Saturday, February 11, 2012

New Fibers 2012 *UPDATED*

Deadline: May 1, 2012   Extended to May 15, 2012 (RECEIVE)


New Fibers 2012
Fiber Arts Network of Michigan (FAN)

Eastern Michigan University Gallery
Ypsilanti, Michigan
November 14 to December 16, 2012


The Fiber Arts Network of Michigan (FAN) is a group of people interested in the fiber arts in its multitude of forms: baskets, beads, clothing, dolls, felting, hand-dyeing, knitting/crochet, paper, quilting, spinning, stitchery, surface design, weaving and 3D mixed media.

New Fibers 2012
A national juried exhibition at the Eastern Michigan University Gallery in Ypsilanti, Michigan, featuring contemporary fiber art in a broad range of forms. Works selected will include textiles rooted in traditional and contemporary approaches to fiber art. Open to artists utilizing all types of materials, sculpture, conceptual and installation art.

Eligibility
Submission is open to all artists 18 years and older, living in the United States. Current work (completed after December 2009) created in any fiber media and/or using fiber techniques is eligible for inclusion. Accepted artwork cannot have been previosly exhibited at any gallery on the Eastern Michigan University campus.

Entry Procedure
Artists may submit up to three works. Each work should be represented by clearly focused, well-lit high resolution digital images, one full view and one detail that accurately reflects the work.

Entry Fee
Member: $30 Non-member: $40

Juror - Susie Brandt

Awards
FAN will present first, second and third place awards.

Sales
FAN will promote the exhibit and encourage sales. FAN will retain a 40% commission on all exhibit sales. Exhibiting artists will receive a full-color exhibition catalog. Additional catalogs available at a nominal charge.

Questions
Contact Brooks Harris Stevens at brooks@brooksfiberart.com or Michele Montour at michele@montourdesigns.com with any questions.

Download prospectus: fiberartsnetwork.org/NewFibers2012.pdf

Visit website for more details: fiberartsnetwork.org