Blurred Bounderies – Mixed Media Fiber Art

Deadline: June 20, 2009 (RECEIVE)

Blurred Bounderies – Mixed Media Fiber Art
Fabrications Retreat
Radisson Plaza Hotel
Kalamazoo, Michigan
August 31 – September 4, 2009

Curator: Lynn Krawczyk

The definition of Fiber Art has evolved greatly over the past few years, opening up a new range of possibilities to artists working in various disciplines.

Fiber artists are incorporating more mediums into their work, creating unique artwork that reaches across previously defined boundaries. Artists from other mediums are discovering the infinite possibilities that fiber can offer, creating hybrids that are eye catching and moving.

Blurred Boundaries seeks these artworks for a week long exhibition honoring the ingenuity of Mixed Media Fiber Art.

Eligibility & Artwork guidelines: (truncated)

• This exhibit is open to anyone in the United States
• You may submit up to 3 works for consideration.
• Artwork completed between 2005 and the present is eligible.
• We are seeking mixed media artwork for this show. Work must have at least 25% fiber content to be accepted.
Fiber is defined as, but not limited to fabric, yarn, roving, paper, etc.
Mixed media is defined as an artwork created using a combination of mediums. This can be, but is not limited to, found objects, painting, etc.
• 2D and 3D work is accepted for this show. 3D work must be able to stand on its own. If it requires a prop to help it display properly, artist must provide this. 2D work must have a hanging sleeve on the back. Work mounted on canvas or framed will be accepted.
• Size restrictions:
2D work: 48” maximum, 12” minimum
3D work: 12” maximum, 6” minimum
• There will be a catalog published through Blurb.com. Artist MUST be able to provide a high-resolution photo of their artwork against a WHITE background for this.

Juror: Virginia Spiegel

Fee: $25 for up to 3 pieces. Entry fee to be paid through Paypal. After your entry form and images are received, you will receive an email invoice with a Paypal link. Payment must be received within 48 hours.

Artwork may be for sale: There is a 15% commission on any work sold during the show.

People’s Choice Award: There will be a $100 People’s Choice Award awarded.

Guidelines: BlurredBoundariesexhibitguidelines [pdf]

Entry Form available on Website: http://www.fabricationsretreat.com/exhibit.html

For more information or answers to questions concerning this exhibit, contact Lynn Krawczyk at BlurredBoundaries@earthlink.net