Pyramid Atlantic Art Center: Keyholder Residency Program

Deadline: June 27, 2014 {ONLINE}



Keyholder Residency Program
Pyramid Atlantic Art Center
Silver Spring MD
Fall Residency: September 9, 2014 to November 7, 2014



Pyramid Atlantic is proud to offer a three month residency opportunity for artists working in the field of printmaking, papermaking or book arts (or combination of). Artists of all career stages are encouraged to apply for this residency. Two artists per session are selected by Pyramid Atlantic’s artistic staff. Resident artists work in a productive community atmosphere alongside other artists, and are expected to be in the studio at least 15-20 hours per week. Technical assistance is not included in the residency, but is available at an additional cost.

Keyholder Resident Artists receive:

• A $200 artist’s stipend
• 24-hour studio access
• Storage space
• Inclusion in Pyramid Atlantic’s permanent collection
• Promotion through Pyramid’s e-newsletter, blog and website

Keyholder Resident Artists are expected to:

• Care for equipment and tools
• Provide their own consumable supplies (paper, ink, newsprint, and the like)
• Give one artist’s talk or public demonstration
• Share the studio with other artists; working around workshops and outreach

Application Requirements:

• Project Description - A one page letter of intent explaining your project, the studios you would like to work in, and your level of experience
• Resume
• 10 images of recent work
• $25 Application Fee
• Emergency Contact Information


Complete details available on website: www.pyramidatlanticartcenter.org/keyholder

Online application available via slideroom



Pyramid Atlantic Art Center
8230 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring MD 20910
Telephone: 1.301.608.9101
Fax: 1.301.608.9102
Email: hello@pyramid-atlantic.org

The Modern Quilt Guild Showcase

Deadline: June 27, 2014 {ONLINE}


The Modern Quilt Guild Showcase
The International Quilt Festival
International Quilt Market and Festival
Houston, Texas
October 25–November 2, 2014



Modern quilting is a new twist on the traditional art of quilting that is rapidly gaining interest from the next wave of quilters. Modern quilts and quilters:

Make primarily functional quilts but place a large emphasis on the design and art of quilt making
Use asymmetry in quilt design
Rely less on repetition and on the interaction of quilt block motifs
Contain reinterpreted traditional blocks
Embrace simplicity and minimalism
Utilize alternative block structures or lack of visible block structure
Incorporate increased use of negative space
Are inspired by modern art and architecture
Frequently use improvisational piecing
Contain bold colors, on trend color combinations and graphic prints
Use gray and white as neutrals
Reflect an increased use of solid fabrics
Focus on finishing quilts on home sewing machines


We would like to invite members from any of the Modern Quilt Guilds around the world to be considered for inclusion in the new exhibit. You may submit a total of two (2) quilts for our consideration. We require that quilts be at least 36" on each side. There is no maximum size limit.


Registration will open on May 30, 2014. The last day to register is June 27, 2014.

Completed submissions with visuals must be received online by Friday, June 27, 2014. You will be notified no later than Friday, August 1, 2014, regarding the quilts to be included in this exhibit along with shipping instructions. If selected, the quilts will need to arrive in Houston no later than Friday, September 5, 2014. Quilts will not be traveling and will be returned by the end of December 2014.

Visit website for complete details: http://callforentriesmodernquilts.com/




Quilts, Inc.
7660 Woodway, Suite 550
Houston, Texas 77063
Telephone (1) 713.781.6864
Fax (1) 713.781.8182