More Than Fiber: A Creative Approach to Material

Deadline: December 15, 2009 (POSTMARK)

More Than Fiber: A Creative Approach to Material
Cohen Gallery
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
Reading, PA
March 7 To April 18, 2010

MORE THAN FIBER: A CREATIVE APPROACH TO MATERIAL
Fiber art is distinct in its many applications and influences. Historically fiber work was considered a home craft and utilitarian. Today’s artists have stretched the definition in many directions, discovering and adapting its uses in extraordinary ways. Mixed mediums that have become familiar in contemporary art are now relevant to fiber art. Three dimensional work and the use of metal fibers have come together to create a new concept of sculpture. Paper has brought its texture to many forms of fiber art. All modes of fiber work, traditional and interpretative, secure the special place it has always had – a hands on human element referencing historical content and contemporary thought.

ELIGIBILITY
Open to all artists who design and produce their own original work. Work must have been created within the last three years. All media welcomed.

ENTRY FEES
Each artist may submit up to three works for $35.

JUROR - WARREN SEELIG
Warren Seelig lives and works in Rockland, Maine. He holds the rank of distinguished visiting professor in the Fibers/Mixed Media program at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia where he teaches, curates and writes on various subjects related to sculpture, textile and fiber.

PROCEDURE for SUBMISSION
Judging will be done from CD’s. Submit up to 3 artworks as jpegs on a CD.

Download the prospectus: MTF Prospectus [pdf]

Visit the website: http://www.goggleworks.org/index.php

Cohen Gallery
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
201 Washington Street
Reading, PA 19601

ABOUT THE GOGGLEWORKS
The GoggleWorks is an exciting multi-faceted community art center located in downtown Reading, PA. Built in 1871, Thomas A. Willson & Co. manufactured eyeglasses and safety goggle equipment at the building until May, 2002. This 140,000 sq.ft. complex opened as an art center in September 2005 featuring 34 studios for working artists, hot, warm and cold glass studios, ceramics and pottery facilities, a wood shop, photography dark room facilities, a 131-seat art film theatre, dance and music studios, gallery space, art store and café. Visitors have an opportunity to visit resident artists in their studios in addition to viewing the art exhibition and enjoying all the GoggleWorks facilities.