¡Fibra, Vive! (Fiber, It Lives!)

Deadline: July 1, 2009 (POSTMARK)

¡Fibra, Vive! (Fiber, It Lives!)
A Juried Exhibition
Sponsored by The Missouri Fiber Artists
The Old Orchard Gallery
Webster Groves, MO
September 18 - October 9, 2009


Textiles from Mexico to Peru, Guatemala to Brazil, Panama to Bolivia and more influence fiber artists work. Traditional techniques are part of their heritage and legacy, but an explosion of color, design, and texture is their gift to the world.

¡Fibra, Vive! celebrates today’s artist’s personal interpretation of their “magical journey ” through Latin America in their own work. All fiber media is welcomed.

ABOUT OUR JUROR
Becky Grass teaches Fibers and Textiles at Saint Louis University.

ELIGIBILITY
Current MoFA membership is required to participate. All members are encouraged to participate.

ARTWORK
* Up to 3 fiber pieces may be entered.
* Work should follow the exhibit’s theme of inspiration from Latin America and completed in the last 2 years.
* Work should be priced and marked for sale or not for sale (NFS).
* 2-D work should be ready to hang. Image restrictions: work may not exceed 36in. x 36in.
* No size restrictions on wearable fiber pieces or 3-D freestanding work.

Fee: $15.00 for one to three entries

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Digital images only. Due July 1, 2009

* All work must be ready to exhibit.
* There will be a 60/40 standard commission fee on work sold.

Questions?
Contact Judy Cobillas: president@missourifiberartists.com

Download the prospectus: http://www.missourifiberartists.com/exhibitions/FibraVive.pdf

The Missouri Fiber Artists: www.missourifiberartists.com