DEADLINE: 15 November 2007 (RECEIVE)
Artsource / The Gunnery
Artists Exchange Program
Sydney, New South Wales
For residency October to December 2008
Download the Sydney Gunnery Application Form
Notifications: 30th November 2007
Information
A rent-free studio / apartment in Woolloomooloo, NSW is offered to one practicing professional Western Australian visual artist for three months from October to December of each year. The residency is supported by artsource, via an investment from the Department of Culture and the Arts. The aim of the artsource Artist Exchange program is to provide opportunities for artists to develop their practice in a stimulating environment and to explore, research and experiment in the development of their work.
Location
The Gunnery building is situated on the waterfront in Woolloomooloo, Sydney and is within easy walking distance of Kings Cross and Circular Quay. The building houses Artspace, NAVA and other arts organisations along with twelve residential and non-residential studios.
Situation & Equipment
Studio / apartment for 12 weeks, containing full living amenities suitable for one person.
You can view the studios via Artspace website www.artspace.org.au
Cost of Living
An artists allowance of $4,200 is awarded towards airfares and living expenses. The artist may need to contribute to personal living and material costs during the residency. Other costs, including telephone, personal and travel expenses, insurances and studio bond are to be covered by the artist.
Acquittal
A project report is required within three months of the completion of the residency.
Selection Criteria
- artistic excellence and potential for development
- ability to manage the organisational aspects of the residency
- ability of the artist to represent the State of Western Australia
- must be an artsource member
Selection Process
An independent panel of artists and arts industry professionals will select the recipient from applications received.
For more information, please visit the website: artsource.net.au
or contact:
Yvonne Holland
P: 08 9335 8366
E: yvonne@artsource.net.au
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Monday, October 29, 2007
Residencies: Jentel Foundation
Deadlines (POSTMARK):
September 15th -- Winter/Summer Residency
January 15th -- Summer/Fall Residency
Jentel Foundation
January 15 - May 13 -- Winter/Summer
May 15 - December 13 -- Summer/Fall
Visit the website for complete details: jentelarts.org/
Residencies are intended as professional and creative development opportunities for visual artists in all media and writers in all genre. Proposals for self-directed, creative residencies must be compatible with available working studio spaces, facilities, and resources. Artistic merit and promise are the basis for selections. Mature, mid-career and emerging artists are encouraged to apply.
Jentel welcomes applications from U.S. citizens wherever they may reside or roam.
If your primary residence for the year you are applying to Jentel is in the U.S., we welcome your application. U.S. citizenship is not a requirement; only residence. Collaborators may be accepted for a residency; however, both artists need to submit separate applications along with a joint proposal.
All residencies are approximately one month long. Four visual artists and two writers are invited to come to Jentel each month. We annually accept 44 visual artists in all media and 22 writers in any genre. For each residency, six residents (4 visual artists/2 writers) arrive each 15th of the month and leave the 13th of the following month January 15 through December 13th.
Jentel is on a working cattle ranch 20 miles southeast of Sheridan, Wyoming. Your time at Jentel is primarily unscheduled. Although no services are expected of the residents during their session, community outreach is encouraged and supported through the Jentel Presents program.
Visual artists (painters, sculptors, printmakers, textile artists, and performance and installation artists) may submit 10-20 slides of work completed in the last two years in a plastic slide sheet. CDs will not be accepted in this category.
Residency awards are determined by a panel of arts and literary professionals. Panelists rotate every two years. In some instances as part of our partnership program with other residencies and agencies, artists and writers may be invited to Jentel without submitting an application.
Application fee: $20 and is nonrefundable.
On Line Applications and Jentel Brochure [pdf format]
Applications and brochures may be requested via USPS. Please send a self addressed mailing label and $.63 postage to:
Admissions
Jentel Artist Residency Program
130 Lower Piney Creek Road
Banner, WY 82832
September 15th -- Winter/Summer Residency
January 15th -- Summer/Fall Residency
Jentel Foundation
January 15 - May 13 -- Winter/Summer
May 15 - December 13 -- Summer/Fall
Visit the website for complete details: jentelarts.org/
Residencies are intended as professional and creative development opportunities for visual artists in all media and writers in all genre. Proposals for self-directed, creative residencies must be compatible with available working studio spaces, facilities, and resources. Artistic merit and promise are the basis for selections. Mature, mid-career and emerging artists are encouraged to apply.
Jentel welcomes applications from U.S. citizens wherever they may reside or roam.
If your primary residence for the year you are applying to Jentel is in the U.S., we welcome your application. U.S. citizenship is not a requirement; only residence. Collaborators may be accepted for a residency; however, both artists need to submit separate applications along with a joint proposal.
All residencies are approximately one month long. Four visual artists and two writers are invited to come to Jentel each month. We annually accept 44 visual artists in all media and 22 writers in any genre. For each residency, six residents (4 visual artists/2 writers) arrive each 15th of the month and leave the 13th of the following month January 15 through December 13th.
Jentel is on a working cattle ranch 20 miles southeast of Sheridan, Wyoming. Your time at Jentel is primarily unscheduled. Although no services are expected of the residents during their session, community outreach is encouraged and supported through the Jentel Presents program.
Visual artists (painters, sculptors, printmakers, textile artists, and performance and installation artists) may submit 10-20 slides of work completed in the last two years in a plastic slide sheet. CDs will not be accepted in this category.
Residency awards are determined by a panel of arts and literary professionals. Panelists rotate every two years. In some instances as part of our partnership program with other residencies and agencies, artists and writers may be invited to Jentel without submitting an application.
Application fee: $20 and is nonrefundable.
On Line Applications and Jentel Brochure [pdf format]
Applications and brochures may be requested via USPS. Please send a self addressed mailing label and $.63 postage to:
Admissions
Jentel Artist Residency Program
130 Lower Piney Creek Road
Banner, WY 82832
Friday, October 26, 2007
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
Deadline: February 1, 2008 (RECEIVE)
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
Gatlinburg, TN
Eleven-month residencies in all media for pre-professional artists. Stipend, housing, private studio. Paid teaching opportunities.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PRORGRAM
The ideal candidate for Arrowmont's Artist-In-Residence Program is pre-professional, self-directed and able to work independently as well as in a group. The candidate should be eager to be involved with Arrowmont's diverse existing programs such as conferences, adult and children's classes, Elderhostel, and community outreach with varied age groups. Candidates who enjoy the "team spirit" in working with staff, visiting faculty and other residents are encouraged to apply. At this time, the Arrowmont Artist-in-Residence Program is only open to citizens of the United States.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit the following:
• Complete application (click here to download pdf)
• Twenty (20) images of your most recent work. Submit slides or CD of digital images.
• Two letters of recommendation
• $25 non-refundable application fee
• Resumé
• A personal statement including why you are interested in a residency at Arrowmont. It should also include your future goals, what you expect to gain from Arrowmont's Residency Program and any other information you feel best represents you.
Visit the website for complete details: arrowmont.org/residency
Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts
556 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Phone: 865-436-5860
email: info@arrowmont.org
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
Gatlinburg, TN
Eleven-month residencies in all media for pre-professional artists. Stipend, housing, private studio. Paid teaching opportunities.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PRORGRAM
The ideal candidate for Arrowmont's Artist-In-Residence Program is pre-professional, self-directed and able to work independently as well as in a group. The candidate should be eager to be involved with Arrowmont's diverse existing programs such as conferences, adult and children's classes, Elderhostel, and community outreach with varied age groups. Candidates who enjoy the "team spirit" in working with staff, visiting faculty and other residents are encouraged to apply. At this time, the Arrowmont Artist-in-Residence Program is only open to citizens of the United States.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit the following:
• Complete application (click here to download pdf)
• Twenty (20) images of your most recent work. Submit slides or CD of digital images.
• Two letters of recommendation
• $25 non-refundable application fee
• Resumé
• A personal statement including why you are interested in a residency at Arrowmont. It should also include your future goals, what you expect to gain from Arrowmont's Residency Program and any other information you feel best represents you.
Visit the website for complete details: arrowmont.org/residency
Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts
556 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Phone: 865-436-5860
email: info@arrowmont.org
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Whistling While We Work*
If you tried to reach this site a few hours ago, then you may have received an error message. We decided to restrict viewing while we made some modifications. Oh, you won't see the changes just yet; everything is still behind the scenes. Rest assured we are working diligently to upgrade the blog. Besides, we're learning A LOT as we go along.
Expect new posts on Thursday.
*Until then...
Just whistle while you work (whistle)
Put on that grin and start right in
to whistle loud and long
Just hum a merry tune (hum)
Just do your best and take a rest
and sing your self a song
When there's too much to do
Don't let it bother you, forget your troubles,
Try to be just like a cheerful chick-a-dee
And whistle while you work (whistle)
Come on get smart, tune up and start
to whistle while you work
(Official Version)
Just whistle while you work (whistle)
And cheerfully together we can tidy up the place
So hum a merry tune (hum)
It won't take long when there's a song
to help you set the place
And as you sweep the room
Imagine that the broom
is someone that you love
And soon you'll find you're dancing to the tune
(Spoken): Oh, no, no, no, no! Put them in the tub)
When hearts are high the time will fly
So whistle while you work
Music: Frank Churchill; Lyrics: Larry Morey; featured in Disney's "Snow White".
Expect new posts on Thursday.
*Until then...
Just whistle while you work (whistle)
Put on that grin and start right in
to whistle loud and long
Just hum a merry tune (hum)
Just do your best and take a rest
and sing your self a song
When there's too much to do
Don't let it bother you, forget your troubles,
Try to be just like a cheerful chick-a-dee
And whistle while you work (whistle)
Come on get smart, tune up and start
to whistle while you work
(Official Version)
Just whistle while you work (whistle)
And cheerfully together we can tidy up the place
So hum a merry tune (hum)
It won't take long when there's a song
to help you set the place
And as you sweep the room
Imagine that the broom
is someone that you love
And soon you'll find you're dancing to the tune
(Spoken): Oh, no, no, no, no! Put them in the tub)
When hearts are high the time will fly
So whistle while you work
Music: Frank Churchill; Lyrics: Larry Morey; featured in Disney's "Snow White".
Friday, October 19, 2007
Princeton Architectural Press
Deadline: Ongoing
Princeton Architectural Press
Princeton Architectural Press prides itself on the diversity of its line of books. Our books include many types, from monographs to guidebooks, from reprints to atlases. They cover theory, history, planning, professional practice, and other topics. Though we are willing to review any proposal concerning architecture, landscape architecture, design, or the loosely defined "visual culture" (select "catalog by subject" from the pull-down menu at the top of this page to get a better idea of the areas we publish in), there are some topics that do not fall into our current line. These include highly technical books and purely academic books, such as unaltered doctoral theses. If you are not sure whether your manuscript fits into our line, please request our latest catalog.
Manuscript Guidelines
Manuscripts submitted to Princeton Architectural Press should be as complete as possible. The following guidelines detail what we hope to see in your submission:
Visit website for complete guidelines: Papress.com/manuscripts.
We review proposals on a monthly basis, so it may take up to two months for us to send you a reply.
Manuscripts and materials should be sent to:
Editorial Submissions
Princeton Architectural Press
37 E. 7th St.
New York, NY 10003
Please rest assured that any proposal sent to us is treated with the utmost confidentiality, and any ideas or materials submitted to us remain the absolute property (physical and intellectual) of the potential author.
Further questions, contact us at submissions@papress.com.
Princeton Architectural Press
Princeton Architectural Press prides itself on the diversity of its line of books. Our books include many types, from monographs to guidebooks, from reprints to atlases. They cover theory, history, planning, professional practice, and other topics. Though we are willing to review any proposal concerning architecture, landscape architecture, design, or the loosely defined "visual culture" (select "catalog by subject" from the pull-down menu at the top of this page to get a better idea of the areas we publish in), there are some topics that do not fall into our current line. These include highly technical books and purely academic books, such as unaltered doctoral theses. If you are not sure whether your manuscript fits into our line, please request our latest catalog.
Manuscript Guidelines
Manuscripts submitted to Princeton Architectural Press should be as complete as possible. The following guidelines detail what we hope to see in your submission:
- Describe the subject of your manuscript thoroughly.
- Detail all additional parts of the book: illustrations, tables, bibliography, index, glossary, etc.
- Evaluate the market for your proposal.
- Enclose complete resumes of all authors and editors.
- Do not send any original materials; we cannot be responsible for their loss.
For scholarly books, include a complete table of contents and a detailed outline of these contents.
For monographs, include an introductory essay, a list of projects, and samples of photographs and drawings.
Samples of your writing, preferably chapters or project descriptions from your proposal, will greatly help us to evaluate your work.
Photocopies of illustrations are adequate, but, if necessary to understanding the proposal, a selection of photographs and drawings should be included.
Why is your book needed? For whom will it be written? Is there a significant international audience for your book?
List other books concerning similar topics, and distinguish your book from them.
Note any forthcoming exhibitions, events, symposia, etc. that might influence sales of the books.
Each should include educational and professional background as well as a list of projects and publications.
Visit website for complete guidelines: Papress.com/manuscripts.
We review proposals on a monthly basis, so it may take up to two months for us to send you a reply.
Manuscripts and materials should be sent to:
Editorial Submissions
Princeton Architectural Press
37 E. 7th St.
New York, NY 10003
Please rest assured that any proposal sent to us is treated with the utmost confidentiality, and any ideas or materials submitted to us remain the absolute property (physical and intellectual) of the potential author.
Further questions, contact us at submissions@papress.com.
Combined Talents: The Florida International
Deadline: Febuary 14, 2008 (POSTMARK)
COMBINED TALENTS
23rd ANNUAL JURIED COMPETITION
Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts
August 25 to September 21, 2008
Combined Talents: The Florida International is an annual competition open to all media. This competition, organized by Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts, is juried by a panel of art and art history faculty from within the College of Visual Arts, Theatre and Dance.
Rules of Entry
Artists are eligible to submit works without regard to sex, race, creed or national origin. Artists must be 18 years of age or older (current FSU SVAD faculty or students may not enter). All media is eligible for consideration including 2D, 3D and Video based media.
The Museum does not impose size restraints, however see Shipping Exceptions for further details. Work must be original and prepared for exhibition (i.e. ready for mounting or other appropriate installation).
Method of Selection
The competition is juried by a panel of 2-4 faculty members from the Florida State University College of Visual Arts, Theatre and Dance.
Jurors select works based on their own merit and must agree the artist demonstrates skill within the chosen medium.
Entry Fee
$20.00 entry fee with a maximum of two (2) works per person.
Images
Digital images or slides will be accepted, but digital images are preferred and must be in either jpeg or tiff format. No SASE is necessary - NEITHER SLIDES NOR CD'S WILL RETURNED.
Special Exhibition Requirements
Any special exhibition requirements MUST BE submitted in writing accompanying the entry.
If an installation work wins entry the Museum of Fine Arts sets the following conditions:
1) The artist must be willing to deliver and install the work or provide specific installation instructions. If the artist chooses to deliver and install, he/she is then responsible for the de-installation and pick-up of the work the week following the close of the exhibition at his or her own travel expense.
2) The installation, if equipped with electronic functions, must be set up by the artist to be viewer activated or be able to run continually for 7 hours daily. Such lengths of time present problems of wear and tear on an artist's machinery and should be considered before submitting an entry with electrical or mechanical components. All equipment must be provided by the artist, unless otherwise arranged with the Museum.
Awards
The jurors select the award winners from the actual works of art, after the exhibition has been installed.
First Place: $1,000.00
Second Place: $500.00
Catalog
A color catalog is produced, and all artists who enter will receive a copy. Accepted artists will each receive 10 copies of the catalog.
Sales
The Museum does not take a commission on works sold as a result of the exhibition. Potential purchasers will be referred directly to the artist.
Visit website for complete details: Combined Talents
Download PDF Entry Form
Contact Information
For further information or to obtain a printed prospectus, please email Jean D. Young or call (850) 644-3906.
COMBINED TALENTS
23rd ANNUAL JURIED COMPETITION
Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts
August 25 to September 21, 2008
Combined Talents: The Florida International is an annual competition open to all media. This competition, organized by Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts, is juried by a panel of art and art history faculty from within the College of Visual Arts, Theatre and Dance.
Rules of Entry
Artists are eligible to submit works without regard to sex, race, creed or national origin. Artists must be 18 years of age or older (current FSU SVAD faculty or students may not enter). All media is eligible for consideration including 2D, 3D and Video based media.
The Museum does not impose size restraints, however see Shipping Exceptions for further details. Work must be original and prepared for exhibition (i.e. ready for mounting or other appropriate installation).
Method of Selection
The competition is juried by a panel of 2-4 faculty members from the Florida State University College of Visual Arts, Theatre and Dance.
Jurors select works based on their own merit and must agree the artist demonstrates skill within the chosen medium.
Entry Fee
$20.00 entry fee with a maximum of two (2) works per person.
Images
Digital images or slides will be accepted, but digital images are preferred and must be in either jpeg or tiff format. No SASE is necessary - NEITHER SLIDES NOR CD'S WILL RETURNED.
Special Exhibition Requirements
Any special exhibition requirements MUST BE submitted in writing accompanying the entry.
If an installation work wins entry the Museum of Fine Arts sets the following conditions:
1) The artist must be willing to deliver and install the work or provide specific installation instructions. If the artist chooses to deliver and install, he/she is then responsible for the de-installation and pick-up of the work the week following the close of the exhibition at his or her own travel expense.
2) The installation, if equipped with electronic functions, must be set up by the artist to be viewer activated or be able to run continually for 7 hours daily. Such lengths of time present problems of wear and tear on an artist's machinery and should be considered before submitting an entry with electrical or mechanical components. All equipment must be provided by the artist, unless otherwise arranged with the Museum.
Awards
The jurors select the award winners from the actual works of art, after the exhibition has been installed.
First Place: $1,000.00
Second Place: $500.00
Catalog
A color catalog is produced, and all artists who enter will receive a copy. Accepted artists will each receive 10 copies of the catalog.
Sales
The Museum does not take a commission on works sold as a result of the exhibition. Potential purchasers will be referred directly to the artist.
Visit website for complete details: Combined Talents
Download PDF Entry Form
Contact Information
For further information or to obtain a printed prospectus, please email Jean D. Young or call (850) 644-3906.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Contribute an Article or Add a Project to CUT OUT + KEEP
Deadline: Ongoing
Cut Out + Keep
Visit the website for complete details: http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/
Cut Out + Keep is an online community and social networking utility for creative and crafty people. Members can create a profile, add and message and leave comments for their friends, post on the board, find like-minded members, enter competitions and share ideas.
Two opportunities:
Add a Project
Project adding is coming soon and members will be able to share step by step instructions and photographs of their favourite crafts, learn new techniques, show off their creations and create a blog. We want to make it perfect before we launch it properly, so if you have a project, with step-by-step photos, that you would like to add to the site, send a message.
Contribute a Tutorial at day-lab DIY
Deadline: Ongoing
day-lab DIY
Visit the blog: day-lab.blogspot.com
day-lab DIY blog is a project started by Amy Shutt. She also owns and runs the online boutique www.day-lab.com and maintains the blog day-lab.blogspot.com.
day-lab DIY
Visit the blog: day-lab.blogspot.com
day-lab DIY blog is a project started by Amy Shutt. She also owns and runs the online boutique www.day-lab.com and maintains the blog day-lab.blogspot.com.
day-lab DIY strives to showcase fun and interesting DIYprojects from a variety of people from a variety of places.
Do you have a project you recently finished? Think others might enjoy seeing the progress and finished product? It can be a project making something from scratch or revamping something old or discarded. Either will work for the blog.
Just email the photos and the story to Amy at daylabdiy@yahoo.com
American Quilter's Society (AQS) Quilt Expo – Des Moines
Deadline: June 23, 2008 (RECEIVE)
AQS Quilt Expo – Des Moines
Des Moines, Iowa
October 8-11, 2008
Download the complete Contest Rules and Entry Form [pdf]
CATEGORIES
Bed Quilts, category 1 – Traditional (Width 60” to 110”; Length 80” or more)
Quilts made for a bed, using any quiltmaking technique, in a traditional quilt pattern.
Bed Quilts, category 2 – Innovative (Width 60” to 110”; Length 80” or more)
Quilts made for a bed, using any quiltmaking techniques, in an original design.
Wall Quilts, category 3 – Traditional (Width 40” to 80”; Length 40” or more)
Quilts made for display on a wall, using any quiltmaking techniques, in a traditional quilt pattern.
Wall Quilts, category 4 – Innovative (Width 40” to 80”; Length 40” or more)
Quilts made for display on a wall, using any quiltmaking techniques, in an original
design.
Fabric Art, category 5 (Width 24” to 50”; Length 24” or more)
Small quilts to be viewed as works of visual art, displaying innovative, contemporary design and materials, using fabric as the primary medium.
AWARDS
NEW! $10,000 Best of Show Award
$5,000 Best Hand Workmanship Award
$5,000 Best Machine Workmanship Award
$3,000 Best Longarm Workmanship Award
$3,000 Best Wall Quilt Award
Additional prizes in each category:
1st Place: $1,500
2nd Place: $1,000
3rd Place: $750
IMAGES
Two digital images or two 35 mm slides (one full view of completed quilt and one detail of completed work).
FEES
AQS members: $10.00 per quilt
Non-members: $30.00 per quilt
American Quilter’s Society
P.O. Box 3290
Paducah, KY 42002-3290
270-898-7903
shows@AQSquilt.com
www.AmericanQuilter.com
AQS Quilt Expo – Des Moines
Des Moines, Iowa
October 8-11, 2008
Download the complete Contest Rules and Entry Form [pdf]
- Limit of two entries per person, one entry per category.
- All quilts (categories 1–5) must be quilted by hand, by machine, or both.
- Quilts must have been finished between June 15, 2005, and June 15, 2008, and be in excellent condition.
- Quilts displayed in any previous AQS contest (Paducah or Nashville) or made from precut or stamped kits are ineligible.
CATEGORIES
Bed Quilts, category 1 – Traditional (Width 60” to 110”; Length 80” or more)
Quilts made for a bed, using any quiltmaking technique, in a traditional quilt pattern.
Bed Quilts, category 2 – Innovative (Width 60” to 110”; Length 80” or more)
Quilts made for a bed, using any quiltmaking techniques, in an original design.
Wall Quilts, category 3 – Traditional (Width 40” to 80”; Length 40” or more)
Quilts made for display on a wall, using any quiltmaking techniques, in a traditional quilt pattern.
Wall Quilts, category 4 – Innovative (Width 40” to 80”; Length 40” or more)
Quilts made for display on a wall, using any quiltmaking techniques, in an original
design.
Fabric Art, category 5 (Width 24” to 50”; Length 24” or more)
Small quilts to be viewed as works of visual art, displaying innovative, contemporary design and materials, using fabric as the primary medium.
AWARDS
NEW! $10,000 Best of Show Award
$5,000 Best Hand Workmanship Award
$5,000 Best Machine Workmanship Award
$3,000 Best Longarm Workmanship Award
$3,000 Best Wall Quilt Award
Additional prizes in each category:
1st Place: $1,500
2nd Place: $1,000
3rd Place: $750
IMAGES
Two digital images or two 35 mm slides (one full view of completed quilt and one detail of completed work).
FEES
AQS members: $10.00 per quilt
Non-members: $30.00 per quilt
American Quilter’s Society
P.O. Box 3290
Paducah, KY 42002-3290
270-898-7903
shows@AQSquilt.com
www.AmericanQuilter.com
American Quilter's Society (AQS) Quilt Expo – Nashville
Deadline: May 5, 2008 (RECEIVE)
AQS Quilt Expo – Nashville
August 20-23, 2008
Download the complete Contest Rules and Entry Form [pdf]
CATEGORIES
Quilting: Quilts in Bed or Wall Size
Quilter’s Choice Quilts (Width 48” to 110”; Length 48” or more)
Quilts made using any quiltmaking technique.
On The Wall Quilts (Width 30” to 60”; Length 30” or more)
Quilts made for display on a wall, using any quiltmaking technique.
SewTech: Made by Machine Quilts
(Width 48” to 110”; Length 48” or more) – Quilt or wallhanging made entirely by machine (domestic home sewing machine, longarm machine, or embroidery machine).
Guild Challenge: The Ultimate Guild Challenge Quilts
(Width 30” to 60”; Length 30” to 60”) – The quilt guild selects the top eight quilts from their guild challenge to enter in The Ultimate Guild Challenge.
Needlework: Stitched Pieces Made of Fiber
(Width 12” to 36”; Length 12” to 48”) Needlework piece made of cloth, thread, or yarn (that is not a quilt), using a single or multiple needlework techniques: crochet, embroidery (crewel, crossstitch, goldwork, ribbon embroidery, stumpwork, white or black work),
knitting, lacemaking, needlepoint, needlepunch, tatting, or weaving.
Special: Abraham Lincoln Contest
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Quilts– (Width 48” to 110”; Length 48” or more)
The story of his life is one of commitment to the ideals of freedom, democracy, and equal opportunity. Quilts might be based on any of a variety of themes related to Lincoln, from his humble beginnings, nineteenth-century political culture, the Civil War, to Lincoln’s legacy today. Quilts must depict the life of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, by incorporating some aspect of his life or influence on our country. Quilts may be based on: a theme related to Lincoln, pictorial quilts, traditional quilt blocks (e.g., Abe Lincoln’s Log Cabin, Lincoln’s Platform, or the Lincoln Quilt), blocks relating to his birthplace or states where he lived, his quotes, or writings.
Check out these Web sites for more information on Abraham Lincoln and the bicentennial celebration:
http://www.alplm.org/home.html
http://www.lincolnbicentennial.gov/
http://www.nps.gov/archive/liho/map.htm
http://www.nps.gov/abli/
Awards
NEW! $10,000 Best of Show Award
$5,000 Best Hand Workmanship Award
$5,000 Best Machine Workmanship Award
$3,000 Best Longarm Workmanship Award
$3,000 Best Wall Quilt Award
Additional prizes in each category:
1st Place: $1,500
2nd Place: $1,000
3rd Place: $ 750
Images
Two Digital Images on CD-Rom or two 35 mm slides (one full view of completed quilt/needlework and one detail ofcompleted piece)
Entry fee
AQS members: $10.00 per quilt/needlework
Non-members: $30.00 per quilt/needlework
American Quilter’s Society
P.O. Box 3290, Paducah, KY 42002-3290
270-898-7903
shows@AQSquilt.com
AmericanQuilter.com
AQS Quilt Expo – Nashville
August 20-23, 2008
Download the complete Contest Rules and Entry Form [pdf]
- Limit of two entries per person, one entry per category.
- All quilts must be quilted by hand, by machine, or both.
- Quilts/needlework must have been finished between May 1, 2005, and May 1,
2008, and be in excellent condition. - Quilts/needlework displayed in any previous AQS contest (Paducah or
Nashville) or made from precut or stamped kits are ineligible.
CATEGORIES
Quilting: Quilts in Bed or Wall Size
Quilter’s Choice Quilts (Width 48” to 110”; Length 48” or more)
Quilts made using any quiltmaking technique.
On The Wall Quilts (Width 30” to 60”; Length 30” or more)
Quilts made for display on a wall, using any quiltmaking technique.
SewTech: Made by Machine Quilts
(Width 48” to 110”; Length 48” or more) – Quilt or wallhanging made entirely by machine (domestic home sewing machine, longarm machine, or embroidery machine).
Guild Challenge: The Ultimate Guild Challenge Quilts
(Width 30” to 60”; Length 30” to 60”) – The quilt guild selects the top eight quilts from their guild challenge to enter in The Ultimate Guild Challenge.
Needlework: Stitched Pieces Made of Fiber
(Width 12” to 36”; Length 12” to 48”) Needlework piece made of cloth, thread, or yarn (that is not a quilt), using a single or multiple needlework techniques: crochet, embroidery (crewel, crossstitch, goldwork, ribbon embroidery, stumpwork, white or black work),
knitting, lacemaking, needlepoint, needlepunch, tatting, or weaving.
Special: Abraham Lincoln Contest
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Quilts– (Width 48” to 110”; Length 48” or more)
The story of his life is one of commitment to the ideals of freedom, democracy, and equal opportunity. Quilts might be based on any of a variety of themes related to Lincoln, from his humble beginnings, nineteenth-century political culture, the Civil War, to Lincoln’s legacy today. Quilts must depict the life of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, by incorporating some aspect of his life or influence on our country. Quilts may be based on: a theme related to Lincoln, pictorial quilts, traditional quilt blocks (e.g., Abe Lincoln’s Log Cabin, Lincoln’s Platform, or the Lincoln Quilt), blocks relating to his birthplace or states where he lived, his quotes, or writings.
Check out these Web sites for more information on Abraham Lincoln and the bicentennial celebration:
http://www.alplm.org/home.html
http://www.lincolnbicentennial.gov/
http://www.nps.gov/archive/liho/map.htm
http://www.nps.gov/abli/
Awards
NEW! $10,000 Best of Show Award
$5,000 Best Hand Workmanship Award
$5,000 Best Machine Workmanship Award
$3,000 Best Longarm Workmanship Award
$3,000 Best Wall Quilt Award
Additional prizes in each category:
1st Place: $1,500
2nd Place: $1,000
3rd Place: $ 750
Images
Two Digital Images on CD-Rom or two 35 mm slides (one full view of completed quilt/needlework and one detail ofcompleted piece)
Entry fee
AQS members: $10.00 per quilt/needlework
Non-members: $30.00 per quilt/needlework
American Quilter’s Society
P.O. Box 3290, Paducah, KY 42002-3290
270-898-7903
shows@AQSquilt.com
AmericanQuilter.com
American Quilter Society Quilt Show & Contest
Deadline: January 4, 2008 (RECEIVE)
American Quilter Society
AQS Quilt Show & Contest
Paducah, Kentucky
April 23-26, 2008
Download complete Contest Rules and Entry Form [pdf]
Quilt Sizes: Actual quilt size must fit dimensions listed for category
Bed Quilts – width 60" to 110"; length 80" or more
Appliqué – predominant technique is appliqué
Pieced – predominant technique is piecing
Mixed Techniques – two or more predominant techniques, not including quilting
1st Entry in an AQS Quilt Contest – any technique
Group – any technique; made by three or more people
Handmade Quilts – width 60" to 110"; length 80" or more
Hand – any technique; the entire quilt top must be stitched by hand; backing and binding may be stitched by machine. Long lengthwise seams on the front may be machine stitched.
Large Wall Quilts – width 60" to 110"; length 40" or more
Appliqué – predominant technique is appliqué
Pieced – predominant technique is piecing
Mixed Techniques – two or more predominant techniques, not including quilting
Pictorial – representation of a person, place, or thing
Small Wall Quilts – width 40" to 60"; length 40" or more
Traditional – uses traditional quiltmaking patterns or designs, including variations
Non-traditional – a new creation, not a copy of a previous work
Pictorial – representation of a person, place, or thing
1st Entry in an AQS Quilt Contest – any technique
Young Designer Quilts – width 40" or more; length 40" or more
Young Designer – any technique in unique interpretation, open to ages 18 to 35 (determined on opening day of show)
Miniature Quilts – width 24" maximum; length 24" maximum
Miniature – all aspects of the quilt are in reduced scale
Limit two entries per person, one quilt per category.
2008 Judges
Libby Lehman, Houston, TX
Gabrielle Swain, Watauga, TX
Donna Wilder, Weston, CT
All decisions of the jurors and judges are final. AQS reserves the right to reject any entry, including those that fail to follow the quilt contest rules.
$20,000* Hancock’s of Paducah Best of Show
$12,000* AQS Hand Workmanship Award
$12,000* Bernina Machine Workmanship Award
$3,000 Gammill Longarm Machine Quilting Award
$5,000 Olfa Young Designers Okada Award
$5,000* Moda Best Wall Award
$3,000 Coats & Clark Wall Hand Workmanship Award
$3,000 Brother Wall Machine Workmanship Award
$3,000* Benartex Best Miniature Award
$120,000 +
Total Cash Awards
*Purchase awards – These quilts become the property of the Museum of the American Quilter’s Society.
Categories 1–15:
1ST Place $1,500
2ND Place $1,000
3RD Place $750
Category 16:
1ST Place $500
2ND Place $300
3RD Place $200
Send two digital images with no modification including cropping and color correction or two 35 mm slides (one full view of completed quilt and one detail of completed quilt).
Entry fee:
AQS members $10.00 per quilt
Non-members $30.00 per quilt
American Quilter’s Society
PO Box 3290
Paducah, KY 42002-3290
email: shows@AQSquilt.com
web: americanquilter.com
American Quilter Society
AQS Quilt Show & Contest
Paducah, Kentucky
April 23-26, 2008
Download complete Contest Rules and Entry Form [pdf]
- All quilts must be quilted by hand, by machine, or both.
- Quilt must have been finished between January 1, 2006, and January 1, 2008, and be in excellent condition.
- Quilts that combine two or more techniques (other than quilting) should be entered in the Mixed Techniques category (i.e., piecing/appliqué, appliqué/embroidery, piecing/trapunto, etc.)
Quilt Sizes: Actual quilt size must fit dimensions listed for category
Bed Quilts – width 60" to 110"; length 80" or more
Appliqué – predominant technique is appliqué
Pieced – predominant technique is piecing
Mixed Techniques – two or more predominant techniques, not including quilting
1st Entry in an AQS Quilt Contest – any technique
Group – any technique; made by three or more people
Handmade Quilts – width 60" to 110"; length 80" or more
Hand – any technique; the entire quilt top must be stitched by hand; backing and binding may be stitched by machine. Long lengthwise seams on the front may be machine stitched.
Large Wall Quilts – width 60" to 110"; length 40" or more
Appliqué – predominant technique is appliqué
Pieced – predominant technique is piecing
Mixed Techniques – two or more predominant techniques, not including quilting
Pictorial – representation of a person, place, or thing
Small Wall Quilts – width 40" to 60"; length 40" or more
Traditional – uses traditional quiltmaking patterns or designs, including variations
Non-traditional – a new creation, not a copy of a previous work
Pictorial – representation of a person, place, or thing
1st Entry in an AQS Quilt Contest – any technique
Young Designer Quilts – width 40" or more; length 40" or more
Young Designer – any technique in unique interpretation, open to ages 18 to 35 (determined on opening day of show)
Miniature Quilts – width 24" maximum; length 24" maximum
Miniature – all aspects of the quilt are in reduced scale
Limit two entries per person, one quilt per category.
2008 Judges
Libby Lehman, Houston, TX
Gabrielle Swain, Watauga, TX
Donna Wilder, Weston, CT
All decisions of the jurors and judges are final. AQS reserves the right to reject any entry, including those that fail to follow the quilt contest rules.
$20,000* Hancock’s of Paducah Best of Show
$12,000* AQS Hand Workmanship Award
$12,000* Bernina Machine Workmanship Award
$3,000 Gammill Longarm Machine Quilting Award
$5,000 Olfa Young Designers Okada Award
$5,000* Moda Best Wall Award
$3,000 Coats & Clark Wall Hand Workmanship Award
$3,000 Brother Wall Machine Workmanship Award
$3,000* Benartex Best Miniature Award
$120,000 +
Total Cash Awards
*Purchase awards – These quilts become the property of the Museum of the American Quilter’s Society.
Categories 1–15:
1ST Place $1,500
2ND Place $1,000
3RD Place $750
Category 16:
1ST Place $500
2ND Place $300
3RD Place $200
Send two digital images with no modification including cropping and color correction or two 35 mm slides (one full view of completed quilt and one detail of completed quilt).
Entry fee:
AQS members $10.00 per quilt
Non-members $30.00 per quilt
American Quilter’s Society
PO Box 3290
Paducah, KY 42002-3290
email: shows@AQSquilt.com
web: americanquilter.com
Tactile Architecture™ 2008
Deadlines as listed:
February 15, 2008 and February 22, 2008 (POSTMARK OR EMAIL)
[Note date conflict in the brochure double check with Quilts, Inc. for correct deadline]
Tactile Architecture™ 2008
Modern Art Quilts with Architectural Themes
Qualifications
The entry must be a quilt or needle art piece–it must have three layers and some quilting must be visible in the images.
Designs must have a clear architectural motif expressing the artist's understanding of the exhibit's theme. (Original designs are encouraged.)
Can be up to 90" tall and any width.
3-Dimensional work is allowed.
Each entry must be accompanied by an Artist's Statement explaining the artist's inspiration for creating each quilt or needle art piece and how it relates to the architecture theme. The statement should be concise, well-written.
JURYING
Jurying for Tactile Architecture™ is in March 2008; the results will be mailed to entrants no later than April 18, 2008. All quilts are juried anonymously—the jury members see the images, are notified of each quilt's dimensions, materials, and construction methods, and read the Artist's Statement, but are not told the artist's name. Therefore, it is very important that your statement clearly explains your inspiration for the quilt and how it relates to the show's theme of architecture.
ENTRY FEE
$20 (non-refundable); up to two entries may be submitted under this fee.
Entries for the exhibition will be selected from two 35mm slides or digital images of completed work.
Visit the website to download the rules and entry form:quilts.com/contests
TACTILE ARCHITECTURE™ 2008
Quilts, Inc.
7660 Woodway, Suite 550
Houston,Texas 77063 USA
Phone: 713-781-6864, ext. 105
Fax 713-781-8182
E-mail: spexentries@quilts.com
Web site: http://www.quilts.com/
February 15, 2008 and February 22, 2008 (POSTMARK OR EMAIL)
[Note date conflict in the brochure double check with Quilts, Inc. for correct deadline]
Tactile Architecture™ 2008
Modern Art Quilts with Architectural Themes
Qualifications
The entry must be a quilt or needle art piece–it must have three layers and some quilting must be visible in the images.
Designs must have a clear architectural motif expressing the artist's understanding of the exhibit's theme. (Original designs are encouraged.)
Can be up to 90" tall and any width.
3-Dimensional work is allowed.
Each entry must be accompanied by an Artist's Statement explaining the artist's inspiration for creating each quilt or needle art piece and how it relates to the architecture theme. The statement should be concise, well-written.
JURYING
Jurying for Tactile Architecture™ is in March 2008; the results will be mailed to entrants no later than April 18, 2008. All quilts are juried anonymously—the jury members see the images, are notified of each quilt's dimensions, materials, and construction methods, and read the Artist's Statement, but are not told the artist's name. Therefore, it is very important that your statement clearly explains your inspiration for the quilt and how it relates to the show's theme of architecture.
ENTRY FEE
$20 (non-refundable); up to two entries may be submitted under this fee.
Entries for the exhibition will be selected from two 35mm slides or digital images of completed work.
Visit the website to download the rules and entry form:quilts.com/contests
TACTILE ARCHITECTURE™ 2008
Quilts, Inc.
7660 Woodway, Suite 550
Houston,Texas 77063 USA
Phone: 713-781-6864, ext. 105
Fax 713-781-8182
E-mail: spexentries@quilts.com
Web site: http://www.quilts.com/
The Festival Gallery of Quilt Art
Deadline: March 14, 2008 (POSTMARK)
The Festival Gallery of Quilt Art: Town and Country
An international juried and judged exhibition of Art Quilts
The Festival Gallery of Quilt Art: Town and Country
An international juried and judged exhibition of Art Quilts
Town and Country. A town is a large densely populated urban area while country is an indefinite, usually extended expanse of land. The positive attributes of the city or urban life and/or the rural life presented in a textile art form can be explored. Landscapes, cityscapes, a view of life, realistic or abstract, are examples of formats appropriate for the theme. All approaches are free to be explored in this new-juried exhibition from International Quilt Festival. Entries are art quilts that speak to the theme. Any techniques—piecing, appliqué, embroidery, photo transfer, whole cloth and/or manipulated fabric, etc.—may be used as long as they are appropriate for the quilt (consisting of three layers) and the theme. Quilts must be made specifically for the contest and must not have been published in books, calendars, magazines, newsletters, web sites, blogs, or any other form of publication prior to November 2008.
The entries may be the work of one person or more than one person as long as proper credit is given to all involved in the actual completion of the quilt. The person entering the quilt must have been directly involved in the quilt's creation. Limit two entries per person or group.
Each entrant may submit up to two works that must address the theme. Any materials may be used. However, the final result must be flexible in nature and consist of three layers.
Each work must measure at least 48 inches (122 cm) and no more than 92 inches (234 cm) on each side. Each entry must have a 4in (10 cm) finished sleeve or casing sewn to the top back edge of the quilt (please include a .25 in/.635 cm ease in the sleeve or casing).
Each entrant may submit up to two works that must address the theme. Any materials may be used. However, the final result must be flexible in nature and consist of three layers.
Each work must measure at least 48 inches (122 cm) and no more than 92 inches (234 cm) on each side. Each entry must have a 4in (10 cm) finished sleeve or casing sewn to the top back edge of the quilt (please include a .25 in/.635 cm ease in the sleeve or casing).
Non-refundable entry fee of $15 (U.S.) for up to two different quilt entries.
A qualified jury will select the works. The jury's decision is final.
Slides/Digital Images: Slides/digital images of the entries will not be returned. The jurors will select finalists from slides/digital images of the original works.
A qualified jury will select the works. The jury's decision is final.
Slides/Digital Images: Slides/digital images of the entries will not be returned. The jurors will select finalists from slides/digital images of the original works.
The participating works must be available for three years, from August 2008 through August 2011. Quilts will be returned to entrants in September 2011.
Prizes are awarded based on the interpretation of theme, excellence in design, and craftsmanship.
FIRST PRIZE: $2,500 non-purchase cash prize, round trip airfare to International Quilt Festival 2008 in Houston, and hotel accommodations. There will be one first prize awarded. In the event you are awarded a prize that includes round trip airfare to International Quilt Festival 2008 in Houston and hotel accommodations in another contest, you may collect the travel/hotel portion of the prize only once.
RUNNER-UP PRIZE: $1,000 non-purchase cash prize, round trip airfare to International Quilt Festival 2008 in Houston, and hotel accommodations. There will be one runner-up prize awarded. In the event you are awarded a prize that includes round trip airfare to International Quilt Festival 2008 in Houston and hotel accommodations in another contest, you may collect the travel/hotel portion of the prize only once.
Download the Rules and Entry form: QuiltArt.pdf
FIRST PRIZE: $2,500 non-purchase cash prize, round trip airfare to International Quilt Festival 2008 in Houston, and hotel accommodations. There will be one first prize awarded. In the event you are awarded a prize that includes round trip airfare to International Quilt Festival 2008 in Houston and hotel accommodations in another contest, you may collect the travel/hotel portion of the prize only once.
RUNNER-UP PRIZE: $1,000 non-purchase cash prize, round trip airfare to International Quilt Festival 2008 in Houston, and hotel accommodations. There will be one runner-up prize awarded. In the event you are awarded a prize that includes round trip airfare to International Quilt Festival 2008 in Houston and hotel accommodations in another contest, you may collect the travel/hotel portion of the prize only once.
Download the Rules and Entry form: QuiltArt.pdf
Visit website for complete details: Quilts.com
Quilts, Inc.
The Festival Gallery of Quilt Art
7660 Woodway Dr., Suite 550
Houston, TX 77063
7660 Woodway Dr., Suite 550
Houston, TX 77063
The Sky's the Limit
Deadline: May 9, 2008 (POSTMARK)
The Sky's the Limit (Formerly Space: The Final Frontier)
An international juried and judged competition for quilts
Sponsored by International Quilt Festival
Competition theme: The Sky's the Limit. Blue skies, planets, galaxies, stars, the Milky Way, comets, nebula, black holes, shooting stars, the Aurora Borealis, trips to Mars or other galactic exploration, the demotion of Pluto as a planet, starry nights, the Moon, the mysteries of space interpreted by your imagination—all are free to be explored in this new quilt competition from International Quilt Festival. Entries can be traditional or art quilts that speak to the theme. Any techniques—piecing, appliqué, embroidery, whole cloth and/or manipulated fabric, etc.—may be used as long as they are appropriate for the quilt and the theme. Quilts must be made specifically for the contest and must not have been published in books, calendars, magazines, web sites, blogs, or any other form of publication prior to November 2008.
Each entrant may submit up to two works that must address the theme. Any materials may be used. However, the final result must be flexible in nature and consist of three layers.
Each work must measure at least 48 inches (122 cm) and no more than 92 inches (234 cm) on each side. Each entry must have a 4in (10 cm) finished sleeve or casing sewn to the top back edge of the quilt (please include a .25 in/.635 cm ease in the sleeve or casing).
The entries may be the work of one person or more than one person as long as proper credit is given to all involved in the actual completion of the quilt. The person entering the quilt must have been involved in making the quilt. Limit two entries per person or group.
Non-refundable entry fee of $15 (U.S.) for up to two different quilt entries
Jury: A qualified jury will select the works. The jury's decision is final.
Slides/digital images of the entries will not be returned. The jurors will select finalists from slides/digital images of the original works.
The participating works must be available for three years, from August 2008 through August 2011. Quilts will be returned to entrants in September 2011.
Prizes are awarded based on the interpretation of theme, excellence in design, and craftsmanship.
FIRST PRIZE: $2,500 non-purchase cash prize, a round trip airfare to International Quilt Festival 2008 in Houston, and hotel accommodations. There will be one first prize awarded.
RUNNER-UP PRIZE: $1,000 non-purchase cash prize, a round trip airfare to International Quilt Festival 2008 in Houston, and hotel accommodations. There will be one runner-up prize awarded.
FIRST PRIZE: $2,500 non-purchase cash prize, a round trip airfare to International Quilt Festival 2008 in Houston, and hotel accommodations. There will be one first prize awarded.
RUNNER-UP PRIZE: $1,000 non-purchase cash prize, a round trip airfare to International Quilt Festival 2008 in Houston, and hotel accommodations. There will be one runner-up prize awarded.
Download the Rules and Entry Form: TheSkytheLimit.pdf
Request a printed copy by e-mailing shows@quilts.com, calling 713-781-6864, or writing "Festival Gallery rules, c/o Quilts, Inc., 7660 Woodway, Suite 550, Houston, TX 77063
Organization & Information
Quilts, Inc.
The Sky's the Limit
7660 Woodway Dr., Suite 550
Houston, TX 77063
USA
Tel. (0)+1.713.781.6864
Fax (0)+1.713.781.8182
spexentries@quilts.com
Friday, October 12, 2007
A Tear in the Fabric
Deadline: February 1, 2008
A Tear in the Fabric: The Conceptually Driven Quilt
California Polytechnic State University Art Gallery
San Luis Obispo, California
May 9 through June 14, 2008
ELIGIBILITY: Artists who are residents of United States
METHOD OF SELECTION: Slides or digital images
The history of quilt-making is filled with rich and complex narratives. This show at California Polytechnic State University reveals the layered nature of these narratives. Many times there is a social and political message that underlies the beauty of the piece and operates as a covert resistance or challenge to the social constructs of the time. Alternately, a quilt might contain a playful double entendre or ambiguity that lends itself to more than one interpretation that causes one to pause and adjust one's thinking patterns. Through the display of these quilts, the exhibition hopes to inspire viewers to pause a little longer, dig a little deeper, and look for meaning that may lie beneath the surface of public discourse, first glances, and initial judgments.
Artist can submit up to three works for consideration. Quilts must be no larger than 90" x 90". Work must be original. All works will be insured and return shipping paid by CalPoly Art Gallery. Images may be submitted as JPEG, TIFF files (at least 300 dpi) or slides. Pease label all work. Selected artists will be notified by March 1, 2008. Works will be returned to artist within two weeks after exhibition ends. The will be a printed catalogue of quilts in this exhibition.
Please include a brief explanation of each quilt with image. Send your digital or slide images to:
Juror: Carolyn Mazloomi (independent curator)
5481 Oldgate Drive
West Chester, OH 45069
Phone: 513.755.3414
Email: CLM@carolynlmazloomi.com
Venue: The Cal Poly University Art Gallery is located in the Dexter Building (34), room 171, on the campus of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, California. Providing a venue for five exhibitions each academic year as well as a variety of other events, the University Art Gallery has been serving Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and the surrounding area for more than sixteen years. The University Art Gallery has developed a reputation as one the finest galleries on the Central Coast, showcasing nationally and internationally-known artists, as well as student, alumni, and faculty artwork.
A Tear in the Fabric: The Conceptually Driven Quilt
California Polytechnic State University Art Gallery
San Luis Obispo, California
May 9 through June 14, 2008
ELIGIBILITY: Artists who are residents of United States
METHOD OF SELECTION: Slides or digital images
The history of quilt-making is filled with rich and complex narratives. This show at California Polytechnic State University reveals the layered nature of these narratives. Many times there is a social and political message that underlies the beauty of the piece and operates as a covert resistance or challenge to the social constructs of the time. Alternately, a quilt might contain a playful double entendre or ambiguity that lends itself to more than one interpretation that causes one to pause and adjust one's thinking patterns. Through the display of these quilts, the exhibition hopes to inspire viewers to pause a little longer, dig a little deeper, and look for meaning that may lie beneath the surface of public discourse, first glances, and initial judgments.
Artist can submit up to three works for consideration. Quilts must be no larger than 90" x 90". Work must be original. All works will be insured and return shipping paid by CalPoly Art Gallery. Images may be submitted as JPEG, TIFF files (at least 300 dpi) or slides. Pease label all work. Selected artists will be notified by March 1, 2008. Works will be returned to artist within two weeks after exhibition ends. The will be a printed catalogue of quilts in this exhibition.
Please include a brief explanation of each quilt with image. Send your digital or slide images to:
Juror: Carolyn Mazloomi (independent curator)
5481 Oldgate Drive
West Chester, OH 45069
Phone: 513.755.3414
Email: CLM@carolynlmazloomi.com
Venue: The Cal Poly University Art Gallery is located in the Dexter Building (34), room 171, on the campus of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, California. Providing a venue for five exhibitions each academic year as well as a variety of other events, the University Art Gallery has been serving Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and the surrounding area for more than sixteen years. The University Art Gallery has developed a reputation as one the finest galleries on the Central Coast, showcasing nationally and internationally-known artists, as well as student, alumni, and faculty artwork.
Sunday, October 07, 2007
City of Craft
Deadline: October 15th, 2007
City of Craft
A celebration of all things crafty in Toronto
Craft Fair - Trade Show - Exhibition
December 1st, 2007
The primary goal of City of Craft is to inspire community building in the Toronto craftscape among craft related groups, projects, entrepreneurs, artists, and individuals interested in craft.
Applications and information
Vendor FAQ
Vendor Application
Craft Commnity Exhibitor FAQ
Craft Community Exhibitor Application
The Theatre Centre
1086 Queen Street West
(Downstairs)
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
Contact:
cityofcraft at gmail dot com
City of Craft
A celebration of all things crafty in Toronto
Craft Fair - Trade Show - Exhibition
December 1st, 2007
The primary goal of City of Craft is to inspire community building in the Toronto craftscape among craft related groups, projects, entrepreneurs, artists, and individuals interested in craft.
It is City of Craft's mandate to support makers of handmade, original, community oriented and/or locally-made goods. Importers and wholesalers are therefore ineligible. We may be accepting some out of town vendors to encourage cross-city craft alliances (space permitting), so do apply if your work is in line with our mandate and would like to take part in the event.
Visit the website for complete detailsApplications and information
Vendor FAQ
Vendor Application
Craft Commnity Exhibitor FAQ
Craft Community Exhibitor Application
The Theatre Centre
1086 Queen Street West
(Downstairs)
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
Contact:
cityofcraft at gmail dot com
Germantown Friends School Juried Craft Show
Deadline: October 15, 2007 (POSTMARK)
Late application deadline: October 22, 2007
Late application deadline: October 22, 2007
24th Annual Germantown Friends School
Juried Craft Show
Philadelphia, PA
February 29 - March 2, 2008
Visit the website for complete information and application.
The profits from the show benefit the Germantown Friends School scholarship program.
Please submit three slides or digital images of current work which closely represent all of the work you intend to exhibit and a 4th slide showing your booth.
Categories: CERAMICS, FIBER-WEARABLE, FIBER-DECORATIVE, GLASS,
JEWELRY, LEATHER, METAL, MIXED MEDIA - includes baskets, toys, paper, dolls, etc., WOOD.
The GFS Craft Show is located on the campus of Germantown Friends School, at Germantown Avenue, School House Lane and Coulter Street in Philadelphia. Free parking is available on the school campus.
For more information, call
GFS Craft Show office
215-951-2340 ext. 19
Threads Magazine
Threads Author Guidelines
Threads is a bimonthly, how-to magazine celebrating garment sewing, design, embellishment, and machine and hand embroidery. We're always looking for new authors to help us bring fresh, exciting ideas, techniques, and information to our readers. We work with many first-time authors.
We're interested in articles about construction and embellishment techniques, materials, tools, and design. In particular, we're interested in articles on dressmaking, tailoring, patternmaking and alteration, fabrics, fitting, and embellishment. We're also looking for related articles on making interesting closures and buttons, and making unusual fabrics, as well as on intriguing ways of finishing edges and hems.
Our emphasis is on teaching techniques, developing skills, understanding finishing details, and providing ample inspiration to help readers begin to create their own uses for this information. We focus on providing the basic information readers need in order to sew successfully.
We are a reader-written magazine (we don't use freelance writers) that looks at techniques and processes from the viewpoint of the curious, practical craftsperson who wants to know how and why things work. Our goal is to give home sewers the knowledge they need to create professional-looking garments and projects and have fun in the process.
If you would like to write an article for Threads, start by sending us a proposal. Here's what to include: a brief one- or two-paragraph summary of the article you have in mind; an outline of the ideas and points you'll cover; sample photographs of work illustrating the topic (quick snapshots are fine) or supporting fabric swatches if you have them. The idea is to give us an overview of what you're proposing with enough details and supporting information to help us carefully consider your proposal.
We would be happy to discuss article ideas with you. If you have questions, feel free to call us at 800-309-9262 (from outside the United States, call 203-426-8171). If you are ready to submit a proposal, you may send it via postal mail to the following address:
Threads magazine
The Taunton Press
63 South Main St.
Newtown, CT 06470-5506
You may also email your proposal to th@taunton.com
Visit the website for complete details
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Woolworth Windows Exhibitions
Deadline: midnight November 1, 2007
2008 Woolworth Windows Exhibitions
Visit website for complete details: tacomacontemporary.org
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Urban Art Installations enliven over 100 feet of window frontage in downtown Tacoma. Tacoma Contemporary, a non-profit organization that advances contemporary art in Tacoma, is seeking artists, artist teams, and curators to create installations that will activate the window spaces.
The three-month exhibitions coincide with two cycles of the Third Thursday Art Walk. Artists should consider how their projects will be site-specific, relating to the space as well as passing pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
TaCo encourages projects that are accessible and sensitive to a wide audience. Proposals to use the space solely to exhibit existing works will not be considered unless the work is presented within the framework of an installation.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applications are accepted via email only.
Applications should include the following:
All complete proposals are reviewed by the jurors. Decisions will be announced in late November.
Email proposals (2MB total size or less) to: info@tacomacontemporary.org.
Hard-copy proposals will not be accepted.
WHAT TaCo PROVIDES
All costs for the show, (e.g., shipping and insuring of artworks, installation) are the responsibility of the artist/curator. Additionally, the artist/curator is also responsible for installing and deinstalling the show within the given schedule.
SALES
Artist’s work will be held on consignment with TaCo and offered for sale at the price listed. TaCo will handle all sales and retain 30% of the retail price sale.
VIEW SCHEMATICS
The diagrams provide detailed specifications of the Woolworth Spaces:
Window One - Floor Plan Elevation
Window Two - Floor Plan Elevation
Window Three - Floor Plan and Elevation
Window Four - Floor Plan Elevation
Window Five - Floor Plan Elevation
CONTACT US
Tacoma Contemporary
PO BOX 1914
TACOMA, WA 98401-1914
T 253.267.2204
E info@tacomacontemporary.org
2008 Woolworth Windows Exhibitions
Visit website for complete details: tacomacontemporary.org
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Urban Art Installations enliven over 100 feet of window frontage in downtown Tacoma. Tacoma Contemporary, a non-profit organization that advances contemporary art in Tacoma, is seeking artists, artist teams, and curators to create installations that will activate the window spaces.
The three-month exhibitions coincide with two cycles of the Third Thursday Art Walk. Artists should consider how their projects will be site-specific, relating to the space as well as passing pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
TaCo encourages projects that are accessible and sensitive to a wide audience. Proposals to use the space solely to exhibit existing works will not be considered unless the work is presented within the framework of an installation.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applications are accepted via email only.
Applications should include the following:
- Project description
- Work Samples: Up to 15 jpegs, including samples of work by all participants
- Image Description List
- Other Support Materials: an artist resume is strongly recommended
All complete proposals are reviewed by the jurors. Decisions will be announced in late November.
Email proposals (2MB total size or less) to: info@tacomacontemporary.org.
Hard-copy proposals will not be accepted.
WHAT TaCo PROVIDES
All costs for the show, (e.g., shipping and insuring of artworks, installation) are the responsibility of the artist/curator. Additionally, the artist/curator is also responsible for installing and deinstalling the show within the given schedule.
- TaCo will guarantee the space as ready to hang, which means that the walls will be patched and painted white and the floor will be clean.
- TaCo will provide white paint for the walls; any other colors are the responsibility of the artist/curator.
- TaCo will provide 24-hour lighting and electricity.
- TaCo will assist with marketing and promotions for the exhibition, including a postcard mailed to its mailing list (additional postcards are made available to the artists), monthly listings in appropriate publications, and a listing on the TaCo website.
- Press releases will be issued to relevant media contacts.
- TaCo will provide vinyl lettering of the artists’ name on the corresponding window.
SALES
Artist’s work will be held on consignment with TaCo and offered for sale at the price listed. TaCo will handle all sales and retain 30% of the retail price sale.
VIEW SCHEMATICS
The diagrams provide detailed specifications of the Woolworth Spaces:
Window One - Floor Plan Elevation
Window Two - Floor Plan Elevation
Window Three - Floor Plan and Elevation
Window Four - Floor Plan Elevation
Window Five - Floor Plan Elevation
CONTACT US
Tacoma Contemporary
PO BOX 1914
TACOMA, WA 98401-1914
T 253.267.2204
E info@tacomacontemporary.org
1708 Gallery
Accepting Exhibition Proposals
Deadline: February 1, 2008 5:00pm (RECEIVE)
1708 Gallery
Exhibition Proposals
Founded in 1978, 1708 Gallery is a non profit artists’ organization that is committed to expanding the understanding, development and appreciation of contemporary art through exhibitions, performance, and educational activities.1708 Gallery exists through private and public grants as well as through individual donations and memberships.
TERMS OF EXHIBITION
All exhibiting artists are responsible for delivery and removal of the artwork and for suitably preparing it for presentation. Artist exhibiting must provide images of the work for publicity purposes. 1708 Gallery insures all work for 65% of the sale price or insurance value from time the work is received through the designated pick up date. 1708 Gallery provides invitations and publicity. 1708 Gallery receives a 35% commission on all works sold.
EXHIBITION PROPOSAL
Be specific about what work you wish to show at 1708 Gallery - no longer than one page.
(See www.1708gallery.org for diagram of gallery floor plan).
IMAGES
The work should be no more than three years old and indicative of what you wish to exhibit at 1708 Gallery.
PLEASE DOWNLOAD PROPOSAL GUIDELINES FOR COMPLETE REQUIREMENTS.
Only complete proposal packages including all information listed will be reviewed.
Artists will be notified of outcome within 90 days of the due date.
For additional information, contact 1708 Gallery at 804.643.1708
1708 Gallery
Exhibitions and Programming Committee
319 W. Broad Street
P.O. Box 12520
Richmond, VA 23241
1708 Gallery
Exhibition Proposals
Founded in 1978, 1708 Gallery is a non profit artists’ organization that is committed to expanding the understanding, development and appreciation of contemporary art through exhibitions, performance, and educational activities.1708 Gallery exists through private and public grants as well as through individual donations and memberships.
TERMS OF EXHIBITION
All exhibiting artists are responsible for delivery and removal of the artwork and for suitably preparing it for presentation. Artist exhibiting must provide images of the work for publicity purposes. 1708 Gallery insures all work for 65% of the sale price or insurance value from time the work is received through the designated pick up date. 1708 Gallery provides invitations and publicity. 1708 Gallery receives a 35% commission on all works sold.
EXHIBITION PROPOSAL
Be specific about what work you wish to show at 1708 Gallery - no longer than one page.
(See www.1708gallery.org for diagram of gallery floor plan).
IMAGES
The work should be no more than three years old and indicative of what you wish to exhibit at 1708 Gallery.
PLEASE DOWNLOAD PROPOSAL GUIDELINES FOR COMPLETE REQUIREMENTS.
Only complete proposal packages including all information listed will be reviewed.
Artists will be notified of outcome within 90 days of the due date.
For additional information, contact 1708 Gallery at 804.643.1708
1708 Gallery
Exhibitions and Programming Committee
319 W. Broad Street
P.O. Box 12520
Richmond, VA 23241
New Art 2008
Deadline: November 30, 2007 (RECEIVE)
New Art 2008
January 4-26, 2008
JUROR: Rachel Rosenfeld Lafo, Director of Curatorial Affairs, DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park
Open to Emerging Artists (within 10 years of graduation or beginning
art career, no gallery representation)
• Cash awards
• All media except video
• Not to exceed 7 feet in any direction
Send:
• 4 labeled images on CD
• Artist's statement and resume
• $25.00 entrance fee
MPG CONTEMPORARY
Attention: NA 2008
450 Harrison Avenue, Suite 55
Boston, MA 02118
Telephone: 617-357-8881
Fax: 617-357-8882
E-mail: art@mpgallery.net
Website: mpgallery.net
New Art 2008
January 4-26, 2008
JUROR: Rachel Rosenfeld Lafo, Director of Curatorial Affairs, DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park
Open to Emerging Artists (within 10 years of graduation or beginning
art career, no gallery representation)
• Cash awards
• All media except video
• Not to exceed 7 feet in any direction
Send:
• 4 labeled images on CD
• Artist's statement and resume
• $25.00 entrance fee
MPG CONTEMPORARY
Attention: NA 2008
450 Harrison Avenue, Suite 55
Boston, MA 02118
Telephone: 617-357-8881
Fax: 617-357-8882
E-mail: art@mpgallery.net
Website: mpgallery.net
Smaller is Better: A juried exhibition of small works
Deadline: November 2-4, 2007 (DELIVERY)
Smaller is Better: A juried exhibition of small works
Schiltkamp Gallery, Clark University, Worcester, MA
November 29, 2007 - January 31, 2008
Honors awarded by Nick Capasso, Curator, DeCordova Museum in Lincoln, MA.
All media accepted. Works requiring special equipment to be shown will be the responsibility of the artist.
Smaller is Better: A juried exhibition of small works
Schiltkamp Gallery, Clark University, Worcester, MA
November 29, 2007 - January 31, 2008
Honors awarded by Nick Capasso, Curator, DeCordova Museum in Lincoln, MA.
All media accepted. Works requiring special equipment to be shown will be the responsibility of the artist.
Size limitation: 6 x 6 x 6 inches or less. Work must be ready for hanging or display.
Limit 3 entries per artist. No entry fee.
Jurying will be done from actual work.
Drop-off Deadline:
Friday, November 2, 10 am - 5pm
Saturday, November 3, 10 am – 3 pm
Sunday, November 4, 1 pm – 5 pm
Contacts: kirkjalbert@gmail.com or Gregory Thielker, Co-director gregorythielker@gmail.com
Schiltkamp Gallery
Clark University
Traina Center for the Arts
92 Downing Street
Worcester, MA 01610
Tel. 508.793.7113 or 617-692-0434
RED
Deadline: November 9 & 10, 2007
10am - 6pm (DELIVERY)
RED
November 20, 2007 to January 19, 2008
Juror: Jane Farver, Director of the MIT List Visual Arts Center in Cambridge, MA.
The exhibition is open to artists from all New England states (CAA members and non-members) working in all mediums and styles. Jurying is done by actual work; slides will not be accepeted. The exhibition will be installed in both CAA galleries; the Kathryn Schultz Gallery at 25 Lowell Street, and University Place Gallery in Harvard Square.
Prizes:
$500 Best in Show
$250 1st Prize
$100 2nd Prize
Each artist may submit a maximum of two works. The fee is $25 for two, $15 for one (CAA members - $15 for two, $10 for one). Diptychs and triptychs are considered as single works.
Work must fit through a standard sized door (35” wide), weigh no more than 100 pounds and, if sculpture, a pedestal is required. All work and prizes are selected by the juror and installed by CAA. The juror’s decision is final. The CAA receives a 40% commission of any work sold.
Only one work by an artist may be selected for the show.
This show is juried from original artwork. All artwork must be droped off - without exception - Friday November 9th and Saturday November 10th, from 10am - 6pm at the Kathryn Schultz Gallery, 25 Lowell Street.
ART WORK MAY NOT BE MAILED.
Prospectus: red2007.pdf
Website: cambridgeart.org
Opening Receptions • Both Galleries
Friday December 7, 2008
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kathryn Schultz Gallery
25 Lowell Street
University Place Gallery
124 Mount Auburn Street
10am - 6pm (DELIVERY)
RED
November 20, 2007 to January 19, 2008
Juror: Jane Farver, Director of the MIT List Visual Arts Center in Cambridge, MA.
The exhibition is open to artists from all New England states (CAA members and non-members) working in all mediums and styles. Jurying is done by actual work; slides will not be accepeted. The exhibition will be installed in both CAA galleries; the Kathryn Schultz Gallery at 25 Lowell Street, and University Place Gallery in Harvard Square.
Prizes:
$500 Best in Show
$250 1st Prize
$100 2nd Prize
Each artist may submit a maximum of two works. The fee is $25 for two, $15 for one (CAA members - $15 for two, $10 for one). Diptychs and triptychs are considered as single works.
Work must fit through a standard sized door (35” wide), weigh no more than 100 pounds and, if sculpture, a pedestal is required. All work and prizes are selected by the juror and installed by CAA. The juror’s decision is final. The CAA receives a 40% commission of any work sold.
Only one work by an artist may be selected for the show.
This show is juried from original artwork. All artwork must be droped off - without exception - Friday November 9th and Saturday November 10th, from 10am - 6pm at the Kathryn Schultz Gallery, 25 Lowell Street.
ART WORK MAY NOT BE MAILED.
Prospectus: red2007.pdf
Website: cambridgeart.org
Opening Receptions • Both Galleries
Friday December 7, 2008
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kathryn Schultz Gallery
25 Lowell Street
University Place Gallery
124 Mount Auburn Street
Figurative Works
Deadline: March 14, 2008 (POSTMARK)
Figurative Works
May 16, 2008 – June 27, 2008
An exhibition open to work in all media exploring and interpreting the theme of figure drawing. All works whether 3d or 2d will be judged according to their quality of expression and professional craft.
Juror: Mary Borgman
AWARDS
One-Going Solo Award or $1,000
Four Artist - Group 4 Award
ELIGIBILITY
Open to all artists 18 years and older. In an effort to pursue high quality, all artwork must be original work executed by the artist within the last two years.
ENTRY FEE
Artists may submit up to three works for a non-refundable processing fee of $35.00. Members of the Foundry Art Centre may submit up to three works for a non-refundable fee of $24.00.
MEDIA & SPECIFICATIONS
All media in 2D & 3D form will be considered, 2D work must be suitably framed and have all hardware ready for hanging. All other work must be installation ready. Specific installations are the artist’s responsibility under the direction of F.A.C. staff.
IMAGE SUBMISSION
A maximum of three entries per artist may be submitted for consideration.
Submit 35 mm slide (cardboard or plastic mounts) OR jpegs on CD or via email: showentry@foundryartcentre.org.
The Prospectus [pdf]
Foundry Art Centre
520 North Main Center
St. Charles, Mo 63301
Phone: 636-255-0270
foundryartcentre.org
The Foundry Arts Centre, a dynamic, interactive interdisciplinary arts center dedicated to the creation and presentation of contemporary visual and performing arts. Our mission is to bring together the arts, artists and everyday people through exhibitions, studio space, performing arts and educations programs. The Foundry serves as a rich cultural resource for the entire region.
Figurative Works
May 16, 2008 – June 27, 2008
An exhibition open to work in all media exploring and interpreting the theme of figure drawing. All works whether 3d or 2d will be judged according to their quality of expression and professional craft.
Juror: Mary Borgman
AWARDS
One-Going Solo Award or $1,000
Four Artist - Group 4 Award
ELIGIBILITY
Open to all artists 18 years and older. In an effort to pursue high quality, all artwork must be original work executed by the artist within the last two years.
ENTRY FEE
Artists may submit up to three works for a non-refundable processing fee of $35.00. Members of the Foundry Art Centre may submit up to three works for a non-refundable fee of $24.00.
MEDIA & SPECIFICATIONS
All media in 2D & 3D form will be considered, 2D work must be suitably framed and have all hardware ready for hanging. All other work must be installation ready. Specific installations are the artist’s responsibility under the direction of F.A.C. staff.
IMAGE SUBMISSION
A maximum of three entries per artist may be submitted for consideration.
Submit 35 mm slide (cardboard or plastic mounts) OR jpegs on CD or via email: showentry@foundryartcentre.org.
The Prospectus [pdf]
Foundry Art Centre
520 North Main Center
St. Charles, Mo 63301
Phone: 636-255-0270
foundryartcentre.org
The Foundry Arts Centre, a dynamic, interactive interdisciplinary arts center dedicated to the creation and presentation of contemporary visual and performing arts. Our mission is to bring together the arts, artists and everyday people through exhibitions, studio space, performing arts and educations programs. The Foundry serves as a rich cultural resource for the entire region.
PaperWork In, On, and of Paper IV
Deadline: December 7, 2007 (POSTMARK)
PaperWork In, On, and of Paper IV
February 8, 2008 – March 21, 2008
This exhibition is open to work in any media that utilizes paper as an integral component of expression.
AWARDS
One-Going Solo Award or $1,000
Four Artist - Group 4 Award
JUROR
Lewis Knauss, Moore College of Art & Design
ELIGIBILITY
Open to all artists 18 years and older. In an effort to pursue high quality, all artwork must be original work executed by the artist within the last two years.
ENTRY FEE
Artists may submit up to three works for a non-refundable processing fee of $35.00. Members of the Foundry Art Centre may submit up to three works for a non-refundable fee of $24.00.
MEDIA & SPECIFICATIONS
All media in 2D & 3D form will be considered, 2D work must be suitably framed and have all hardware ready for hanging. All other work must be installation ready. Specific installations are the artist’s responsibility under the direction of F.A.C. staff.
IMAGE SUBMISSION
A maximum of three entries per artist may be submitted for consideration.
Submit 35 mm slide (cardboard or plastic mounts) OR jpegs on CD or via email: showentry@foundryartcentre.org.
The Prospectus [pdf]
Foundry Art Centre
520 North Main Center
St. Charles, Mo 63301
Phone: 636-255-0270
foundryartcentre.org
The Foundry Arts Centre, a dynamic, interactive interdisciplinary arts center dedicated to the creation and presentation of contemporary visual and performing arts. Our mission is to bring together the arts, artists and everyday people through exhibitions, studio space, performing arts and educations programs. The Foundry serves as a rich cultural resource for the entire region.
PaperWork In, On, and of Paper IV
February 8, 2008 – March 21, 2008
This exhibition is open to work in any media that utilizes paper as an integral component of expression.
AWARDS
One-Going Solo Award or $1,000
Four Artist - Group 4 Award
JUROR
Lewis Knauss, Moore College of Art & Design
ELIGIBILITY
Open to all artists 18 years and older. In an effort to pursue high quality, all artwork must be original work executed by the artist within the last two years.
ENTRY FEE
Artists may submit up to three works for a non-refundable processing fee of $35.00. Members of the Foundry Art Centre may submit up to three works for a non-refundable fee of $24.00.
MEDIA & SPECIFICATIONS
All media in 2D & 3D form will be considered, 2D work must be suitably framed and have all hardware ready for hanging. All other work must be installation ready. Specific installations are the artist’s responsibility under the direction of F.A.C. staff.
IMAGE SUBMISSION
A maximum of three entries per artist may be submitted for consideration.
Submit 35 mm slide (cardboard or plastic mounts) OR jpegs on CD or via email: showentry@foundryartcentre.org.
The Prospectus [pdf]
Foundry Art Centre
520 North Main Center
St. Charles, Mo 63301
Phone: 636-255-0270
foundryartcentre.org
The Foundry Arts Centre, a dynamic, interactive interdisciplinary arts center dedicated to the creation and presentation of contemporary visual and performing arts. Our mission is to bring together the arts, artists and everyday people through exhibitions, studio space, performing arts and educations programs. The Foundry serves as a rich cultural resource for the entire region.
Visual Arts National Exhibition
Deadline: December 21, 2007 (RECEIVE)
40th Annual Visual Arts National Exhibition
April 10 – May 29, 2008
Meadows Gallery
Center for the Visual Arts
400 E. Hickory, Denton, Texas
The Visual Arts Society of Texas (VAST) sponsors this annual event to encourage visual artists, to promote excellence and diversity in the arts, and to increase the awareness and appreciation of art in the Greater Denton community.
Juror: Nic Nicosia
ELIGIBILITY
All artists residing in the United States and U.S. Territories.
AWARDS
Best of Show $1000
Total cash and merchandise awards, $10,000 +
ELIGIBLE MEDIA
2D and 3D work including painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, textiles, graphics, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and metalworking. No installation work accepted.
Artists may submit up to three (3) images for a non-refundable fee of $30 for members and $35 for non-members. Only one image per person may be selected for the exhibit. Entry fee MUST be mailed to VAST. Artists may submit up to 3 slides/views of each 3D piece.
Entry forms and images may be submitted via U.S. mail or online via the VAST website http://www.vastarts.org/.
2008 Prospectus
Online Entry Form
40th Annual Visual Arts National Exhibition
April 10 – May 29, 2008
Meadows Gallery
Center for the Visual Arts
400 E. Hickory, Denton, Texas
The Visual Arts Society of Texas (VAST) sponsors this annual event to encourage visual artists, to promote excellence and diversity in the arts, and to increase the awareness and appreciation of art in the Greater Denton community.
Juror: Nic Nicosia
ELIGIBILITY
All artists residing in the United States and U.S. Territories.
AWARDS
Best of Show $1000
Total cash and merchandise awards, $10,000 +
ELIGIBLE MEDIA
2D and 3D work including painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, textiles, graphics, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and metalworking. No installation work accepted.
Artists may submit up to three (3) images for a non-refundable fee of $30 for members and $35 for non-members. Only one image per person may be selected for the exhibit. Entry fee MUST be mailed to VAST. Artists may submit up to 3 slides/views of each 3D piece.
Entry forms and images may be submitted via U.S. mail or online via the VAST website http://www.vastarts.org/.
2008 Prospectus
Online Entry Form
LINDEN POSTCARD SHOW
Deadline: 5pm Monday 3 December 2007 (RECEIVE)
Click the image to download the entry form [pdf]
Exhibition Dates
2 February – 8 March 2008
Click the image to download the entry form [pdf]
Exhibition Dates
2 February – 8 March 2008
The annual Linden Postcard Show is an open entry award exhibition featuring small contemporary art work in a variety of media and is open to all Australian residents. The exhibition, with a prize pool of over $11,000, has become a prominent event in the Australian cultural calendar and attracts hundreds of entries from all over the country as well as thousands of visitors. The Postcard Show, now in its 15th year and one of the only open entry award exhibitions left in Australia, derives its name from the tradition of selecting six works from each show to be reproduced and sold as Linden postcards. Linden's collection of 109 cards is currently on sale in the gallery.
The Linden Postcard Show is held in February/ March each year with entry forms available from October.
Prizes
1st Prize Bendigo Bank Award $5,000
2nd Prize Dogs Bar Award $4,000
($2,000 cash & dinner for 25 at Dogs Bar private dining room value $2,000)
3rd Prize Art Spectrum Finest Colours Award $1,000 (worth of art materials)
Bendigo Bank People’s Choice Award $1,000
6 Postcard winners each receive $250 and
have their work reproduced as Linden Postcards
Judges
Amy Barrett-Lennard, Director, Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts
Charles Nodrum, Director, Charles Nodrum Gallery
Karen Quinlan, Director, Bendigo Art Gallery
Format
Two-dimensional work must not exceed 30cm high x 30cm wide–includes frame.
Three-dimensional work must not exceed 30cm high x 30cm wide x 30cm deep–includes stand.
Entry
Each artist may submit up to three pieces in any medium.
Visit the website for complete details: lindenarts.org
Linden – Centre for Contemporary Arts
26 Acland Street, St Kilda Vic 3182
Phone 03 9209 6794 (office)
Fax 03 9525 4607
Email admin@lindenarts.org
Small Magazine Seeks Contributors
Deadline: Ongoing/Unspecified
Small Magazine
Small is a magazine of creative work on a small scale and for the small sized. Although primarily for children’s products and designs it is also about small-scale productions. We are looking for people that are interested in play, children, childhood and the child within and who produce high quality work and independent products and design on a small-scale.
All interested fashion designers, artists, graphic designers, illustrators and photographers, furniture and toy makers please send a link to your online portfolio(s) to: editor@smallmagazine.net and we'll contact you about the possibility of commissioning you or incorporating your work within the magazine.
If you would like to be considered for our ongoing small projects: small draw (a developing fine art ‘colouring book’), the small photo project or to dress the small paper doll please send a link to your work to editor@smallmagazine.net
Small is predominantly pictorial but will feature some small articles 300-400 words long. Email your ideas or pieces to editor@smallmagazine.net
We are looking for products to feature in our small skin (skin and baby care), small furniture, a small something (gifts), small play (toys), small threads (children’s clothes) sections. : If you think your product can be used in our magazine features please contact us with a link to your shop. We are looking for original, high quality, items that can be purchased in online shops. We will need a high-resolution image of your product on a plain background.
Fashion stories: If you would to have an item included in a fashion shoot – please contact us. We understand that producing on a small-scale means you cannot afford to have items out for long so we work hard to make it easy for you. We cover postage and return all borrowed items very quickly.
Photographers and stylists: if you are interested in doing a fashion story– please contact us with your idea and a link to your work. Our fashion stories do not have to be traditional studio shot with professional child models. We are interested in new ideas and all work that is created independently, well executed and exciting.
Please note- We may not be able to respond if we are not able to use your items. If we do use your work we reserve the right to edit for content or to fit in our format with the contributors consent. At this stage we are not able to compensate contributors for their work as we are a not for profit production. We aim to give your work as much exposure as possible.
Visit the website: http://smallmagazine.net
Small Magazine
Small is a magazine of creative work on a small scale and for the small sized. Although primarily for children’s products and designs it is also about small-scale productions. We are looking for people that are interested in play, children, childhood and the child within and who produce high quality work and independent products and design on a small-scale.
All interested fashion designers, artists, graphic designers, illustrators and photographers, furniture and toy makers please send a link to your online portfolio(s) to: editor@smallmagazine.net and we'll contact you about the possibility of commissioning you or incorporating your work within the magazine.
If you would like to be considered for our ongoing small projects: small draw (a developing fine art ‘colouring book’), the small photo project or to dress the small paper doll please send a link to your work to editor@smallmagazine.net
Small is predominantly pictorial but will feature some small articles 300-400 words long. Email your ideas or pieces to editor@smallmagazine.net
We are looking for products to feature in our small skin (skin and baby care), small furniture, a small something (gifts), small play (toys), small threads (children’s clothes) sections. : If you think your product can be used in our magazine features please contact us with a link to your shop. We are looking for original, high quality, items that can be purchased in online shops. We will need a high-resolution image of your product on a plain background.
Fashion stories: If you would to have an item included in a fashion shoot – please contact us. We understand that producing on a small-scale means you cannot afford to have items out for long so we work hard to make it easy for you. We cover postage and return all borrowed items very quickly.
Photographers and stylists: if you are interested in doing a fashion story– please contact us with your idea and a link to your work. Our fashion stories do not have to be traditional studio shot with professional child models. We are interested in new ideas and all work that is created independently, well executed and exciting.
Please note- We may not be able to respond if we are not able to use your items. If we do use your work we reserve the right to edit for content or to fit in our format with the contributors consent. At this stage we are not able to compensate contributors for their work as we are a not for profit production. We aim to give your work as much exposure as possible.
Visit the website: http://smallmagazine.net
Make Your Mark in Fashion Competition
Make Your Mark in Fashion
Make Your Mark in Fashion will support and encourage a sustainable approach to fashion.
- The Make Your Mark in Fashion website will feature profiles of several sustainable fashion businesses. Using this information and your own research you will need to choose one business you would like to work with. Once you have made your choice, come up with a proposal for a sustainable fashion range that you feel will complement and enhance the existing business. Research and innovation are the order of the day; show us that you've looked at all elements of the business from design through to manufacture and retail.
- Demonstrate that you have taken into account some elements of social or environmental sustainability through your business plan and designs.
- Stage one will require sketches of your designs and an application that includes a simple but effective business plan (we will provide you with downloadable guidelines and an example proposal).
- Each of the partnering fashion businesses will choose one team to be short-listed for the next stage of the competition
- As a short-listed team, your work will be profiled at a major fashion event. At the event you will be asked to give a presentation to a panel, which will include a represenatative from your chosen business. After seeing all the presentations the panel will choose three teams to go through to the final stage of the competition.
- The winning teams will work in conjunction with their business of choice, to create samples from their range, to be showcased on the catwalk at OnlOff www.thedoll.org/onoff/ in London Fashion Week September 2008
Who can enter?
Although the competition won't open until October 2007, you might want to start thinking about who will be on your team . Here's our criteria for teams that want to enter the competition:- all team members need to be aged 14–30
- all team members must reside in the UK
- each team needs to consist of 3 – 6 people
- no team member can be a partner in a V.A.T registered fashion business
What next?
Stay up to date with the competition and be the first to find out when it launches in October 2007 by registering your name and email address with us. You can also join the Make Your Mark in Fashion facebook group to find other people interested in sustainable fashion.If you can't wait to get started, here are some ideas that might give you a head start:
- Spread the word about the competition amogst your friends.
- Think about who you'd like to join forces with on your team.
- Do some research into ethical fashion - why not start by having a look at our Sustainable fashion section and checking out the articles on our In the media page.
- Generate some ideas for names for your team and your ethical fashion range.
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