Threads of Our Lives Fiber Exhibition

 DEADLINE: March 15, 2024 (ONLINE)


Threads of Our Lives Fiber Exhibition
The ArtCentre of Plano
Plano, TX
May 4, 2024 - June 22, 2024


This is a joint show sponsored by Dallas Handweavers & Spinners Guild and Fort Worth Weavers Guild. Participants must be members of either the Dallas Area Fiber Artists, Dallas Handweavers & Spinners Guild, or the Fort Worth Weavers Guild to submit to the exhibition. An individual may join the organization in order to participate in the ‘Threads of our Lives’ exhibition.

Show Eligibility

‘Threads of Our Lives’ will accept applications and artwork from members in good standing of the Dallas Area Fiber Artists, the Dallas Handweavers & Spinners Guild, and the Fort Worth Weavers Guild.  An individual may join the organization in order to participate in the ‘Threads of our Lives’ exhibition.

Artwork can be newly created for this exhibition, but can be drawn from the work of the artist from the past 5 years (going back to 2019). All entries must be of original design, with a focus on fiber and/or fiber techniques. Submissions can be 2D or 3D artwork using any type of fiber technique or process, including but not limited to: basketry, book arts, crochet, embroidery, felting, knitting, mixed media, quilting, spinning, and weaving. 

Work made from a kit or from another artist’s pattern is not eligible. Artwork started, worked on, or completed in a class or workshop is not eligible.

Entry submission

The fees are $10.00 per entry. Up to three entries per artist are allowed.
Payment will be made at the time of submission through the web portal https://dallasweavers.org/threads-of-our-lives/ and accepts credit cards and PayPal.

Download: Threads of Our Lives Prospectus

Questions? Contact

Exhibition Coordinator: Christine Miller
phone: 214-354-5019
email: chris.miller@dallasweavers.org

 

Dallas Area Fiber Artists
P.O. Box 38077
Dallas, TX 75238-0077  

Fiber Art Now 2024 Public Installation Grant

DEADLINE: March 15, 2024 (ONLINE)


Fiber Art Now 2024 Grant Opportunities
Public Installation Grant
Fiber Art Now
Eugene, OR
Dates to Apply: 2/1/24 – 3/15/24


Public Installation Grant
Engaging the public with fiber art and sharing the work of our artists with diverse audiences are important core values of Fiber Art Now. This grant supports the creation of temporary or permanent fiber art installations. Funds may be used toward materials, artist stipends, installation costs, or educational programming for the work. Artists must provide documentation of agreement for the work to be installed in a public space or at an institution accessible to the public.

Fiber Art Now offers seven annual grant opportunities to support artists and organizations. Artists who are addressing challenging issues within under-served communities and diverse cultures are encouraged to apply.

Fiber Art Now is a visually rich publication. Therefore, preference will be given to applicants who include their website or Instagram links so images related to their application can be viewed. Both Fiber Art Now subscribers and non-subscribers are invited to apply.

AWARD: $300

Website: https://www.fiberartnow.net/grants/

APPLY: https://www.fiberartnow.net/grantsapp/

Fiber Art Now
PO Box 10796
Eugene, OR 97440
541.222.0708
support@fiberartnow.net

6th Street Studios & Art Center Artist in Residence

TWO DEADLINES:
Spring Residency: February 15, 2024 (ONLINE)
Summer Residency: March 15, 2024 (ONLINE)


6th Street Studios & Art Center
Artist in Residence
Gilroy, CA
Duration: Summer & Spring: 6 Weeks - 3 Months (Artist's Choice)


We believe the hallmarks of an ideal resident artist include: proficiency in their selected area(s), comfort with community engagement, self-motivation, and a strong sense of creative direction. The residencies are open to all professional and emerging artists, age 18 and over, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, or physical or mental disability. Open to Artists of any discipline.

Space for an end-of-residency exhibition and reception for the artist provided.

Online exhibition of work produced during residency (if desired).

Artists will have the opportunity to plan and create paid workshop opportunities during their residency.  Artists who are residents during the spring/summer can apply to be a paid teaching artist during our Art Camps. This is a required part of the residency.  The hourly rate is $25/hr. You can also choose to offer free classes/workshops.

Artists will be put in touch with local press, and other media outlets to discuss their residency.

Third Friday Artwalks organized by 6th Street provide an unparalleled opportunity for residents to engage with the public not only at the Studios but anywhere on the artwork in downtown, opening up limitless ideas for interactive art projects.

Artists are required to host open studios one (1) day a week:
Wed 1-5 PM, Thurs 2-5 PM, Fri 10-6 PM, or Sat 11-3 PM.

We encourage artists to involve the downtown community in their project(s). The front exhibition area, where the studio is located, is open to the public on Tuesdays & Thursdays from  10-2pm. This provides the artist a unique opportunity to interact and share with the public.


Additional information: artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=11707


Contact:
email: info@6thstreetartstudios.org
address: 64 W 6th Street Gilroy, CA 95020
phone: 408-206-0018
website: 6thstreetartstudios.org

Fiber Art Now Grant Opportunities

MULTIPLE DEADLINES:

Teacher Excellence Grant: December 15, 2023
Cultural Change / Social Commentary Grant: January 15, 2024
Public Installation Grant: March 15, 2024


Teacher Excellence Grant
The teacher grant is awarded to educators who bring fiber and textile art into the classroom. Teachers are encouraged to inspire students with hands-on experiences that enrich students' lives.

AWARD: $300

Projects must be completed within one calendar year from the date they are awarded. Grants will be awarded within 30 days of their submission deadline. Images and periodic updates of project progress and a final report must be submitted for Fiber Art Now to share with the community.

Questions? Contact Beth Smith at bethsmith@fiberartnow.net

APPLY: fiberartnow.net/grantsapp

Cultural Change / Social Commentary Grant
Artists often create work that benefits them as the maker, but the final product can also make people think about an issue of  importance, help raise awareness for a cause or inspire viewers to do more. Your project may express current events,  personal stories, or historical events.

Projects must be completed within one calendar year from the date they are awarded. Grants will be awarded within 30 days of their submission deadline. Images and periodic updates of project progress and a final report must be submitted for Fiber Art Now to share with the community.

Questions? Contact Beth Smith at bethsmith@fiberartnow.net

AWARD: $300

APPLY: fiberartnow.net/grantsapp

Public Installation Grant
Engaging the public with fiber art and sharing the work of our artists with diverse audiences are important core values of Fiber Art Now. This grant supports the creation of temporary or permanent fiber art installations. Funds may be used toward materials, artist stipends, installation costs, or educational programming for the work. Artists must provide documentation of agreement for the work to be installed in a public space or at an institution accessible to the public.

Projects must be completed within one calendar year from the date they are awarded. Grants will be awarded within 30 days of their submission deadline. Images and periodic updates of project progress and a final report must be submitted for Fiber Art Now to share with the community.

Questions? Contact Beth Smith at bethsmith@fiberartnow.net

AWARD: $300

APPLY: fiberartnow.net/grantsapp


Fiber Art Now
PO Box 10796
Eugene, OR 97440
541.222.0708
support@fiberartnow.net

Chiricahua National Monument Artist-In-Residence Program

Deadline: March 15, 2015 {POSTMARK}



Artist-In-Residence Program
Southeast Arizona Group
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Chiricahua National Monument
Arizona
2015 Season



Artists have had a long-standing impact on the formations, expansion, and direction of our national parks.

Today, painters continue to document national park landscapes with contemporary approaches and techniques. Writers, photographers, sculptors, musicians, composers, and other performing artists also draw upon the multifaceted quality of parks for inspiration.

These artists translate the national park’s purpose, as a place of pleasure and preservation, into images which bring others enjoyment and a deeper understanding of the parks many Americans may never visit.

Chiricahua National Monument’s Artist-In-Residence program continues this tradition.


Artist-In-Residence Program

The Artist-In-Residence program at Chiricahua National Monument offers professional writers, composers, and visual and performing artists the opportunity to pursue their artistic discipline while being surrounded by the park’s inspiring landscape. Selected artists are given free accommodations for two to four week periods. No stipend is provided.


How to Apply

Artists must submit application materials and art samples exactly as indicated on the entry form. Insufficient, or excess materials, are causes for application rejection, as is an artist’s proposed use of a work already in progress as a residency project.

The Selection Process

A panel of professionals from diverse artistic disciplines will choose two to three finalists, with an alternate. Selection is based on artistic merit, the Statement of Purpose, and appropriateness to a national park residency.

Download Application: www.nps.gov/Artist-in-Residence-Entry-Form.pdf

Visit website for complete Artist in Residence details: www.nps.gov/artist-in-residence-program



National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Chiricahua National Monument
Southeast Arizona Group
4101 East Montezuma Canyon Road
Hereford, Arizona 85615
520-824-3560

Luminarts Fellowship Opportunity: 2015 Visual Arts Competition

Deadline: March 15, 2015 {ONLINE}



2015 Visual Arts Competition
Luminarts Fellowship Opportunity
Luminarts Cultural Foundation
Union League Club of Chicago
Chicago, IL
May 13, 2015




The Luminarts Cultural Foundation offers extensive opportunities for Luminarts Fellows, including grants/project support, lectures, workshops, mentorship and facilitated conversations that provide valuable insights into building a successful career in the arts and strengthening our community of participating artists.

The Visual Arts Competition awards five $5,000 grant awards and Luminarts Fellowships for excellence in visual arts (drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, moving image, etc.)

Applicants submit their images online for a preliminary blind juror panel. Finalists are selected for a second juror process that takes place in an exhibition at the Union League Club of Chicago. Finalists are asked to choose two pieces to exhibit during the exhibition. Following a private viewing throughout the day, the winners are selected by a final juror panel. Winners are announced in the evening during the Visual Arts Exhibition on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, hosted by Luminarts.

Eligibility and Guidelines

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
• Be between the ages of 18 and 30 years old on the date you apply
• Be currently enrolled in, or have previously graduated from, a degree program
• Live within 150 miles of the Union League Club of Chicago
• Be available to hang/setup your artwork at the Union League Club of Chicago on Monday, May 11, 2015 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (this is only required if you are selected as a finalist)
• Be available to attend the Visual Arts Exhibition and awards on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. (this is only required if you are selected as a finalist)


Image and Video Submission Guidelines
All images submitted should be of pieces able to be installed in a shared gallery space within a limited period of time. Any hung piece should not exceed 72 inches in any direction.

Applicants may submit up to three (3) images of artwork with their application or one (1) moving image video, but not both. Space will be provided on the application to include the requested details about each piece (title, dimensions, medium, date, etc.) Applicants will also include an artist statement with their application.

Applicants will be notified via email on or before Wednesday, April 1, 2015 if they have been selected as a finalist.


Complete details including link to online application available on website: http://luminarts.org/visual-arts-opportunities


For questions about program eligibility contact Luminarts at info@luminarts.org or 312-435-5961.



Luminarts Cultural Foundation, Chicago
info@luminarts.org
312.435.5961

11th Annual Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show

Deadline: March 15, 2015 {ONLINE}



11th Annual Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show
Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Association
Philadelphia, PA
September 18-20, 2015



The Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show is held on the sidewalk which surrounds the beautiful and historic Rittenhouse Square in the very art-smart city of Philadelphia. Exhibiting only original art work in this affluent area of Philadelphia, artists have found success in both shows and consistently rate them as two of the top shows in the entire country.

The Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Shows are planned, organized and operated by the Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Association, a non-profit organization with a Board of Directors comprised of exhibiting professional artists.


ACCEPTABLE WORK – MEDIA CATEGORIES

This is an originals only fine art show. Only non-functional original work created by the artist may be shown and all work must be for sale. No reproductions may be shown or promoted. All work displayed must be of the same or better quality than the work submitted to the jury process.

The following is a list and explanation of those categories accepted for jury.

Oils/Acrylics
Any two-dimensional works created in either oils or acrylics.

Watercolors
Any two-dimensional works created in watercolors, gouache or tempera paint.

Printmaking
Any printed works for which the artist has manipulated the plates, stones, or screens. These works must also be printed by the artist and not an associate or helper. In addition, printmakers are required to disclose their creative process and printing technique. All prints must be signed and numbered as a limited edition.

Drawing/Pastels
Any two dimensional works created using a dry medium, including pencil, graphite, charcoal, wax crayons or pastels.

Sculpture
Nonfunctional three-dimensional work created in any media.

Mixed Media
Two- or three-dimensional is work that incorporates more than one type of material or medium in the production.


APPLICATION PROCESS

Each exhibiting artist must complete an online application with only one artist per entry, unless you are entering as collaborating artists. Applying in different mediums requires it a separate application. Each submitted application must include an application fee and its own set of images.

The Jury Process
This competitive show is limited to 143 exhibitors chosen by a jury of highly qualified 2D and 3D fine artists. All participants in the show will be chosen by this jury. Decisions of the jury are based on the quality, uniqueness, consistency and professionalism of the artwork.

Digital Images
Five (5) images are to be submitted for each individual medium category entered by the artists: four (4) images must be of individual pieces of artwork and the fifth (5th) must be a booth image showing the overall continuity and professional presentation of the artist’s current body of work. The jury needs to see both the booth display and work similar to the work which the artist plans to bring to the show. [Note: The booth image is mandatory.]

Collaborating Artists
“Collaborating artists” is defined as two (2) artists that work together on any one piece of art. If two artists collaborate, it is regarded as one joint entry. If accepted, all work exhibited must be collaborative.


FEES

Application Fee is $35.00

Standard Booth Fee: $425 (single booth). No double booths are available at this show.


Complete information available on website: http://www.rittenhousesquareart.com/

Applications accepted via ZAPP: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=3605



CONTACT INFORMATION

Steve Oliver - Executive Director
Rittenhouseart@aol.com
610-299-1343

Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency

Deadline: March 15, 2015 {ONLINE}


Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency
JTHAR Board Members
Joshua Tree Art Gallery
Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree, CA
May 26-July 14, 2015




Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency is a program offering artists a house in which to live and work for a period of seven weeks (May 26 - July 14th, 2015).

The houses are located minutes from the west entrance to Joshua Tree National Park.

The park is one of the most spectacular environments in the country and the unique beauty and quiet is an ideal place to create.

The residency is open to artists worldwide working in all media, including painters, photographers, writers, musicians, etc.


Selection Process:
Artists are selected to attend the residency program by the Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency Board Members. The committee reviews all applications submitted for the program. Selection is based on the merit of the artist’s work and residency proposal.


Scholarship Information:
All 2015 chosen artists will receive a scholarship/stipend to be used to deter costs of participating in the program. The residency provides studio spaces and accommodations; scholarship funds can be used toward other expenses such as art materials, transportation, food, etc. Depending on available scholarship funds, 2015 scholarships will amount to between $700- $1,000 per artist.


Studios and Accommodations:
Each artist will be assigned his or her own house in which to live and work for the length of the residency. Artists may choose to work at the JTHAR dedicated studio space- a large shared studio space divided by moveable walls depending on the artists’ needs.


Download 2015 Artist Residency Information & Guidelines: www.jthar.com/jthar2014residencyinformation.pdf


Apply Online via Cafe: https://www.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=2095&sortby=fair_name&apply=yes


Visit website for additional details: www.jthar.com


Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency
JTHAR
621 Palms Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291

Brush Creek Foundation for the Arts: Artist Residency

Two Deadlines: {ONLINE}

September 15, 2014
March 15, 2015


Artist Residency
Brush Creek Foundation for the Arts
Saratoga, WY
Winter/Spring: January – May
Summer/Fall: June – November



Brush Creek Foundation for the Arts offers time and space for artistic exploration through immersion in the extraordinary beauty of the West. Located on 15,000 acres of scenic splendor at the base of the Medicine Bow National Forest outside of Saratoga, Wyoming, the camp is situated right next to Brush Creek, in between the Sierra Madre and Snowy Mountain ranges.

Writers, visual artists, performance artists, musicians and composers are encouraged to apply for our four week artist residency programs, complete with lodging, meals, working facilities and incredible natural beauty. Two and six week residency options are also available; however priority will be given to the applicants applying for four week residency programs. Residents are at liberty to structure their own time and activity while on a creative retreat. Whether solitude or social engagement is inspiring, the opportunities for creative enrichment are endless at Brush Creek Foundation for the Arts.


Application Guidelines

The Brush Creek Foundation for the Arts offers two sessions per year. The Winter/Spring artist retreats run from January – May with the deadline September 15 of the previous year. The Summer/Fall session runs from June – November with the deadline on March 15 of the same year.

Duration of Residency

Options of 2, 4 or 6 weeks are available with preference going to 4 week requests. Duration is determined by jury rankings, overall application packet and schedule availability.


The application processing fee is $35 and is nonrefundable.


Download Application Guidelines: www.brushcreekarts.org/Guidelines-2012-Application.pdf

Online Application: https://www.callforentry.org/BRUSH_CREEK_FOUNDATION_RESIDENCY

Visit website for full details including FAQs: www.brushcreekarts.org/residency


Questions: Submit additional questions to info@brushcreekarts.org



Brush Creek Foundation for the Arts
66 Brush Creek Ranch Road
Saratoga, WY 82331
tel 307.710.7312
fax 307.327.5970

The Guild of Book Workers: Vessel

Two Deadlines: {ONLINE}

Intent to Enter Form: October 17, 2014
Online Entry Form: March 15, 2015


Vessel
The Guild of Book Workers
New York, NY
2015 - 2017 Exhibition



The Guild of Book Workers invites all members to participate in its 2015-2017 traveling juried exhibition, Vessel. The book as vessel inspires beautiful metaphor - a craft for traveling, a container, a holder, a receiver, a transporter. Across time and culture, the vessel is at the center of many ceremonies and rites of passage. Native American cultures regarded the vessel as a portal to a sacred realm. The book as craft is our vessel to sail the high seas, to hold our dearest memories, and to indicate the pulse of life. Guild of Book Workers members are invited to interpret “vessel” as broadly or as narrowly as they wish.

ELIGIBILITY
All entrants must be members in good standing of the Guild of Book Workers at the time of submission and carry a current membership throughout the entire run of the exhibition. Member registration may accompany entry, along with entry fee. Entrants may submit a total of two works. An Intent to Enter form must be submitted online by October 17, 2014 in order to be notified of exhibitions updates and a link to the online entry form. Works will be juried from digital images.

SCOPE OF EXHIBIT
This exhibition will feature approximately 50 works by Guild members. Opening in the spring of 2015, the Vessel exhibition will travel to between six and nine venues across the U.S., closing in the spring of 2017. Selected works will include fine and edition bindings, artist’s books, broadsides (letterpress printing, calligraphy, and decorative paper-making), and historical binding models. Works will be selected by a jury to ensure that they are of excellent quality.


Visit website for more details: www.guildofbookworkers.org


Download Flyer: https://alabama.app.box.com/Vessel-GBW-2015-2017


Questions? Contact Communications Chair: communications@guildofbookworkers.org


Guild of Book Workers
521 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10175

Mississippi Valley Textile Museum Exhibit Proposals

Two Deadlines: (RECEIVE) or (EMAIL) and (ONGOING)

March 15, 2014
September 15, 2014


Call for Exhibit Proposals
Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
Almonte, ON
Canada



We are interested to hear from individual artists, craft or art groups and history groups who wish to propose an exhibit, a workshop or similar experience for our clients. Exhibition proposals should be accompanied by photographs and promotional material sufficient for jurying content and appropriateness to the Museum’s mandate.


Guidelines for MVTM Exhibition Proposals (truncated)

The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum welcomes exhibition proposals on an ongoing basis from curators, craft and art professionals, and collectives. Our exhibition program is intended to raise awareness of Canada’s industrial textile heritage and contemporary textile practices. It will provide new understanding and provoke discussion. Exhibition proposals may be of regional, national or international scope and may be planned for the Norah Rosamond Hughes Gallery or alternative venues. We present both solo and group exhibitions. Usually, we program for three to four exhibitions each year.

Proposals are reviewed twice a year by the MVTM Exhibitions Committee following the submission deadlines of 15 September and 15 March. Applicants will be notified within two months of the submission deadline. Please note that scheduling takes place up to three years in advance.

Proposals are reviewed using the following criteria:
•Alignment with MVTM Exhibition Mission and Vision Statements;
•Demonstrates excellence;
•Explores a new area or approach; or
•Addresses the historical context of the MVTM

Submission requirements
•Project name;
•Contact name, address, email and phone;
•Description of the conceptual approach and subject, including materials used and estimated dimensions of installation. Be sure to address any technical and spatial requirements regarding the installation or display and presentation of your work, including framing (please limit this to two pages);
•CV of each participant (limit of three pages per artist);
•Budget and equipment considerations.
•10-20 images with a corresponding list providing: artist, title, medium, size and date


Visit website for complete details: http://mvtm.ca


We encourage electronic submissions. Please send proposals and direct any questions to:

Michael Rikley-Lancaster,
Executive Director/Curator

Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
3 Rosamond Street
PO Box 784
Almonte, ON K0A 1A4
(613) 256-3754
curator@mvtm.ca

EVOLUTIONS 2014

Deadline: March 15, 2014 (ONLINE)


EVOLUTIONS 2014
Juried Quilt Challenge
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
Golden, CO
July 28, 2014 to October 25, 2014


EVOLUTIONS 2014 is an open challenge to all quilters and fiber artists in celebration of yesterday’s traditions as well as tomorrow’s innovations. "Evolution" is defined as a process of change. Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum challenges you to create your concept of an evolution quilt. There are no design restrictions. Selected quilts will be exhibited at RMQM July 28 through October 25, 2014. Ribbons will be awarded for first, second, and third place; the first place winner will be awarded a solo exhibit at RMQM in 2015.

Juror: Dr. Sandra Sider, a New York quilt artist and independent curator, has published articles and reviews concerning fiber art and other aspects of visual culture for three decades.


ELIGIBILITY:

1. Challenge is open to all quilt artists; international entries are welcome. All entries must have been completed after January 1, 2012.
   
2. Entry must consist of at least 2 layers and held together by some form of stitching, whether by hand or machine.
   
3. Entry, which includes 2- & 3-dimensional work, must be a minimum of 18" any one side / maximum of 60" any one side. All work not to exceed 10 pounds.
   
4. Entry must have a 4" finished sleeve attached to the full width of the top edge of the quilt, or an alternative installation method must be provided by entrant.
   
5. All entries must be clean, free of pet hair, smoke and odor. RMQM reserves the right to disqualify any entry that does not meet show criteria, exhibits poor quality construction, or has been misrepresented by the digital images.
   
6. Entry must be available for the duration of the exhibition.

Entries will be accepted online between February 15 and March 15, 2014. 1. Pay the non refundable entry fee of $35.00 for RMQM members; $55.00 for non-members by credit card on the secure entry form. 2. Limit: three entries per person Entry information available online: http://rmqmentry2.org/ Registration: Online registration will open on February 15, 2014.
For more information, contact Irene Berry, irene_b@rmqm.org

MQS®2013 Quilt Show

Deadline: March 15, 2013 (ONLINE) or (RECEIVE)


MQS®2013
Machine Quilters Showcase
Century II Convention Center
Wichita, Kansas
May 15-18, 2013


Theme: “DreamCatcher”


MQS®2013 Quilt Show Categories and Rules (truncated)

•MQS® has opened up several categories to any machine, longarm, mid or shortarm or domestic with or without a track system. These have not changed and include: Traditional Custom, Art, Pictorial, Wall, Fabric Challenge, Just For Me Bed Quilt AND Just For Me Small Quilt.

•Each entrant is limited to a maximum of three quilt entries, with one quilt per category entered. These limitations do not include the challenge competitions. This means that if you chose, you may enter a total of three quilted entries plus one in the thread challenge and one in the fabric challenge for a total of five entries per person.

•MQS® has decided to continue separate categories for art and pictorial quilts in 2013. Consider 3-dimensional entries for the Art category.

•Changes in the size restrictions and embellishment allowances have been made to the Art and Wall quilt categories. Also there is a change in the miniature category.

•In 2013 the Overall category will be open only to hand guided machines with a track system. All computer guided overall entries should be in the computer-guided category.


Categories: (Overview only--details on website)

Theme: “DreamCatcher”. Given the origin of DreamCatchers, show us your quilt creation of a dream that got through, or one that was caught, describing how the quilt came to be.

Traditional Custom – open to all types of machines

Innovative Custom

Whole Cloth Innovative

Whole Cloth Traditional

Pictorial – open to all types of machines

Art – open to all types of machines

Wall – open to all types of machines

Overall Design

Bread and Butter

Tools of the Trade

Computer Guided

Miniature

Wearable


SINGLE AWARDS: 2013 Quilt Show Categories

Best of ShowSolitaire—one person performing all piecing, appliqué, quilting, digitizing, etc. on the entry. To be selected from: Theme, Traditional Custom, Innovative Custom, Whole Cloth Traditional, or Whole Cloth Innovative Categories.

Collaborative Quilt—new for 2013! This award will go to 2 or more quilters working on a single quilt: as the designer, piecer, digitizer or quilter with no money changing hands for their part in the process. To be selected from: Theme, Traditional Custom, Innovative Custom, or Tools of the Trade. Two ribbons will be awarded.

Rookie of the Year—for quilters who have been quilting on a longarm, midarm, or shortarm quilting machine for one year or less.

Viewer’s Choice—determined by votes of attendees.



CHALLENGES (full details for each challenge on website)

Thread Challenge – “Catching Dreams” Sponsored by American & Efird

Fabric Challenge – open to all types of machines Sponsored by Fabri-Quilt



DIVISIONS (complete rules & details for each division on website)

Just For Me Quilter Division: All types of machines may be used for this category.

MQS® has developed a division of the show intended to meet the needs of those of you who are not in the business of machine quilting but do quilt on a machine for yourself and your family using any type of machine. This category may appeal to those quilters who enjoy expressing their creative side just for themselves.

Junior Quilter Division

We at MQS® are very pleased and excited to receive the junior entries each year. We will continue to offer two groupings of the junior quilters--hand guided and computer guided.

Quilt entries processed online will receive an immediate confirmation and payment will be processed by secure online service.
Fees for online entries will be $10 for IMQA members and $15 for non-members.

For paper copy entries the fees will be $12 for IMQA members and $17 for non-members.

Printable Entry Form: (As of this posting, printed entry forms are not yet available on site.)

Special Events Flyer: (Provides an overview of all events) http://www.mqsshow.org/Special_Events_and_Quilt_Info.pdf


Full details on website: http://www.mqsshow.org/quiltshow/



MQS® Corporate Office
PO Box 419
Higginsville, MO 64037
800.980.9505
admin@imqa.org

Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival 2013

Deadline: March 15, 2013 (ONLINE)


Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival 2013
The Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Inc.
Columbus Circle
Syracuse, NY
July 26-28, 2013



The Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival presents an exceptionally wide selection of contemporary arts and crafts, ranging from functional to decorative, both 2- and 3-dimensional. Exhibitors participate from over 30 states and Canada.

STANDARDS
All work displayed must be original and designed and handcrafted by the exhibiting artist. Reproductions must involve hand work or direct supervision by the artist, be
clearly labeled as “REPRODUCTION” and may not make up more than 20% of the booth inventory.

CATEGORIES
Ceramics, Computer Art, 2-D Fabric & Fiber, 3-D Fabric & Fiber, Drawing, Glass, Graphics & Printmaking, Jewelry, 2-D Mixed Media, 3-D Mixed Media, Leather, Metal, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Wood

AWARDS
Approximately $4,000 in prize money will be awarded.

DISPLAY SIZE
Display sizes are 10'x10' overall size. Storage space is available behind most booth spaces. Exhibitors may apply for a maximum of two spaces. An attempt will be made to accommodate specific requests in the order that applications are received.

FEES
Jury Fee: $25
Booth Fee: $280, payable by check upon acceptance by May 10, 2013.


All applications will be processed online through zapplication.org

Applicants without computer access may complete a paper application that will be converted to a Zapp Application by the festival staff.

Download Application: http://downtownsyracuse.com/Application2013.pdf


Visit website for more details: http://www.syracuseartsandcraftsfestival.com/



The Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Inc.
572 South Salina Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
phone 315.422.8284
fax 315.471.4503
mail@downtownsyracuse.com

ARTEXTURES

Deadline: March 15, 2013 (POSTMARK)


ARTEXTURES
France Patchwork
Paris, France
2013-2014



ARTEXTURES is organizing its 7th international textile art competition. This competition is open to all textile artists worldwide. The diversity of inspirations, techniques and trends that stimulate this art medium is discovered through the quilts/compositions entered in this competition.

This 7th edition is honored with these exceptional and prestigious prizes:
 The French Patchwork association has the pleasure of awarding the France Patchwork cash prize of an amount of one thousand Euros (1000€)
 Bernina will present a sewing machine
 The company Aurifil will award a selection of Aurilux threads.

The competition collection of quilts/compositions will be exhibited during 2013-2014 in different locations throughout France. This contest is open to all members of France Patchwork. For non-members, the membership fee to France Patchwork is due if your quilt/composition is selected for the competition by the jury (this fee includes insurance underwriting of your piece). A valid membership to France Patchwork is required for the duration of the competition.

Registration fee : €40
Membership fee: €25 euros (or €46 including the magazine subscription)


TERMS & CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION: (truncated)

ARTEXTURES promotes the growth and innovation of the living world of textile art. Creative re-invention is encouraged, as well as the exploration of new areas and pushing the textile envelope. Copies and realization of quilts/compositions created by other people are not allowed. Quilts/compositions realized as part of a workshop are not allowed.

The quilt is to be made from fabric, embroidery, pleating, woven vegetable matter, felt, fiber, plastic, flexible materials, ... Participation in the competition implies that the quilt/composition is less than one year old, and has never been presented to the public at any exhibition, nor on a website, nor published in a catalog, book or magazine. The selected quilts/compositions are to remain at the disposal of ARTEXTURES throughout the duration of the competition and exhibition.


Download Prospectus & Entry Form:

[English]
[French]



Visit website: www.francepatchwork.com/iartextures

Women’s Studio Workshop: Studio Workspace Residencies

Deadline: (POSTMARK) & (ONGOING)

Spring: October 15, 2012
Fall: March 15, 2013


Studio Workspace Residencies
Women’s Studio Workshop
Rosendale, NY


Open for artists to work for four to six weeks in any of our studios – etching, letterpress, papermaking, silkscreen (paper or fabric), traditional black and white photography or ceramic. Selected artists have unlimited access to the studios, housing is provided. A $200/week fee is charged.

Artists are selected through a jury process. The award includes on-site housing and all-hour access to our studios. Artists are given a thorough studio orientation at no charge, but should be able to work independently. Technical assistance and instruction are available for $50/hour and artists must provide their own materials.

POSTMARK DEADLINES:

October 15 Spring Studio Workspace Residencies
Notification Date: Applicants will be notified via email by December 1

Length of Residency: 4-6 weeks
Residency Occurs: February through June following after application


March 15 for Fall Studio Workspace Residencies
Notification Date: Applicants will be notified via email by June 1

Length of Residency: 4-6 weeks
Residency Occurs: September through January following after application


Visit website for complete details: www.wsworkshop.org/studio-workspace

Download Application Form: www.wsworkshop.org/studio-workspace-residency-application.pdf


Women's Studio Workshop
722 Binnewater Lane
PO Box 489
Rosendale, NY 12472
tel 845.658.9133
fax 845.658.9031
info@wsworkshop.org

Women’s Studio Workshop: Art-in-Education Workspace Combo Residency

Two Deadlines: (POSTMARK) & (ONGOING)

Spring: October 15, 2012
Fall: March 15, 2013


Art-in-Education Workspace Combo Residency
Women’s Studio Workshop
Rosendale, NY



This opportunity is for artists with teaching experience and knowledge of intaglio, silkscreen, or hand papermaking who are interested in creating their own work while also working with local public school students.

Women’s Studio Workshop’s Art-In-Education Program, Hands On Art (HOA), is a collaboration with the Kingston City School District and is a model for arts education. HOA provides a high quality arts experience by bringing students to a professional artists’ workspace to spend concentrated time learning printmaking, papermaking, and book arts.

Fall Art-in-Education Workspace Combo Requirements: Must have teaching experience and knowledge in one of the studio areas: silkscreen, papermaking, or etching. Artists teach one day per week for four weeks and pay $300 for a four week Workspace Residency. In exchange they receive access to the studio of their choice, during non-HOA sessions. Fall Art-in-Education Workspace Combo artists work with high school students.

Spring Art-in-Education Workspace Combo Requirements: Must have teaching experience and knowledge in one of the studio areas: silkscreen, etching, or papermaking. The Residency is five weeks, during which artists teach two days per week for three weeks and work in the schools for two sessions. In exchange, residents receive housing and access to the studio of their choice during non-HOA sessions. Spring Art-in-Education Workspace Combo artists work with elementary and/or middle school students.


POSTMARK DEADLINES:

October 15 for Spring Art-in-Education Workspace Combo Residency
Notification Date: Applicants will be notified via email by December 1

Length of Residency: 5 weeks
Residency Occurs: The school year following application, March through May


March 15 for Fall Art-in-Education Workspace Combo Residency
Notification Date: Applicants will be notified via email by June 1

Length of Residency: 4 weeks
Residency Occurs: The school year following application, September-February


Visit website for complete details: www.wsworkshop.org/art-in-education-workspace-combo

Download Application Form: www.wsworkshop.org/art-in-ed-workspace-combo-residency-application.pdf



Women's Studio Workshop
722 Binnewater Lane
PO Box 489
Rosendale, NY 12472
tel 845.658.9133
fax 845.658.9031
info@wsworkshop.org

Brush Creek Foundation for the Arts: Artist Residency

Two Deadlines: (POSTMARK)

March 15, 2012 Summer/Fall
September 15, 2012 Winter/Spring

Artist Residency
Brush Creek Foundation for the Arts
Saratoga, WY 82331


ELIGIBILITY
Residencies are intended as professional development opportunities for writers, visual and performing artists, musicians and composers in all fields and genres. Proposals for self-directed, creative residencies must be compatible with available working studio spaces, facilities, and resources. Artistic merit and promise are the basis for selections. Mature and emerging artists are encouraged to apply. Any person over the age of 18 is eligible.

DEADLINES
Applications and supporting materials must be postmarked by September 15 for the Winter/Spring Residency -or- March 15 for the Summer/Fall Residency. Incomplete applications will not be accepted for review.

DURATION OF RESIDENCY
Length of stay is seasonally based. Options of two, four or six weeks are available. Please indicate three available dates on the application form. Tuesday is the designated arrival and departure day; residents will be informed of specific dates upon award notification.

AWARDS
A rotating panel of experts and professionals in the arts and humanities independently review work samples. Final awards of some instances, artists, writers and musicians are invited to participate without submitting an application.

COLLABORATORS
Collaborators may be accepted for a residency; however, all collaborators need to submit separate applications and fees along with a joint proposal. Please indicate in the proposal the requirements for work space.

RESIDENCY PROGRAM LOCATION
Situated among 13,000 expansive acres in South Central Wyoming’s North Platte River Valley, Brush Creek Foundation for the Arts offers time and space for artistic exploration through immersion in the extraordinary beauty of the West. Nestled between the towering peaks of the Sierra Madre and Snowy Mountain ranges, just 13 miles outside of Saratoga, the Ranch is tucked against the million-acre Medicine Bow National Forest.

APPLICATION FEE
Non-refundable application fee of $20

DOWNLOADS

Application Guidelines: www.brushcreekranch.com/bcr_200_arts_guide_sheet_kw.pdf

Arts Application: www.brushcreekranch.com/bcr_202_arts_application_sheet_kw.pdf


Visit website: www.brushcreekranch.com


Please direct inquiries about the Brush Creek Foundation for the Arts Residency to katie.christensen@brushcreekarts.org or 307.327.5284


Brush Creek Foundation for the Arts
66 Brush Creek Ranch Road
Saratoga, WY 82331

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/