20 x 20 (2nd edition)

Deadline: October 15, 2010 (RECEIVE) or (Hand Delivery)

20 x 20 (2nd edition)
Centre for Contemporary Textiles in Montreal
Montreal, Quebec
Canada
November 15 to December 7, 2010

As part of celebrations of its 20th anniversary in April 2010, we created an exhibit earnings or regrouping works textile fragments measuring 20 cm by 20 cm, from designers here and abroad. Over 275 works have been exhibited and have dazzled the audience! This event memorable and colorful We raised over $ 8,000!

By popular demand, we organize the second edition of the exhibition benefit 20 x 20. We present again works or textile fragments 20 cm x 20 cm. The walls of the gallery will be fully lined these testimonies textiles. From 15 November, the public will have the chance to bet in order to acquire works and the auction will close Tuesday, December 7, 2010 by a benefit event full of surprises!

We hope that the funds raised from this exhibition benefit allows us to acquire equipment to enrich the creative potential and Development Centre. We hope this event becomes a annual tradition. Your participation is a positive support and recognition of a sign marking the contribution undeniable Centre to promote textile design in Quebec and elsewhere in the world.

Here are the conditions of participation:
! This exhibition is open to everyone. All works or textile fragments received respecting technical constraints described on the registration form can be exposed and exploited.
! All the techniques and all types of materials in the field of textile design will be accepted.
! NEW We recognize that artists are often asked to arts funding. In this context, you can choose to donate your work OR you can choose that you furnish the third CTCM the amount of the sale.

Technical Requirements:
! The textile works or fragments should measure 20 cm by 20 cm, no more, no less.
! Works must be light and must not be framed as they will simply pinned to wall of the gallery. The works presented as a series may not be shown together.
! The three-dimensional works are not accepted
! Each work piece textile must be identified with the initials of the creators and a number. For example, Audrey Collin presents three works: AC-1, AC-2, AC-3.

The shipment must include:
! Works or textile fragments. Please note that the number of works is in no way limited. Only lack of space could prevent us from exposing all the works by the same artist who would have provided a large number.
! The attached form and printed form.
! Your resume paper (maximum 3 pages).

You can send your works and your textile fragments from now until the deadline, October 15, 2010. Please deliver or mail to the following address:

Centre for Contemporary Textiles in Montreal
Exhibition 20 x 20 (2nd edition)
5800, rue Saint-Denis, space 501
Montreal (Quebec) H2S 3L5 Canada
Information: Stephen Proulx
etienne@textiles-mtl.com
(514) 933-3728

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