FABRICATE

Inaugural Textile Art Exhibition
June 16 to July 1, 2006

Works are selected by a panel of respected jurors and will be judged by the president of the Guild together with two esteemed members of the textile community. Prizes are offered totalling $3,200. FABRICATE is open to members and non-members over 18 years, for works no larger than 150 cm square, created since January 1, 2005.

April 4: Deadline for entries

Download FABRICATE Entry Form

Alternatively, send a stamped SAE to "TAG - FABRICATE" at the Guild (P.O. Box 508, Malvern, Vic., 3144) and an entry form will be mailed to you. Email enquiry.

FAQ about FABRICATE

Eligibility

• Work must be textile or textile-related.
• Work must not exceed 150 cm x 150 cm.
• Work must be able to be manually handled by two people, with ease.
• Framed work with glass must be delivered and collected from 170 Wattletree Road or be framed with perspex.
• Only work commenced after January, 2005, which has not been previously exhibited in Metropolitan Melbourne will be eligible for selection.
• There are no rules regarding who may apply, except that applicants must be aged 18 or over on the 25th November 2006. There are no other limitations on eligibility. You do not have to be a member of the Embroiderers Guild, Victoria.

Submission

• Applications will only be accepted on the official entry form.
• Additional copies can be photocopied or downloaded (PDF file) from the web site at www.embroiderersguildvic.org.
• Applicants may enter up to 2 works, each accompanied by its own entry form. If an entry is multi-part, it must have been conceived and created as a single entity with no dimension can be larger than 150 cm.
• Each work should be represented in JPG format on CD and hardcopy (A4). One image must show the entire work, the other a detailed area, which will help the jurors understand the technique and / or
  method of construction.
• Do not send original or sole copies.

M I S S I O N S T A T E M E N T

TAG represents both established and emerging artists under the auspices of the Embroiderers Guild, Victoria.

Through an appreciation of traditional and contemporary techniques, and a love of textiles, we aim to inspire, support, inform and network together.

Our mission will be shared through monthly meetings, exploring creativity and skills, culminating in annual exhibitions, demonstrating the breadth of excellence in contemporary textile and surface design.