Textiles in a Tube

Deadline: January 17, 2011 (POSTMARK)

Textiles in a Tube
RIVERWORKS Gallery
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC
March 4, 2011 – April 15, 2011


Textiles in a Tube is a call to artists to expand their thinking in relation to textile materials, processes, concepts and results. You are invited to investigate what textiles are or what they can be and push forward to the “reinvention” or expansion of this multi-faceted medium. All entries must be shipped or delivered in a 3” x 36” mailing tube.

Textiles in a Tube defines textiles as any type of material made from fibers or other extended linear materials such as thread or yarn including old and new materials, techniques and technologies. The exhibition seeks to expand the definition of textiles. A statement for each piece is required stating the concept, technique or material that supports its textile connection.

Eligibility: The exhibition is open to all artists 18 years and older. All work must be original and completed since January 1, 2007. Artwork may be 2 or 3 dimensional. Artwork and any required hanging devices must be shipped or delivered within a 3” x 36” mailing tube. All work must be ready for display.

Awards: $100 First Place, $50 Second Place, $25 Third Place. An exhibition catalogue will be produced.

Juror: Terry Jarrard-Dimond is a practicing artist working with fiber and dye.

Entry fee: $25 for up to 3 entries. Entry is by digital image only.

Download the prospectus: www.gvltec.edu/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=7048

Visit website to download prospectus directly: www.gvltec.edu/visual_and_performing_arts

Questions: Contact Fleming Markel at 864-271-0679 or fleming.markel@gvltec.edu

Greenville Technical College
Visual and Performing Arts
PO Box 5616, Mail Stop 3011
Greenville, SC 29606