Crafts at the Castle

Postmark Deadline for Submissions: APRIL 1 4 , 2006

Crafts at the Castle is a showcase for the finest contemporary craft and design in America, a standard established by our first show in 1986 and sustained every year since then.
All work must be original, executed by hand or with the use of appropriate tools, and created by individual craftspeople. Sales representatives and agents for groups of craftspeople are not eligible; each artist must be juried individually, and if selected, must be in attendance for the duration of the show. Work should be
well-conceived and must show imagination, evidence of “handmadeness”, originality and the mark of the artist's individuality. Artists applying to the show must apply under a specific category.

A R T I S T R E C O G N I T I O N A W A R D S
Each year at Crafts at the Castle, the show jury selects three artist award winners to represent superb artistry and workmanship in three categories: Excellence in Craft ($2,500), Excellence in a specific Craft Medium($1,500), and New Face/New Work ($1,500) for a first-time exhibitor in the show. In 2006, the specific Craft Medium award will be chosen in Ceramics. These awards, presented by Family Service of Greater Boston, include financial prizes totaling $5,500.
In addition, Family Service is proud to collaborate with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, to present the MFA Director’s Choice Award, a purchase prize chosen from among Crafts at the Castle exhibitors by an MFA curator. The piece chosen for this award and purchased by the Museum enters the Museum’s collection.

2 0 0 6 J U R Y

JOANNE RUSSO
JoAnne Russo, award-winning basket-maker
and winner of the Museum of Fine Arts
Directors Choice Award. JoAnne’s work is
included in museums and private collections
all over the country.

CLAUDIA MILLS
Claudia Mills, master weaver and designer
and longtime exhibitor at Crafts at the
Castle. Claudia’s rugs are included in private
homes and collections all over the country.

LUCY LACOSTE
Lucy LaCoste, owner and curator of LaCoste
Gallery in Concord, MA, concentrating on
the very best ceramic art being produced
around the world.

MORE JURORS TO COME…

H O W T O A P P L Y
Fill out the application form and mail with
five (5) color slides of current work, one (1) booth
slide, and a non-refundable check for $38.00 to:

Family Service of Greater Boston
Attn: Crafts at the Castle
31 Heath Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
www.fsgb.org

Please make checks payable to:
Family Service of Greater Boston
Media category must be indicated on the form or a
category will be assigned to the applicant.

POSTMARK DEADLINE
APRIL 14 , 2006

To apply in two different media categories, please
submit two separate and complete applications,
including fees. If only one application is accepted,
only work in that medium may be exhibited at
Crafts at the Castle. Only work in the medium or
category for which exhibitors apply may be exhibited
at Crafts at the Castle.

Artists working together may submit one application
if they collaborate on every piece. If accepted, every
piece exhibited at the show must be a collaboration.
Inquiries may be directed to:
Cori Champagne, Co-Director
617-523-6400 ext 5987
crafts@fsgb.org
www.fsgb.org

S H O W D A T E S

November 30, 2006
PREVIEW GALA

December 1-3, 2006
OPEN TO T H E PUBLIC

Crafts at the Castle is the annual benefit for Family Service of Greater Boston. Artist application fees and booth fees cover the costs of the Hynes Convention Center, exhibition services, and publicity. All ticket sales, Corporate Sponsorships, individual gifts, and auction donations support FSGB social service programs for children and families.