Deadline: March 25, 2009 (RECEIVE)
The Market at
Focus on Book Arts 9th Biennial Conference
Pacific University
Forest Grove, Oregon
June 24 to June 29, 2009
The ninth biennial Focus on Book Arts conference, Wednesday, June 24 through Sunday, June 29, 2009, offers four days of classes in the book arts - bookbinding, papermaking, printing, artists books, journals - at all skill levels from beginner to advanced. You can pick and choose your classes, coming for only a day or the whole conference. The conference will again be held on the beautiful campus of Pacific University, located in Forest Grove, Oregon, about 25 miles west of Portland. We hope you can join us in this celebration of the book arts.
The Market
The Market (formerly The Trade Show) is an opportunity for you to sell your artwork, supplies, or books, both hand made and self published or commercially published. The Market will be open Friday evening and Saturday with a reception for confence attendees Friday evening. There is a $50 charge for each 3'x 6' skirted table and no commission fee. You may opt to set up on Friday night only, Saturday only, or both days for no additional fee. If you have published a book, your table can be placed in a special area for authors. This area will be highlighted as the Author's Corner for signing and selling books.
The Market Application Form
The Market Hours
Friday, June 26, 7-9 pm
Saturday, June 27 - 8 am - 8 pm
Visit the website for complete details: ww.focusonbookarts.org
Focus on Book Arts
1928 - 21st Avenue
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Monday, January 26, 2009
Focus on Book Arts Scholarship
Deadline: April 1, 2009 (POSTMARK)
Scholarship Application/
Focus on Book Arts 9th Biennial Conference
Pacific University
Forest Grove, Oregon
June 24 to June 29, 2009
The ninth biennial Focus on Book Arts conference, Wednesday, June 24 through Sunday, June 29, 2009, offers four days of classes in the book arts - bookbinding, papermaking, printing, artists books, journals - at all skill levels from beginner to advanced. You can pick and choose your classes, coming for only a day or the whole conference. The conference will again be held on the beautiful campus of Pacific University, located in Forest Grove, Oregon, about 25 miles west of Portland. We hope you can join us in this celebration of the book arts.
Scholarship Information
Educating others about the book arts through lectures, workshops, and exhibitions was the goal of the Oregon Book Arts Guild. In recognition of that former guild and in keeping with that goal, the Focus on Book Arts conference will continue to offer scholarships. A $250 scholarship is awarded to students attending a minimum of two days at the Focus on Book Arts conference.
The criteria for eligibility is:
• demonstration of a serious interest in book arts, and
• a commitment to provide a piece of work for the Scholarship Committee’s raffle or a presentation at the conference.
Click here to download a scholarship application.
For information contact:
Patricia Grass
1928 21st Avenue
Forest Grove, OR 97116
503-357-7263
Visit the website for complete details: ww.focusonbookarts.org
Scholarship Application/
Focus on Book Arts 9th Biennial Conference
Pacific University
Forest Grove, Oregon
June 24 to June 29, 2009
The ninth biennial Focus on Book Arts conference, Wednesday, June 24 through Sunday, June 29, 2009, offers four days of classes in the book arts - bookbinding, papermaking, printing, artists books, journals - at all skill levels from beginner to advanced. You can pick and choose your classes, coming for only a day or the whole conference. The conference will again be held on the beautiful campus of Pacific University, located in Forest Grove, Oregon, about 25 miles west of Portland. We hope you can join us in this celebration of the book arts.
Scholarship Information
Educating others about the book arts through lectures, workshops, and exhibitions was the goal of the Oregon Book Arts Guild. In recognition of that former guild and in keeping with that goal, the Focus on Book Arts conference will continue to offer scholarships. A $250 scholarship is awarded to students attending a minimum of two days at the Focus on Book Arts conference.
The criteria for eligibility is:
• demonstration of a serious interest in book arts, and
• a commitment to provide a piece of work for the Scholarship Committee’s raffle or a presentation at the conference.
Click here to download a scholarship application.
For information contact:
Patricia Grass
1928 21st Avenue
Forest Grove, OR 97116
503-357-7263
Visit the website for complete details: ww.focusonbookarts.org
Focus on Book Arts 9th Biennial Conference
Deadline: Unspecified
Focus on Book Arts 9th Biennial Conference
Pacific University
Forest Grove, Oregon
June 24 to June 29, 2009
The ninth biennial Focus on Book Arts conference, Wednesday, June 24 through Sunday, June 29, 2009, offers four days of classes in the book arts - bookbinding, papermaking, printing, artists books, journals - at all skill levels from beginner to advanced. You can pick and choose your classes, coming for only a day or the whole conference. The conference will again be held on the beautiful campus of Pacific University, located in Forest Grove, Oregon, about 25 miles west of Portland. We hope you can join us in this celebration of the book arts.
Registration
No registrations will be processed before February 28, 2009. Forms will be processed in the order received.
The class fee schedule:
1 day of classes - $150
2 days of classes - $250
3 days of classes - $350
4 days of classes - $400
Registration Form pdf
Online Registration Form
The online registration system will be available by February.
Scholarships available.
Visit the website for complete conference details: ww.focusonbookarts.org
Focus on Book Arts
1928 - 21st Avenue
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Focus on Book Arts 9th Biennial Conference
Pacific University
Forest Grove, Oregon
June 24 to June 29, 2009
The ninth biennial Focus on Book Arts conference, Wednesday, June 24 through Sunday, June 29, 2009, offers four days of classes in the book arts - bookbinding, papermaking, printing, artists books, journals - at all skill levels from beginner to advanced. You can pick and choose your classes, coming for only a day or the whole conference. The conference will again be held on the beautiful campus of Pacific University, located in Forest Grove, Oregon, about 25 miles west of Portland. We hope you can join us in this celebration of the book arts.
Registration
No registrations will be processed before February 28, 2009. Forms will be processed in the order received.
The class fee schedule:
1 day of classes - $150
2 days of classes - $250
3 days of classes - $350
4 days of classes - $400
Registration Form pdf
Online Registration Form
The online registration system will be available by February.
Scholarships available.
Visit the website for complete conference details: ww.focusonbookarts.org
Focus on Book Arts
1928 - 21st Avenue
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Collage Mania 2009
Deadline: April 1, 2009 (RECEIVE)
Collage Mania 2009
Fiberart for a Cause
Collage Mania 2009 Goal: $20,000
All proceeds go directly to the American Cancer Society through Fiberart For A Cause
Guidelines: (truncated)
All materials are acceptable, but collages must contain some fiber (paper, fabric, or other fibrous material). There are no restrictions on content or style. Do keep in mind the inherent quality of a collage as an assembled artwork. Art quilts are, of course, acceptable.
Collages may be any size and finished in any manner, but they must be finished or mounted to 10x8" (25.4 cm x 20.3 cm). The orientation may be either horizontal or vertical.
Size the collage itself to match your pricing scheme as all collages will be offered for a minimum $40 donation through Fiberart For A Cause to the American Cancer Society on May 6 and May 7.
May 5 will be Gold Donor Day; Gold Donor Patrons may choose collages for a minimum donation of $80.
While there is a minimum donation, patrons are encouraged to donate a bit more if they can for a favorite collage. Our goal this year is $20,000.
Limit ten collages per artist.
Collages will be sent by you directly to their purchaser.
Send low resolution jpegs of your artwork by April 1, 2009 to Karen Stiehl Osborn at Karen(at)KarenStiehlOsborn.com.
Contact Karen to do the following:
1. State that you are planning to participate.
2. Submit jpegs and collage information
3. Inquire about submitting jpegs.
Visit the website for complete guidelines: http://www.virginiaspiegel.com/index.html
E-mail Virginia(at)VirginiaSpiegel.com or vspiegel(at)comcast.net if you have any questions.
Collage Mania 2008 raised over $13,000 for the American Cancer Society in two days.
Collage Mania 2009
Fiberart for a Cause
Collage Mania 2009 Goal: $20,000
All proceeds go directly to the American Cancer Society through Fiberart For A Cause
Guidelines: (truncated)
All materials are acceptable, but collages must contain some fiber (paper, fabric, or other fibrous material). There are no restrictions on content or style. Do keep in mind the inherent quality of a collage as an assembled artwork. Art quilts are, of course, acceptable.
Collages may be any size and finished in any manner, but they must be finished or mounted to 10x8" (25.4 cm x 20.3 cm). The orientation may be either horizontal or vertical.
Size the collage itself to match your pricing scheme as all collages will be offered for a minimum $40 donation through Fiberart For A Cause to the American Cancer Society on May 6 and May 7.
May 5 will be Gold Donor Day; Gold Donor Patrons may choose collages for a minimum donation of $80.
While there is a minimum donation, patrons are encouraged to donate a bit more if they can for a favorite collage. Our goal this year is $20,000.
Limit ten collages per artist.
Collages will be sent by you directly to their purchaser.
Send low resolution jpegs of your artwork by April 1, 2009 to Karen Stiehl Osborn at Karen(at)KarenStiehlOsborn.com.
Contact Karen to do the following:
1. State that you are planning to participate.
2. Submit jpegs and collage information
3. Inquire about submitting jpegs.
Visit the website for complete guidelines: http://www.virginiaspiegel.com/index.html
E-mail Virginia(at)VirginiaSpiegel.com or vspiegel(at)comcast.net if you have any questions.
Collage Mania 2008 raised over $13,000 for the American Cancer Society in two days.
JERSEY GIRL CHALLENGE
Deadline: April 1, 2009 (RECEIVE)
JERSEY GIRL CHALLENGE
Alice Beatty Chapter of ATHA
Oldwick, NJ
April 24 and Saturday, April 25, 2009
The members of the Alice Beatty Chapter of ATHA are putting out a challenge to all rug hookers to join the Jersey Girls in hooking rugs about New Jersey. These rugs will be featured at a show on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25, 2009 in Oldwick, NJ. This schedule will give the artists time to design and complete a rug of a favorite New Jersey person, place or thing.
Guidelines:
New Jersey has countless areas that make the state appealing and unique. There is a long beautiful coastline for vacationing, all kinds of water sports, salt and fresh water fishing, agricultural and horse farms, mountains, lakes and almost anything you might find in other states and sometimes more. Island Beach State Park is an area left untouched and natural, much like it was when the Indians came to the seacoast to hunt and fish, so many years ago. You can find charming lighthouses, perfect little historical towns and one of our crown jewels, Cape May the nation’s first seaside resort.
So please come and join the Jersey Girls, have fun, create a new and exciting rug that celebrates the best of the Garden State.
All interested wishing to be included must register to receive additional information, as it becomes available, or answers to any questions regarding the challenge by contacting Norma Batastini at 973-746-2936 or Email: G_Batastini@msn.com and place Jersey Girl Rugs in the subject box.
Registration form
All rugs must be pre-registered so labels can be prepared prior to the set up day, April 23rd. Registration forms are due by April 1, 2009.
Mail or email to:
Janet Santaniello
101 Knollwood Drive
Watchung, NJ 07069
email: flowjans@hotmail.com
visit our website jerseygirlchallenge.org for complete details.
Venue:
Oldwick Fire Company - Banquet Room
163 Oldwick Road
Oldwick, NJ 08858
JERSEY GIRL CHALLENGE
Alice Beatty Chapter of ATHA
Oldwick, NJ
April 24 and Saturday, April 25, 2009
The members of the Alice Beatty Chapter of ATHA are putting out a challenge to all rug hookers to join the Jersey Girls in hooking rugs about New Jersey. These rugs will be featured at a show on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25, 2009 in Oldwick, NJ. This schedule will give the artists time to design and complete a rug of a favorite New Jersey person, place or thing.
Guidelines:
- This rug challenge is open to any and all rug hooking artists belonging to all rug hooking groups or those who may work independently.
- There is no restriction on the size of rugs. All entries must have a rod pocket sewn onto the top of the backside of the rug.
- Each artist may submit a total of three (3) rugs for exhibit.
- A short paragraph should be written by the artist explaining the selection of their rug theme.
- Theme must be in good taste and complimentary of the state of New Jersey.
- Rugs are to be completed and ready for exhibition by March 2009.
New Jersey has countless areas that make the state appealing and unique. There is a long beautiful coastline for vacationing, all kinds of water sports, salt and fresh water fishing, agricultural and horse farms, mountains, lakes and almost anything you might find in other states and sometimes more. Island Beach State Park is an area left untouched and natural, much like it was when the Indians came to the seacoast to hunt and fish, so many years ago. You can find charming lighthouses, perfect little historical towns and one of our crown jewels, Cape May the nation’s first seaside resort.
So please come and join the Jersey Girls, have fun, create a new and exciting rug that celebrates the best of the Garden State.
All interested wishing to be included must register to receive additional information, as it becomes available, or answers to any questions regarding the challenge by contacting Norma Batastini at 973-746-2936 or Email: G_Batastini@msn.com and place Jersey Girl Rugs in the subject box.
Registration form
All rugs must be pre-registered so labels can be prepared prior to the set up day, April 23rd. Registration forms are due by April 1, 2009.
Mail or email to:
Janet Santaniello
101 Knollwood Drive
Watchung, NJ 07069
email: flowjans@hotmail.com
visit our website jerseygirlchallenge.org for complete details.
Venue:
Oldwick Fire Company - Banquet Room
163 Oldwick Road
Oldwick, NJ 08858
Sauder Village Rug Hooking Week 2009
Deadline: August 4, 2009 by 12:00 Noon (RECEIVE)
13th Annual Rug Hooking Week 2009
at Sauder Village
Archbold, Ohio
August 12 – August 15, 2009
Sauder Village is honored to host this exciting annual rug hooking event, and appreciates your support and participation to ensure the continuation and celebration of this traditional art form.
For over 30 years, Sauder Village has offered guests experiences rich in history, hospitality, creativity, and fun. Our living history museum preserves the stories of the past and features artisans of traditional American crafts, making Sauder Village an ideal venue for a week of rug hooking activity.
Exhibit Rug Categories
*If the design is an adaptation, "(adaptation)" should be written next to the design name and registered in the category best fitting for the design.
Entry Requirements
Rug Regstration:
ONLINE version
PRINT version
Pre-registration of rugs for the exhibit can be completed online. Or if you'd prefer, you can print off the form and mail or fax it in.
Visit website for complete details: www.saudervillage.org
Sauder Village
22611 St. Rt. 2
Archbold, Ohio 43502
In Northwest Ohio
1-800-590-9755
13th Annual Rug Hooking Week 2009
at Sauder Village
Archbold, Ohio
August 12 – August 15, 2009
Sauder Village is honored to host this exciting annual rug hooking event, and appreciates your support and participation to ensure the continuation and celebration of this traditional art form.
For over 30 years, Sauder Village has offered guests experiences rich in history, hospitality, creativity, and fun. Our living history museum preserves the stories of the past and features artisans of traditional American crafts, making Sauder Village an ideal venue for a week of rug hooking activity.
Exhibit Rug Categories
- Celebration Rugs XIX (Celebrations Winners)
- Originals* designed & hooked by same person
- People / Places / Pictorials
- Animals / Birds / Insects
- Orientals / Crewel / Geometric
- Fruit / Floral
- Other
- "Puppy Love" Challenge...
*If the design is an adaptation, "(adaptation)" should be written next to the design name and registered in the category best fitting for the design.
Entry Requirements
- All rugs must have a permanent identification label on the back.
- Rugs must be fashioned primarily by creating loops on a foundation backing and must be primarily of wool strips, not yarn.
- Register your rug in the category best fitting for the design.
- Rugs primarily created by using other techniques and wool in other forms (proddy, felting, needle felting, needle punch, punch hook, penny rugs and wool make-do's) are welcomed to be registered in the "Other" category.
- "Other" category also includes multi-dimensional pieces such as footstools, purses, dolls, etc.
- Rugs must be clean and not soiled.
- Rugs must be complete with binding or "appropriate finish".
- "Latch-hook" and "locker-hook" rugs are not candidates for this exhibit.
- Rugs may be submitted only once every five years.
- All items must remain in the exhibit until 5:30 PM on Saturday at the close of the show.
- The show director reserves the right to refuse any entry not appropriate for this exhibit.
Rugs that are primarily hooked and incorporate embellishments (buttons, ribbons, trim, yarn, other fabrics, etc.) are welcome.
Rug Regstration:
ONLINE version
PRINT version
Pre-registration of rugs for the exhibit can be completed online. Or if you'd prefer, you can print off the form and mail or fax it in.
Visit website for complete details: www.saudervillage.org
Sauder Village
22611 St. Rt. 2
Archbold, Ohio 43502
In Northwest Ohio
1-800-590-9755
Show@621
Deadline: February 16, 2009 (RECEIVE)
Show@621
The 621 Gallery
Tallahassee, FL
2009/2010 Season
The 621 Gallery is committed to providing contemporary art, artists, and ideas to the Tallahassee Area and well as the North Florida and South Georgia regions.
The 621 Gallery Exhibition Committee reviews all applications for exhibitions in the main gallery as well as the Nan Boynton Memorial Gallery. This committee meets each year in the spring to decide on the next year’s exhibition season. The 2009/2010 Season will run September 2009 – July 2010.
Artists showing at The 621 Gallery are shown in groups of three, preferably showcasing various media. Work is chosen by its formal and theoretical merit, as well as its connection to ideas explored by other applicants.
Artists interested in exhibition at the 621 Gallery must include the following in their application packet:
Denise Drury, Executive Director
email: executivedirector@621gallery.org
phone: (850) 224-6163
Or visit the website: http://www.621gallery.org/original_site/show/index.htm
SEND APPLICATIONS TO:
The 621 Gallery, Inc.
c/o Exhibition Committee
621 Industrial Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32310
Show@621
The 621 Gallery
Tallahassee, FL
2009/2010 Season
The 621 Gallery is committed to providing contemporary art, artists, and ideas to the Tallahassee Area and well as the North Florida and South Georgia regions.
The 621 Gallery Exhibition Committee reviews all applications for exhibitions in the main gallery as well as the Nan Boynton Memorial Gallery. This committee meets each year in the spring to decide on the next year’s exhibition season. The 2009/2010 Season will run September 2009 – July 2010.
Artists showing at The 621 Gallery are shown in groups of three, preferably showcasing various media. Work is chosen by its formal and theoretical merit, as well as its connection to ideas explored by other applicants.
Artists interested in exhibition at the 621 Gallery must include the following in their application packet:
- A cover letter containing a proposal for your exhibition
- 15 to 20 images at 300 dpi with a size of at least 4” x 6” on CD contact sheet (hard copy of images with image information: dimensions, media, date created and price or NFS)
- Resume or CV
- Artist’s Statement
- A self addressed stamped envelope for the return of your application materials. Please indicate whether you would like us to return your materials or not in your cover letter.
- Any additional information that you would like the committee to know about you or your work (optional)
Denise Drury, Executive Director
email: executivedirector@621gallery.org
phone: (850) 224-6163
Or visit the website: http://www.621gallery.org/original_site/show/index.htm
SEND APPLICATIONS TO:
The 621 Gallery, Inc.
c/o Exhibition Committee
621 Industrial Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32310
Environmental Art Market/Ready Made Arts and Crafts
Deadline: February 14, 2009 (RECEIVE)
Down to Earth/Environmental Art Market
Ready Made Arts and Crafts
An Earth Day Celebration
Shelby Farms Park
Memphis, TN
April 19, 2009
Down to Earth Celebration is a one day outdoor festival featuring environmental education and activities, entertainment and fun for the family. The festival willoffer environmental arts and crafts, face painting, pony rides, live music and entertainment, a wide variety of food and beverages, park tours and hiking.
Rules of the Show: Ready Made Arts and Crafts vendors are required to showcase art that demonstrates a relationship with nature, informs about nature and its processes, educates about environmental problems, and/or utilizes reclaimed, recycled, or natural materials, and above all honors nature in artistic, aesthetic ways.
Ready Made Arts and Crafts: Representatives or vendors may attend in the place of the original artist or craftsperson.
Down to Earth Celebration will consider applications from vendors selling ready made arts and crafts in diverse media. The principal objective of the Environmental Art Market is to present a balanced show that will equitably showcase the artwork as well as the diversity among media.
Application Fees: Each application must be accompanied by a $15 application fee payment.
Booth Space & Fees: The fee for the booth space is $250. Shelby Farms Park Conservancy provides a 10 x 10 booth space, including an 8’ table and two chairs. Each vendor is responsible for supplying his or her own tent or canopy. The tent must be 10 x 10 in size and white in color. If the vendor does not supply his or her own tent, the vendor must order a tent
from our supplier for an additional fee of $125. If tent sides are needed, there will be an additional fee of $25 as well.
Ready-made Arts and Crafts
For more information, visit the website for complete details or contact Margaret Cross at mcross@shelbyfarmspark.org
Shelby Farms Park Conservancy
500 North Pine Lake Drive
Memphis, TN 38134
Down to Earth/Environmental Art Market
Ready Made Arts and Crafts
An Earth Day Celebration
Shelby Farms Park
Memphis, TN
April 19, 2009
Down to Earth Celebration is a one day outdoor festival featuring environmental education and activities, entertainment and fun for the family. The festival willoffer environmental arts and crafts, face painting, pony rides, live music and entertainment, a wide variety of food and beverages, park tours and hiking.
Ready Made Arts and Crafts
You are invited to apply for one of the exhibitor slots in our first ever Environmental Art Market during Shelby Farms Park Conservancy’s annual Down to Earth Celebration. Down to Earth is now in its third year and is quickly becoming the region’s most anticipated Earth Day celebration. Booth space at the festival is limited. The festival committee will review submissions and mix of categories. Notification of acceptance will be made by e-mail.Rules of the Show: Ready Made Arts and Crafts vendors are required to showcase art that demonstrates a relationship with nature, informs about nature and its processes, educates about environmental problems, and/or utilizes reclaimed, recycled, or natural materials, and above all honors nature in artistic, aesthetic ways.
Ready Made Arts and Crafts: Representatives or vendors may attend in the place of the original artist or craftsperson.
Down to Earth Celebration will consider applications from vendors selling ready made arts and crafts in diverse media. The principal objective of the Environmental Art Market is to present a balanced show that will equitably showcase the artwork as well as the diversity among media.
Application Fees: Each application must be accompanied by a $15 application fee payment.
Booth Space & Fees: The fee for the booth space is $250. Shelby Farms Park Conservancy provides a 10 x 10 booth space, including an 8’ table and two chairs. Each vendor is responsible for supplying his or her own tent or canopy. The tent must be 10 x 10 in size and white in color. If the vendor does not supply his or her own tent, the vendor must order a tent
from our supplier for an additional fee of $125. If tent sides are needed, there will be an additional fee of $25 as well.
Ready-made Arts and Crafts
For more information, visit the website for complete details or contact Margaret Cross at mcross@shelbyfarmspark.org
Shelby Farms Park Conservancy
500 North Pine Lake Drive
Memphis, TN 38134
Environmental Art Market/Original Arts and Crafts
Deadline: February 14, 2009 (RECEIVE)
Down to Earth/Environmental Art Market
Original Arts and Crafts
An Earth Day Celebration
Shelby Farms Park
Memphis, TN
April 19, 2009
Down to Earth Celebration is a one day outdoor festival featuring environmental education and activities, entertainment and fun for the family. The festival willoffer environmental arts and crafts, face painting, pony rides, live music and entertainment, a wide variety of food and beverages, park tours and hiking.
submissions and mix of categories. Notification of acceptance will be made by e-mail.
Rules of the Show: Artists are required to showcase art that demonstrates a relationship with nature, informs about nature and its processes, educates about environmental problems, and/or utilizes reclaimed, recycled, or natural materials, and above all honors nature in artistic, aesthetic ways.
Original Arts and Crafts: All work must be designed and executed by the accepted artist. No more than two artists may collaborate on work. Both artists must be present at Down to Earth Celebration. Representatives may not attend in place of the artist. Artists may only show work in categories submitted and accepted.
Down to Earth Celebration will consider applications from artists working in diverse media. Each application will consist of only one of the media categories defined below. The principal objective of Environmental Art Market is to present a balanced show that will equitably showcase the artwork as well as the diversity among media.
Booth Space & Fees: The booth space fee for professional artists is $200. Accepted art students will receive a reduced booth fee of $100. Shelby Farms Park Conservancy provides a 10 x 10 booth space, including an 8’ table and two chairs. Each artist is responsible for supplying his or her own tent or canopy. The tent must be 10 x 10 in size and white in color. If the artist does not supply his or her own tent, the artist must order a tent from our supplier for an additional fee of $125. If tent sides are needed, there will be an additional fee of $25 as well.
Original Arts and Crafts
For more information, visit the website for complete details or contact Margaret Cross at mcross@shelbyfarmspark.org
Shelby Farms Park Conservancy
500 North Pine Lake Drive
Memphis, TN 38134
Down to Earth/Environmental Art Market
Original Arts and Crafts
An Earth Day Celebration
Shelby Farms Park
Memphis, TN
April 19, 2009
Down to Earth Celebration is a one day outdoor festival featuring environmental education and activities, entertainment and fun for the family. The festival willoffer environmental arts and crafts, face painting, pony rides, live music and entertainment, a wide variety of food and beverages, park tours and hiking.
Original Arts and Crafts
You are invited to apply for one of the exhibitor slots in our first ever Environmental Art Market during Shelby Farms Park Conservancy’s annual Down to Earth Celebration. Down to Earth is now in its third year and is quickly becoming the region’s most anticipated Earth Day celebration. Booth space at the festival is limited. The festival committee will reviewsubmissions and mix of categories. Notification of acceptance will be made by e-mail.
Rules of the Show: Artists are required to showcase art that demonstrates a relationship with nature, informs about nature and its processes, educates about environmental problems, and/or utilizes reclaimed, recycled, or natural materials, and above all honors nature in artistic, aesthetic ways.
Original Arts and Crafts: All work must be designed and executed by the accepted artist. No more than two artists may collaborate on work. Both artists must be present at Down to Earth Celebration. Representatives may not attend in place of the artist. Artists may only show work in categories submitted and accepted.
Down to Earth Celebration will consider applications from artists working in diverse media. Each application will consist of only one of the media categories defined below. The principal objective of Environmental Art Market is to present a balanced show that will equitably showcase the artwork as well as the diversity among media.
- Ceramics: Original clay and porcelain work other than jewelry is accepted in this category. No machine-made or mass produced work is permitted.
- Fiber: All work crafted from fibers including basketry, embroidery, weaving, leatherwork, tapestry and papermaking. No factory produced wearable items may be exhibited.
- Glass: No forms of mass production are permitted.
- Jewelry: Original jewelry, whether produced from metal, glass, clay, fiber, paper, plastic or other materials, is accepted in this category. No commercial products are allowed.
- Mixed Media: Original works, both two and three-dimensional, that incorporate more than one type of physical material to produce.
- Painting & Drawing: Works created in oils, acrylics, watercolor, etc., and (Drawing) works created using dry media or fluid medium of inks and washes applied by pen brush. Reproductions of all kinds are prohibited.
- Photography & Digital Art: Photographic prints made from artist’s original image or original work for which artist, using a computer, executed the original image.
- Sculpture & Metalworks: Three-dimensional work done in any medium or (Metalworks) all non-sculptural, non-jewelry works crafted from metals. No production work is allowed.
- Wood: Works in wood that are hand-tooled, machine-worked, turned or carved are accepted in this category.
Booth Space & Fees: The booth space fee for professional artists is $200. Accepted art students will receive a reduced booth fee of $100. Shelby Farms Park Conservancy provides a 10 x 10 booth space, including an 8’ table and two chairs. Each artist is responsible for supplying his or her own tent or canopy. The tent must be 10 x 10 in size and white in color. If the artist does not supply his or her own tent, the artist must order a tent from our supplier for an additional fee of $125. If tent sides are needed, there will be an additional fee of $25 as well.
Original Arts and Crafts
For more information, visit the website for complete details or contact Margaret Cross at mcross@shelbyfarmspark.org
Shelby Farms Park Conservancy
500 North Pine Lake Drive
Memphis, TN 38134
EcoFashion Show
Deadline: February 14, 2009 (RECEIVE)
Down to Earth/EcoFashion Show
An Earth Day Celebration
Shelby Farms Park
Memphis, TN
April 19, 2009
Down to Earth Celebration is a one day outdoor festival featuring environmental education and activities, entertainment and fun for the family. The festival willoffer environmental arts and crafts, face painting, pony rides, live music and entertainment, a wide variety of food and beverages, park tours and hiking.
Rules of the Show: Designers are required to showcase fashion designs that utilize at least 75% reclaimed, recycled, natural, and/or organic materials. All work must be designed and executed by the accepted designer. No more than two designers may collaborate on work. Designers must be present at Down to Earth Celebration. Each designer must present at least one complete look. Each designer must provide his or her own models for each look in the fashion show.
Application Process: Designers must submit separate applications unless applying as a team. Designers wishing to exhibit work produced in more than one media category must apply with separate applications and digital images. Only one application may be submitted per body of work represented. A limited number of qualifying students will be invited to participate.
Fashion Show Designer Application
For more informatiOn, visit the website for complete details or contact Margaret Cross at mcross@shelbyfarmspark.org
Shelby Farms Park Conservancy
500 North Pine Lake Drive
Memphis, TN 38134
Down to Earth/EcoFashion Show
An Earth Day Celebration
Shelby Farms Park
Memphis, TN
April 19, 2009
Down to Earth Celebration is a one day outdoor festival featuring environmental education and activities, entertainment and fun for the family. The festival willoffer environmental arts and crafts, face painting, pony rides, live music and entertainment, a wide variety of food and beverages, park tours and hiking.
EcoFashion Show
You are invited to apply to be one of the fashion designers in our first ever Environmental Fashion Show during Shelby Farms Park Conservancy’s annual Down to Earth Celebration. Down to Earth is now in its third year and is quickly becoming the region’s most anticipated Earth Day celebration. The festival committee will review submissions. Notification of acceptance will be made by e-mail.Rules of the Show: Designers are required to showcase fashion designs that utilize at least 75% reclaimed, recycled, natural, and/or organic materials. All work must be designed and executed by the accepted designer. No more than two designers may collaborate on work. Designers must be present at Down to Earth Celebration. Each designer must present at least one complete look. Each designer must provide his or her own models for each look in the fashion show.
Application Process: Designers must submit separate applications unless applying as a team. Designers wishing to exhibit work produced in more than one media category must apply with separate applications and digital images. Only one application may be submitted per body of work represented. A limited number of qualifying students will be invited to participate.
Fashion Show Designer Application
For more informatiOn, visit the website for complete details or contact Margaret Cross at mcross@shelbyfarmspark.org
Shelby Farms Park Conservancy
500 North Pine Lake Drive
Memphis, TN 38134
Djerassi Resident Artists Program
Deadline: February 15, 2009 (RECEIVE) & (Ongoing)
Djerassi Resident Artists Program
Woodside, CA
Residency in 2010
The mission of the Djerassi Resident Artists Program is to support and enhance the creativity of artists by providing uninterrupted time for work, reflection, and collegial interaction in a setting of great natural beauty, and to preserve the land on which the Program is situated.
Residencies are awarded competitively to artists in the disciplines of music composition, choreography, literature, visual arts, and media arts/new genres. We seek applications on two levels. The first includes emerging and mid-career artists, for whom appointments as resident artists may make a significant difference to their careers. The second level consists of artists with established national and/or international reputations. Artists selected by peer panels are offered, at no cost, room, board, and studio space for four-to five-week sessions during the season, which runs from mid-March through mid-November.
The Djerassi Program is located in a spectacular rural setting in the Santa Cruz Mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean, yet is within easy driving distance to the entire San Francisco Bay Area. The special quality of the residency experience centers around a “retreat” atmosphere.
The deadline for accepting applications is February 15th, each year, for a residency in the following year. Application materials in the following languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Dutch, Greek, Portuguese, Russian, Italian, Spanish are available on our website www.djerassi.org.
Download:
Djerassi Program Brochure PDF format
2010 Application Form PDF format
2010 Application Form Word format
Djerassi Resident Artists Program
2325 Bear Gulch Road
Woodside, CA 94062-4405
Phone: (650) 747-1250
Fax: (650) 747-0105
Email: drap@djerassi.org
Website: www.djerassi.org
Djerassi Resident Artists Program
Woodside, CA
Residency in 2010
The mission of the Djerassi Resident Artists Program is to support and enhance the creativity of artists by providing uninterrupted time for work, reflection, and collegial interaction in a setting of great natural beauty, and to preserve the land on which the Program is situated.
Residencies are awarded competitively to artists in the disciplines of music composition, choreography, literature, visual arts, and media arts/new genres. We seek applications on two levels. The first includes emerging and mid-career artists, for whom appointments as resident artists may make a significant difference to their careers. The second level consists of artists with established national and/or international reputations. Artists selected by peer panels are offered, at no cost, room, board, and studio space for four-to five-week sessions during the season, which runs from mid-March through mid-November.
The Djerassi Program is located in a spectacular rural setting in the Santa Cruz Mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean, yet is within easy driving distance to the entire San Francisco Bay Area. The special quality of the residency experience centers around a “retreat” atmosphere.
The deadline for accepting applications is February 15th, each year, for a residency in the following year. Application materials in the following languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Dutch, Greek, Portuguese, Russian, Italian, Spanish are available on our website www.djerassi.org.
Download:
Djerassi Program Brochure PDF format
2010 Application Form PDF format
2010 Application Form Word format
Djerassi Resident Artists Program
2325 Bear Gulch Road
Woodside, CA 94062-4405
Phone: (650) 747-1250
Fax: (650) 747-0105
Email: drap@djerassi.org
Website: www.djerassi.org
Environmental Art Residency Program
Deadline: February 23, 2009 (RECEIVE)
2009 Environmental Art Residency Program
I-Park
East Haddam, Connecticut
August 17 – August 31, 2009
September 2 – September 16, 2009
I-Park will host an international environmental art program on the grounds of its 450-acre artists’ community in rural East Haddam, Connecticut (U.S.). The program will consist of two, two-week focused residency sessions comprised of environmental artists, landscape/garden designers and other visual, music and performance-based artists whose work engages the natural landscape. A public event will be scheduled for September 19, 2009 to showcase the work.
The two identical residency sessions will be scheduled for:
August 17 – August 31, 2009
September 2 – September 16, 2009
Artists/designers are invited to submit proposals for site-specific works on or about the land. Twelve artists/designers will be selected by a three-person independent panel. Artists will be awarded a grant of $1,200 plus up to an additional $1,000 for reimbursement of travel costs and/or materials.
Artists will be given space on the land to realize their environmental projects. They will also be provided with comfortable living quarters and meals for the duration of their residency.
For application materials including a comprehensive FAQ, visit: Environmental Art Residency FAQ
Application materials for the Environmental Art Residency Program are now available.
U.S. Applicants (U.S. mailing address)
Non-U.S. Applicants (foreign mailing address)
Visit website for complete details: www.i-park.org/2009EnviroArtRes
2009 Environmental Art Residency Program
I-Park
East Haddam, Connecticut
August 17 – August 31, 2009
September 2 – September 16, 2009
I-Park will host an international environmental art program on the grounds of its 450-acre artists’ community in rural East Haddam, Connecticut (U.S.). The program will consist of two, two-week focused residency sessions comprised of environmental artists, landscape/garden designers and other visual, music and performance-based artists whose work engages the natural landscape. A public event will be scheduled for September 19, 2009 to showcase the work.
The two identical residency sessions will be scheduled for:
August 17 – August 31, 2009
September 2 – September 16, 2009
Artists/designers are invited to submit proposals for site-specific works on or about the land. Twelve artists/designers will be selected by a three-person independent panel. Artists will be awarded a grant of $1,200 plus up to an additional $1,000 for reimbursement of travel costs and/or materials.
Artists will be given space on the land to realize their environmental projects. They will also be provided with comfortable living quarters and meals for the duration of their residency.
For application materials including a comprehensive FAQ, visit: Environmental Art Residency FAQ
Application materials for the Environmental Art Residency Program are now available.
U.S. Applicants (U.S. mailing address)
Non-U.S. Applicants (foreign mailing address)
Visit website for complete details: www.i-park.org/2009EnviroArtRes
The Laundromat Project
Deadline: February 20, 2009 (RECEIVE)
2009 Create Change Public Artist Residency Program
The Laundromat Project
Brooklyn & Harlem, New York
May and October 2009
The Laundromat Project is a community based arts organization committed to the well-being of communities of color living on low incomes. We understand that creativity is a central component of healthy human beings, vibrant neighborhoods and thriving economies. Every year we mount public art projects throughout New York City. By bringing art to where our neighbors
already are (everyone has to do their laundry), we aim to raise the quality of life in our community. We are currently seeking proposals for our next round of public art projects.
Every year our Create Change program invites artists to mount public art projects in laundromats throughout Brooklyn and Harlem as a way of increasing the quality of life in communities of color living on low incomes.
Create Change is a six month public art residency program developed to connect communities and artists of color in
meaningful ways. As a 2009 Create Change artist you will place art-making in the context of everyday living by:
The Laundromat Project provides the following to each Create Change public artist resident:
A modest stipend
A materials budget to complete your Create Change project.
Professional development specific to creating public works
Opportunity to meet with other area artists to brainstorm ideas about your project
Projects will be featured on The Laundromat Project’s website
Community celebration featuring your work at the end of the residency cycle
Eligibility:
Create Change is open to artists of color living in Brooklyn or Harlem who are available to fully participate in residency activities between May and October 2009. You may work in any medium as long as you can adapt your creative practice to a site-specific project for your local laundromat. You may not be enrolled as a full-time student.
The Create Change program invites you to use your creative practice as a vehicle to build relationships with and among your neighbors.
To learn more about the Create Change program, download an application and get answers to frequently asked questions by visiting www.laundromatproject.org/news
Email submissions are highly preferred.
2009 Create Change Public Artist Residency Program
The Laundromat Project
Brooklyn & Harlem, New York
May and October 2009
The Laundromat Project is a community based arts organization committed to the well-being of communities of color living on low incomes. We understand that creativity is a central component of healthy human beings, vibrant neighborhoods and thriving economies. Every year we mount public art projects throughout New York City. By bringing art to where our neighbors
already are (everyone has to do their laundry), we aim to raise the quality of life in our community. We are currently seeking proposals for our next round of public art projects.
Every year our Create Change program invites artists to mount public art projects in laundromats throughout Brooklyn and Harlem as a way of increasing the quality of life in communities of color living on low incomes.
Create Change is a six month public art residency program developed to connect communities and artists of color in
meaningful ways. As a 2009 Create Change artist you will place art-making in the context of everyday living by:
- producing a site-specific, socially relevant installation at your local laundromat
- engaging your fellow laundry patrons as participants in your creative process;
- increasing your own visibility as an artist and a neighbor in the area you call home
The Laundromat Project provides the following to each Create Change public artist resident:
A modest stipend
A materials budget to complete your Create Change project.
Professional development specific to creating public works
Opportunity to meet with other area artists to brainstorm ideas about your project
Projects will be featured on The Laundromat Project’s website
Community celebration featuring your work at the end of the residency cycle
Eligibility:
Create Change is open to artists of color living in Brooklyn or Harlem who are available to fully participate in residency activities between May and October 2009. You may work in any medium as long as you can adapt your creative practice to a site-specific project for your local laundromat. You may not be enrolled as a full-time student.
The Create Change program invites you to use your creative practice as a vehicle to build relationships with and among your neighbors.
To learn more about the Create Change program, download an application and get answers to frequently asked questions by visiting www.laundromatproject.org/news
Email submissions are highly preferred.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Individual Artist Professional Development Grant
Deadline: Ongoing
Individual Artist Professional Development Grant
Wyoming Arts Council
Cheyenne, WY
Applicant eligibility: Wyoming resident artists, 18 years or older, who live in the state at least 10 months of the year. Visual Artists must be registered with the Artist Image Registry (AIR).
Purpose: To support professional development, training, or other activities that further an artist's career. Activities may include, but are not necessarily limited to: book publishing and promotion; web site development; CD and video production; fees for conferences, workshops and showcases; exhibition expenses; and marketing materials.
Type of grant: Individual
Amount or typical range: Up to $500
Financial & matching requirements: Cash match (in-kind does not count as part of the match).
Source(s) of funding: Private funds.
Deadline: Ongoing for Literature and Performing until funds are depleted in each catagory. July deadline for Visual Arts.
Website: wyomingartscouncil.org
CONTACT
Rita Basom
2320 Capitol Ave.
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Phone: 307-777-7742
Individual Artist Professional Development Grant
Wyoming Arts Council
Cheyenne, WY
Applicant eligibility: Wyoming resident artists, 18 years or older, who live in the state at least 10 months of the year. Visual Artists must be registered with the Artist Image Registry (AIR).
Purpose: To support professional development, training, or other activities that further an artist's career. Activities may include, but are not necessarily limited to: book publishing and promotion; web site development; CD and video production; fees for conferences, workshops and showcases; exhibition expenses; and marketing materials.
Type of grant: Individual
Amount or typical range: Up to $500
Financial & matching requirements: Cash match (in-kind does not count as part of the match).
Source(s) of funding: Private funds.
Deadline: Ongoing for Literature and Performing until funds are depleted in each catagory. July deadline for Visual Arts.
Website: wyomingartscouncil.org
CONTACT
Rita Basom
2320 Capitol Ave.
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Phone: 307-777-7742
Center for Book & Paper Arts Summer Residency
Deadline: March 6, 2009 (POSTMARK)
Columbia College Chicago Center
for Book & Paper Arts
Summer Residency 2009
The Columbia College Chicago Center for Book & Paper Arts is offering one two-week residency in the summer of 2009. The residencies are intended to provide time, facilities and assistance for specific projects. We are seeking emerging and mid-career artists who are experienced book artists, printers, and/or papermakers. Selected artists will receive studio space, an assistant, access to the Center’s top quality letterpress, bookbinding, and papermaking studios, Mac computer lab, a place to stay at Columbia College’s dorm, and a $1400.00 honorarium. One copy of the completed project will be donated to the Center’s Resource Room. We also ask residents to document the process to accompany the final artwork.
Summer Residency 2009 prospectus and application form are now available: Download here
Center for Book & Paper Arts
tel: 312.369.6630
fax: 312.369.8082
email: book&paper@colum.edu
http://www.bookandpaper.org/
Columbia College Chicago Center
for Book & Paper Arts
Summer Residency 2009
The Columbia College Chicago Center for Book & Paper Arts is offering one two-week residency in the summer of 2009. The residencies are intended to provide time, facilities and assistance for specific projects. We are seeking emerging and mid-career artists who are experienced book artists, printers, and/or papermakers. Selected artists will receive studio space, an assistant, access to the Center’s top quality letterpress, bookbinding, and papermaking studios, Mac computer lab, a place to stay at Columbia College’s dorm, and a $1400.00 honorarium. One copy of the completed project will be donated to the Center’s Resource Room. We also ask residents to document the process to accompany the final artwork.
Summer Residency 2009 prospectus and application form are now available: Download here
Center for Book & Paper Arts
tel: 312.369.6630
fax: 312.369.8082
email: book&paper@colum.edu
http://www.bookandpaper.org/
Fiber Art International 2010
Deadline: August 21, 2009 (ONLINE) & (RECEIVE)
Fiber Art International 2010
Fiberarts Guild Of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
April 16, 2010 - August 22, 2010
Fiberart International 2010 seeks to exhibit the best of contemporary art and invites submissions that reflect a wide range of works related to the fiber medium. This juried exhibition of contemporary works of fiber art is recognized among fiber artists around the world as a benchmark exhibition that documents trends and innovations in the field. The goal of the exhibition is to include innovative work rooted in traditional fiber materials, structure, processes and history, as well as art that explores unexpected relationships between fiber and other creative disciplines.
General Rules (truncated)
Selection
Work will be judged from digital images.
Selection will be based on the overall quality of the work and its relevancy to the standards stated in Requirements.
How To Enter (truncated)
You must complete three steps in order to enter your artwork in Fiberart International 2010 before the deadline of August 21, 2009. You can apply online or by mail.
To apply online
Create an account on the Website.
You must login to submit your digital image.
Pay the $35 entry fee.
To apply by mail
Print out the prospectus and send the submission form to our mailing address.
Read the digital image rules and then mail us your digital images on CD or submit slides.
Pay the $35 entry fee. If you are sending slides, add an extra $5 slide scanning fee per piece of artwork -- $15 maximum.
Visit website for complete information: fiberartinternational.org
Download: Fiber Art International Prospectus
Fiberart International
P.O. BOX 5478
Pittsburgh, PA 15206-0478
Phone: 412-521-2547
E-mail: fiberartinternational@yahoo.com
Fiber Art International 2010
Fiberarts Guild Of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
April 16, 2010 - August 22, 2010
Fiberart International 2010 seeks to exhibit the best of contemporary art and invites submissions that reflect a wide range of works related to the fiber medium. This juried exhibition of contemporary works of fiber art is recognized among fiber artists around the world as a benchmark exhibition that documents trends and innovations in the field. The goal of the exhibition is to include innovative work rooted in traditional fiber materials, structure, processes and history, as well as art that explores unexpected relationships between fiber and other creative disciplines.
General Rules (truncated)
- Entries must be original work completed after December 31, 2007.
- Artists must be 18 years of age or older.
- Collaborative works will be considered as a single entry. Artists submitting both collaborative and individual works must apply separately.
- Work must not exceed 8’6” (2.60m) in any single dimension.
- Installation pieces must state "total installation size" on entry form.
- Work must be original in concept and design and not be the result of a class or workshop. Student work is accepted if it meets the previous statement.
- All work MUST be available for touring for up to two (2) years beginning August 22, 2010. (Visit our website for more information on touring.)
- All work must be either fiber in content or executed in a fiber technique.
- Two (2) IMAGES for each work submitted (up to THREE (3) entries)
Selection
Work will be judged from digital images.
Selection will be based on the overall quality of the work and its relevancy to the standards stated in Requirements.
How To Enter (truncated)
You must complete three steps in order to enter your artwork in Fiberart International 2010 before the deadline of August 21, 2009. You can apply online or by mail.
To apply online
Create an account on the Website.
You must login to submit your digital image.
Pay the $35 entry fee.
To apply by mail
Print out the prospectus and send the submission form to our mailing address.
Read the digital image rules and then mail us your digital images on CD or submit slides.
Pay the $35 entry fee. If you are sending slides, add an extra $5 slide scanning fee per piece of artwork -- $15 maximum.
Visit website for complete information: fiberartinternational.org
Download: Fiber Art International Prospectus
Fiberart International
P.O. BOX 5478
Pittsburgh, PA 15206-0478
Phone: 412-521-2547
E-mail: fiberartinternational@yahoo.com
WeaveZine
Deadline: Ongoing
visit website for current themes and deadlines
WeaveZine
North Bend, WA
Syne Mitchell, Editor
Publishing Opportunity
Submission Guidelines (truncated)
WeaveZine is an online publication with an emphasis on fun, inspiring, weaving articles and projects. New designers are encouraged to send us work; we’d love to be your first publication.
WeaveZine wants informative and entertaining articles and projects that are fun, beautiful, and inspiring. Extra credit if they are whimsical and/or break new ground in weaving. Double-extra credit for projects that do all of the above and are also approachable for new weavers and knitters. (Tip: these people rarely have floor looms.)
Projects and articles must be entirely your own work, without infringing on the copyrights or designs of others. In other words, “inspired by” is okay, plagiarism is not.
Your submission must be unpublished. This means that it can’t have previously appeared in a book, magazine, Web site, blog, or social networking site such as Ravelry, Facebook, etc.
WeaveZine has several regular features. You can write to one of them, but don’t feel limited by them. If you send an article or project that makes me rush to the loom, I’ll find a place to publish it.
Weaving 101
Articles about how to do basic weaving tasks. For example: winding a warp, beaming on, sleying the reed, warping cards for tablet weaving, warping an inkle loom, etc. Step-by-step photos are ideal here. Video clips would be very welcome, as would simple projects for beginners.
Selvedges: Weaving on the Edge
Projects that push the boundaries of handweaving. Articles about novel techniques or people weaving new and innovative things. Surprise me!
K1; Weave One
Projects that combine knitting and weaving, playing to the strengths of each craft. For example: a knitted hat and woven scarf or knitted tea cozy and woven tea towels. Also articles that describe how knitting can improve your weaving, and vice versa. WeaveZine is knitter friendly.
Spin 2 Weave
The congruence of spinning and weaving. Articles about how to spin a particular fiber to serve for a specific type of project. Projects in which handspun is an integral part. For example, a corrugated scarf that relies on overtwist in the weft.
Warped!
Make me laugh. Weaving should be fun. This can be a whimsical project, a story about weaving gone awry, or whatever would tickle a weaver’s funny bone.
What to Weave?
The heart of WeaveZine. Projects that are beautiful and make weavers want to run to their warping boards. Bonus points if they are also easy and approachable to beginners. Whimsical/different/unusual is a bonus. Plain weave and projects that appeal to color/texture weavers are welcome. But don’t be afraid to send those 16-draft projects as well. WeaveZine has room for all kinds of weavers.
WeaveZine Schedule
WeaveZine is published four times a year.
Payment
WeaveZine currently pays $25 per article or project.
Payment is made “on publication” which means that when the issue is uploaded to the Web, checks and Paypal payments go out.
We’re very open to new designers and writers; people who’ve never been published before. WeaveZine is a great way to get your work seen in a professional and public venue. The author bios that accompany each article or project optionally contain a link-back to your personal Web site or blog, which will drive traffic to your site.
Submission Format
Email submissions are preferred, and will get the quickest response. Send text, image files, and WIFs or Fiberworks DTX files (if available) to mailto:editor@weavezine.com
Postal submissions should be sent to:
WeaveZine Editor
Post Office Box 860
North Bend, WA 98045
Visit website for full submission guidelines: WeaveZine Submission Guidelines
visit website for current themes and deadlines
WeaveZine
North Bend, WA
Syne Mitchell, Editor
Publishing Opportunity
Submission Guidelines (truncated)
WeaveZine is an online publication with an emphasis on fun, inspiring, weaving articles and projects. New designers are encouraged to send us work; we’d love to be your first publication.
WeaveZine wants informative and entertaining articles and projects that are fun, beautiful, and inspiring. Extra credit if they are whimsical and/or break new ground in weaving. Double-extra credit for projects that do all of the above and are also approachable for new weavers and knitters. (Tip: these people rarely have floor looms.)
Projects and articles must be entirely your own work, without infringing on the copyrights or designs of others. In other words, “inspired by” is okay, plagiarism is not.
Your submission must be unpublished. This means that it can’t have previously appeared in a book, magazine, Web site, blog, or social networking site such as Ravelry, Facebook, etc.
WeaveZine has several regular features. You can write to one of them, but don’t feel limited by them. If you send an article or project that makes me rush to the loom, I’ll find a place to publish it.
Weaving 101
Articles about how to do basic weaving tasks. For example: winding a warp, beaming on, sleying the reed, warping cards for tablet weaving, warping an inkle loom, etc. Step-by-step photos are ideal here. Video clips would be very welcome, as would simple projects for beginners.
Selvedges: Weaving on the Edge
Projects that push the boundaries of handweaving. Articles about novel techniques or people weaving new and innovative things. Surprise me!
K1; Weave One
Projects that combine knitting and weaving, playing to the strengths of each craft. For example: a knitted hat and woven scarf or knitted tea cozy and woven tea towels. Also articles that describe how knitting can improve your weaving, and vice versa. WeaveZine is knitter friendly.
Spin 2 Weave
The congruence of spinning and weaving. Articles about how to spin a particular fiber to serve for a specific type of project. Projects in which handspun is an integral part. For example, a corrugated scarf that relies on overtwist in the weft.
Warped!
Make me laugh. Weaving should be fun. This can be a whimsical project, a story about weaving gone awry, or whatever would tickle a weaver’s funny bone.
What to Weave?
The heart of WeaveZine. Projects that are beautiful and make weavers want to run to their warping boards. Bonus points if they are also easy and approachable to beginners. Whimsical/different/unusual is a bonus. Plain weave and projects that appeal to color/texture weavers are welcome. But don’t be afraid to send those 16-draft projects as well. WeaveZine has room for all kinds of weavers.
WeaveZine Schedule
WeaveZine is published four times a year.
Payment
WeaveZine currently pays $25 per article or project.
Payment is made “on publication” which means that when the issue is uploaded to the Web, checks and Paypal payments go out.
We’re very open to new designers and writers; people who’ve never been published before. WeaveZine is a great way to get your work seen in a professional and public venue. The author bios that accompany each article or project optionally contain a link-back to your personal Web site or blog, which will drive traffic to your site.
Submission Format
Email submissions are preferred, and will get the quickest response. Send text, image files, and WIFs or Fiberworks DTX files (if available) to mailto:editor@weavezine.com
Postal submissions should be sent to:
WeaveZine Editor
Post Office Box 860
North Bend, WA 98045
Visit website for full submission guidelines: WeaveZine Submission Guidelines
Wyoming Arts Council Artist Registry
Deadline: Ongoing
Artist Image Registry
Wyoming Arts Council
Cheyenne, WY
The Artist Image Registry (AIR) is an information center featuring images by professional artists living in Wyoming . The images are available for public viewing at the Wyoming Arts Council.
WAC staff uses the AIR information to provide lists of artists/craftspeople to organizations and individuals making selections for exhibitions, referrals, residencies, fairs and festivals.
Membership in the AIR is also required to be eligible for the Visual Arts Fellowship, Individual Artist Professional Development grant, the Governor's Capitol Art Exhibition, Arts Council Gallery exhibits, Wyoming Cultural Guide cover art work, and WAC web site and blog listings.
We recommend that you update your AIR files every three years. You may submit images in slide or digital form.
For complete instructions, download the AIR application: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3
Visit the website: wyoarts.state.wy.us
Artist Image Registry
Wyoming Arts Council
Cheyenne, WY
The Artist Image Registry (AIR) is an information center featuring images by professional artists living in Wyoming . The images are available for public viewing at the Wyoming Arts Council.
WAC staff uses the AIR information to provide lists of artists/craftspeople to organizations and individuals making selections for exhibitions, referrals, residencies, fairs and festivals.
Membership in the AIR is also required to be eligible for the Visual Arts Fellowship, Individual Artist Professional Development grant, the Governor's Capitol Art Exhibition, Arts Council Gallery exhibits, Wyoming Cultural Guide cover art work, and WAC web site and blog listings.
We recommend that you update your AIR files every three years. You may submit images in slide or digital form.
For complete instructions, download the AIR application: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3
Visit the website: wyoarts.state.wy.us
Fibre Focus Magazine
Multiple Deadlines: (ONGOING)
Feature articles and photographs should be received before: December 31 for the Spring issue; March 31 for the Summer issue; June 30 for the Autumn issue; September 15 for the Winter issue.
Fibre Focus Magazine
Ontario Handweavers & Spinners
Burlington ON
Publishing Opportunity
Contributors' Guidelines for Fibre Focus (truncated)
Fibre Focus is one of the key benefits of membership in the Ontario Handweavers and Spinners. Fibre Focus provides weaving, spinning, dyeing, knitting, basketry, feltmaking and papermaking as well as sheep raising and craft supply information to the membership . Included with organization news are profiles of craftspersons, how-to articles, techniques, news of interest in the fibre world, new developments in fibres and equipment, book reviews, events and competitions.
Fibre Focus is published four times a year – at the end of March, June, September and December. Articles of interest to our members may be accepted from anyone.
Magazine lead times are long and deadlines are sacred. Feature articles must be received by the editor a minimum of three months (3 1/2 months for the December issue) prior to the publication date. News items will be accepted up 45 days (60 days for Dec. issue) prior to publication. Please send your information as early as possible. The magazine is staffed by volunteers who are not always available to cope with large amounts of last minute work. All deadline dates are printed on page two in every issue of the magazine. Every effort is made to publish articles in a timely manner, depending on space availability.
FEATURE ARTICLES -
Your article should be written in clear, concise, descriptive prose. Clarity of thought and language, solid research, reliable facts and a vocabulary that is accessible to everyone are what make a successful story. Make every sentence count and don't repeat yourself. We will not print articles full of spelling or grammatical errors, articles that are too personal, articles with sexist or racial overtones, or articles that are really advertisements.
We like to add a 'bio' of the writer at the end of each story. Please write a few sentences about yourself which may be used for this purpose.
PHOTOGRAPHS & ILLUSTRATIONS - Photographs, in both colour (print or slide) and black & white, are an important part of our magazine. At present, except for occasional special issues, colour photographs are used only on the four covers of Fibre Focus. Generally, black & white halftones for use in the magazine can be made from colour prints or slides. By sending us your photos or illustrations you give us permission to use them in the magazine and on our web site.
All photographs should be well exposed, the subject in sharp focus and free of background clutter. To ensure maximum clarity, photograph your subject from as close as possible and ensure you have adequate light. Avoid windows and mirrors in the background if at all possible.
Diagrams and illustrations in black and white are welcome additions to many articles. All such copy must be clear and have good contrast for easy reproduction. Put all diagrams, drafts, etc. on a separate sheet of paper, not within the text.
Photographs sent by e-mail should be in jpeg or pdf format and sized at approximately 4"x6" at 300 pixels per inch. Diagrams should be actual size and 200 ppi.
PAYMENT AND EXPENSES - Our writers' fees vary depending on the length of the story and the research involved but generally run about $25 per published page, including photos and diagrams.
Deadlines: Feature articles and photographs should be received before: December 31 for the Spring issue; March 31 for the Summer issue; June 30 for the Autumn issue; September 15 for the Winter issue.
Visit website for complete list of guidelines: http://www.ohs.on.ca/guidelines.htm
Feature articles and photos should be mailed or e-mailed to:
Patricia Hood
Editor, Fibre Focus
3212 South Service Road West,
Oakville, ON L6L 6T1
Telephone: 905-825-2639
Feature articles and photographs should be received before: December 31 for the Spring issue; March 31 for the Summer issue; June 30 for the Autumn issue; September 15 for the Winter issue.
Fibre Focus Magazine
Ontario Handweavers & Spinners
Burlington ON
Publishing Opportunity
Contributors' Guidelines for Fibre Focus (truncated)
Fibre Focus is one of the key benefits of membership in the Ontario Handweavers and Spinners. Fibre Focus provides weaving, spinning, dyeing, knitting, basketry, feltmaking and papermaking as well as sheep raising and craft supply information to the membership . Included with organization news are profiles of craftspersons, how-to articles, techniques, news of interest in the fibre world, new developments in fibres and equipment, book reviews, events and competitions.
Fibre Focus is published four times a year – at the end of March, June, September and December. Articles of interest to our members may be accepted from anyone.
Magazine lead times are long and deadlines are sacred. Feature articles must be received by the editor a minimum of three months (3 1/2 months for the December issue) prior to the publication date. News items will be accepted up 45 days (60 days for Dec. issue) prior to publication. Please send your information as early as possible. The magazine is staffed by volunteers who are not always available to cope with large amounts of last minute work. All deadline dates are printed on page two in every issue of the magazine. Every effort is made to publish articles in a timely manner, depending on space availability.
FEATURE ARTICLES -
Your article should be written in clear, concise, descriptive prose. Clarity of thought and language, solid research, reliable facts and a vocabulary that is accessible to everyone are what make a successful story. Make every sentence count and don't repeat yourself. We will not print articles full of spelling or grammatical errors, articles that are too personal, articles with sexist or racial overtones, or articles that are really advertisements.
We like to add a 'bio' of the writer at the end of each story. Please write a few sentences about yourself which may be used for this purpose.
PHOTOGRAPHS & ILLUSTRATIONS - Photographs, in both colour (print or slide) and black & white, are an important part of our magazine. At present, except for occasional special issues, colour photographs are used only on the four covers of Fibre Focus. Generally, black & white halftones for use in the magazine can be made from colour prints or slides. By sending us your photos or illustrations you give us permission to use them in the magazine and on our web site.
All photographs should be well exposed, the subject in sharp focus and free of background clutter. To ensure maximum clarity, photograph your subject from as close as possible and ensure you have adequate light. Avoid windows and mirrors in the background if at all possible.
Diagrams and illustrations in black and white are welcome additions to many articles. All such copy must be clear and have good contrast for easy reproduction. Put all diagrams, drafts, etc. on a separate sheet of paper, not within the text.
Photographs sent by e-mail should be in jpeg or pdf format and sized at approximately 4"x6" at 300 pixels per inch. Diagrams should be actual size and 200 ppi.
PAYMENT AND EXPENSES - Our writers' fees vary depending on the length of the story and the research involved but generally run about $25 per published page, including photos and diagrams.
Deadlines: Feature articles and photographs should be received before: December 31 for the Spring issue; March 31 for the Summer issue; June 30 for the Autumn issue; September 15 for the Winter issue.
Visit website for complete list of guidelines: http://www.ohs.on.ca/guidelines.htm
Feature articles and photos should be mailed or e-mailed to:
Patricia Hood
Editor, Fibre Focus
3212 South Service Road West,
Oakville, ON L6L 6T1
Telephone: 905-825-2639
GreenCraft Chic
Deadline: April 15, 2009 (RECEIVE)
GreenCraft Chic
Stampington & Company
Belle Armoire
Publishing Opportunity
Belle Armoire is proud to announce the launch of a brand new publication titled GreenCraft Magazine, which will feature all sorts of ecologically chic creations ... like Cynthia Shaffer's upcycled handbag made of cut-up tees (Nov/Dec 2008 issue), and the halter dress made of WalMart bags by Darryl Sue Lasko (Sep/Oct 2008 issue). We would like to invite you to make clothing or accessories or jewelry in like fashion — by incorporating and repurposing elements that may be considered "discards" and submit your results to be considered for publication in both GreenCraft Magazine and future issues of Belle Armorie. Old T-shirts, plastic bags, bottle caps, souvenir spoons, placemats, and more, can all be given new and
fashionable life.
GENERAL ARTWORK SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
All artwork must arrive at our offices on or before the published deadlines. We prefer submissions of original art. If original art is not available, our next preference is hi-res digital images (300 dpi at 8½" x 10"). If hi-res digital images are not available, we will very rarely consider professional-quality transparencies or color slides. Color-copy submissions
are not accepted.
All artwork must be identified with the artist’s name, address, e-mail and phone number clearly printed on a label attached to each sample. As artwork often gets separated from instructions during our selection process, we ask that you also inscribe your name and address somewhere on each piece of art. If you desire acknowledgment of artwork receipt, please include a self-addressed stamped postcard.
For collaborative projects, it is the responsibility of the submitting artist to obtain permission from each participant prior to submission. In addition, each piece of the collaborative must be labeled with contact information of the artist who created it. Please be aware that the collaborative project in its entirety will only be returned to the submitting artist and must have sufficient return postage.
If the artwork is three-dimensional, please attach your identification with a removable string, or pack the sample in a plastic bag with your identification. Artwork without proper identification will not be considered for publication.
Depending on the publication, concise yet thorough instructions must accompany each art sample. Attach individual sample instructions to each piece of artwork and include credits for art stamp images used, as well as any other products of note. If you are able, please keep an electronic version of your instructions, as you may be requested to send those in if your work is selected for publication.
Complete submission guidelines available on the website: Wanna Get Published
GreenCraft Chic
Stampington & Company
Belle Armoire
Publishing Opportunity
Belle Armoire is proud to announce the launch of a brand new publication titled GreenCraft Magazine, which will feature all sorts of ecologically chic creations ... like Cynthia Shaffer's upcycled handbag made of cut-up tees (Nov/Dec 2008 issue), and the halter dress made of WalMart bags by Darryl Sue Lasko (Sep/Oct 2008 issue). We would like to invite you to make clothing or accessories or jewelry in like fashion — by incorporating and repurposing elements that may be considered "discards" and submit your results to be considered for publication in both GreenCraft Magazine and future issues of Belle Armorie. Old T-shirts, plastic bags, bottle caps, souvenir spoons, placemats, and more, can all be given new and
fashionable life.
GENERAL ARTWORK SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
All artwork must arrive at our offices on or before the published deadlines. We prefer submissions of original art. If original art is not available, our next preference is hi-res digital images (300 dpi at 8½" x 10"). If hi-res digital images are not available, we will very rarely consider professional-quality transparencies or color slides. Color-copy submissions
are not accepted.
All artwork must be identified with the artist’s name, address, e-mail and phone number clearly printed on a label attached to each sample. As artwork often gets separated from instructions during our selection process, we ask that you also inscribe your name and address somewhere on each piece of art. If you desire acknowledgment of artwork receipt, please include a self-addressed stamped postcard.
For collaborative projects, it is the responsibility of the submitting artist to obtain permission from each participant prior to submission. In addition, each piece of the collaborative must be labeled with contact information of the artist who created it. Please be aware that the collaborative project in its entirety will only be returned to the submitting artist and must have sufficient return postage.
If the artwork is three-dimensional, please attach your identification with a removable string, or pack the sample in a plastic bag with your identification. Artwork without proper identification will not be considered for publication.
Depending on the publication, concise yet thorough instructions must accompany each art sample. Attach individual sample instructions to each piece of artwork and include credits for art stamp images used, as well as any other products of note. If you are able, please keep an electronic version of your instructions, as you may be requested to send those in if your work is selected for publication.
Complete submission guidelines available on the website: Wanna Get Published
ART QUILT WALKING
Deadline: February 15, 2009 (RECEIVE)
ART QUILT WALKING
Stampington & Company
Belle Armoire
Publishing Opportunity
In the November/December 2008 issue of Belle Armoire, maverick fabric artist Ruth Rae created a stunning altered T-shirt project by first creating a one-of-a-kind art quilt and then sewing it onto the tee. Belle Armoire invites you to make mini art quilts in like fashion and submit your results to be considered for publication in both Art Quilting Studio and Belle Armoire. Show us your interpretations of how your art quilt gets stitched onto a T-shirt or onto a handbag, or transformed into a pin, or other wearable item.
GENERAL ARTWORK SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
All artwork must arrive at our offices on or before the published deadlines. We prefer submissions of original art. If original art is not available, our next preference is hi-res digital images (300 dpi at 8½" x 10"). If hi-res digital images are not available, we will very rarely consider professional-quality transparencies or color slides. Color-copy submissions
are not accepted.
All artwork must be identified with the artist’s name, address, e-mail and phone number clearly printed on a label attached to each sample. As artwork often gets separated from instructions during our selection process, we ask that you also inscribe your name and address somewhere on each piece of art. If you desire acknowledgment of artwork receipt, please include a self-addressed stamped postcard.
For collaborative projects, it is the responsibility of the submitting artist to obtain permission from each participant prior to submission. In addition, each piece of the collaborative must be labeled with contact information of the artist who created it. Please be aware that the collaborative project in its entirety will only be returned to the submitting artist and must have sufficient return postage.
If the artwork is three-dimensional, please attach your identification with a removable string, or pack the sample in a plastic bag with your identification. Artwork without proper identification will not be considered for publication.
Depending on the publication, concise yet thorough instructions must accompany each art sample. Attach individual sample instructions to each piece of artwork and include credits for art stamp images used, as well as any other products of note. If you are able, please keep an electronic version of your instructions, as you may be requested to send those in if your work is selected for publication.
Complete submission guidelines available on the website: Wanna Get Published
ART QUILT WALKING
Stampington & Company
Belle Armoire
Publishing Opportunity
In the November/December 2008 issue of Belle Armoire, maverick fabric artist Ruth Rae created a stunning altered T-shirt project by first creating a one-of-a-kind art quilt and then sewing it onto the tee. Belle Armoire invites you to make mini art quilts in like fashion and submit your results to be considered for publication in both Art Quilting Studio and Belle Armoire. Show us your interpretations of how your art quilt gets stitched onto a T-shirt or onto a handbag, or transformed into a pin, or other wearable item.
GENERAL ARTWORK SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
All artwork must arrive at our offices on or before the published deadlines. We prefer submissions of original art. If original art is not available, our next preference is hi-res digital images (300 dpi at 8½" x 10"). If hi-res digital images are not available, we will very rarely consider professional-quality transparencies or color slides. Color-copy submissions
are not accepted.
All artwork must be identified with the artist’s name, address, e-mail and phone number clearly printed on a label attached to each sample. As artwork often gets separated from instructions during our selection process, we ask that you also inscribe your name and address somewhere on each piece of art. If you desire acknowledgment of artwork receipt, please include a self-addressed stamped postcard.
For collaborative projects, it is the responsibility of the submitting artist to obtain permission from each participant prior to submission. In addition, each piece of the collaborative must be labeled with contact information of the artist who created it. Please be aware that the collaborative project in its entirety will only be returned to the submitting artist and must have sufficient return postage.
If the artwork is three-dimensional, please attach your identification with a removable string, or pack the sample in a plastic bag with your identification. Artwork without proper identification will not be considered for publication.
Depending on the publication, concise yet thorough instructions must accompany each art sample. Attach individual sample instructions to each piece of artwork and include credits for art stamp images used, as well as any other products of note. If you are able, please keep an electronic version of your instructions, as you may be requested to send those in if your work is selected for publication.
Complete submission guidelines available on the website: Wanna Get Published
BOOKMARKS
Deadline: Ongoing
BOOKMARKS
International Project based in UK
Book Marks: Infiltrating the Library System, is an ongoing, annual series of free international distribution of bookmarks made by book artists, to help promote their work and to get the public involved with artists’ books.
Since May 2004, the Bookmarks series has visited 83 venues in Italy, The Netherlands, UK, Germany, Poland, Spain, Canada, Japan, Poland, Brazil, Croatia, South Korea, New Zealand, Cyprus, Australia, and the USA.
249 artists have contributed 24,900 bookmarks to the six projects so far.
Bookmarks VI has seen 45 artists contributing 4500 bookmarks from Europe, the USA, Canada and Australia.
The Bookmarks project series also aims to encourage appreciation of work in the format of the artist's book. Participating book artists each hand-produce an edition of 100 signed and numbered bookmarks to give away.
Contributions are collated into sets, with one full set sent to each of the contributing artists and an archive set kept here for exhibitions. The rest are divided up into distribution boxes, which are sent to participating galleries, bookstores and libraries around the world, for people to help themselves from. Each venue also receives an archive set of bookmarks to share or keep.
Each bookmark is stamped with the Bookmarks project website, which directs the taker of the bookmark to this gallery section of the website.
The bookmarks for Part VI have been made from a variety of media: old library cards, recycled embroidery, papers, photography, digital print, screenprint, laser-cutting, photocopied, folded, cut and sewn. You can view the bookmarks online, read about how and why they were made, and contact the artists who made them via the links from the gallery site.
If you would like to join in future Bookmarks projects, please email Sarah for instructions at Sarah.Bodman@uwe.ac.uk and see below:
Bookmarks VII : Infiltrating the Library System 2009-2010 is already full with the maximum of 50 artists!
Bookmarks VIII : Escaping the Library System 2010-2011 - has a twist - this time, it will be Librarians only. Library staff will be making them rather than distributing them. Quite a few of our previous bookmarks makers have been librarians, so we thought we would ask them to infiltrate some other places with their own bookmarks. If you work in a library and would like to join, then please get in touch.
Bookmarks IX : Infiltrating the Library System 2011-2012 has places available.
The website contains full details: Book Marks: Infiltrating the Library System
BOOKMARKS
International Project based in UK
Book Marks: Infiltrating the Library System, is an ongoing, annual series of free international distribution of bookmarks made by book artists, to help promote their work and to get the public involved with artists’ books.
Since May 2004, the Bookmarks series has visited 83 venues in Italy, The Netherlands, UK, Germany, Poland, Spain, Canada, Japan, Poland, Brazil, Croatia, South Korea, New Zealand, Cyprus, Australia, and the USA.
249 artists have contributed 24,900 bookmarks to the six projects so far.
Bookmarks VI has seen 45 artists contributing 4500 bookmarks from Europe, the USA, Canada and Australia.
The Bookmarks project series also aims to encourage appreciation of work in the format of the artist's book. Participating book artists each hand-produce an edition of 100 signed and numbered bookmarks to give away.
Contributions are collated into sets, with one full set sent to each of the contributing artists and an archive set kept here for exhibitions. The rest are divided up into distribution boxes, which are sent to participating galleries, bookstores and libraries around the world, for people to help themselves from. Each venue also receives an archive set of bookmarks to share or keep.
Each bookmark is stamped with the Bookmarks project website, which directs the taker of the bookmark to this gallery section of the website.
The bookmarks for Part VI have been made from a variety of media: old library cards, recycled embroidery, papers, photography, digital print, screenprint, laser-cutting, photocopied, folded, cut and sewn. You can view the bookmarks online, read about how and why they were made, and contact the artists who made them via the links from the gallery site.
If you would like to join in future Bookmarks projects, please email Sarah for instructions at Sarah.Bodman@uwe.ac.uk and see below:
Bookmarks VII : Infiltrating the Library System 2009-2010 is already full with the maximum of 50 artists!
Bookmarks VIII : Escaping the Library System 2010-2011 - has a twist - this time, it will be Librarians only. Library staff will be making them rather than distributing them. Quite a few of our previous bookmarks makers have been librarians, so we thought we would ask them to infiltrate some other places with their own bookmarks. If you work in a library and would like to join, then please get in touch.
Bookmarks IX : Infiltrating the Library System 2011-2012 has places available.
The website contains full details: Book Marks: Infiltrating the Library System
Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts
Residency
Two Deadlines: (POSTMARK)
July - December 15 2009 Residency - March 1, 2009
January - June 15 2010 Residency - September 1, 2009
Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts
Residencies
Nebraska City, NE
The Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts, Nebraska City, NE offers 2- to 8-week residencies for writers, visual artists, and music composers.
Housing, studio space, $100/week stipend.
Approximately 50 residencies awarded per year.
Two deadlines each year: postmarked March 1 for the following July - December 15; postmarked September 1 for the following January-June 15.
$25 application fee.
See website for complete information, guidelines, application: www.KHNCenterfortheArts.org.
July - December 15 2009 Residency - March 1, 2009
January - June 15 2010 Residency - September 1, 2009
Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts
Residencies
Nebraska City, NE
The Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts, Nebraska City, NE offers 2- to 8-week residencies for writers, visual artists, and music composers.
Housing, studio space, $100/week stipend.
Approximately 50 residencies awarded per year.
Two deadlines each year: postmarked March 1 for the following July - December 15; postmarked September 1 for the following January-June 15.
$25 application fee.
See website for complete information, guidelines, application: www.KHNCenterfortheArts.org.
Scottish Arts Council Crafts Residencies - 2009
Deadline: 30 January 2009 (RECEIVE)
Scottish Arts Council Crafts Residencies - 2009
Cove Park
Argyll and Bute, Scotland
1st Three-Month Residency 4 May – 31 July
(open to Scotland-based applicants only)
2nd Three-Month Residency 1 June – 28 August
(open to all UK and international applicants)
In 2009 Cove Park will offer two three-month Crafts Residencies. Both opportunities are thirteen-week residencies funded by the Scottish Arts Council. The first will take place between 4 May and 31 July 2009 and makers/designers based in Scotland are welcome to apply. The second will take place between 1 June and 28 August 2009 and is open to all UKbased and international makers/designers.
The residencies provide the time and support for artists to focus exclusively on their own practice and ideas. The residents will be part of a changing group of up to 10 artists on site in any one week and they will be provided with a fee, research allowance, self-catering accommodation, private studio and access to a workshop, library and IT/computer facilities.
One aspect of the programme is to make new work and new ways of working available to a broader public. To achieve this the Crafts residents will be invited to take part in aspects of Cove Park’s public programme. This public programme will be devised in full collaboration with the Crafts resident and will be managed by Cove Park.
Fees
Resident’s Fee £5,200
Materials Allowance £750
Professional Development Opportunities
The Crafts Residencies include a strong emphasis on time for individual research and
experiment with new ideas, forms and techniques.
The Crafts residents will form part of a changing group of artists, writers, performers and critics at Cove Park at any one time enabling discussion, interaction and sharing of ideas with practitioners from other artform disciplines.
More formally, Cove Park provides the following professional development opportunities for residency participants:
• a programme of artist’s talks and events which provide a focus to encourage
exchange, collaboration and networking amongst resident artists and invited guests.
• a series of monthly dinners with invited guests, including key individuals working
within the arts in Scotland and internationally.
Download the Crafts Guidelines
For further information please contact:
Sara Barker
Programme Assistant
Tel: 01436 850 123
E-mail: information@covepark.org
www.covepark.org
Scottish Arts Council Crafts Residencies - 2009
Cove Park
Argyll and Bute, Scotland
1st Three-Month Residency 4 May – 31 July
(open to Scotland-based applicants only)
2nd Three-Month Residency 1 June – 28 August
(open to all UK and international applicants)
In 2009 Cove Park will offer two three-month Crafts Residencies. Both opportunities are thirteen-week residencies funded by the Scottish Arts Council. The first will take place between 4 May and 31 July 2009 and makers/designers based in Scotland are welcome to apply. The second will take place between 1 June and 28 August 2009 and is open to all UKbased and international makers/designers.
The residencies provide the time and support for artists to focus exclusively on their own practice and ideas. The residents will be part of a changing group of up to 10 artists on site in any one week and they will be provided with a fee, research allowance, self-catering accommodation, private studio and access to a workshop, library and IT/computer facilities.
One aspect of the programme is to make new work and new ways of working available to a broader public. To achieve this the Crafts residents will be invited to take part in aspects of Cove Park’s public programme. This public programme will be devised in full collaboration with the Crafts resident and will be managed by Cove Park.
Fees
Resident’s Fee £5,200
Materials Allowance £750
Professional Development Opportunities
The Crafts Residencies include a strong emphasis on time for individual research and
experiment with new ideas, forms and techniques.
The Crafts residents will form part of a changing group of artists, writers, performers and critics at Cove Park at any one time enabling discussion, interaction and sharing of ideas with practitioners from other artform disciplines.
More formally, Cove Park provides the following professional development opportunities for residency participants:
• a programme of artist’s talks and events which provide a focus to encourage
exchange, collaboration and networking amongst resident artists and invited guests.
• a series of monthly dinners with invited guests, including key individuals working
within the arts in Scotland and internationally.
Download the Crafts Guidelines
For further information please contact:
Sara Barker
Programme Assistant
Tel: 01436 850 123
E-mail: information@covepark.org
www.covepark.org
Scottish Arts Council Visual Arts Residency
Deadline: 26 January 2009 (RECEIVE)
Scottish Arts Council Visual Arts Residency
Cove Park
Argyll and Bute
Scotland
4 May – 31 July 2009
In 2009 Cove Park will offer one three-month Scottish Arts Council (SAC) Visual Arts Residency. The residency will take place between 4 May and 31 July 2009 and national and international visual artists are welcome to apply.
The residency provides the time and support for an artist to focus exclusively on their own practice and ideas. The residents will be part of a changing group of up to 10 artists on site in any one week and they will be provided with a fee, research/materials allowance, self-catering accommodation, private studio and access to a workshop, library and IT/computer facilities.
One aspect of the programme is to make new work and new ways of working available to a broader public. To achieve this the Visual Arts resident will be invited to take part in aspects of Cove Park’s public programme. This public programme will be devised in full collaboration with the resident and will be managed by Cove Park.
Further Information and application guideline: Visual Arts Guidelines 2009
Visit the website for additional details: www.covepark.org
For further information please contact:
Sara Barker
Programme Assistant
Tel: 01436 850 123
E-mail: information@covepark.org
Scottish Arts Council Visual Arts Residency
Cove Park
Argyll and Bute
Scotland
4 May – 31 July 2009
In 2009 Cove Park will offer one three-month Scottish Arts Council (SAC) Visual Arts Residency. The residency will take place between 4 May and 31 July 2009 and national and international visual artists are welcome to apply.
The residency provides the time and support for an artist to focus exclusively on their own practice and ideas. The residents will be part of a changing group of up to 10 artists on site in any one week and they will be provided with a fee, research/materials allowance, self-catering accommodation, private studio and access to a workshop, library and IT/computer facilities.
One aspect of the programme is to make new work and new ways of working available to a broader public. To achieve this the Visual Arts resident will be invited to take part in aspects of Cove Park’s public programme. This public programme will be devised in full collaboration with the resident and will be managed by Cove Park.
Further Information and application guideline: Visual Arts Guidelines 2009
Visit the website for additional details: www.covepark.org
For further information please contact:
Sara Barker
Programme Assistant
Tel: 01436 850 123
E-mail: information@covepark.org
Women's Studio Workshop
Deadline: February 15, 2009 (POSTMARK)
Women's Studio Workshop
Internship Opportunities
Rosendale, NY
WSW is a non-profit organization with studios in printmaking, hand papermaking, ceramics, letterpress printing, photography, and book arts, specializing in artist residencies, workshops, and community programming. WSW Internships are a great way for emerging artists to gain valuable professional experience in a community setting that is artistically supportive and challenging. Summer, Studio, and Arts Administrative interns work full-time during their term.
They are encouraged to work on their own art and are provided access to all WSW studios in their non-working hours. WSW provides a private room in our on-site housing and a stipend of $300/month.
Please visit http://wsworkshop.org/_art_opp/internships.htm for more information.
Women's Studio Workshop
PO Box 489
Rosendale, NY 12472
wsworkshop.org
Women's Studio Workshop
Internship Opportunities
Rosendale, NY
WSW is a non-profit organization with studios in printmaking, hand papermaking, ceramics, letterpress printing, photography, and book arts, specializing in artist residencies, workshops, and community programming. WSW Internships are a great way for emerging artists to gain valuable professional experience in a community setting that is artistically supportive and challenging. Summer, Studio, and Arts Administrative interns work full-time during their term.
They are encouraged to work on their own art and are provided access to all WSW studios in their non-working hours. WSW provides a private room in our on-site housing and a stipend of $300/month.
Please visit http://wsworkshop.org/_art_opp/internships.htm for more information.
Women's Studio Workshop
PO Box 489
Rosendale, NY 12472
wsworkshop.org
Keep the Fleece
Deadline: August 15, 2009 (ONLINE)
Keep the Fleece
New York Sheep and Wool Festival 2009
Keep the Fleece is:
A celebration in honor of the United Nations International Year of Natural Fibres
A competition for fiber artisans
A community for people involved at all levels of the fiber industry
A place where anyone from around the world can learn more about the valuable and precious world of natural fibers
Contest Rules
Anyone can enter. "Keep the Fleece" is open to everyone - professionals and amateurs alike. There is a separate category for professional designers although a single item may be entered in multiple categories where appropriate. For example, a scarf designed by Pam Allen made from Shetland wool could be entered in both the “Island Life” (for the Shetland Island wool) and Pro-create (for Professional Designers) categories.
Anywhere in the world. “Keep the Fleece” is focused on creating a universal fiber community involving everyone from those who knit with feverish abandon Down Under, to Cops who crochet on the beat in Guatemala.
Any fiber – naturally. Natural fibers include both animal and plant-based fibers. If you are interested in using a particular fiber but don't see it listed please send us an email to make sure it qualifies
August 15, 2009. All entries will be accepted for judging online no later than August 15th. Final judging will take place at New York Sheep and Wool Festival 2009
Contest Categories
Judging
Contest entries will be judged according to the following criteria:
uniqueness of design
level of difficulty
use of color
functionality
description
Judges
The initial round of judging will be done online. Anyone can register to be a judge online by providing their name and email address. There will be a weekly email sent with a link to new entries and place to rate each one. The finalists will send their entry to New York in October to be judged by our panel of international experts at the New York Sheep and Wool Festival
Visit website for complete details: keepthefleece.org
Keep the Fleece
New York Sheep and Wool Festival 2009
Keep the Fleece is:
A celebration in honor of the United Nations International Year of Natural Fibres
A competition for fiber artisans
A community for people involved at all levels of the fiber industry
A place where anyone from around the world can learn more about the valuable and precious world of natural fibers
Contest Rules
Anyone can enter. "Keep the Fleece" is open to everyone - professionals and amateurs alike. There is a separate category for professional designers although a single item may be entered in multiple categories where appropriate. For example, a scarf designed by Pam Allen made from Shetland wool could be entered in both the “Island Life” (for the Shetland Island wool) and Pro-create (for Professional Designers) categories.
Anywhere in the world. “Keep the Fleece” is focused on creating a universal fiber community involving everyone from those who knit with feverish abandon Down Under, to Cops who crochet on the beat in Guatemala.
Any fiber – naturally. Natural fibers include both animal and plant-based fibers. If you are interested in using a particular fiber but don't see it listed please send us an email to make sure it qualifies
August 15, 2009. All entries will be accepted for judging online no later than August 15th. Final judging will take place at New York Sheep and Wool Festival 2009
Contest Categories
- Like a Virgin: Any fiber from a young animal for example kid mohair or baby alpaca
- Eats, Shoots, and Leaves: Plant fibers including but not limited to cotton, hemp, jute, and coconut
- Camelot: Camelid fibers: guanaco, vicuña, alpaca, llama, and camel
- GI Joe: Any item made by a man
- Climb Every Mountain: Goat Fibers: One hundred percent cashmere or mohair
- Inch by Inch: One hundred percent pure or re-cycled silk
- Island Life: Any fiber from a plant or animal that originates from an island such as Icelandic wool, or sheep native to North Ronaldsay, St. Kilda’s, etc.
- Treks and Tracks: Any combination of yak, bison, or muskox fiber
- Off with your Hat!: A hat made from any endangered breed of British sheep
- What's up Doc?: Any item made of at least twenty percent angora fiber; the remaining content must be all natural
- Pro-create!: Any natural fiber garment made by a professional designer (A professional designer is anyone who has had more than five designs published in a craft or fiber trade publication.)
- Triple Sundae: Any combination of three natural fibers - preferably your three favorites!
Judging
Contest entries will be judged according to the following criteria:
uniqueness of design
level of difficulty
use of color
functionality
description
Judges
The initial round of judging will be done online. Anyone can register to be a judge online by providing their name and email address. There will be a weekly email sent with a link to new entries and place to rate each one. The finalists will send their entry to New York in October to be judged by our panel of international experts at the New York Sheep and Wool Festival
Visit website for complete details: keepthefleece.org
Selling Yarns 2: Innovation for Sustainability
Registration Deadline: 23 January 2009 (RECEIVE)
Selling Yarns 2: Innovation for sustainability
Presented by The Australian National University,
Craft Australia and the National Museum of Australia
Venue: National Museum of Australia, Canberra
6 - 9 March, 2009
The conference will be held in association with the exhibition ReCoil, Change & Exchange in Coiled Fibre Art, curated by Margie West
Registrations are now open
Visit: Registrations for details.
Keep an eye on the website for news and updates to conference programs or subscribe to Selling Yarns 2 updates.
Selling Yarns 2: Innovation for sustainability is a conference and workshop program that addresses contemporary Indigenous craft and design practice. It follows the success of the first conference, Selling Yarns: Australian Indigenous textiles and good business in the 21st century, held in Darwin in 2006 that looked specifically at Indigenous textiles practices.
Selling Yarns 2: Innovation for sustainability will be held at the National Museum of Australia in March, 2009 during International Women's Day. It will expand on the themes of the first conference and focus on innovative Indigenous craft and design practices, the relevance of mentorship, networking and skills development. Importantly the artistic work and experiences of Indigenous urban artists from the south east region will be paralleled with those of top end and non-Indigenous artists.
The aim of this conference is to demonstrate that through cultural practice a dialogue can be had that draws all interested parties together for the benefit of a rich and sustainable Indigenous culture.
In addition to the conference a series of practical workshops will be presented for the delegates and the general public that address artistic professional development and traditional craft techniques. These programs are complimented by an Indigenous craft·design mart that will be held on the lawns of the Museum and is open for the general public with all proceeds going to the artists.
Visit website for complete details: www.sellingyarns.com
Selling Yarns 2: Innovation for sustainability
Presented by The Australian National University,
Craft Australia and the National Museum of Australia
Venue: National Museum of Australia, Canberra
6 - 9 March, 2009
The conference will be held in association with the exhibition ReCoil, Change & Exchange in Coiled Fibre Art, curated by Margie West
Registrations are now open
Visit: Registrations for details.
Keep an eye on the website for news and updates to conference programs or subscribe to Selling Yarns 2 updates.
Selling Yarns 2: Innovation for sustainability is a conference and workshop program that addresses contemporary Indigenous craft and design practice. It follows the success of the first conference, Selling Yarns: Australian Indigenous textiles and good business in the 21st century, held in Darwin in 2006 that looked specifically at Indigenous textiles practices.
Selling Yarns 2: Innovation for sustainability will be held at the National Museum of Australia in March, 2009 during International Women's Day. It will expand on the themes of the first conference and focus on innovative Indigenous craft and design practices, the relevance of mentorship, networking and skills development. Importantly the artistic work and experiences of Indigenous urban artists from the south east region will be paralleled with those of top end and non-Indigenous artists.
The aim of this conference is to demonstrate that through cultural practice a dialogue can be had that draws all interested parties together for the benefit of a rich and sustainable Indigenous culture.
In addition to the conference a series of practical workshops will be presented for the delegates and the general public that address artistic professional development and traditional craft techniques. These programs are complimented by an Indigenous craft·design mart that will be held on the lawns of the Museum and is open for the general public with all proceeds going to the artists.
Visit website for complete details: www.sellingyarns.com
Friday, January 16, 2009
Cast On Magazine
Deadline: Ongoing/Unspecified
Cast On Magazine
Jane Miller, Managing Editor
Publishing Opportunity
Cast On Magazine welcomes submissions from designers!
Please send the following items with your ideas:
o Sketch and sample swatch of your design;
Please keep in mind that you must be able to size a garment in multiple sizes: S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X. You also must be able to write a pattern following Cast On guidelines (included). Please do not hand-write your submissions, with the exception of sketches and drawings. No previously published designs will be considered.
o Brief outline of your pattern, including proposed instructional notes:
What was your inspiration for the design? Include historical or cultural details, if appropriate.
Notes on techniques unique to the design: picot edges, starting and stopping cable designs within the piece, circular knitting, etc.
Suggestions for how to improve basic techniques used within the pattern (i.e., “cleaner cables: to prevent overlarge stitches when cabling, be sure to …”)
Helpful information embedded within the pattern explaining “the why” or an overview of a procedure (i.e., a brief general procedure for shaping a thumb gusset in amitten).
Optional elements. (i.e., how altering a cable pattern this way would change garment fit or look.)
At least one sample yarn option —Cast On always tries to use the most current and newest yarns possible. Note: Cast On may later suggest a different yarn or color. Please be prepared to aid staff in selecting alternate yarn that won’t pose problems for the design.
Please use the Craft Yarn Council guidelines for skill level, sizing and yarn weight of your project. These are available at www.yarnstandards.com.
Cast On compensates designers for their designs.
Please include your proposed project design fee. Compensation is based on creativity, complexity, overall concept of design, thoroughness of all notes for teaching and aiding the knitter, and accuracy of patterns/instructions. Deductions will be taken from total payment for patterns which require significant editing or correcting, or for incomplete schematics/charts that Cast On must prepare.
To submit your designs to Cast On magazine, download the Design Submission Form.
The Checklist for Designers provides guidelines for writing your project instructions.
Send your articles and/or designs to:
Jane Miller, Managing Editor
Cast On Magazine
The Official Publication of The Knitting Guild Association
1100-H Brandywine Blvd, Zanesville OH 43701-7303.
Ph: 740-452-4541, Fax: 740-452-2552
E-mail: Jmiller@offiinger.com.
Web: TKGA.com
Cast On Magazine
Jane Miller, Managing Editor
Publishing Opportunity
Cast On Magazine welcomes submissions from designers!
Please send the following items with your ideas:
o Sketch and sample swatch of your design;
Please keep in mind that you must be able to size a garment in multiple sizes: S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X. You also must be able to write a pattern following Cast On guidelines (included). Please do not hand-write your submissions, with the exception of sketches and drawings. No previously published designs will be considered.
o Brief outline of your pattern, including proposed instructional notes:
What was your inspiration for the design? Include historical or cultural details, if appropriate.
Notes on techniques unique to the design: picot edges, starting and stopping cable designs within the piece, circular knitting, etc.
Suggestions for how to improve basic techniques used within the pattern (i.e., “cleaner cables: to prevent overlarge stitches when cabling, be sure to …”)
Helpful information embedded within the pattern explaining “the why” or an overview of a procedure (i.e., a brief general procedure for shaping a thumb gusset in amitten).
Optional elements. (i.e., how altering a cable pattern this way would change garment fit or look.)
At least one sample yarn option —Cast On always tries to use the most current and newest yarns possible. Note: Cast On may later suggest a different yarn or color. Please be prepared to aid staff in selecting alternate yarn that won’t pose problems for the design.
Please use the Craft Yarn Council guidelines for skill level, sizing and yarn weight of your project. These are available at www.yarnstandards.com.
Cast On compensates designers for their designs.
Please include your proposed project design fee. Compensation is based on creativity, complexity, overall concept of design, thoroughness of all notes for teaching and aiding the knitter, and accuracy of patterns/instructions. Deductions will be taken from total payment for patterns which require significant editing or correcting, or for incomplete schematics/charts that Cast On must prepare.
To submit your designs to Cast On magazine, download the Design Submission Form.
The Checklist for Designers provides guidelines for writing your project instructions.
Send your articles and/or designs to:
Jane Miller, Managing Editor
Cast On Magazine
The Official Publication of The Knitting Guild Association
1100-H Brandywine Blvd, Zanesville OH 43701-7303.
Ph: 740-452-4541, Fax: 740-452-2552
E-mail: Jmiller@offiinger.com.
Web: TKGA.com
The Inside Loop
Multiple Deadlines: (ongoing) & (RECEIVE)
Spring Issue - 20 January 2009
Summer Issue - 31 March 2009
Autumn Issue - 30 June 2009
The Inside Loop
Knitting and Crochet Magazine
Publishing Opportunity
The Inside Loop publishes quality knitting and crochet patterns from designers all over the world. Fine attention to detail and new and original ways of thinking about yarn will help get your pattern noticed and contribute to the distinction we aim for at The Inside Loop. Articles are also accepted on a range of topics including technique and history of Fibre Arts.
Knitters and crocheters of all levels of ability can find joy in working with luxurious yarns and beautiful patterns. ‘Easy’ doesn’t necessarily mean ‘boring’ or ‘plain’, and if your pattern has the power to teach a new skill, or inspire a newcomer to create something beautiful, then it belongs here just as much as any more intricate pattern for advanced knitters.
We hesitate to give you any very strict guidelines for what you should submit – we want to see what you come up with, we’re open-minded and ready to be inspired by your creations.
The Inside Loopp is for everyone, but primarily for the UK. It draws on the skills of our home-grown designers and showcases the fabulous yarns available readily here. Foreign materials are by no means outlawed, but we will guarantee that everything you fall in love with on this site is easily found in your local bricks-and-mortar or online yarn store.
The Inside Loop is published five times a year.
Upcoming Themes
Spring 2009 - Children’s Issue
Summer 2009 - Summertime
Autumn 2009 - All About Spinning
Patterns should be written using the appropriate The Inside Loop style sheet:
Knitting Pattern Style Sheet
Crochet Pattern Style Sheet
Remuneration
Remuneration for pattern submisisons to The Inside Loop will be 30 to 50 GBP, depending on the complexity of the design.
Photographs and Illustrations
All accompanying photographs MUST be clear and sharp. The photos you send may make or break your submission: think carefully about your photo shoot, get a friend to model or to help out and get snap happy – pick out the best ones for sending in.
Garment patterns should be accompanied by a clear schematic showing all relevant measurements. This may be hand-drawn and scanned in if necessary.
As often as possible, we like to link the articles in an issue to the patterns they accompany. For example, an issue may contain a traditional Fair Isle patterned ski cap, and an article about one reader’s exciting trip visiting the islands of the north sea.
You are very welcome to submit both an article and a pattern together if the theme is closely related, we may choose to use either or both depending on our plans for the issue. You may also join the contributors’ mailing list – soon to be added to the Yahoo! group – where we will post special requests for articles we feel will particularly complement a given pattern. Articles should be between 300 and 1,000 words in length.
Remuneration
Remuneration for article submisisons to The Inside Loop will be 30 to 50 GBP, depending on the length and complexity of the article.
Photographs and Illustrations
All article submissions should be accompanied by relevant illustrations to engage the reader and complement the topic material. Technique articles in particular should have as many illustrations as possible to clearly explain the subject matter. Articles such as interviews and reminiscences benefit greatly from the inclusion of personal photographs.
Please remember, photographs MUST be clear and sharp. Drawings or diagrams may also be submitted after being scanned in.
The Team
Editor: Kate Blackburn
Editor: Diane Mulholland
Web Developer: Grit Brunssen
Tech Editor (crochet): Kai Mistry
Visit website for complete details: theinsideloop.com
Spring Issue - 20 January 2009
Summer Issue - 31 March 2009
Autumn Issue - 30 June 2009
The Inside Loop
Knitting and Crochet Magazine
Publishing Opportunity
The Inside Loop publishes quality knitting and crochet patterns from designers all over the world. Fine attention to detail and new and original ways of thinking about yarn will help get your pattern noticed and contribute to the distinction we aim for at The Inside Loop. Articles are also accepted on a range of topics including technique and history of Fibre Arts.
Knitters and crocheters of all levels of ability can find joy in working with luxurious yarns and beautiful patterns. ‘Easy’ doesn’t necessarily mean ‘boring’ or ‘plain’, and if your pattern has the power to teach a new skill, or inspire a newcomer to create something beautiful, then it belongs here just as much as any more intricate pattern for advanced knitters.
We hesitate to give you any very strict guidelines for what you should submit – we want to see what you come up with, we’re open-minded and ready to be inspired by your creations.
The Inside Loopp is for everyone, but primarily for the UK. It draws on the skills of our home-grown designers and showcases the fabulous yarns available readily here. Foreign materials are by no means outlawed, but we will guarantee that everything you fall in love with on this site is easily found in your local bricks-and-mortar or online yarn store.
The Inside Loop is published five times a year.
Upcoming Themes
Spring 2009 - Children’s Issue
Summer 2009 - Summertime
Autumn 2009 - All About Spinning
Your Design Submission
All patterns submitted should be your own, original work and not previously published elsewhere, either in print or on the internet. Any designs you submit should not have been pictured on a blog or other website. Please also avoid blogging about an accepted submission before the issue goes live, other than to say that you have a design in an issue. We do want to keep the actual contents a surprise!Patterns should be written using the appropriate The Inside Loop style sheet:
Knitting Pattern Style Sheet
Crochet Pattern Style Sheet
Remuneration
Remuneration for pattern submisisons to The Inside Loop will be 30 to 50 GBP, depending on the complexity of the design.
Photographs and Illustrations
All accompanying photographs MUST be clear and sharp. The photos you send may make or break your submission: think carefully about your photo shoot, get a friend to model or to help out and get snap happy – pick out the best ones for sending in.
Garment patterns should be accompanied by a clear schematic showing all relevant measurements. This may be hand-drawn and scanned in if necessary.
Article Submissions
Our readers are interested in a wide variety of topics related to the Fibre Arts. Knitting, spinning and crochet techniques, historical essays and interviews are all welcome and help to make the magazine relevant and inspiring.As often as possible, we like to link the articles in an issue to the patterns they accompany. For example, an issue may contain a traditional Fair Isle patterned ski cap, and an article about one reader’s exciting trip visiting the islands of the north sea.
You are very welcome to submit both an article and a pattern together if the theme is closely related, we may choose to use either or both depending on our plans for the issue. You may also join the contributors’ mailing list – soon to be added to the Yahoo! group – where we will post special requests for articles we feel will particularly complement a given pattern. Articles should be between 300 and 1,000 words in length.
Remuneration
Remuneration for article submisisons to The Inside Loop will be 30 to 50 GBP, depending on the length and complexity of the article.
Photographs and Illustrations
All article submissions should be accompanied by relevant illustrations to engage the reader and complement the topic material. Technique articles in particular should have as many illustrations as possible to clearly explain the subject matter. Articles such as interviews and reminiscences benefit greatly from the inclusion of personal photographs.
Please remember, photographs MUST be clear and sharp. Drawings or diagrams may also be submitted after being scanned in.
The Team
Editor: Kate Blackburn
Editor: Diane Mulholland
Web Developer: Grit Brunssen
Tech Editor (crochet): Kai Mistry
Visit website for complete details: theinsideloop.com
Australian Sewing Guild National Convention
Registration Deadline: 27 February 2009 for early bird fees*
*see brochure for actual dates and fees
Australian Sewing Guild
National Convention
ST BRIGID’S COLLEGE
Lesmurdie, West Australia
27 September to 3 October 2009
On behalf of the Australian Sewing Guild Inc. I would like to invite you to join us at the 8th National ASG Convention, to be held in September/ October 2009, in Perth, Western Australia.
With this Convention in beautiful Western Australia, the ASG has travelled full-circle around Australia and we move one step closer to being a fully supported national organisation, representing sewing enthusiasts and the sewing industry, in every State. W.A. has been part of the ASG from the beginning and has built a strong, enthusiastic membership, filled with creative, fun women. Their participation, a great selection of innovative teachers, a ‘tried & true’ experienced Convention committee and a superb location will undoubtedly make this a Convention not to miss.
For those members already in W.A, I hope to see you ALL. For all other members may I suggest that you take this opportunity to finally see the fabulous west at its best....wild fl ower season. Enjoy Convention week with ‘like-minded’ friends and then extend your trip with family or friends and plan to see a bit more of this spectacular state.
Fun, friendship, learning, sharing and exploring! That’s what ASG Perth Convention 2009 is all about.
Join us and happy sewing,
Sue Neall
President
Visit website for complete details: www.aussew.org.au
Downloads:
Convention Information Booklet
Convention Registration Booklet
Convention Workshop Selector
ASG Krazy Kaftan Sewing Challenge
ASG Membership Application
*see brochure for actual dates and fees
Australian Sewing Guild
National Convention
ST BRIGID’S COLLEGE
Lesmurdie, West Australia
27 September to 3 October 2009
On behalf of the Australian Sewing Guild Inc. I would like to invite you to join us at the 8th National ASG Convention, to be held in September/ October 2009, in Perth, Western Australia.
With this Convention in beautiful Western Australia, the ASG has travelled full-circle around Australia and we move one step closer to being a fully supported national organisation, representing sewing enthusiasts and the sewing industry, in every State. W.A. has been part of the ASG from the beginning and has built a strong, enthusiastic membership, filled with creative, fun women. Their participation, a great selection of innovative teachers, a ‘tried & true’ experienced Convention committee and a superb location will undoubtedly make this a Convention not to miss.
For those members already in W.A, I hope to see you ALL. For all other members may I suggest that you take this opportunity to finally see the fabulous west at its best....wild fl ower season. Enjoy Convention week with ‘like-minded’ friends and then extend your trip with family or friends and plan to see a bit more of this spectacular state.
Fun, friendship, learning, sharing and exploring! That’s what ASG Perth Convention 2009 is all about.
Join us and happy sewing,
Sue Neall
President
Visit website for complete details: www.aussew.org.au
Downloads:
Convention Information Booklet
Convention Registration Booklet
Convention Workshop Selector
ASG Krazy Kaftan Sewing Challenge
ASG Membership Application
Hui No`eau Solo Exhibitions
Deadline: March 15, 2009 (RECEIVE)
Hui No`eau
Solo Exhibition
Makawao HI
September 1, 2009 - October 31, 2009
exhibition dates tentative
Hui No`eau accepts applications annually for artists to exhibit a complete body of work in the Hui gallery. The Solo Exhibition is one of the only exhibitions in the state that provides the unique opportunity for artists to be personally involved in all facets of the exhibition planning and installation of their work. The exhibition encourages two types of applications:
*further exploration of current work from emerging artists
*proposals for a new body of work by established artists
Artists are encouraged to exhibit a current body of work focusing on a specific theme. Proposals are open to artists working in all media as well as installations.
Application fee: $20.00
Membership as of August 15, 2008 required to apply.
Visit website for complete details: huinoeau.com
Download:
Solo Exhibition Application
Solo Exhibition Background
Hui No`eau
Solo Exhibition
Makawao HI
September 1, 2009 - October 31, 2009
exhibition dates tentative
Hui No`eau accepts applications annually for artists to exhibit a complete body of work in the Hui gallery. The Solo Exhibition is one of the only exhibitions in the state that provides the unique opportunity for artists to be personally involved in all facets of the exhibition planning and installation of their work. The exhibition encourages two types of applications:
*further exploration of current work from emerging artists
*proposals for a new body of work by established artists
Artists are encouraged to exhibit a current body of work focusing on a specific theme. Proposals are open to artists working in all media as well as installations.
Application fee: $20.00
Membership as of August 15, 2008 required to apply.
Visit website for complete details: huinoeau.com
Download:
Solo Exhibition Application
Solo Exhibition Background
All Things Hawaiian Exhibition
Deadline: January 31, 2009, 9:00 to 10:30 A.M. (Hand Delivery) & (RECEIVE)
All Things Hawaiian Exhibition
The Association of Hawaii Artists {AHA}
Honolulu, HI
January 31-March 20, 2009
Eligibility and Display Rules:
Juror: David Behlke of Behlke Art Studio, Manager of the 1132 Bishop Street Gallery.
He will choose the following: Best in Show, First, Second, Third, and three Honorable Mentions.
Entry Fees:
There will be a non-refundable entry fee of $35 to enter two (2) pieces. Each additional piece is $10. Sets will be counted individually. Note: You must be an AHA member to participate in this show. If you are not a current member, you may join on entry day and pay a $30 annual membership fee in addition to the show entry fee.
Show Contacts:
Organizer: Priscilla Hall, hall.priscilla@gmail.com.
Registration: Jenee Wonderlich, jenwonder@aol.com
Download Prospectus: 2009AllThingsHawnPro.pdf
Visit website for complete details: associationhawaiiartists.com
All Things Hawaiian Exhibition
The Association of Hawaii Artists {AHA}
Honolulu, HI
January 31-March 20, 2009
Eligibility and Display Rules:
- All art work must be original, and created by the exhibiting artist.
- Work that is not properly wired, or not securely wired, will not be accepted. Any artwork that entails special consideration, hardship or inconvenience to the installation committee, in whatever manner, will cause your work to be rejected.
- AHA reserves the right to refuse entry of any work for inappropriate content or
presentation. - No work produced under instruction, or copied from another's work or from copyright reference will be accepted. Artwork exhibited in any previously juried AHA exhibition is ineligible. Work older than three years is not eligible.
Juror: David Behlke of Behlke Art Studio, Manager of the 1132 Bishop Street Gallery.
He will choose the following: Best in Show, First, Second, Third, and three Honorable Mentions.
Entry Fees:
There will be a non-refundable entry fee of $35 to enter two (2) pieces. Each additional piece is $10. Sets will be counted individually. Note: You must be an AHA member to participate in this show. If you are not a current member, you may join on entry day and pay a $30 annual membership fee in addition to the show entry fee.
Show Contacts:
Organizer: Priscilla Hall, hall.priscilla@gmail.com.
Registration: Jenee Wonderlich, jenwonder@aol.com
Download Prospectus: 2009AllThingsHawnPro.pdf
Visit website for complete details: associationhawaiiartists.com
Woman Made Gallery Artisan Gallery: Physicality
Deadline: February 18, 2009 (RECEIVE) & (ONLINE)
Woman Made Gallery Artisan Gallery
Physicality: Body, Shape, Form
CHICAGO IL
May 1 - July 23, 2009
In art as in life, physical form captures our attention and sparks our curiosity- from the sensuous lines of the human form to inanimate objects whose presence is heightened by elegant organic lines or dramatic geometric shapes.
Elements of body, shape, and form are the foundations of exquisite design. Physicality: Body, Shape, Form welcomes submissions that investigate the essence of these foundations through conceptual, decorative, or functional objects. This exhibition is open to all craft media by women.
Images of up to three artworks plus one detail image per submission if needed. Please include a statement about the work and a $24 entry fee.
Online Entries Submit jpgs of three of your works on our website.
Mailed Entries Mail slides or cd with images of three of your works, completed entry form and a $24 entry fee to Woman Made Gallery, 685 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60642
Juror: Margaret Denny
Visit website for complete details: womanmade.org/artisangallery
Download the entry form: womanmade.org/artisan_physicality2009.pdf
Woman Made Gallery Artisan Gallery
Physicality: Body, Shape, Form
CHICAGO IL
May 1 - July 23, 2009
In art as in life, physical form captures our attention and sparks our curiosity- from the sensuous lines of the human form to inanimate objects whose presence is heightened by elegant organic lines or dramatic geometric shapes.
Elements of body, shape, and form are the foundations of exquisite design. Physicality: Body, Shape, Form welcomes submissions that investigate the essence of these foundations through conceptual, decorative, or functional objects. This exhibition is open to all craft media by women.
Images of up to three artworks plus one detail image per submission if needed. Please include a statement about the work and a $24 entry fee.
Online Entries Submit jpgs of three of your works on our website.
Mailed Entries Mail slides or cd with images of three of your works, completed entry form and a $24 entry fee to Woman Made Gallery, 685 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60642
Juror: Margaret Denny
Visit website for complete details: womanmade.org/artisangallery
Download the entry form: womanmade.org/artisan_physicality2009.pdf
Woman Made Gallery: Her Mark 2010
Deadline: March 6, 2009 (ONLINE) & (RECEIVE)
Her Mark 2010
Call for Artwork
Woman Made Gallery
Chicago, IL
July 31 - August 27
WMG invites women artists to submit images of up to three artworks in all media for its annual Her Mark publication.
Art Juror: Maria Elena Buszek
Maria Elena Buszek is an assistant professor of art history at the Kansas City Art Institute. She has curated exhibitions for the Charlotte Street Awards, Greenlease Gallery, Sherry Leedy Contemporary Art, and The Cube. She is working on the traveling exhibition, Raised in Craftivity, which opens at the Wignall Museum in 2009. Recent publications include Pin-Up Grrrls: Feminism, Sexuality, Popular Culture (Duke University Press, 2006) and Blaze: Discourse on Art, Women, and Feminism (Cambridge Scholars Press, 2007). She is a contributor to journal BUST and Kansas City's Review.
Online Entries Submit jpgs of three of your works on our website.
Mailed Entries Mail slides or cd with images of three of your works, completed entry form and a $24 entry fee to Woman Made Gallery, 685 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60642
Calendar
March 6, 2009 - Final Entry Due Date
March 25, 2009 - Notifications Sent
July 31, 2009 - Her Mark Available
July 31 - August 27 - Exhibition
Sunday, August 2, 2009 Release Party & Reading 2-4pm
Entry fee: $24 for images of up to three artworks
Visit the website for complete details: womanmade.org
Download the entry form: womanmade.org/hermarkart2010.pdf
Her Mark 2010
Call for Artwork
Woman Made Gallery
Chicago, IL
July 31 - August 27
WMG invites women artists to submit images of up to three artworks in all media for its annual Her Mark publication.
Art Juror: Maria Elena Buszek
Maria Elena Buszek is an assistant professor of art history at the Kansas City Art Institute. She has curated exhibitions for the Charlotte Street Awards, Greenlease Gallery, Sherry Leedy Contemporary Art, and The Cube. She is working on the traveling exhibition, Raised in Craftivity, which opens at the Wignall Museum in 2009. Recent publications include Pin-Up Grrrls: Feminism, Sexuality, Popular Culture (Duke University Press, 2006) and Blaze: Discourse on Art, Women, and Feminism (Cambridge Scholars Press, 2007). She is a contributor to journal BUST and Kansas City's Review.
Online Entries Submit jpgs of three of your works on our website.
Mailed Entries Mail slides or cd with images of three of your works, completed entry form and a $24 entry fee to Woman Made Gallery, 685 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60642
Calendar
March 6, 2009 - Final Entry Due Date
March 25, 2009 - Notifications Sent
July 31, 2009 - Her Mark Available
July 31 - August 27 - Exhibition
Sunday, August 2, 2009 Release Party & Reading 2-4pm
Entry fee: $24 for images of up to three artworks
Visit the website for complete details: womanmade.org
Download the entry form: womanmade.org/hermarkart2010.pdf
Woman Made Gallery: Interactive
Deadline: March 18, 2009 (ONLINE) & (RECEIVE)
Interactive
Woman Made Gallery
Chicago, IL
June 19 - July 23, 2009
Open to artwork in all media, except *electronics, by women artists from the international community. “Long before interactive meant sitting in front of a computer, artists were making books, toys, games, installations and other work that invited participation from the viewer. For this exhibition Woman Made Gallery is seeking work that the viewer will handle, play with, modify, or physically interact with in some way.”
*Computers may only be used as a tool in producing the physical work.
Images of up to three artworks plus one detail image per submission if needed. Please include a statement about the submitted work and a $24 entry fee.
Online Entries Submit jpgs of three of your works on our website.
Mailed Entries Mail slides or cd with images of three of your works, completed entry form and a $24 entry fee to Woman Made Gallery, 685 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60642
Juror: Karen Hanmer
Chicago book and installation artist Karen Hanmer’s intimate, playful works fragment and layer text and image to intertwine memory, cultural history, and the history of science. Her work weds the ancient act of book binding with the high tech use of the computer to aid her process. She exhibits widely, and her work is included in collections ranging from Stanford University and Tate Britain to National Museum of Women in the Arts and Graceland. Hanmer holds a degree in Economics from Northwestern University. She is Exhibitions Chair for the Guild of Book Workers, and serves on the editorial board of The Bonefolder, the peer reviewed online book arts journal.
Visit the website for complete details: womanmade.org
Download the entry form: womanmade.org/interactive2009.pdf
Interactive
Woman Made Gallery
Chicago, IL
June 19 - July 23, 2009
Open to artwork in all media, except *electronics, by women artists from the international community. “Long before interactive meant sitting in front of a computer, artists were making books, toys, games, installations and other work that invited participation from the viewer. For this exhibition Woman Made Gallery is seeking work that the viewer will handle, play with, modify, or physically interact with in some way.”
*Computers may only be used as a tool in producing the physical work.
Images of up to three artworks plus one detail image per submission if needed. Please include a statement about the submitted work and a $24 entry fee.
Online Entries Submit jpgs of three of your works on our website.
Mailed Entries Mail slides or cd with images of three of your works, completed entry form and a $24 entry fee to Woman Made Gallery, 685 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60642
Juror: Karen Hanmer
Chicago book and installation artist Karen Hanmer’s intimate, playful works fragment and layer text and image to intertwine memory, cultural history, and the history of science. Her work weds the ancient act of book binding with the high tech use of the computer to aid her process. She exhibits widely, and her work is included in collections ranging from Stanford University and Tate Britain to National Museum of Women in the Arts and Graceland. Hanmer holds a degree in Economics from Northwestern University. She is Exhibitions Chair for the Guild of Book Workers, and serves on the editorial board of The Bonefolder, the peer reviewed online book arts journal.
Visit the website for complete details: womanmade.org
Download the entry form: womanmade.org/interactive2009.pdf
Woman Made Gallery: The Emotional Body
Deadline: February 13, 2009 (ONLINE) & (RECEIVE)
The Emotional Body
Woman Made Gallery
Chicago, IL
May 1 – June 11, 2009
Open to women artists from the international community whose work is concerned with the emotional reality of womanhood. We invite submissions that portray “The Emotional Body” of a woman’s journey in search of the boundaries of body, personality, and strength. We invite works that render “the body” expressively, relying on compositional and figurative dramatizations: works that focus on the complexity and significance of a woman’s journey to emotional independence and works that recognize the richness of her life. Images of up to three artworks plus one detail image per submission if needed. Please include a statement about the submitted work and a $24 entry fee.
Online Entries Submit jpgs of three of your works on our website.
Mailed Entries Mail slides or cd with images of three of your works, completed entry form and a $24 entry fee to Woman Made Gallery, 685 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60642
Juror: Elzbieta (Elka) Kazmierczak
Kazmierczak is a printmaker, book artist, and designer who emigrated from Poland in 1990. She is a fellow of the Polish Ministry of Culture and Art (1987/88). For seven years she was Head of the Illustration Program at the University at Buffalo, NY. She is currently studying for a doctorate in Art Education at the University of Illinois. Kazmierczak is interested in using creativity for empowerment of women. She has founded Art for Empowerment program at The Women’s Center (Carbondale, IL) for survivors of violence and organized exhibitions of survivors’ art. She has also published a book “Art of Survival: Women, Healing, and the Arts.”
Visit the website for complete details: womanmade.org
Download the entry form: womanmade.org/emotionalbody2009.pdf
The Emotional Body
Woman Made Gallery
Chicago, IL
May 1 – June 11, 2009
Open to women artists from the international community whose work is concerned with the emotional reality of womanhood. We invite submissions that portray “The Emotional Body” of a woman’s journey in search of the boundaries of body, personality, and strength. We invite works that render “the body” expressively, relying on compositional and figurative dramatizations: works that focus on the complexity and significance of a woman’s journey to emotional independence and works that recognize the richness of her life. Images of up to three artworks plus one detail image per submission if needed. Please include a statement about the submitted work and a $24 entry fee.
Online Entries Submit jpgs of three of your works on our website.
Mailed Entries Mail slides or cd with images of three of your works, completed entry form and a $24 entry fee to Woman Made Gallery, 685 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60642
Juror: Elzbieta (Elka) Kazmierczak
Kazmierczak is a printmaker, book artist, and designer who emigrated from Poland in 1990. She is a fellow of the Polish Ministry of Culture and Art (1987/88). For seven years she was Head of the Illustration Program at the University at Buffalo, NY. She is currently studying for a doctorate in Art Education at the University of Illinois. Kazmierczak is interested in using creativity for empowerment of women. She has founded Art for Empowerment program at The Women’s Center (Carbondale, IL) for survivors of violence and organized exhibitions of survivors’ art. She has also published a book “Art of Survival: Women, Healing, and the Arts.”
Visit the website for complete details: womanmade.org
Download the entry form: womanmade.org/emotionalbody2009.pdf
Thursday, January 15, 2009
International Year of Natural Fibres
General Announcement
Who decided that 2009 would be the International Year of Natural
International Year of Natural Fibres
Cotton, wool, silk, jute, flax, sisal...
Natural fibre industries employ millions of people and contribute to a greener planet
The International Year of Natural Fibres will be officially launched on 22 January 2009, at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome.
Objectives
- raise awareness and stimulate demand for natural fibres;
- promote the efficiency and sustainability of the natural fibres
industries; - encourage appropriate policy responses from governments to the problems
faced by natural fibre industries; - foster an effective and enduring international partnership among the
various natural fibres industries.
What are Natural Fibres?
Natural fibres may be defined as “those renewable fibres from plants or animals which can be easily transformed into a yarn for textiles”. Animal fibres are largely those which cover mammals such as sheep, goats and rabbits, but include also the cocoon of the silk-worm. Vegetable fibres are derived from the stem, leaf or seed of various plants. Close to 30 million tonnes of natural fibres are produced annually in the world, of which cotton is dominant with 20
million tonnes, wool and jute each around 2 to 3 million tonnes followed by a number of others.
What are Natural Fibres used for?
Natural fibres form an important component of clothing, upholstery and other textiles for consumers, and many of them also have industrial uses in packaging, papermaking and in composite materials with many uses, including automobiles.
Why are Natural Fibres important?
Apart from their importance to the consumer and in their various industrial uses, natural fibres are an important source of income for the farmers who produce them. In some cases they are produced on large farms in developed countries, but in many developing and least developed countries proceeds from the sale and export of natural fibres contribute significantly to the income and food security of poor farmers and workers in fibre industries. For some developing countries natural fibres are of major economic importance, for example, cotton in some west African countries, jute in Bangladesh and sisal in Tanzania. In other cases these fibres are of less significance at the national level but are of major local importance, as in the case of jute in West Bengal (India) and sisal in north-east Brazil.
Why an International Year of Natural Fibres?
Since the 1960s, the use of synthetic fibres has increased, and natural fibres have lost a lot of their market share. The main objective of the International Year of Natural Fibres is to raise the profile of these fibres, to emphasise their value to consumers while helping to sustain the incomes of the farmers. Promoting measures to improve the efficiency and sustainability of
production is also an important aspect of the Year.
Who decided that 2009 would be the International Year of Natural
Fibres?
The idea came from a meeting of fibre producing and consuming countries in FAO, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations. At the request of FAO, the actual declaration was made by the General Assembly of the United Nations on 20 December 2006.
Who will organise the International Year?
There is a coordinating unit in FAO, but a great many other organisations and people will be involved. An International Steering Committee, with representatives from various fibre organisations, consumer bodies, and funding agencies, will meet from time-to-time to guide the programme. Most of the activities will be organised by partner organisations, some at the international level, and many more within individual countries.
What will happen in 2009?
The programme of events is now filling out. One or more large international conferences will be held. There will be displays and fashion shows and many other events in many countries, run by a variety of different national organisations.
Where will the money come from?
FAO needs funding in order to coordinate activities and to provide support to partner organizations around the world. Without this support the potential benefits of the IYNF will not be realised.
E-mail Forum
An e-mail list has been established to allow us to keep you informed of
developments and for the exchange of views and information. To enroll in the email list, send an e-mail to: mailto:mailserv@mailserv.fao.org?body=subscribe%20IYNF-2009-L, leave the subject line blank, and put in the body of the message:subscribe IYNF-2009-L
Contact us to get involved:
International Year of Natural Fibres Coordinating Unit
Trade and Markets Division
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla
00153 Rome, Italy
Fax: +39 06 57054495
E-mail: IYNF-2009@fao.org
Web: http://www.naturalfibres2009.org/
Wild Fibers Magazine
Deadline: Ongoing/Unspecified
Wild Fibers Magazine
Rockland, Maine
Publishing Opportunity
WRITER'S GUIDELINES (truncated)
Articles:
Wild Fibers magazine is intended for people interested in all aspects of the exotic fiber industry, from the animal to the finished product. We are interested in articles that increase understanding of fiber breeds, assist in raising and caring for fiber animals, share and improve farming techniques, develop new or broaden existing markets, and otherwise increase communication between farmers of different fiber breeds.
We also look for articles on weaving, spinning, dyeing, felting and other methods that help develop a final fiber product. Articles that show uses for less desirable fibers (such as guard hair) are especially welcome. Patterns and designs, including the addition of beads or other decoration can be submitted. We encourage articles that will offer proven ideas for marketing fiber products.
Also welcome are notices of fiber events in your area. (Please keep in mind that we publish quarterly and may need 4-6 months' notice.)
We like to give an honest, practical look at the fiber industry, its potential and its challenges.
Format:
Articles should be typed, double-spaced and between 350-1200 words. If you intend to write a longer article, please contact an editor first. We reserve the right to edit for length, clarity and style. With each submission, please include the author's name, phone number, mailing address, email address (if available) and a bibliography (if applicable). Please make sure names and places have been accurately spelled. Also, please include a brief biography of the author.
Deadlines and Details:
Wild Fibers is published quarterly. All submissions, including artwork, must be sent no less than 30 days before publishing.
We enjoy articles that:
Wild Fibers
Linda Cortright
Editor/Publisher
P.O. Box 1752
Rockland, Maine 04841
Phone: (207) 594-9455
Wild Fibers Magazine
Rockland, Maine
Publishing Opportunity
WRITER'S GUIDELINES (truncated)
Articles:
Wild Fibers magazine is intended for people interested in all aspects of the exotic fiber industry, from the animal to the finished product. We are interested in articles that increase understanding of fiber breeds, assist in raising and caring for fiber animals, share and improve farming techniques, develop new or broaden existing markets, and otherwise increase communication between farmers of different fiber breeds.
We also look for articles on weaving, spinning, dyeing, felting and other methods that help develop a final fiber product. Articles that show uses for less desirable fibers (such as guard hair) are especially welcome. Patterns and designs, including the addition of beads or other decoration can be submitted. We encourage articles that will offer proven ideas for marketing fiber products.
Also welcome are notices of fiber events in your area. (Please keep in mind that we publish quarterly and may need 4-6 months' notice.)
We like to give an honest, practical look at the fiber industry, its potential and its challenges.
Format:
Articles should be typed, double-spaced and between 350-1200 words. If you intend to write a longer article, please contact an editor first. We reserve the right to edit for length, clarity and style. With each submission, please include the author's name, phone number, mailing address, email address (if available) and a bibliography (if applicable). Please make sure names and places have been accurately spelled. Also, please include a brief biography of the author.
Deadlines and Details:
Wild Fibers is published quarterly. All submissions, including artwork, must be sent no less than 30 days before publishing.
We enjoy articles that:
- Present new ideas, or new ways of looking at old ideas. Have you learned a new method of shearing? Found a unique way or training your llamas? Can your information help fiber producers to improve their yield? Do you have new ideas for using your fiber?
- Apply to many different farmers. We have chosen to encompass all exotic fiber species. While we do publish articles that focus on a particular breed or species, we also like articles that apply to all fiber animals. Our readers may have many animals, a few, or only a dream. We like to write for them all.
- Are focused. Please don't try to write the entire history of fiber production. Choose a few important issues and stick to them. We can always follow up on an interesting subject in another article or issue.
- Are based on experience and/or credible sources. If it doesn't work - or might not work - please write about something that does, or what you learned from your mistakes.
- Have a purpose. Your purpose might be entertainment. In which case, laughter is the goal. But if you intend to educate or illuminate on a subject, please provide accurate information. Include quotes and examples, especially if they will enhance the credibility of your article.
- Are founded in love, hope and enthusiasm. Though we do not want to give a false sense of the present or future of the American fiber industry, we are involved because we love it. Let your passion and enthusiasm shine through. If you have experienced heartbreak and have come through it, show us how!
Wild Fibers
Linda Cortright
Editor/Publisher
P.O. Box 1752
Rockland, Maine 04841
Phone: (207) 594-9455
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