapolis – St. Paul, Minnesota
June 4 – 17, 2011


Guidelines for Entering Membership Shows for 2011 Conference Members' Show, Students' Show, Fashion Show

Guidelines are posted for the Members' Show (Merge and Flow - open call), the Students' Show (Currents - juried), and the Fashion Show (Bodies of Water - juried) for the 2011 International Surface Design Association Conference. Entries will be accepted December 1, 2010 - February 1, 2011. Confirmations and acceptances will be sent by the dates noted on the individual applications.

Digital submissions are required.

Member's Show Guidelines: 2011MembersShowGuidelines.pdf

Student's Show Guidelines: 2011StudentsShowGuidelines.pdf

Fashion Show Guidelines: 2011FashionShowGuidelines.pdf

Submission Guidelines: 2011SubmissionGuidelines-general.pdf

Visit website for additional information: http://dev.surfacedesign.org/2011-SDAConference

For questions about Members' Show submissions, please contact:
Saaraliisa Ylitalo at saaraliisa@saaraliisa.com or 703.622.5467

Surface Design Association
P.O. Box 360
Sebastopol, CA 95473-0360
Phone: 707.829.3110
Fax: 707.829.3285

Montreal Centre for Contemporary Textiles Gallery: Call for Proposals

Deadline: January 15, 2011 (RECEIVE)

Call for Exhibition Proposals

Montreal Centre for Contemporary Textiles Gallery
Montréal (Québec)
Exhibitions Season: 2011-2012


The Montreal Centre for Contemporary Textiles (MCCT) invites curators, artists or group of artists working in textile creation to submit a project of an exhibition to be included in 2011-2012 calendar. The MCCT gallery wishes to promote innovative practices showing know-how, research and reflexion on this medium. The gallery presents annually five to six exhibitions regrouping professionnals working in craft, visual art, fashion and design.

The proposal should include:

* A curriculum vitae
* Description of an exhibition project
* An artist statement
* A CD with recent works of the artist(s) (maximum 20), JPEG format at 300 dpi.
* A detailed list of artworks to be part of the exhibition
* Any other pertinent document
* An envelop with pre-paid mailing stamps for the return of all documents.

The deadline for receiving all proposal is January 15, 2011.

Download the prospectus: www.textiles-mtl.com/callgallery.pdf

For more information, contact Etienne Proulx at (514) 933-3728 or at etienne@textiles-mtl.com

Visit website: www.textiles-mtl.com

Montreal Centre for Contemporary Textiles
Call for Entries – 2011-2012 gallery program
5800 St-Denis espace 501
Montréal (Québec)
H2S 3L5 Canada

Magic of Mohair Design Contest

Deadline: December 1, 2010 (RECEIVE) OR (EMAIL)

Magic of Mohair Design Contest
Vogue Knitting LIVE
New York, NY
January 21-23, 2011


Vogue Knitting is proud to announce our "Magic of Mohair" Design Competition, sponsored by Mohair South Africa. The promotion is open to all knitters with an interest in design and features a distinct track for students, who will compete in separate categories for prizes including knitting supplies, gift cards and the Grand Prize trip to South Africa, where most of the world's mohair is produced. Winning entries will be featured in a future issue of Vogue Knitting and will be showcased at Vogue Knitting LIVE, held in New York City in January 2011. An international jury of hand-knitting experts will judge entries based on overall concept, uniqueness of vision and technical execution.

ELIGIBILITY
Knitters of all levels are encouraged to submit their original designs. Students currently enrolled in a high school, university or fashion institute are eligible to enter in the Student category.

Previously published designs are not eligible for submission. This includes web publishing as well as self-publishing.

The Magic of Mohair Design Competition will accept only women’s fashion garments as submitted entries. Entrants may include with their entry any additional accessories that coordinate with the finished garment.

A maximum of four entries per entrant will be accepted. Hand-knit garments only will be accepted. Designs by individuals as well as design collaborations will be accepted. Crochet is allowed in trim only.

GARMENT SIZES & MATERIALS
Please hand-knit your garment sized for women’s small to medium. Entries should follow the standard sizing guidelines found at www.yarnstandards.com.

This contest is sponsored by Mohair South Africa. All submitted entries must be knit using yarn that includes at least 25% mohair. The final garment must be knit predominantly with the aforementioned mohair/mohairblend yarn.

ORIGINAL DESIGNS
All submitted designs must be the original work of the entrant(s) and must not infringe upon the copyrights or other intellectual property rights of any other person or entity.

Judging will take place at Vogue Knitting LIVE—January 21-23, 2011. Winners will be announced during the New York, New York Gala Dinner and Design Awards held at Vogue Knitting LIVE on the evening of January 22, 2011.

Final garments will be on display throughout the show and worn by professional models.

All finalists will receive a free ticket to the New York Gala Dinner and Design Awards and entry to the show floor. (Valued at $155)

PRIZES (truncated--complete list of prizes can be found in Entry Rules and on website)
Grand Prize Winner (All entrants, including students, are eligible for the Grand Prize):
• An all-inclusive trip to South Africa sponsored by Mohair South Africa.
? The winning designer will receive a 7-day trip to learn firsthand about the mohair industry, including a tour of a working mohair farm and processing center near Port Elizabeth.
• An economy-class ticket to Johannesburg, South Africa, before going on to Port Elizabeth, South Africa, the mohair center of the world.
• Tours of working mohair farms, brokers, buyers, processing plant, spinners and manufacturers of finished mohair products.
• 5 nights of accommodations supplied by Mohair South Africa
• 5 days of breakfasts and dinners supplied by Mohair South Africa (Trip must be used within 6 months of winning. If not, trip is forfeited.)
• Vogue Knitting Editorial Feature
o The winning garment and instructions will be styled and photographed for publication in Vogue Knitting magazine
• Mohair South Africa Coverage
o Winning design will be featured on the Mohair South Africa website and in other Mohair South Africa media.
• VogueKnitting.com Gift Card
o A $250 gift card to spend on patterns and books at VogueKnitting.com.

Go to VogueKnitting.com for more information and to download the Entry Form and Contest Rules.


Vogue Knitting
Mohair Design Competition
Attn: Beth Ritter
161 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 1301
New York, NY 10013
E-mail: Beth@VogueKnitting.com
Subject Line: Design Competition

Tuesday, November 02, 2010

The 2011 Calendar and More

Hello Readers:

The message of October 19, 2010 indicated that a prospectus would be posted on November 1st announcing details for Reader participation for the next gift calendar. WELL, we decided to expand the concept.  Our Readers will now have opportunity to be involved in the 2012 calendar.  We'll have more details in the coming weeks.

Yes, my lovelies, a 2011 calendar will still be available--look for it in December.

More opps will be posted no later than November 6th....

Cheerio,

Elise N.