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
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