Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show

Two Deadlines: (ONLINE)

April 1, 2014
April 13, 2014 (Late Registration)

The application process for the 2014 Show will open December 1, 2013


Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, PA
November 6 to 9, 2014


The 38th Annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show, a juried exhibition and retail sale, will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center from November 6 to 9, 2014, with a Preview Party on November 5. The jury will accept 195 craft artists.

The show serves as the Museum's largest yearly fundraising event and is devoted to bringing wide public attention to the field of craft art.

APPLICATION INFORMATION, DEADLINES AND FEES

The show uses Juried Art Services (juriedartservices.com) for electronic applications. To contact them directly: info@juying.net or 561-832-0480. The non-refundable processing fee for applying electronically by April 1, 2014, is $50.00, payable online* at the time you fill out the application.

The non-refundable processing fee for applying electronically between April 2, 2013, and April 13, 2014, at 11:59 PST is $75, payable online at the time you fill out the application.

ELIGIBILITY

The Show is open to all craft artists who are residents of and working in the United States. All work, whether one-of-a-kind pieces or limited editions, should be well conceived and expertly executed without technical faults; works should be made by hand or with the use of appropriate tools, showing imagination and the mark of the craft artist's individuality.

Categories:

Basketry, ceramics, fiber, furniture (includes all media), glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, handmade paper, wearables and wood.

EMERGING ARTISTS

To encourage the participation of craft artists who are beginning their careers, an Emerging Artist category is available. If you choose to apply as an Emerging Artist, you must do so exclusively. Those who are accepted will have two booth options: to share a booth with one other emerging artist or pay the special fee of $1,000 for a 10'x10' booth space.

JURY: TBD

AWARDS

In addition to the Best of Show award ($1,500), there are eight (8) cash awards ($1,000 each) for excellence selected and sponsored by foundations, individuals and arts organizations. These awards are presented at the Preview Party.

Award recipients are automatically accepted to the following Show year. Award recipients must submit an application and processing fee to participate in this program.

ACCEPTANCE

Email notification will be sent no later than June 1, 2014. The top 195 craft artists will be accepted. There is no quota system for each category, however, the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show reserves the right to create balance for the show. At the same time, 40 craft artists will be placed on a Standby Status list and Show positions will be offered as they become available.

Visit website for more details: http://pmacraftshow.org/2014-application


INQUIRIES

All correspondence and inquiries should be addressed to:
Tel: 215.684.7930
e-mail: nomeara@philamuseum.org

PMA - Craft Show
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia, PA 19101

Evolved Play

Two Deadlines: (HAND DELIVERY) & (RECEIVE)*

April 12, 2013
April 13, 2013

Juried Art Show Series: Culture Builds...
“Evolved Play”
City of Ocala &
Marion Cultural Alliance
Recreation and Parks Administration & Discovery Center
Ocala, FL
April 19, 2013 - October 18, 2013



The City of Ocala and the Marion Cultural Alliance invites anyone over the age of 18 to submit entries for Culture Builds…(“Evolved Play”). The juror will select work to be exhibited; judge’s decisions will be final. Awards totaling $2,000 will be given at the discretion of the judge.

ENTRY PROCEEDURE

• Each artist may submit up to five pieces for judging.
• A non-refundable entry fee of $35.00 for non-members of MCA and $25.00 for MCA members for submission will be charged allowing for the submission of one to three pieces of work.
• A fourth and fifth piece of work may be submitted for an additional fee of $5.00 for each piece.

SPECIFICATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS (truncated)

1. Only original drawings, oils, watercolors, acrylics, graphics, photography, mixed media, fiber, and sculpture completed within the last three years may be submitted.
2. All work must be properly prepared for display.
3. Pieces to be hung must be wired for hanging. Hanging pieces have a weight limit of 75 lbs.
4. Sculpture must be able to be displayed on a stand no larger than 16”w x 16”d x 48”h.
5. Not acceptable work includes: crafts, jewelry, copies of published work, pieces requiring electricity, pieces more than 60 inches in width, or any work previously exhibited in Marion County.
6. Sale of artwork is encouraged, and work will be offered for sale at the price originally stated by the artist on the entry form.
7. here will be a 30% commission on all works sold.

* Entries shipped must arrive by date two days prior to first day of receiving.

Download Art Show Prospectus: Art-Show-Prospectus.pdf

Visit website to view Call for Artists (including notes on themes): http://mydiscoverycenter.org/art-in-city-spaces/


Please do not hesitate to contact the City of Ocala’s Cultural Art Coordinator, Melissa Townsend, with any questions: mtownsend@ocalafl.org or 352-401-3900.


My Discovery Center
701 NE Sanchez Avenue
Ocala, FL 34470
Phone: (352) 401-3900
Fax: (352) 368-5514


Marion Cultural Alliance
23 SW Broadway, Ocala, FL 34471
352.369.1500
info@mca.com
www.mcaocala.com

HAT Made or Embellished with Lace

Deadline: April 13, 2012 (RECEIVE)

HAT Made or Embellished with Lace
Australian Lace Guild SA Branch
South Australia
May 12 & 13, 2012


The South Australian Branch of the Australian Lace Guild has regular meetings at various venues around the State - from Victor Harbor in the South to the Riverland in the North - to make lace and share our friendship and knowledge of the craft.

Our Exhibition in 2012, is entitled "THE FOUR SEASONS", will be held Saturday 12th & Sunday MOTHERS DAY 13th May 2012, 10am to 4pm at Fullarton Park Community Centre,

Prizes:
4 Prizes to be won
•Judges choice 1st prize $50
•Judges choice 2nd prize $25
•Popular choice $25
•Group $50 (3 or more lace makers)

•Entry forms to be returned by 13th April 2012
•Entries to be delivered to Fullarton Park Community Centre on Friday 11th May
•Entries to be collected on Sunday 13th May

Conditions of entry

1. The competition is open to all
2. Entry is free
3. Entries can be
• of original design
• Adapted from traditional patterns
• Copied from published work
4. One entry only may be submitted by each entrant
5. Two or more independent & qualified judges will be invited to judge the entries
6. The judges' decision is final
7. Each entry will be judged on its own merit
8. Entries will be on show during the exhibition
9. Results will be announced on Sunday 13th

Enquiries: Margaret O’Connor
Phone: 0882542830
Email: donmarg@bigpond.com

Visit website for complete details including entry form: www.laceguildsa.com

Contact Us

If you would like information about any of the South Australian meetings or our coming events please contact the South Australian Branch at:
The Secretary
PO Box 933
Prospect East SA 5082
Ph: 0424 413 891
E-mail: endsodds@internode.on.net