Fantastic Fibers 2012 *UPDATED*

EXTENDED DEADLINE:  February 11, 2012 (ONLINE)

Paducah, KY - The Yeiser Art Center is pleased to announce the Call For Entries for Fantastic Fibers 2012. The deadline for this year’s contest has been extended to February 11, 2012.

Deadline: February 4, 2012 (ONLINE)

Fantastic Fibers 2012
Yeiser Art Center
Paducah, KY
March 31 - May 5, 2012


Fantastic Fibers is an international competitive exhibition that seeks to showcase a wide range of outstanding works related to the fiber medium. In four years Fantastic Fibers has grown to a truly international competition/exhibition. Last year's Fantastic Fibers 2011 had over 400 entries submitted by 187 fiber artists from France, Canada, Japan, Qatar, and from 23 US states with 58 works by 47 fiber artists chosen for the exhibit.

The competition/exhibition is open to all professional artists 18 years and/or over working in the field of fiber art. Contemporary and innovative works created with fiber as the primary medium are welcome. All work submitted must be original, completed in the last three years and not previously exhibited in a Fantastic Fibers exhibition. There are no size restrictions. A non-refundable entry fee $10 is required for each entry submitted for consideration with a maximum of five entries per artist. Entries must be submitted online by February 4, 2012.

Juror Luanne Rimel is an artist, curator, and currently the Director of Education Programs at Craft Alliance Art Center in St. Louis, Missouri. She holds an MFA in Fibers from Southern Illinois University and has taught numerous workshops and classes around the country. Rimel will award a minimum of $1,750 in cash prizes for this year's exhibition.

Exhibit will be open to the public March 31- May 5, 2012, at the Yeiser Art Center in Paducah, KY. Paducah is the home of the National Quilt Museum. The American Quilter's Society Annual Show and Contest will be held in Paducah from April 25 to 28, 2012.

For complete guidelines, and to enter online go to: http://fantasticfibers.theyeiser.org/

For additional information contact Yeiser Art Center, 200 Broadway, Paducah, KY 42001; (270) 442-2453; yeiser@theyeiser.org

Contact:
Michael Crouse, Director
Phone: 270.442.2453
E-mail: yeiser@theyeiser.org
Web: www.theyeiser.org

Contemporary Artists Center, Woodside: Artist Residency

Two Deadlines: (RECEIVE)

February 1, 2012: Award Priority
February 15, 2012: Regular

Artist Residency
Contemporary Artists Center
Woodside National Historic Register Site
Troy, NY
Spring Season


The Contemporary Artists Center has recently opened its newest residency program on the campus of the Woodside National Historic Register Site in Troy, NY. Two neo-gothic stone church buildings now house our artist program and welcome artists from all over the U.S. and abroad.

The CAC is located 2.5 hours north of NYC, and is currently accepting applications for the Spring season.

The CAC focuses on emerging and early career artists and accepts applicants who offer quality in their art and encourages diversity of style, medium (2-D, 3-D, 4-D) and concepts.

Our facility features high-ceiling, adaptable studio space open 24 hours a day with some specialized studio facilities, exhibition opportunities, weekly critiques, and free access to all CAC events. The living area includes lofted bedrooms, living room / library, dining room, and kitchen & bath.

The residency program offers artists the time and support to create new work and fosters an environment that encourages creativity, dialog, and experimentation

Fellowships available. All residency artists receive some level of financial assistance.

Complete details on website: www.cactroy.org/residencies

CONTEMPORARY ARTS AT WOODSIDE
71 Mill Street
Troy, NY 12180
518.320.0628

Infinity Art Gallery: 2012 and Beyond

Deadline: March 1, 2012 (ONLINE)

2012 and Beyond: Charting the Future
Infinity Art Gallery
Grand Opening - March 15, 2012


In response to the theories and superstitions regarding the "End of Days" predictions by Mayan calendars and Nostradamus in 2012, this exhibition looks to the horizon of the new year and those to come. What if the end of the world is simply a new beginning?

2012 and Beyond: Charting the Future focuses on speculations for the future and exploring worlds, technologies & movements we have yet to create. It approaches science fiction through the lens of speculative fiction, observing technology and environments that evolved from dreams into reality.

How would a still life painting portray life in 2012 or 2022? What will our homes look like? Fashion? Animals? How will spacecrafts be designed? Will Aliens live amongst us? Will humans look the same? What about interspecies offspring?

Qualified Artwork:

In defining the uncharted future, "tomorrow" is just that, 2012 and Beyond encourages artists of all mediums to let their imagination be the limit and chart humanity's future from 2012 onward. The exhibition asks artists to dream and merge current technology and astronomical knowledge of today with the genre of science fiction.

Curator: Flavia S. Zúñiga-West, is a Los Angeles based independent curator and artist consultant.

Awards: $1500
Five awards, three cash awards.

Call and Prospectus: http://www.infinityartgallery.com/upcoming/2012-beyond/

Early Entries Accepted Now

Pre-Exhibit Show begins online February 10, 2011

Entry Fee $25 for 2 pieces of artwork.

Infinity Art Gallery is commission free.

Julie Weismann, Gallery Director

www.InfinityArtGallery.com

Minnesota Center for Book Arts: Artist-in-Residence Program

Three Deadlines: (POSTMARK) and (ONGOING)

February 1, 2012: Residency Period April 1 to July 31
June 1, 2012: Residency Period August 1 to November 30
October 1, 2012: Residency Period December 1 to March 31

Minnesota Center for Book Arts
Artist-in-Residence Program
Minneapolis, MN


The Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program is designed to support selected artists by providing resources, space and equipment to assist in the creation and promotion of their work. In turn, artists provide technical and educational assistance to Minnesota Center for Book Arts. Residencies may be from two weeks to four months in duration.

Studios and equipment are available to facilitate work in papermaking, printing and bookbinding.

Participation in the program is based on the artistic merit of proposed projects as well as the degree to which artists further MCBA's artistic vision: to preserve the traditional crafts of fine printing, bookbinding and papermaking; champion book art as a vital contemporary art form; and demonstrate the critical role artists' books play in the advancement of cultural and visual literacy.

The Selection Process
Applications and supporting materials will be reviewed by MCBA staff and panelists from the book arts community. Criteria outlined below will direct the discussion. In the event that no viable candidates emerge, no residencies will be offered in the period.

Artist-in-Residence Benefits (truncated)

The Artist is encouraged to submit workshop or presentation proposals to MCBA, with applicability decided by the Adult Programs Manager. The Artist would be paid by contract for teaching workshops at a rate equal to other MCBA instructors.

From time to time, Artists-in-Residence execute special project work for MCBA or other associated individuals or groups. Under these conditions, Artists-in-Residence are compensated at a rate equal to similar MCBA contracts. Special project work is dependant on demand and is not ensured for all program participants.

If the Artist chooses to market his/her work produced at MCBA through MCBA's Studio Shop, MCBA may choose certain works for sale on a consignment basis. Joint promotion may be undertaken depending on the availability of funding for the project and whether such a project fits into MCBA's programming.

Artist-in-Residence Responsibilities (truncated)
The Artist will be responsible for keeping facilities and equipment clean for others' use and undertake regular maintenance and organizational tasks necessary for upkeep and communal studio use.

The Artist will provide his/her own supplies for works in progress.

With assistance from MCBA staff, the Artist will be responsible for assessment and selection of his/her studio interns. Initial contact generally requires a brief interview either by phone or personal meeting. The Artist, with the Artistic Director, will be responsible for task determination, scheduling, management and supervision.

Where possible, regular work hours should be established by the Artist-in-Residence.

A final project calendar should be submitted to MCBA at the beginning of the Artist-in-Residence's term.

Since MCBA operates under an open studio model, the Artist-in-Residence is expected to greet the public and give informal information sessions.

Full details on website: www.mnbookarts.org/artistsprograms/air

Download an Artist-in-Residence Application: www.mnbookarts.org/airapp.pdf

For further information about the residency, contact MCBA Executive Director Jeff Rathermel at 612.215.2525.

Minnesota Center for Book Arts
1011 Washington Ave S, Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Phone: 612.215.2520
Fax: 612.215.2545
Email: mcba@mnbookarts.org

2012 Adorn the Form: New Directions in Fiber and Jewelry

Two Deadlines: February 24, 2012 (RECEIVE) or February 25, 2012 (Hand Delivery)


2012 Adorn the Form:
New Directions in Fiber and Jewelry
Larson Gallery
Yakima, WA
April 13—May 12, 2012


Open to artists residing in the United States. Only original artwork executed by artist within the last two years and not previously shown in a juried Larson Gallery show will be considered. Artwork must be executed and designed by exhibiting artist. The Gallery makes the final decision regarding eligibility.

Eligible media: A variety of media is welcomed including fiber, metal, beadwork, leather, paper, wood, etc. All works that embrace the theme of “accessorizing the body” are eligible; this includes jewelry, combs, hair ornaments, belts, scarves, sashes, satchels, shoes, ties, hand bags, gloves, hats, handkerchiefs and more! Artwork must be functional and wearable. Garments and clothing are not eligible.

Artwork will be juried from digital photo files submitted on your CD.

Juror: JANA BREVICK

Visit website for more information: www.larsongallery.org

Download Prospectus/Entry Form: larsongallery.org/2012FiberProspectus.pdf


Larson Gallery
Yakima Valley Community College
1107 S. 16th Ave.
Yakima, WA 98902
509-574-4875
gallery@yvcc.edu

Timeless Stitch Star

Deadline: February 28, 2012 (POSTMARK) or (ONLINE)

Timeless Stitch Star
Quilting and Sewing Challenge 2012
Timeless Treasures Fabrics of Soho
New York, NY


ELIGIBILITY (truncated)
The Contest is open to entrants worldwide who are 18 or older at the time of entry.

Employees of Timeless Treasures, Janome, and all sponsors and their immediate family members (parent, child, spouse, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister) and members of the households of such persons (whether or not related) are not eligible to participate in the Challenge.


Project Size and Technique

Quilts
•Quilt entries must measure no less than 18" x 18" and no more than 40" x 40". The diameter of round quilts should not exceed 40".
•Quilt entries may be made using pieced, applique or mixed techniques, and may be hand or machine quilted. Quilts much have three quilted layers and a four-inch sleeve attached to the top of the quilt back

There must be a cloth label with the maker's name, address and title of the quilt attached to the bottom edge of the quilt back.

Lifestyle / Sewing
•Clothing may be of any size but should not include bulky winter items.
•Accessories may not be larger than 12" x 12" (base) and 24" (height).
•Dolls must be between 12" and 24" in total height, including stand.

A cloth label stating the maker's name, address and title of item must be attached to the project.


Project Submissions
Do not send your actual project! Photos or your quilt or sewing project must be sent by or before June 1, 2012 to Timeless Treasures Fabrics, Attn: Timeless Stitch Star Challenge, 483 Broadway, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10013.
•Photos must measure 8" x 10". Please send one photo showing your project in full and additional photos showing details. The back of photos should be marked with the entrant's name, address and telephone numbers (email optional). Please send no more than 3 photos.
•Submission photos may be accompanied by a 1-minute video uploaded to YouTube.com or an essay of up to 150-words discussing the creator's inspiration. Personality is encouraged! To submit a video, please upload it to YouTube and note the link on the back of your photos.
•15 semi-finalists from each category will be selected by our panel of three judges on June 15, 2012. Semi-finalists will be instructed where to send their entries along with a brief bio and artist's statement. Please note that these documents will be used in Timeless Treasures promotional materials. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners from each category will be announced on July 20, 2012 by live webcast from New York City.

Prizes

1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes will be awarded in each category

Quilt Prizes
•1st Prize: $5,000 and a Horizon Memory Craft 7700QCP Sewing Machine by Janome, a $2,999.00 value!
•2nd Prize: $1,000 and 20 yards of our newest fabric.
•3rd Prize: $750 and 20 yards of our newest fabric.
•People's Choice Award: 20 yards of our newest fabric.

Lifestyle Project Prizes
•1st Prize: $1,000 and a Horizon Memory Craft 7700QCP Sewing Machine by Janome, a $2,999.00 value!
•2nd Prize: $250 and 20 yards of our newest fabric.
•3rd Prize: $150 and 20 yards of our newest fabric.
•People's Choice Award: 20 yards of our newest fabric.

Full details on website: www.ttfabrics.com/contest/stitchstar

Download brochure: www.ttfabrics.com/stitch_star_brochure.pdf

Download official rules: www.ttfabrics.com/contest/official_rules.pdf

Download Application: www.ttfabrics.com/contest/application.pdf

Timeless Treasures Fabrics
Attn: Timeless Stitch Star Challenge
483 Broadway, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10013

Madison Museum of Contemporary Art: Art Fair on the Square

Two Deadlines: (ONLINE)

March 1: Early Registration Deadline
March 12: Late Registration Deadline
(For applications submitted between March 2 and 12, 2012)

54th annual Art Fair on the Square
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
Madison, WI
July 14 and 15, 2012


Art Fair on the Square is amongst the largest art fairs in the Midwest and is rated among the best fine art shows in North America by artists from across the country. Furthermore, Art Fair on the Square is the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art’s most important annual fundraiser, providing crucial support for exhibitions and education programming. For two days, the eight blocks that surround Wisconsin’s beautiful State Capitol are transformed as artists, entertainers, vendors, and nearly 200,000 visitors come together to celebrate the arts.

RULES (truncated)
Art Fair on the Square is open to all artists 18 years of age or older.

All exhibited work must be original in concept and must have been created by the accepted applicant. No work made with commercial kits, molds, patterns, plans, stencils, or prefabricated forms may be exhibited. Offset reproductions of original art may be sold, but must not comprise more than 20% of exhibited work or occupy more than 20% of a booth space.

CATEGORIES
2-D Mixed Media
Ceramics
Fiber/Leather
Furniture
Glass
Jewelry
Metal
Painting
Photography
Printmaking, Graphics, and Drawing
Sculpture and 3-D Mixed Media
Wood

Artists may apply in more than one category, however you must submit a separate application, set of images, and jury fee for each category. You may only exhibit work in those categories for which you are invited.

AWARDS
Best of Show Award – A Best of Show Award will be given in each of the 12 media categories. Winners will be invited to return to the 2013 Art Fair on the Square at no cost. Both jury and booth fees will be waived.

Invitational Artist Award – Between 50-75 Invitational Awards will be given to artists in all categories. Invitational artists will be invited back to Art Fair on the Square 2013 without the need to submit to the jury process. The jury fee is waived for these individuals.

APPLICATIONS AND FEES
Jury Fee: $35

Apply online now at www.zapplication.org. Once you have submitted an application, you will be entered into the jury pool. If you wish to withdraw your application before the jury date you will still be responsible for this fee, and no refunds will be issued. All jury fees will be deposited by the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art when received. WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING PAPER APPLICATIONS.

Late Jury Fee: $45
Late jury fees will be accepted for all online applications submitted between the dates of March 2 and March 12.

Booth Fee: $475
Upon invitation, the deadline for booth payment is April 11, 2012. Do not send a booth fee payment until you have been invited to the show.

Double Booth Fee: $950
Double booths are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Commission: None

Cancellation Fee: $40

Notification: All notifications will be emailed no later than March 29, 2012.

Visit website for complete details including Prospectus: www.mmoca.org/events/artfair


ANNIK DUPATY, DIRECTOR OF EVENTS
P 608.257.0158, ext 230
F 608.257.5722
artfair@mmoca.org
www.mmoca.org/events/artfair

Pittsburgh Center for the Arts 2012: END OF TIME

Deadline: March 1, 2012 (Hand Delivery)

2012: END OF TIME
Pittsburgh Print Group
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
Pittsburgh, PA
May 11 – July 22, 2012


December 2012 marks the conclusion of a b’ak’tun; a time period in the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar which was used in Central America prior to the arrival of Europeans. The creation accounts of the Maya refer to cycles of creation or world ages. The previous world ages ended after 13 b’ak’tuns, or roughly 5,125 years. According to the Maya Long Count calendar, the fourth world, our world, will have reached the end of its thirteenth b’ak’tun on December 21, 2012.

The end of the fourth world age in 2012 might be accompanied by cataclysmic and transformative events. Will we witness doomsday scenarios in the form of natural disasters triggered by magnetic polar shifts?

As mortals we all face the inevitable end of ourselves in the world. As artists we have the power to create our own visions of what may lie ahead both for the
world and ourselves. Complete description available online and in prospectus

ELIGIBILITY
This exhibit is open to all Print Group members and all artists in the Southwestern Pennsylvania region. Artists must be able to hand deliver accepted work to PCA.

Work submitted must be original. Work should either be created specifically for this exhibition or suited to the theme. Work should have been produced within the last two years and not exhibited at the PCA or another venue within 150 miles of Pittsburgh.

A printmaking process – relief, intaglio, silkscreen, lithography, monotype – must be central to the execution of all entries. Photographs, offset reproductions, or reproductions of artwork originally produced in another medium will not be considered; however, photographs and other digital images may be used as part of the final image but may not stand‐alone.

Two dimensional work must be exhibit ready, professionally presented and ready to hang. Work that differs from the digital image it represents will be rejected. PCA reserves the right to remove work that is deemed unfit to hang or stand.

ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS/PROCEDURE
All work will be juried by digital submission. Artists may submit up to three (3) works for consideration.

FEE
Print Group members ‐ $25.00
Non‐members ‐ $30.00

JUROR
John Caperton, Jensen Bryan Curator
The Print Center, Philadelphia, PA

AWARDS
Three cash prizes of $100 each will be awarded.

Visit website for full details: www.pittsburghprintgroup.com

Download Prospectus & Entry Form: www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/ppg_endoftime.pdf

CONTACT INFORMATION
Chris Calligan, chris.calligan@gmail.com
Paula Klein, thunderrose53@aol.com
Sharon Wilcox, madamchalk@yahoo.com

Pittsburgh Print Group
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
6300 Fifth Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

San Diego Book Arts: 4th National Juried Exhibition

Deadline: March 1, 2012 (ONLINE) or (RECEIVE)

Fourth National Juried Exhibition
San Diego Book Arts
Geisel Library, University of California
San Diego, CA
May 26 to July 8, 2012


Eligibility: Artists must live or work within the USA. All structures of artists’ books, unique or limited edition are eligible. Due to case size and exhibition space, work may not exceed 30 inches in any one dimension, and the sum of all three dimensions may not exceed 48 inches.

Fee per Artist: $25 for San Diego Book Arts members, $35 for non-members.

The San Diego Book Arts Fourth National Juried Exhibition will be held at Mandeville Special Collections, Geisel Library, University of California, San Diego, May 26–July 8, 2012. A full color catalog will be available for purchase.

Juror: Carolee Campbell, Ninja Press.

Awards: Cash prizes totaling $1000 will be awarded at the opening reception.

View complete Prospectus & Entry form on website: sandiegobookarts.com/JuriedShowEntry

Download Call for Entriessandiegobookarts.com/CallforEntries.pdf

If you have any questions, please contact SDBA Exhibitions Chair Judy Christensen at dracaena@att.net.


San Diego Book Arts
P.O. Box 90562
San Diego, CA 92169
info@sandiegobookarts.com
www.sandiegobookarts.org

Shin Jidai: Contemporary Japanese Book and Paper Arts

Deadline: March 4, 2012 (EMAIL)

Call For Book and Paper Artists
Shin Jidai: Contemporary Japanese Book and Paper Arts
Minnesota Center for Book Arts
Star Tribune Foundation Gallery
Minneapolis, MN
May 19 through July 15, 2012


Minnesota Center for Book Arts (MCBA) seeks art to be included in a juried exhibition of contemporary Japanese book and paper arts. The exhibition will be on display in MCBA's Star Tribune Foundation Gallery from May 19 through July 15, 2012. Eligible work may include, but is not limited to: sumi-e, calligraphy, origami, kirie (paper-cutting) moku hanga (Japanese watercolor woodcut prints,) handmade paper, hand bookbinding, or any paper-based work that upholds the traditions of Japanese book and paper arts.

There is no entry or participation fee. Selected artists will be responsible for all shipping costs. While on view at MCBA's gallery, all work will be fully insured.

Email your submission(s) to MCBA Exhibitions Manager Joanne Price (jprice@mnbookarts.org). Use "Shin Jidai" as the subject line of your email. Artists are welcome to submit multiple works, but each submission must be sent in a separate email.

Up to three (3) digital images per work.

Selected artists will be informed by April 2, 2012

Full details on website: www.mnbookarts.org/opportunities

For more information: email MCBA Exhibitions Manager Joanne Price


Minnesota Center for Book Arts
1011 Washington Ave S, Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Phone: 612.215.2520
Fax: 612.215.2545
Email: mcba@mnbookarts.org

CraftTexas 2012

Deadline: March 15, 2012 (ONLINE)

CraftTexas 2012
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Houston, TX
September 29 – December 30, 2012


EXHIBITION OVERVIEW
In the fall of 2012, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) will host CraftTexas 2012, the seventh in a series of juried exhibitions showcasing the best in Texas-made contemporary craft. The exhibition will feature artists from all over the state who work in clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood and found/recycled materials.

The exhibition serves as a starting place for the general public to appreciate the depth and breadth of craft being made in our own communities and across the state. Additionally, this unique show provides Texas artists the opportunity to be considered for inclusion in major national museum and private collections.

CraftTexas 2012 will be juried by Jean W. McLaughlin, Executive Director of the Penland School of Crafts in Bakersville, NC; Rachelle Thiewes, internationally acclaimed metal and jewelry artist from El Paso, TX; and Jade Walker, Director of the Visual Arts Center and the Creative Research Laboratory at the University of Texas at Austin.

ARTIST ELIGIBILITY
CraftTexas 2012 is open to all artists currently residing in Texas.
Works in craft media: clay, fiber, glass, metal and wood and in found/recycled materials will be accepted.
Each artist may submit up to three (3) original works completed within the last two (2) years.

AWARDS
Three (3) Award of Merit prizes of $1000 each will be selected by the jurors.
All selected artists will receive the CraftTexas 2012 catalogue.

SUBMISSION MATERIALS
Artist statement (maximum of 1000 characters)
Artists may enter up to three (3) pieces of work. Artists should submit only one (1) digital image per work, for a total of up to three (3) images. (Do not submit detail images.)
Non-refundable entry fee of $35 to be paid by credit card.

JURY PROCESS
Work submitted to CraftTexas 2012 will be juried via the CaFÉ TM system using high-resolution digital images. Images must be accurate representations of the work. Accepted work that differs significantly from the images may be rejected at the discretion of HCCC. No substitutions of accepted work will be allowed.

ACCEPTED WORK
Notification of acceptance will be on or before May 1, 2012.

ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications must be completed and submitted online via the CaFÉ TM system at www.callforentry.org

Complete details available on website: www.crafthouston.org

QUESTIONS
Address questions regarding application guidelines and submission process to crafttexas@crafthouston.org

Easton Art Affair

Deadline: March 15, 2012 (ONLINE)

13th Annual Easton Art Affair
Easton Town Center
Columbus, OH
June 22-24, 2012


The 13th Annual Easton Art Affair is one of Ohio’s premier Fine Art/Fine Craft shows.

ELIGIBILITY AND JURYING

Participation is open to artists in all Fine Art and Fine Craft media. All applications will be processed through http://www.zapplication.org/.

Exhibitor must provide the jury with 4 photos that are representative of their work.

Artists wishing to exhibit work produced in more than one category must submit an application, images and application fee for each category. Only one booth fee is paid. Jewelry, for example, cannot be exhibited with another medium without being accepted thru the jury process in the jewelry category.

All reproductions must be clearly and individually labeled.

MEDIA CATEGORIES

Digital Art: Original work for which the original image, or the manipulation of other source material was executed by the artist using a computer. Traditional photographs taken through a camera should apply as photography.

Drawing and Pastels: Original work created using dry media including chalk, charcoal, pastels, pencil, wax, crayon, etc. or from the fluid medium of inks and washes applied by pen or brush.

Fiber: All work crafted from fibers, including basketry, embroidery, weaving, tapestry and papermaking.

Glass: All handmade glass items.

Jewelry: All jewelry produced from metal, glass, clay, fiber, paper, plastic, or other materials must be entered in this category. No commercial casts, molds or production studio worked is allowed.

Metalwork: Includes all non-sculptural, non-jewelry works crafted from metals.

Mixed Media: This category includes works, both 2D and 3D, which incorporate more than one type of physical material to produce. This includes non-sculptural work only.

Painting: Works created in oils, acrylics, watercolor, etc. are in this category.

Photography: The camera is the primary source of the imagery and ends with a 2-dimensional print. Photographers are required to disclose their creative and printing processes.

Printmaking & Graphics: Printed works for which the artist hand-manipulated the plates, stones, or screens.

Sculpture: Three-dimensional original work created in any medium.

Wearable Art: Handmade hats, belts, clothing of any kind apply in this category

Wood: Original works in wood that are hand-tooled, machine-worked, turned or carved.

Other: Should be used for mediums that do not fit into the above categories. Artists in this category must provide a detailed description of their process and materials.


Apply to Show
All applications will be made through http://www.zapplication.org/. There is a application fee of $25 to apply to Easton Art Affair, due with your application through paypal.

More information available at website: http://eastonartaffair.com/

The Gualala Arts Center: Call for Proposals

Deadline: March 31, 2012 (RECEIVE)

Call for Proposals
The Gualala Arts Center
Gualala, CA


Gualala Arts offers a broad and diversified array of exhibitions to promote public interest and participation in the arts.

We accept and encourage non-solicited proposals for exhibitions. If you are interested in exhibiting your work or curating a show at the Gualala Arts Center, you will find most of the information you will need to develop your proposal online. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions after reviewing these materials.

We have two main spaces for exhibits at the Gualala Arts Center: the Burnett Gallery and the Jacob Foyer. In addition, Gualala Arts presents exhibits at the Dolphin Gallery, our associate gallery and gift shop in downtown Gualala, and at The Sea Ranch Lodge Front Gallery.

The Exhibit Committee welcomes new concepts and proposals. The documents listed below will help you understand how to write your proposal, know what you will be responsible for as a curator, and how and when the Exhibition Committee functions.

Proposals must be received by March 31 and artists will be notified by April 30 for exhibits in the following calendar year.

Initial Proposal Information
Gualala Arts Exhibit Agreement
Guidelines for Hanging Art at GAC
Guidelines for Arranging GAC Exhibits
Jacob Foyer floor plan
Burnett Gallery floor plan
Dolphin Gallery floor plan
Sample Entry Form - PDF
Sample Entry Form - MS Word

For additional questions, please contact:
(707) 884-1138 - Gualala Arts staff, or
(925) 846-7853 - Paddy Batchelder, Acting Chair of the Exhibition Committee

The Gualala Arts Center
46501 Gualala Road
Gualala, CA
email: info@gualalaarts.org

IQCAfrica 2012 Quilt Challenge

Deadline: May 1, 2012 (EMAIL)

Quilt Challenge
International Quilt Convention Africa (IQCAfrica 2012)
The South African Quilters Guild
27 to 29 July 2012


With our first Convention taking place from 27 to 29 July 2012, IQCAfrica will comprise an expo, a range of workshops by talented international and local teachers plus an international quilt exhibition.

Host all of these in a world-class venue, and IQCAfrica promises to be the most exciting event on the African quilting calendar.

The quilt challenge theme for 2012 is "Dreams".

After exhibition at IQCAfrica 2012, this quilt collection will be going touring abroad! First stop will be at the 18th European Patchwork Meeting in Saint-Marie-Aux-Mines in Alsace, France from 13 - 16 September 2012.

SUBMISSION RULES AND GUIDELINES:
The challenge is open to all quilters permanently residing on the African continent.

Each side of the finished quilt should be between 50 and 100 cm.

The quilt must be hand or machine quilted and bound.

The quilt must have three layers: top, backing and batting. Only high quality fabrics should be used for the main construction.

Embellishments and other surface design treatments are permitted.

The quilt must have a 4" wide sleeve on the back for hanging.

A cloth label with your name and telephone number MUST be sewn to the back of the quilt.

The quilt MUST depict the theme "Dreams".

Entries must be the entrant's own original design. Any source of inspiration MUST be declared.

Entrants must submit TWO photos of their entry by email for pre-selection. One flat full shot (including borders) and a close up of the detail. Each photo should be between 1 and 5 MB in size.

Each entry must include the title of the quilt, a description of it, the techniques used, as well as a declaration that the design is your own original work. Any source of inspiration must be declared.

Entries must be emailed to challenge@iqcafrica.com

Entries close on 1 May 2012.

The South African Quilters Guild appointed panel of judges will then invite successful entrants to send their quilts for final selection.
Successful entries will be displayed as a special collection at IQCAfrica 2012 and entrants will each receive a Certificate of Exhibition. Quilts will be returned to the entrants after the event.

This is NOT a competition and no prizes will be awarded. The purpose of this challenge is to showcase the best of Africa's quilting talent.

Visit website for complete Convention and Challenge Details: http://iqcafrica.ning.com/page/quilt-challenge

American Quilter's Society Quilt Show & Contest – Grand Rapids

Deadline: May 7, 2012 (RECEIVE) or (POSTMARK)

AQS Quilt Show & Contest – Grand Rapids
American Quilter's Society
Grand Rapids, Michigan
August 22–25, 2012


General Quilt Contest Rules (truncated)
1. The maker(s) of a cloth quilt can enter their completed work by submitting the completed and signed entry form, entry fee of $10 per quilt for AQS members or $30 per quilt for nonmembers, and CD of digital images.
2. There is a limit of three entries per contestant, one entry per category. The name(s) on the top line of the entry form should be that of the maker/contestant(s). Those listed as “other stitchers on this quilt” will not be considered contestants and may have their own three entries.
3. All quilts must be quilted by hand, machine, or both. Quilting is defined as a running stitch that passes through top, batting, and backing. Tied quilts are not eligible.
4. All quilts must fit the size requirements and definitions of the selected category. You must select one category for each quilt. For categories defined by quilting method:
a. Home Sewing Machine includes use of any sewing machine that is table-mounted/stationary, allowing the quilter to move the fabric rather than the machine.
b. Longarm/Midarm Machine includes any sewing machine mounted on a frame, allowing the quilter to move the machine head rather than the fabric.
5. 3 photos that must be submitted with the entry. Send only these three photos on CD.

All decisions of the jurors and judges are final. AQS reserves the right to reject any entry or to move a quilt into a different category. AQS juries quilts based on technique as well as appropriate subject matter.

Rules Specific for Grand Rapids, Michigan 2012
G1. All General Quilt Contest Rules apply.
G2. Quilts must have been finished between May 1, 2009 and the entry deadline.
G3. Quilts must be available for display from August 3, 2012 until one week after the show.
G4. Quilts must fit within the size requirements and definitions of the following categories:
A. Quilter’s Choice: any quilting technique or construction method. Width 60" to 110"; Length 60" or more.
B. Made By Machine: made entirely by machine. Width 60" to 110"; Length 60" or more.
C. Wall Quilts – Hand Quilted: quilted predominantly by hand. Width 30" to 60"; Length 30" or more.
D. Wall Quilts – Machine Quilted: quilted predominantly by machine. Width 30" to 60"; Length 30" or more.
E. The Ultimate Guild Challenge: This challenge honors the results of a quilt guild’s challenge to its members. The guild issues its own challenge to its members, choosing rules, fabrics, themes, whatever! The top 8 quilts from the guild are submitted as one entry to the Ultimate Guild Challenge.
• Each guild can submit only one challenge; each individual can stitch or quilt only one challenge quilt for one guild.
• Each of the 8 quilts must be between 30" and 60" in width and between 30" and 60" in length.
• Each guild submits:
* 1 entry form for the guild (include challenge description and rules, fabric samples if applicable, and contact information for the person coordinating the entry)
* 8 entry forms for the 8 quilts, each to be filled out and signed by the quilt’s maker
* A CD with full and detail images of each quilt (see rule 5 in the general contest rules on page 2)
* 1 entry fee ($10 if guild or contestants are AQS members, $30 if all non-members)
G5. Written judging evaluations are not provided for this contest.

Prize Money:
Best of Show......................................$10,000
Best Hand Workmanship..............................$5,000
Best Machine Workmanship...........................$5,000
Best Longarm Workmanship...........................$5,000
Best Wall Quilt....................................$3,000

In All Categories:
1st Place.......................$1,500
2nd Place.......................$1,000
3rd Place.........................$750

Notification: June 29, 2012

Complete rules and guidelines available on website: aqsshows.com/AQSGrandRapids

Download Rules & Entry Form for Grand Rapids Contest: aqsshows.com/AQSGrandRapids/2012grandrapids_web1.pdf

American Quilter's Society
Dept. Grand Rapids 2012 Entry
PO Box 3290
Paducah, KY 42002-3290

Home Is Where the Quilt Is

Deadline: June 1, 2012 (POSTMARK)

Home Is Where the Quilt Is
The Alliance for American Quilts
Original Sewing & Quilt Expo (Exhibit Debut Location)
Raleigh, North Carolina
June 21-23, 2012


The 2012 theme is “Home Is Where the Quilt Is,” a broad theme that celebrates the form and the meaning of Home. All techniques and materials are encouraged. Entries must be 3 layers--top, filling and backing and must conform to our contest guidelines.

Who May Enter: Open to anyone who wishes to enter. The entries may be the work of more than one person as long as proper credit is given to all involved in the actual completion of the quilt. If a quilt made by multiple artists wins a prize, artists are responsible for distributing/sharing prizes.

Contest Format and Rules
Contest quilts become a donation to AAQ. All entries will be auctioned with 100% of the proceeds supporting the AAQ and its projects. This auction is one of our most successful annual fundraisers and a great way for quiltmakers to support our mission in a creative way.

Grand Prize will be awarded by a panel of 3 professional quilters/designers. Member’s Choice, Honorable Mention prizes and several specially awarded prizes will also be given.

Entry Fee Non-refundable. Alliance members pay $5 per quilt. Non AAQ members* pay $25 for the first quilt and $10/ea for subsequent quilts.

Limit of Entries: None. Enter many!

Exhibitions: The quilts will be exhibited on The Alliance's website as well as national venues including a debut exhibition at the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo in Raleigh, N.C., June 21-23, 2012. After the national exhibition tour the quilts will be auctioned and the proceeds will go to The Alliance for American Quilts.

2012 Competition Calendar

June 1, 2012: Postmark deadline for entries.
June 21-23, 2012: Quilts debut at the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo in Raleigh, North Carolina.
July 27-29, 2012: Quilts exhibited at the 35th Annual Maine Quilts show in Augusta, Maine.
Contest quilts will also be exhibited at these additional Original Sewing & Quilt Expo shows:
October 4-6, 2012 Chantilly, Virginia
October 11-13, 2012: Kansas City, Missouri
October 18-20, 2012: Georgia Quilt Show in Atlanta, Georgia
November 8-10, 2012: Minneapolis, Minnesota


Full details available on website: www.allianceforamericanquilts.org

Download Entry Form: HomeQuiltContest_entryform_3pgs.pdf

For further information contact Amy Milne, Executive Director.

Alliance for American Quilts
125 S. Lexington Avenue, Suite 101
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Phone/Fax: (828) 251-7073

American Quilter's Society Quilt Show & Contest – Des Moines

Deadline: June 11, 2012 (RECEIVE) or (POSTMARK)

AQS Quilt Show & Contest – Des Moines
American Quilter's Society
Des Moines, Iowa
October 3 – 6, 2012


General Quilt Contest Rules (truncated)
1. The maker(s) of a cloth quilt can enter their completed work by submitting the completed and signed entry form, entry fee of $10 per quilt for AQS members or $30 per quilt for nonmembers, and CD of digital images.
2. There is a limit of three entries per contestant, one entry per category. The name(s) on the top line of the entry form should be that of the maker/contestant(s). Those listed as “other stitchers on this quilt” will not be considered contestants and may have their own three entries.
3. All quilts must be quilted by hand, machine, or both. Quilting is defined as a running stitch that passes through top, batting, and backing. Tied quilts are not eligible.
4. All quilts must fit the size requirements and definitions of the selected category. You must select one category for each quilt. For categories defined by quilting method:
a. Home Sewing Machine includes use of any sewing machine that is table-mounted/stationary, allowing the quilter to move the fabric rather than the machine.
b. Longarm/Midarm Machine includes any sewing machine mounted on a frame, allowing the quilter to move the machine head rather than the fabric.
5. 3 photos that must be submitted with the entry. Send only these three photos on CD.

All decisions of the jurors and judges are final. AQS reserves the right to reject any entry or to move a quilt into a different category. AQS juries quilts based on technique as well as appropriate subject matter.

Rules Specific for Des Moines, Iowa 2012
D1. All General Quilt Contest Rules apply.
D2. Quilts must have been finished between June 1, 2009 and the entry deadline.
D3. Quilts must be available for display from September 14, 2012 until one week after the show.
D4. Quilts must fit within the size requirements and definitions of the following categories:
Bed Quilts: Width 60" to 110"; Length 80" or more. Quilts designed for use on a bed.
A. Bed Quilts – Hand Quilted: quilted predominantly by hand.
B. Bed Quilts – Machine Quilted: quilted predominantly by machine.
Wall Quilts: Width 40" to 80"; Length 40" or more. Quilts made for display on a wall.
C. Wall Quilts – Hand Quilted: quilted predominantly by hand.
D. Wall Quilts – Machine Quilted: quilted predominantly by machine.
Fabric Art: Width 24" to 50"; Length 24" or more.
E. Fabric Art: small quilts to be viewed as works of art, displaying innovative, contemporary design and materials, using fabric as the primary medium.
D5. Written judging evaluations are not provided for this contest.

Prize Money :
Best of Show......................................$10,000
Best Hand Workmanship..............................$5,000
Best Machine Workmanship...........................$5,000
Best Longarm Workmanship...........................$5,000
Best Wall Quilt....................................$3,000

In All Categories:
1st Place.......................$1,500
2nd Place.......................$1,000
3rd Place.........................$750


Notification: August 10, 2012

Complete rules and guidelines available on website: aqsshows.com/AQSDesMoines

Download Rules & Entry Form for Grand Rapids Contest: aqsshows.com/AQSDesMoines/2012desmoines_rules.pdf

American Quilter’s Society
Dept. Des Moines 2012 Entry
PO Box 3290
Paducah, KY 42002-3290

American Quilter’s Society: Call for Instructors

Deadline: (ONGOING/UNSPECIFIED)

Call for Instructors
American Quilter’s Society
Paducah, KY

How to Become an AQS Instructor
AQS continually seeks instructors who have traditional and innovative techniques and projects as faculty in the AQS School of Quiltmaking at the four AQS quilting events – Lancaster, Pennsylvania in March; Paducah, Kentucky in April; Grand Rapids, Michigan in August; and Des Moines, Iowa in October.

Each of the shows is held Wednesday through Saturday. Full-time instructors arrive on Tuesday and depart on Sunday.

Full-time instructors teach 3.5 days. For full-time instructors, AQS pays teaching fee, transportation, lodging (double occupancy), and $40 per day of teaching for meals. Full-time instructors teach one 6-hour class, and five 3-hour classes (one of these may be a lecture).

Part-time instructors teach any number of classes less than 3 days. Part-time instructors receive their teaching fee and $40 per day of teaching for meals. Transportation and lodging are the responsibility of the part-time instructor. This instructor may share a room with another instructor in the headquarters hotel and will be billed after the show by AQS.

Please provide the following information:
Complete an AQS Instructor Application Information Form for each of your workshops and lectures. Incomplete forms will delay consideration of your application. Make sure you have a good variety of workshops – hand (could be lecture/demo) and machine workshops, and lectures. Send a good variety of 3-hour classes.

Teaching fees: 3-hour workshop, 6-hour workshop, 1-hour lecture

Accepted instructors will be contacted to verify availability and confirm dates on instructor’s calendar.

Full details available on website: http://aqsshows.com/aqs-instructor/

Download Instructor Application Form: aqsshows.com/inst-app-generic.doc

For additional information, contact Lindsay King, lindsay@AQSquilt.com, 270-898-7903, ext. 132; or Bonnie Browning at bonniebrowning@AQSquilt.com or 270-898-7903, ext. 146.

American Quilter’s Society
c/o Lindsay King
P.O. Box 3290
Paducah, KY 42002-3290

McMinn County Living Heritage Museum: National Heritage Quilt Show

Deadline: July 20, 2012 (RECEIVE)

“Best of the Best: Quilting’s Finest Expressions”
National Heritage Quilt Show
McMinn County Living Heritage Museum
Athens, TN
September 12 through September 29, 2012


Living Heritage Museum is pleased to announce the theme for its 30th annual quilt competition. In keeping with the museum's anniversary, “BEST OF THE BEST: QUILTING’S FINEST EXPRESSIONS” has been chosen as the 2012 theme for both the traditional and art quilt categories. All interpretations of the theme are welcomed. Cash prizes will be awarded.

For its 2012 show, the Museum is requesting quilts that exemplify true textile artistry, including but not limited to:
 The use of exquisite, unusual, or beautiful fabrics, both contemporary and historical reproductions.
 Expressive design and pattern elements, whether original or traditional.
 The quilter’s unique aesthetic voice, as expressed by color and composition.
 A specific message, story, or theme conveyed by the quilt.

The traditional category will be judged according to the use of time-honored techniques and designs. The art quilt category is open to those who wish to expand upon traditional quilting, and the use of multiple techniques and mediums is encouraged.

Eligibility: This exhibition is a national opportunity open to all quilt makers within the United States. All quilts must be original works executed by the artist. Quilts must have three (3) layers (top, batting, and backing). No commercial patterns or copies of previous works should be used. Quilts may be constructed by individuals, teams or groups. All persons involved in making the entry must be listed on the entry form. Entrants will be limited to one entry.

Guidelines for Entries: Each artist may enter one quilt to this exhibition.

Fees: $20.00 application fee

Visit website: www.livingheritagemuseum.com

Download Registration Information & Form: www.livingheritagemuseum.com/2012_quilt_show_Entry_Requirements.pdf


McMinn County Living Heritage Museum
522 West Madison Avenue
Athens, TN 37303

HAPPY (Belated) NEW YEAR

Greetings and Happy New Year everyone!

The staff of Fiber Art Calls for Entry (FACFE) is very excited to expand the site with a few new facets. We've alluded to this expansion in previous years but we think this time around we'll finally bring everything to fruition.

Expect to see the beginning of these changes by the end of the month.

On a personal note: The year 2011 proved to be exceptionally trying for me so I am hopeful 2012 will be both peaceful and full of (very positive) energy.

As always, we appreciate your readership.

We wish you peace, joy, prosperity and good health!

Your friend,

Elise N.
Editor

TEXTUALITY

Deadline: January 25, 2012 (ONLINE) or (RECEIVE)
TEXTUALITY
An International Exhibit
Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center
Cincinnati, OH
March 9, 2012 to April 6, 2012


TEXTUALITY
An International Exhibit Exploring Works Which Incorporate Text or Letter Forms

Not long after humanity began drawing, drawings evolved into writing. Pictures became symbols, abstraction blossomed, and language became visual. Two branches, sharing one root, carried forward people's ideas, feelings, and plans. The visual and the verbal arts shared the role of encapsulating civilization's data. And they continue to do so today, in so many wondrous and varied ways. TEXTUALITY is an exhibit that inquires into the overlap of these two branches, seeking examples of where the verbal is made visual, where language returns into image.

Manifest continues its eighth season with a project intended to feature and explore works which incorporate text or letter forms. These may be in ways that are quite straightforward, or which are abstract, fragmented, or in other ways surprising or significantly processed away from recognition. Manifest is eager to see just how artists make work of any media or genre (painting, drawing, collage, photography, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media, video, and non-traditional art, etc.) using text or letter forms as a significant element.

Eligibility: TEXTUALITY is open to everyone. Professionals as well as students are encouraged to enter.

Note that artists who previously exhibited at Manifest or had work included in our publication projects ARE perfectly eligible to submit. Our juries are always conducted blind, and we do not disqualify folks who have success in past juries.

Media: Open to any and all traditional and non-traditional visual arts genre and media, (including video, photography, sculpture, collage, design, sketching, illustration, etc.). The only limitation is that text or letter forms must be incorporated as a primary element in the realization of the work.

Entry Fee: Each work submitted must be accompanied by a $10 non-refundable entry fee. Number of entries is unlimited.

Catalog: Manifest will produce a full-color catalog documenting the work selected for exhibit. Each exhibiting artist will receive one free copy of the catalog.


Visit website for complete entry details: www.manifestgallery.org/textuality

Contact Manifest via email with questions: info@manifestgallery.org


Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center
TEXTUALITY
P.O. Box 6218
Cincinnati, OH 45206
513-290-2574

Torpedo Factory Art Center: 2012 Open Exhibition

Deadline: February 1, 2012 (RECEIVE) or (Hand Delivery)

2012 Open Exhibition
Torpedo Factory Art Center
The Target Gallery
Alexandria, VA
August 4 - September 2, 2012


This is an Open Call for proposals for an exhibition in the summer of 2012. This call is open to all artists from North America working in all visual media. Proposals for exhibitions by both individuals and groups will be considered.

Guidelines
All work must be for sale. A commission of 40% will be taken on all works sold as a result of this exhibition. Payment will be mailed to the artist within 30 days of the exhibition closing. Works are insured while in Target Gallery. Artists are required to sign a Loan Agreement and a Terms and Condition Agreement if accepted. The Target Gallery will keep the CD of accepted works and reserves the right to reproduce the images for all media and publicity purposes.

Entry Fee
A non-refundable fee of $40.00 must accompany each entry form.

Awards
The individual or group associated with the chosen proposal will receive a solo exhibition at the Target Gallery from August 4 - September 2, 2012. The artist/s will also receive a stipend and an exhibition catalog.

Jurors

Jack Rasmussen is the Director and Curator of the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center in Washington, DC. In addition he has also taught painting, curatorial practice, and arts programming, and worked as the university’s associate director of development from 1983 to 1987.

Catriona Fraser is an international award winning photographer and the Director of the Fraser Gallery. The Fraser Gallery exhibit the work of local, national and international artists with an emphasis on contemporary realism and photography.

David Page is an award winning, South African born, Baltimore based sculptor. His work is included in The Teaching Collection at St. Mary’s College, the permanent collection at the Baltimore Museum of Art and the collection of Nelson Mandela. His work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally including The Touch Gallery at the National Gallery in Cape Town, South Africa, Delaware Center for Contemporary Arts and The Baltimore Museum of Art. He currently teaches at The Corcoran College of Art and Design and is represented by Jordan Faye Contemporary since 2006.

Download Prospectus: www.torpedofactory.org/2012_Open_Exhibition_Prospectus.pdf

Visit website for more details including sample proposal: www.torpedofactory.org/target


Contact Information
Phone: 703.838.4565x4
Email: targetgallery@torpedofactory.org
Address: 105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA 22314

Oso Bay North American Printmaking Exhibition

Deadline: February 1, 2012 (POSTMARK)


Oso Bay North American Printmaking Exhibition
Department of Art and University Galleries
Texas A&M University
Corpus Christi, TX
March 30 – April 28, 2012


The Department of Art and University Galleries at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi are pleased to announce the inaugural Oso Bay North American Printmaking Exhibition, a competitive juried competition held in conjunction with the 2012 Oso Bay Biennial. This month-long festival has proudly served fine art and culture to the South Texas Region for over 30 years. This year's events focus on the expansive realm of Printmaking.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to professional artists living in the U.S. and Canada who are 18 and older. Entries must be original fine art prints including traditional, digital or experimental print media. Artists’ books are included, no photographs. Works must be original, not exceed 60 inches in any direction and have been completed in the last 3 years.

ENTRY GUIDELINES: Work will be juried from jpegs submitted on CD ROM.

ENTRY FEE: $30 for 3 entries, $5 for each additional artwork. Maximum of 5 entries.

JURORS: Bill Fick & Tom Huck

Bill Fick is the director of Cockeyed Press which specializes in the production of linocut prints and small books and co-authored with Beth Grabowski: Printmaking: A Complete Guide to Materials and Process, published by Prentice Hall.

Tom Huck is a visual artist best known for his large-scale satirical woodcuts. Huck's woodcut prints are included in numerous public and private collections, including the Whitney Museum of American Art, Spencer Museum of Art, Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, Saint Louis Art Museum, Milwaukee Art Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Fogg Art Museum, and the New York Public Library.

AWARDS: Merit, Purchase and Materials Awards totaling over $2500 will be announced by the jurors during the closing reception on Thursday, April 26th 2012. A Materials Award from generous sponsors will be given in each category: Lithography, Intaglio, Relief and Screenprint.

SALES & COPYRIGHTS: Sales are encouraged. A 30% commission will be retained by the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMUCC) University Galleries. Your entry grants permission to photograph and use your images for promotional or educational purposes only.

Visit website: http://cla.tamucc.edu/art/galleries

Download Entry Form: http://cla.tamucc.edu/art/forms/Oso_Bay_Prospectus.pdf


DIRECT ALL INQUIRIES TO:
Michelle Locke
Director of University Galleries
Texas A&M University
6300 Ocean Drive, Unit 5721
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
361-825-3612
michelle.locke@tamucc.edu

Eye of the Beholder Wearable Art Show

Deadline: February 3, 2012 (RECEIVE)


Eye of the Beholder Wearable Art Show
Alaska Fiber Arts Association
Anchorage, AK
March 9, 2012


ENTRY RULES
Each entry must:
* include the entry fee of $20.
* include a signed copy of the Entry Form
* include artists statement, including materials used
* include pictures of item electronically
* be ready to wear
* have a sewn cloth label on the back (inside) listing the name of the piece, the artist’s name, address, and phone number,
* be packed in a cloth bag/box labeled with the artist's name, address, and phone

If the artist chooses to offer for sale, the price of the garment must be listed on the entry form; the Alaska Fiber Arts Association will retain 20% of the sale price.

Artists are responsible for door-to-door shipment and return freight, insurance for freight is responsibility of shipper. Please put your name on all packing material so your art can be repacked as received.

Alaska Fiber Festival retains the right to disqualify pieces that do not meet exhibition standards.

Questions or need more information: e-mail akfiberfestival@alaska.net

Full details on website: www.alaskafiberfestival.org

Download Entry Form: www.alaskafiberfestival.org/Entry_Form (pdf)

Alaska Fiber Festival
POB 110957
Anchorage, AK 99511

Torpedo Factory Art Center: Push, Pull Play

Deadline: February 6, 2012 (ONLINE) or (RECEIVE) or (Hand Delivery)

Push, Pull Play
Torpedo Factory Art Center
Target Gallery
Alexandria, VA
April 12 - May 13, 2012


In celebration of VA Commission for the Arts Minds Wide Open Celebration of Children and the Arts, the gallery will host an exhibition that focuses on interactive, kinetic, toy inspired art. This is an all media show that examines the art of the toy, open to all artists nationally and internationally.

Directions For Entry (truncated)
1. Application: Submissions are by digital image only. Entry can be done in 2 ways, either using our online form, or via a mailed in or hand delivered CD.
-Online Entry: Visit website for more information: www.torpedofactory.org/galleries/targetcallforentry
-Mailed In or Hand Delivered Entry: CDs must contain the artist’s name on both the actual CD and the case.

2. Entry Forms: The entry form must be complete and include media, dimension information, and be sure to sign and date.

3. Payment: A non-refundable fee of $35.00 must accompany each entry form, and a $10.00 fee for each additional art work submitted.

4. Notification: Whether your piece has beenselected by the juror or not, notification will be sent to you via email.


Guidelines
A commission of 40% will be taken on all works sold as a result of this exhibition. Payment will be mailed to the artist within 30 days of the exhibition closing. Works are insured while in Target Gallery. Artists are required to sign a Loan Agreement and a Terms & Condition Agreement if accepted. The Target Gallery will keep the CD of accepted works and reserves the right to reproduce the images for all media and publicity purposes. Artwork must have been made within the last five years.

JUROR: Prescott Trudeau

Prescott Trudeau is the full-time Curator of Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA), a non-profit museum located in Lower Manhattan. The museum’s mission is to extend the benefits of the arts to all children and their communities and does so through a variety of programs, including professional exhibitions of both adult’s and children’s artwork.

Download prospectus: www.torpedofactory.org/PushPullPLay_Prospectus.pdf

Complete details at website: www.torpedofactory.org


Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N. Union Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703.838.4565 x4
targetgallery@torpedofactory.org

Torpedo Factory Art Center: March Madness

Deadline: February 17, 2012 (Hand Delivery)

March Madness
Torpedo Factory Art Center
Target Gallery and the March of Dimes
Alexandria, VA
March 3-18, 2012


Description: The Target Gallery and the March of Dimes are teaming up to raise money for both organizations with the appropriate title, “March Madness.” This exhibit is open to all artists with the requirement that the work is created on 10x10 inch wood panels provided by the Target Gallery. The $15 entry fee guarantees entry into the exhibit, one wood panel, a chance for jurors’ awards, and free entry with one drink ticket to the Art Party on March 16th. There is a limit of 3 entries per artist.

Entry Dates: Pick up your panel between January 2 - February 17, 2012

Upon receipt of the $15 entry fee, the gallery will provide the artist with a blank, 10” square, wood panel. The artist will need to pick the panel up at the gallery between 10am to 6pm. Completed artwork must be brought back to the gallery between February 20 - 26th, from 10am to 6pm, to be included in the exhibit. All artwork must be created on the panels provided by the gallery.

Judges’ Awards & Best of the Rest: Four awards will be given at the Art Party on March 16. Three judges will each choose their favorite piece. The gallery will award prizes to the winners. The audience at the Art Party will have an opportunity to select their favorite piece to receive a Best of the Rest Award.

Directions for Entry
1. There is a non-refundable fee of $15.00 per entry (limit 3 entries per artist).

2. Upon receipt of the entry fee, the gallery will provide the artist with a blank wood panel, 10 x10 inches. The artist will need to pick the panel up at the gallery between 10am to 6pm.

3. A completed panel must be returned to the gallery between February 20th - 26th, from 10am to 6pm. All entries must have been concieved and created by the artist submitting the work. All work must by finished, dry, and ready for exhibit.

Guidelines
All work will be sold for $150 ($100 during the Art Party) and all proceeds from sales will benefit the Target Gallery’s 2012 outreach programming and the March of Dimes. The artist will not receive a commission for the work sold. The Target Gallery reserves the right to reproduce images for all media and publicity purposes.

More information about March Madness: www.torpedofactory.org/MarchMadness2012

Visit website for additional details: www.torpedofactory.org/targetcallforentry

Download Prospectus: www.torpedofactory.org/MM_2012_Prospectus.pdf


Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N. Union Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703.838.4565 x4
targetgallery@torpedofactory.org

Detroit Artists Market

Deadline: March 1, 2012 (POSTMARK)

Biannual All Media Exhibition 2012
Detroit Artists Market
Detroit, MI
April 20, 2012 to May 24, 2012


The Detroit Artists Market is pleased to announce this CALL FOR ENTRY to artists to submit work for consideration for the Biannual All Media Exhibition, held at the DAM. Entries are due delivered or postmarked by March 1, 2012. Opening on April 20, 2012, this show will feature a wide array of work by area artists. Our guest Juror this year is Leon Johnson, a convergent media artist and experienced teacher, whose intermedia communications and events include performances and interactive spectacles in traditional and non-traditional sites.


Eligibility
This all-media exhibition is open to all Michigan and Ontario residents 18 and older. Artists may submit a maximum of two entries in any media created within the last two years. Works submitted must not have been previously shown at the Detroit Artists Market. All work submitted must be available for sale.

Entry Procedure
· Artists may submit up to two entries.
· Entries will be juried by digital images in JPEG or TIF format submitted on a disc.
· One image for each 2-dimensional artwork and up to three images for each 3-dimensional artwork may be submitted.
· All images must be of professional quality.

Digital Format
· Digital images are to be submitted on a Windows capable CD. JPEG format files are preferred.

Entry Fee
A non-refundable entry fee entitles each artist to submit two artworks. The fee is $25 for nonmembers and $10 for members. Entry with Artists membership is $40.

Juror Awards
· Best of Show, $500
· Second Place, $200
· Third Place, $100
· Two Honorable Mentions

Exhibition Committee Award
The DAM Exhibition Committee will select artists from this exhibition to participate in a small group exhibition in the fall of 2013.


Visit website for complete details: detroitartistsmarket.org


Download Application/Prospectus: detroitartistsmarket.org/All_media_call_for_entry2012.pdf

Detroit Artists Market
4719 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
P 313.832.8540
F 313.832.8543
email: info@detroitartistsmarket.org

San Diego Book Arts: 4th National Juried Exhibition

Deadline: March 1, 2012 (ONLINE) or (RECEIVE)


4th National Juried Exhibition
San Diego Book Arts
Geisel Library
University of California
San Diego, CA
May 26, 2012 to July 8, 2012


Call for Entries is now open for the San Diego Book Arts Fourth National Juried Exhibition, to be held at Mandeville Special Collections, Geisel Library, University of California, San Diego, May 26–July 8, 2012. A full color catalog will be available for purchase.

Eligibility: Artists must live or work within the USA. All structures of artists’ books, unique or limited edition are eligible. Due to case size and exhibition space, work may not exceed 30 inches in any one dimension, and the sum of all three dimensions may not exceed 48 inches.

Submission Requirements: Submission must include completed online entry form, images, and fee. Each artist may submit up to 3 works. When you've completed and submitted this online entry from, you will be taken to a page with instructions on paying the fee, either online with a credit card or by mailing a check.

Awards: Cash prizes totalling $1000 will be awarded at the opening reception.

Fee per Artist: $25 for San Diego Book Arts members, $35 for non-members.

Conditions: San Diego Book Arts reserves the right to refuse any work which differs from the submitted images. Each artist in the exhibition will be required to sign a loan agreement with San Diego Book Arts for loan of the work. Artwork may not be substituted for another work during the run of the exhibition and no works may be picked up prior to the end date of the exhibition.

If you have any questions, please contact SDBA Exhibitions Chair Judy Christensen at dracaena@att.net.

Complete details and online entry form: www.sandiegobookarts.org

The Center for Book and Paper Arts: Artist Residencies

Deadline: March 5, 2012 (POSTMARK)

Summer 2012 Artist Residencies
The Center for Book and Paper Arts
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL
Residency Dates: June 11–22, 2012 and July 9–20, 2012


The Columbia College Chicago Center for Book & Paper Arts is offering two two-week residencies in the summer of 2012. The residencies are intended to provide time, facilities and assistance for specific projects. We are seeking emerging and mid-career artists who are experienced book artists, printers, and/or papermakers. The selected artists will receive studio space; assistance; access to the Center’s top-quality print (letterpress), bookbinding, papermaking, and digital (Mac)
studios; living accommodations; and a $1200 honorarium. One copy of each artist’s editioned project must be donated to the Center’s archive.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: (truncated)
• Entry form
• Brief statement: Address how a residency will benefit your work.
• Project description: Provide a description of your entire project and emphasize what you plan to accomplish while at the Center. Please note which studio(s) you will be working in (print studio, paper studio, bindery, computer lab). In addition, please indicate what technical assistance you might require.
• Timeline: Outline a brief two-week timeline of your residency work.
• Indicate which residency dates you are available.
• Images: You may submit up to 20 images in Powerpoint, Keynote, Acrobat, Preview, or flickr (CD or DVD).
• Resume

Download Application Form: www.colum.edu/2012_summer_residency_Oct13.pdf

Visit website for more information: www.bookandpaper.org

Center for Book & Paper Arts
tel: 312.369.6630
fax: 312.369.8082
email: book&paper@colum.edu

Delaware Art Museum: Centennial Juried Exhibition

Deadline: March 18, 2012 (ONLINE)

Centennial Juried Exhibition
Delaware Art Museum
Wilmington, Delaware
October 20, 2012 through January 13, 2013


The Delaware Art Museum is celebrating 100 years of supporting the visual arts in its community through its collections, exhibitions, and programs. To commemorate the Museum’s past annual exhibitions of painting and crafts—combined to form the Biennial in 1989 — a juried exhibition will be on view from October 20, 2012 through January 13, 2013. The exhibition will feature a variety of media—drawing, painting, sculpture, performance, video, and installation—and include artists living either within the State of Delaware or within 100 miles of the Museum. Guest-juried by John B. Ravenal, this centennial exhibition anticipates the next 100 years of contemporary art in Delaware.


Eligibility
The Centennial Juried Exhibition (“Exhibition”) is open to artists ages 18 and over currently residing either within the State of Delaware of within 100 miles of the Delaware Art Museum (“Museum”).


Media
Artists are invited to submit up to three works of art created within the last ten years. Two-dimensional and three-dimensional work—including installations—in any medium that can be viewed by digital image is eligible. Performance, sound, and video art, and practices that engage technology are also eligible and must be submitted as MP3, MP4, or Flash files and YouTube and Vimeo embed codes. Work submitted must be available for exhibition.

Selected works of art will be displayed both within the Museum and outside in the Copeland Sculpture Garden. The artist is responsible for all material, production, and display costs related to the selected work(s) of art including matting, mounting, framing, hanging hardware, and any temporary platforms required for outdoor sculpture.

Application procedure
Submissions for the Exhibition will only be accepted though the Museum’s online application at http://delart.slideroom.com.

Entry fee
A non-refundable fee of $30 for Museum Members and $40 for all others entitles the artist to submit up to three works of art to the Exhibition. This fee assists with the application process and Exhibition realization.

Details available on website: www.delart.org/prog_events/adult_prog/juriedex.html


Delaware Art Museum
2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, Delaware 19806
302.571.9590 | 866.232.3714 (Toll free)

In, On, Of Paper Juried Exhibition

Deadline: April 6, 2012 (POSTMARK) or (ONLINE)

In, On, Of Paper Juried Exhibition
Paper Circle
Southeast Ohio’s Center for Paper and Book Arts
Nelsonville, Ohio
May 25, 2012 – August 1, 2012


Eligibility and Judging: "In, On, Of Paper" Juried Exhibition is open to paper artists residing in the US who are at least 18 years old. All works, sculptural, decorative and functional must be original, be made primarily of paper and must have been completed in the last two years. Works will be selected based on uploaded digital or submitted CD entries only. The juror may disqualify work that was not adequately represented by digital image or suitably prepared for exhibition.

Entries: $25 non-refundable entry fee. Artists may submit 2 images of each work.

Juror: Eileen Wallace is a letterpress printer and book artist specializing in custom printing and bookbinding. In addition to maintaining a private studio, she teaches workshops across the country and is currently Visiting Assistant Professor in Printmaking and Book Arts at the University of Georgia.

Cash Awards:
Award of Distinction $500
Award of Excellence $200
Awards of Merit $100
Purchase Award (To Be Announced)

Sales: Works must be for sale and priced accordingly. Paper Circle will receive commission of 30% on all sales. The commission will not be taken on any purchase awards. All checks will be issued 2 weeks after the close of the show. Accepted works will be posted on the Paper Circle website and Facebook page and offered for sale. Paper Circle will be responsible for shipping costs of pieces sold online or through the gallery.

Apply online: www.papercircle.org

Download Registration Form: www.papercircle.org/registration_form_2012_juried_show.pdf

Contact Paper Circle (email is best): papercirclearts@gmail.com


Paper Circle Juried Exhibition
35 W Columbus Street
Post Office Box 117
Nelsonville, Ohio 45764

Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center

Deadline: June 1, 2012 (ONLINE)

Call for Exhibit Proposals
Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center
Cincinnati, OH
SEASON 9 - 2012/2013


EXHIBIT PROPOSALS: Solo, Two-person, Group and Concept Submissions

Seasons begin late September. Selections are made and season planned by end of July.

One-third of Manifest's exhibits are dedicated to solo exhibits. Solo exhibitors have included local, regional, and national artists. It is important that each of our seasons of free public exhibits consist of a balanced mix of solo and group thematic projects. The group shows provide diversity of approach, media, style, and geographic origin, while the solo exhibits provide a deeper insight into one artist's vision.

Manifest is eager to receive proposals of various types. And accepts these on an ongoing basis, reviewing them starting in early June in consideration for the upcoming season. With a mission to stand for quality in the visual arts, we set our own bar high, and generally exceed the expectations of both the exhibiting artists and our patrons with what we do.

The museum-quality gallery currently comprises roughly 1000 square feet divided between three distinct exhibit spaces of varying proportions and sizes. Total gallery running wall length is 160 feet, with all walls being 11.5' in height. All exhibit spaces are appropriately track-lit. The Main Gallery (the largest of the three) has street-facing windows nearly floor to ceiling providing excellent public exposure for the artwork 24/7. Exhibits are open to the public five hours a day, five days a week for a total of four weeks on view.


Eligibility: Anyone can submit a proposal. Artists should bear in mind the need for a consistent and very strong body of work when submitting.

Media/Genre, etc: Open to all traditional and non-traditional genre and media. Manifest sets out to survey, locate, exhibit, and document excellent quality amongst all types of art. Our record of showing a broad mix speaks for itself. If it's good, we want to see it, and if possible show it.

Jury and Curator: Manifest's main selection process involves a complex two-part system. Most exhibits are juried by an anonymous 9-12 member panel of professional and academic advisors with a broad range of expertise. The jury then passes along their recommendations to the exhibit curator who will make the final selections from the jury-approved pool. Solo proposals are handled in a similar but smaller scale way. While artists may provide a specific goal for an exhibit, the final selection and layout of works will be determined by a Manifest curator in consultation with the artist.

Catalog: Manifest will produce a full-color catalog documenting the work selected for exhibit. Each exhibiting SOLO artist will receive five free copies of the catalog.

Insurance: Works will be insured while on gallery premises.

Submission Fee: Each proposal must be accompanied by a $30 non-refundable submission fee. Number of works is not limited.

Visit website for complete entry details: www.manifestgallery.org/proposals

Contact Manifest via email with questions: info@manifestgallery.org

Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center
EXHIBIT PROPOSAL
P.O. Box 6218
Cincinnati, OH 45206
513-290-2574

Patchwork Europe

Deadline: July 3, 2012 (ONLINE)

International Competition 2012
18th European Patchwork Meeting
France
September 13 - 16, 2012


Competition theme: “Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow" Remember, fully live the present, imagine the future….


Competition Rules: (truncated)

• Selection of quilts:
- All techniques are accepted, as long as they match the fundamental structural characteristics of a quilt (3 layers).
- Compulsory dimension: 100 x 100 cm. (40" x 40")
- The quilt must be original or must give credit to the source of inspiration.
- The quilt must have been made in 2011/2012 – and must not have been exhibited in any major exhibition, published in a catalogue, a book or a magazine prior to entering the competition.
- The quilt must have an 8 cm (3"1/4) deep casing sewn securely to the upper edge of the back. It should begin and end approximately 3,5 cm (1"1/4) from the side edges. The quilt must have a fabric label with the maker’s name, address, phone, title and dimensions sewn to the lower right corner on the back of ther work.
- As the selected works will be travelling for a whole year (2012-2013), they need to be easily transportable; please avoid too fragile embellishments or material.
- There is a possibility to enter 2 works, knowing that only one will be selected. Please fill one entry form per quilt.

• Selection - Only via digital pictures

• All selected quilts will be published in the 18th edition of the “Catalogue Prestige”

• Jury:
- The selection will be made by an international jury, designated by the organizers.
- The jury’s decisions are final. The jury reserves the right to refuse any work that does not match the visuals submitted previously.
- The jury’s selection criteria are as follows: relevance to the theme, composition, technical quality and originality.

• Selling your quilt:
- You may choose to sell your quilt.
- If your quilt is sold, you will return 20% of the sale price to the organizers

• Travelling:
- The selected quilts will be exhibited in other venues in France and abroad under the responsibility of the organizers. They will be returned to the makers after the 19th European Patchwork Meeting, in 2013.

• Prize:
“Best of” awarded by the European Patchwork Meeting: 3 000 €
And many other prizes for a total of more than 7 000 €


Registration exclusively through website from May 1st 2012 to July 3rd 2012

Administration costs: 18 € (non-refundable)

Visit website to register: www.patchwork-europe.com

Download Competition Rules: www.patchwork-europe.com/pdf_CONCOUR_CEP12_NET-3

Contact:
Carrefour Européen du Patchwork
Initiatives Evénements
5, rue Kroeber Imlin • F – 68160 STE MARIE AUX MINES
Tél. +33 (0)3 89 58 33 10 • Fax : + 33 (0)3 89 58 67 92
E-mail: info@patchwork-europe.com

Stitched Through

Deadline: October 29, 2012 (POSTMARK)

Stitched Through
An Art Quilt Exhibit
Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center
& Visual Arts Gallery
Daytona Beach, Florida
December 7, 2012 to January 27, 2013


Criteria: Stitch Through celebrates the art quilt. The focus of this exhibit is color, composition, creativity and craftsmanship. Honoring the tradition, all works must consist of at least three layers that have been stitched through by hand or by machine. There is no theme, however nudes no matter how tastefully done are not accepted in this venue.

General Information: This juried exhibit of art quilts is open to all US residents, 18 years of age or older. Submitted works must have been created since January 2010. All works entered for consideration must measure at least 36 inches in width and no wider than 40 inches. Minimum length 24 inches. Maximum length 72 inches. All work must come with a hanging sleeve and the rod/slat with drilled holes or screw eyes for installing. If you elect another method for displaying your work other than the standard rod-sleeve, you must send the required hardware and clearly written instruction for the exhibit installers to follow.

Entry Fee: The minimum entry fee is $20.00. You are allowed to enter two quilts for this fee. You may enter up to 3 additional quilts for $5.00 each to a maximum total of 5 quilts or $35.00.

The exhibit site is on the campus of Bethune Cookman University at the Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center & Visual Arts Gallery, 698 West International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, Florida 32114.

Jurors: TBA

Awards: Awards will be presented at the reception for Best of Show and Jurors picks.

Work chosen for this exhibit must remain on display for the entirety of the exhibit. The "For Sale" price is set by the artist. Any work offered for sale and is sold, the University will retain 30% of that price. Work that is designated as "Not For Sale" will be accepted for consideration.

Visit website for full entry details: stitchedthrough.homestead.com

Mail Entry form: stitchedthrough.homestead.com/Entry-Form

QUESTIONS: Please send and email inquiry to juanitayeager@gmail.com

International Gallery of Contemporary Art

Deadline: (ONGOING/UNSPECIFIED) & (EMAIL)

Call for Exhibition Proposals
International Gallery of Contemporary Art (IGCA)
Anchorage, Alaska


The International Gallery of Contemporary Art (IGCA) is an exhibition space dedicated to new works in visual and interdisciplinary arts. It was established to provide the community with a place where provocative ideas, diverse art forms, artists and audiences can come together, to offer a point of view that encourages vision, risk-taking and discovery, and to be an art space where experimentation and risk are still possible.

The International Gallery invites artists to submit proposals for solo exhibitions. Proposals are accepted at any time.

Exhibition proposals are judged primarily by the quality of the work, but also by a narrative in which artists explain what it is they are trying to learn or what they are trying to explore in the body of work they will prepare for the exhibition.

The Gallery accepts only new work that has not been previously exhibited elsewhere in the state. In this way, the Gallery plays a role in stimulating the creation of artwork.

The International Gallery does not focus on only traditional media, but is open to all art forms including installation and performance art and to new explorative media such as digital, video and other technological forms.

PROPOSAL CONTENTS (truncated)
Digital entries only

Email your exhibition proposal to: igca@alaskalife.net

Include up to 10 images (or other digital media, as applicable) of your most recent work and a corresponding /image list. Please do not submit original artwork.
Please allow up to three months for a response to your proposal. Proposals are reviewed by a selection committee, which convenes approximately once a quarter.

Complete details available on website: www.igcaalaska.org

International Gallery of Contemporary Art
427 D Street
Anchorage, Alaska
907.279.1116
igca@alaskalife.net

William and Florence Schmidt Art Center: Call for Proposals

Deadline: (ONGOING/UNSPECIFIED)

Call for Proposals
William and Florence Schmidt Art Center
Belleville, IL


How to Submit Work
To have your work considered for an exhibit at the Schmidt Art Center, please submit 12 - 20 digital images on a CD, along with an artist statement and résumé listing previous exhibits, awards, and education.

The Schmidt Art Center Exhibition Committee meets a year in advance to review proposals and recommend exhibits. We welcome proposals year-round.

Exhibition Committee
The purpose of this committee will be to guide the Art Center staff in selecting a balanced schedule of high-quality art exhibits by professional artists.

The committee will be composed of a minimum of six persons, including SWIC Liberal Arts Dean, art faculty, community members, Schmidt Art Center staff, and optional advisors from other museums or galleries.

The committee will meet at least one year in advance to make recommendations. Schmidt staff will prepare an exhibition calendar for the year based on these recommendations, adding other exhibits when necessary to complete the schedule.

Visit website for complete details: www.schmidtartcenter.com

Schmidt Art Center
2500 Carlyle Avenue
Belleville, IL 62221
Phone: (618) 222-5278

Mission

The William and Florence Schmidt Art Center exhibits visual images that inspire, inform, and connect college and community. Exhibits of art and cultural artifacts that meet the highest contemporary aesthetic standards and related cultural programs will expand visual literacy among the Southwestern Illinois College community and the adults and children of Southwestern Illinois.

Call for Proposals: Int'l Surface Design Assn. Conference

Deadline: March 1, 2012 (ONLINE)

Call for Proposals
17th International Surface Design Association Conference
The Southwest School of Art
San Antonio, Texas
June 6–9, 2013


The 17th International Surface Design Association conference will be
held June 6–9, 2013, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The Southwest School
of Art will host events preceding and during the conference.
Pre-conference workshops will be held June 1–5 and post-conference
workshops will be June 10–14, 2013.

Proposals for 2013 presentations/demonstrations, exhibitions, and
workshops will be accepted online January 17–March 1, 2012.

Complete guidelines for submitting proposals can be downloaded at
www.surfacedesign.org/conference/future-conferences.

Requests for guidelines can be sent to Lisa Mittler at
conferencechair@surfacedesign.org

OR

info@surfacedesign.org.

For more information contact Dot Moye, conferencemanager@surfacedesign.org.