The Art of Birds_Museum of Northern History

DEADLINE: May 15, 2024 (RECEIVE)


The Art of Birds
Museum of Northern History
Kirkland Lake, ON
August 20 to September 21, 2024


The Museum of Northern History invites artists in all stages of their career to participate in this exhibition celebrating the beauty and inspiration of migratory birds. The Art of Birds – A Juried Exhibition is open to National (Canada) and International artists.

Exhibition Description:
Each year, billions of birds embark on an incredible journey that spans continents, captivating the hearts of those fortunate enough to witness it. This remarkable phenomenon reminds us of the beauty of all birds, whether migratory or not.

The Art of Birds highlights the crucial role birds play in maintaining the ecological balance of nature. The artwork in this exhibition will honour all aspects of birds – life, habitat, behaviour and physical beauty. The adaptability of birds reminds us to safeguard their habitats, and protect their migration routes while the world at large adapts to ongoing climate challenges.

Artwork must show birds as a theme with migration as a consideration. Work will be judged on relevance to the topic, originality, artistic prowess, excellence in composition and design. All forms of birds in art from traditional to contemporary are welcome.

Eligible Media Types: 2D & 3D works in Drawings, Paintings, Sculpture, Original Hand-Pulled Prints, Collage, Mixed Media, Fibre Arts

*** Photographs & Digital Art are NOT Eligible ***
*** The use of real feathers is not permitted***

Fees: One entry is $30 (taxes included), a second entry is an additional $15 (taxes included) for a total of $45 for two entries.

Payment must be received to complete your submission. For a list of payment details, see the Call to Artists, or contact the Museum at museum@tkl.ca

Visit website

Download the Prospectus for complete details.

Entries may be submitted via email or mail.

Contact:
Kaitlyn McKay
Museum of Northern History
Corporation of the Town of Kirkland Lake
2 Chateau Drive, P.O. Box 1148
Kirkland Lake, Ontario P2N 3M7
Phone: 705-568-8800
Email: museum@tkl.ca

Conexiones/Connections_Visions Museum of Textile Art

DEADLINE: May 4, 2024 (RECEIVE)


Conexiones/Connections
Visions Museum of Textile Art
San Diego, California
May 11, 2024 – June 22, 2024


Visions Museum of Textile Art (VMOTA) seeks to exhibit a variety of artists working in the field of textile art and fiber arts.

Visions Museum of Textile Art (VMOTA) celebrates and shares with the public the rich history, artistry, and cultural significance of quilting and textile arts. We provide a welcoming and inclusive space where individuals of all ages and backgrounds can explore, appreciate, and engage with the beauty and craftsmanship of textile art.

The Members Challenge is an opportunity for members of all skill levels to exhibit their talent at the museum. Occurring three times a year, we challenge our community to design 12″ by 12″ quilts based on a theme.

The focus on our May challenge, “Conexiones/Connections,” is on how the creative spirit connects ideas and they become interwoven. VMOTA will showcase your Art Quilts at our museum, pricing each quilt at $125, $175, $250 or mark NFS (Not for Sale). *Artist Consignment Rules apply for all sales.

Calls details available on website: vmota.org/call-for-entries/

Membership is required to participate in periodic themed Members Challenges. Learn more about VMOTA membership: vmota.org/join/

The contract for member participants to print, complete, and bring with their submissions: VMOTA-Connections-Members-Challenge-Agreement.pdf


Visions Museum of Textile Art
2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92106

Contextile 2024 – Contemporary Textile Art Biennial

DEADLINE: March 8, 2024 {EMAIL}

 

Contextile 2024 – Contemporary Textile Art Biennial
Palácio Vila Flor – CCVF
Guimarães, Portugal
September 7, 2024 to December 15, 2024

 

CONTEXTILE invites all artists (national and international) to present artworks to the competition for the International Exhibition, as part of the programme of its 7th Edition, Contextile 2024 – Contemporary Textile Art Biennial, to be held in the city of Guimarães, Portugal, from the 7th September to the 15th December 2024.

In 2024, the Contextile biennial focuses its activities on the thematic concept To TOUCH, transversal to all the rubrics of its programmatic contents.

The International Exhibition will be composed by 50 artworks from 50 artists, 45 of these works will be selected for exhibition indoors and 5 works for outdoors (public space).

The artistic works will be selected by an international jury, composed by Lala de Dios (art historian, curator and teacher of textile), Janis Jefferies (Emeritus professor of visual arts and curator), Magda Soboń (textile artist and visual arts teacher), Cindy Steiler (visual artist), Cláudia Melo (artistic director of Contextile 2024).

The jury will also award an Acquisition Prize of €7.000,00 (seven thousand Euros) and two Honourable Mentions with prizes award (see selection process of the Regulations), at the moment of the biennial’s opening.

The 50 works of the international exhibition may also be selected, during the biennial, for the ATP – Associação Têxtil e Vestuário de Portugal Acquisition prize, in the amount of €2.500,00 euros.

The interested artists may apply with new creations or recent artworks, until the 8th March 2024, being accepted all artistic expressions in the visual arts disciplines. The proposals and artworks submitted for the competition will have to be around the textile element, through its concept, theme, techniques or materials. 

The artworks will have to be highly creative, original, technically competent and relate to the theme and concept of this 7th edition.

The application will only be considered finalized and validated after payment of the registration fee: €10.00 (euros) / $11,00 USD.

The Open Call

The theme TO TOUCH

The Prize ATP – Associação Têxtil e Vestuário de Portugal Acquisition

The Application

Contact 

Phone: +351 963 819 911

Email: bienal@contextile.pt

Website: www.contextile.pt

2019 Featured Artist Exhibition Call to Artists

Deadline: January 31, 2018 {RECEIVE}, {POSTMARK}, {EMAIL}, {HAND DELIVERY}


Crossroads Carnegie Art Center
Main Gallery
Baker City, OR



Crossroads Carnegie Art Center is seeking proposals for the 2019 Featured Artist Exhibition Program in the Main Gallery.

What We Show
The Featured Artist exhibitions represent the highest quality art by emerging, mid-career, and established artists from the local, Eastern Oregon region and larger Pacific Northwest region. We strive to show a broad and diverse range of visual art styles. We strongly encourage artists to submit proposals for new work which is fresh and original, finely executed and created in the last two years. Several months throughout the year are dedicated to open shows featuring the artwork of local and regional artists, limiting the number of months available for solo and group shows.

Group shows bring together 2-4 artists, selected individually by the committee through the jury process and grouped together into one show, based on complementary styles or mediums. Artist groups may also submit a show proposal for consideration; each artist’s work will be evaluated individually. Artists should specify their preference in being considered for a solo show, or group show. Artist groups must designate one artist as the coordinator of the group exhibit.

Complete details contained in prospectus: www.crossroads-arts.org/Call_to_Artists_2019_2.pdf

Visit website for more details: www.crossroads-arts.org

Crossroads Carnegie Art Center
2020 Auburn Avenue
Baker City, OR 97814
541.523.5369

OPEN CALL TO VISUAL ARTISTS The Ormond Memorial Art Museum

Deadline: November 27, 2017 {RECEIVE}


Open Call to Visual Artists
Ormond Memorial Art Museum
Ormond Beach, FL



Exhibition at the Ormond Memorial Art Museum is open to any artist or collaborative of artists submitting original works of art or design created within the past three years.

Professionals in ALL disciplines are encouraged to submit.


Submission Process

Media: Open to any media including but by no means limited to traditional drawing, glass, printmaking, digital/new media, photography, sculpture, painting, installation, etc.

Submissions are accepted through November 27, 2017 for review in January of 2018.

Exhibition Selection Process: Artists will be notified electronically of receipt of materials. The OMAM exhibition selection committee meets annually in January to select artists for future shows. Artists will be notified in writing upon selection by committee. No materials will be returned.

Visit website for complete details: http://ormondartmuseum.org/call-to-artists/


Ormond Beach Art Museum and Gardens
78 E Granada Blvd
Ormond Beach, FL 32176-6534

Tapestry Artists of Puget Sound: Pacific Time Zone

Deadline: May 1, 2016 {ONLINE} or {RECEIVE}


PACIFIC TIME ZONE
Tapestry Artists of Puget Sound
The Arts Center
Corvallis, OR
August 18 – September 20, 2016



Tapestry Artists of Puget Sound (TAPS) invites artists to submit their tapestries to PACIFIC TIME ZONE. Pacific Time Zone will hang at The Arts Center in Corvallis, OR (theartscenter.net) from August 18 – September 20, 2016.


Eligibility

Any tapestry artist living in the Pacific Time Zone may enter. Work incorporating techniques other than tapestry will be considered as long as the primary medium is tapestry. Work must have been completed after May 1, 2013. Artists may submit up to three pieces, but a maximum of one piece per artist will be accepted.


Awards

The juror will select two tapestries for the First and Second Place Awards. The First Place award winner will receive $250 and the Second Place award winner will receive $150.


Submissions

•The juror will select tapestries from digital images.
•Digital image requirements: For each entry, submit two digital images: one of the entire tapestry and one of a detail.


Visit website for complete details: tapestryartists.org


Download Entry Form: tapestryartists.org/PTZ-Entry-Form-3.pdf

Online Entry Form: tapestryartists.org/pacific-time-zone-online-entry-form

Library Community Art Gallery’s 2016-2017 exhibition season

Deadline: May 31, 2016 {RECEIVE}


Library Community Art Gallery
Downtown Walnut Creek Library
Walnut Creek, CA
2016-2017 Season


The City of Walnut Creek, in conjunction with the Walnut Creek Downtown Library presents annual exhibitions in the Library Community Art Gallery.

This program is part of the Arts, Recreation and Community Services Department, administered by Bedford Gallery under the direction of the Walnut Creek Arts Commission.

Guidelines: (truncated)

The City of Walnut Creek, in conjunction with the Walnut Creek Downtown Library, is now accepting proposals for the Library Community Art Gallery’s 2016-2017 exhibition season. The gallery is open to applications from individual artists or non-commercial groups with priority going to those living or working in Contra Costa County.

Each exhibition runs 4 to 6 weeks, and artists are responsible for the installation of their own work. The Arts Commission Selection Committee and Bedford Gallery staff will review exhibition plans in advance of each proposed project.

Fee (non-refundable) for application review: $150/ organization, $100/2-3 individuals, and $50/individuals.

Visit Bedford Gallery website: ww.bedfordgallery.orglibrary-art-gallery.

Download Application and Guidelines

Applications must be received by May 31, 2016.



BEDFORD gallery
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr. Walnut Creek, CA 94596
925/295-1417
galleryinfo@bedfordgallery.org

San Luis Obispo Museum of Art: Blue Marble National Juried Exhibition

Deadline: March 19, 2016 {RECEIVE} or {HAND DELIVERY}


Blue Marble
National Juried Exhibition
San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
San Luis Obispo, CA
June 3–July 31, 2016



Eligibility & Media
Blue Marble, refers to the spectacular color image of planet Earth taken with NASA’s Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer. The theme for this exhibition welcomes artists who delve into subjects, themes, and motifs that have to do with our planet. Contemporary original 2D and 3D work in any media, including paintings, prints, drawings, photography, sculpture, and fine craft produced within the last two years is appropriate. 2D work should not exceed 36 inches in the longest dimension. 3D work is limited to 24 inches in the longest dimension and not more than 60 pounds for the whole piece. The exhibition is open to artists living in the United States over the age of 18.

Cash Awards
First Place $1,000
Second Place $500
Third Place $250

Juror:
Patricia Watts is founder and west coast curator of Ecoartspace.

Entry Fees:
SLOMA members: $35 entry fee for 1 piece; $40 for 2 pieces; $45 for 3 pieces.
Nonmembers: $45 entry fee for 1 piece, $50 for 2 pieces, $55 for 3 pieces
Entry by CD or flash drive only. CDs and flash drives will not be returned.

Download Entry Form: www.sloma.org/Blue_MarbleCall_for_Artists_Fillable.pdf

Visit website for more information: http://www.sloma.org


For questions concerning this exhibition email SLOMA’s curator: rsaliklis@sloma.org


Blue Marble
c/o San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
PO Box 813
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406

31st Annual Exhibition Miniature Art 2015

Deadline: October 2, 2015 {RECEIVE} or {HAND DELIVERY}


31st Annual Exhibition Miniature Art 2015
Council for the Arts
Chambersburg, PA
November 6, 2015 - January 8, 2016



Miniatures are jewel-like and detailed, and must be created with sound aesthetic principles. Miniature art has a long history, going back many centuries to the civilizations of China, Egypt and Greece, among many others. Miniature art is relevant in modern times, placing fine original art of national stature within the reach of many collectors.


Eligibility and Media
1. Art work must be created by artists living in the USA; it must be original (no copies) and completed within the past 2 years. All works will be juried for acceptance into the exhibit. All works must be for sale, and not previously exhibited in the Council's Miniature Art exhibitions. All works not sold will be shipped back on or before Jan. 19, 2016.

2. All fine art media are acceptable; no crafts, jewelry, photography, laser prints or computer-generated artwork. Sculpture is welcome.

3. Image size must be no greater than 4" x 6", not to exceed 24 square inches; outside of framed pieces must be no greater than 6" x 8", not to exceed 48 square inches. Mats & frames should be delicate and in proportion to the work. Sculpture should not exceed 5" in any dimension, or 125 cubic inches.

4. All 2-dimensional work must be suitably framed, with screw-eyes and wire for hanging. Sculpture should be on a base; base may be larger than 5", but must be in proportion to the work.


Judge
Brian Young, curator, University of Maryland University College in Adelphi, MD.


Entry Fee
The entry fee for 1-4 works is $25; an additional $15 will be charged for return shipping and insurance on works not hand delivered.

Awards
Judging will be done not by medium, but by overall quality. Best of Show ($300), 3 Merit Awards ($100 each) and Honorable Mentions will be awarded by the judge. A program book listing all works and award winners in the show will be printed and sent to all artists who have entered.

Sales
A 35% commission will be charged on all sales. The price listed on the entry form is the retail price, which includes commission.

Download Entry Form: www.councilforthearts.net/Entry-form-Miniature-Art-2015.pdf

Visit website for more information: www.councilforthearts.net

Call 717-264-6883 with any questions, or send email to programs@councilforthearts.net


Council for the Arts
159 S. Main Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201

Materials: Hard & Soft National Contemporary Craft Competition and Exhibition

Deadline: September 4, 2015 {ONLINE} or {RECEIVE}



Materials: Hard & Soft
National Contemporary Craft Competition & Exhibition
Greater Denton Arts Council
Denton, Texas
February 5 – April 1, 2016



The Greater Denton Arts Council proudly presents the annual Materials: Hard & Soft National Contemporary Craft Competition and Exhibition.

Recognized as one of the premier craft exhibitions in the country, Materials: Hard & Soft began in 1987 and was originally initiated by area artist Georgia Leach Gough. Now in its 29th year, the exhibition celebrates the evolving field of contemporary craft and the remarkable creativity and innovation of artists who push the boundaries of their chosen media.

Drawing hundreds of applications from across the United States annually, each year approximately 70 works are selected by an esteemed juror for exhibition at the Patterson-Appleton Center for the Visual Arts. Of those selected, Juror Awards in the amounts of $1,000, $750, $500 and $250 will be selected.

JUROR:

Elizabeth Kozlowski is the curator of the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft and has over 12 years of curatorial and gallery experience with a specialty in contemporary ceramics.


ELIGIBLE MEDIA:

Works produced in any of the craft media: clay, fiber, glass, metal, paper, wood, or any combination of craft media, are acceptable. Entries must be the complete work of the submitted artist. Kits or commercially designed works will not be accepted. All work must have been completed within the past two years (2013-2015) and not previously exhibited at the Patterson-Appleton Center for the Visual Arts. Artists must reside in the United States.


SIZE LIMITATIONS:

All work must be ready for installation. Submissions are restricted to a weight limit of NO MORE THAN 75 POUNDS. GDAC reserves the right to exclude any entry that presents complex exhibition or assembly problems.


ENTRY FEE: $40 non-refundable fee, for up to three (3) entries.


Complete details available on website: www.dentonarts.com/materials-hard-and-soft


Online Entry Form



CONTACT

Inquiries should be directed to:
Greater Denton Arts Council
ATTN: Materials: Hard & Soft
400 E. Hickory Street
Denton, Texas 76201
(940) 382-2787
exhibit@dentonarts.com

Jaffe Center for Book Arts: Helen M. Salzberg Artist in Residence Program

Deadline: June 15, 2015 {RECEIVE}


Helen M. Salzberg Artist in Residence Program
Jaffe Center for Book Arts
Florida Atlantic University Libraries
Boca Raton, Florida
Fall 2015



The Helen M. Salzberg Artist in Residence Program funds two working residencies for artists each academic year at the Jaffe Center for Book Arts, in the fall and spring semesters. Artists working in the book arts (and other media, too, as long as the creative project can be thought of as book arts related) are encouraged to apply for this prestigious and competitive award. We accept applications from artists from all over the world.

Poet and artist Helen M. Salzberg established the Salzberg AIR Program in 2011. Income from this endowed fund enables artists working in the book arts to come to the Jaffe Center on a semester basis to work and teach at the center. While here, the artist will produce a creative project using JCBA studios and also teach a workshop for FAU students and the general public and mentor FAU students as his or her schedule allows. The Salzberg AIR Program gives our students the opportunity to work alongside highly talented and creative book artists.

The next Salzberg Artist in Residence for which we will be accepting applications is Fall 2015. The residency period is for the Fall Semester, which runs mid August through early December. AIRs are not required to be at the Jaffe Center for Book Arts for the duration of the semester. However, we do require each resident to complete his or her creative project, teach the resident's workshop, and vacate the studios by the end of the semester. The Fall 2015 Salzberg AIR will receive a stipend of $3,000.


Download Application: www.library.fau.edu/Salzberg_AIR_Application.pdf


Visit website for more details: www.library.fau.edu/depts/spc/JaffeCenter



The Arthur & Mata Jaffe Center for Book Arts
Wimberly Library, Room 350
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Telephone: 561.297.0226

Wild Things: Artwork with a Primal Side

Deadline: April 7, 2015 {ONLINE} or {RECEIVE}


Wild Things: Artwork with a Primal Side
Arts Council of Southeast Missouri
Gallery 100 & Lorimier Gallery
Girardeau, MO
June 5 – 27, 2015



If civilization is what separates humankind from the animal kingdom, the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri asks artists to cross that line and become uncivilized. Artists across the United States are invited to submit their works depicting the world’s Wild Things. From household pets to rainforest creatures to ocean dwellers, artwork must depict a member, real or imagined, of the animal kingdom.


Eligibility
Open to all area artists 18 years and older currently residing within the United States. Entries must be original, not previously exhibited at the Arts Council, or in any Arts Council sponsored Juried Exhibit. Maximum size 48” x 72”, including frame. Maximum weight: 75 lbs. Works must be framed and wired for installation. NO SAW TOOTH HANGERS. Three-dimensional pieces must fit through doorway, including frame or stand. The Juror reserves the right to disqualify any work not suitably presented, or that varies from the submitted image.

Fees
The non-refundable entry fee is $30 for up to three works (Arts Council Members pay $25) and $5.00 for each additional entry after that. There is no maximum number of entries, but no more than three works by any artist will be exhibited. Diptychs and triptychs will be considered as two or three entries.


Download Prospectus: http://www.capearts.org//FileStream.aspx?FileID=2131

Apply Online

Visit website for complete details: www.capearts.org/WildThings



Arts Council of Southeast Missouri
32 N. Main St
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

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LibertyTown Arts Workshop: HOME, a National Juried Exhibition

Deadline: May 15, 2015 {RECEIVE} or {EMAIL}


HOME, a National Juried Exhibition
LibertyTown Arts Workshop and
Greater Fredericksburg Habitat for Humanity
Fredericksburg, VA
June 5 - 28, 2015



This June we are partnering with the Greater Fredericksburg Habitat for Humanity for a show we are calling Home.

The vision for this exhibition is to show what home truly means. Is it the embrace of a loved one, a roaring fire, a roof over your head? Show us where or what Home is to you.

LibertyTown will donate 10% of the jury fees and 10% of all show sales (taken out of the gallery’s commission) to the Greater Fredericksburg Habitat for Humanity to assist them in their goal to build 20 houses by 2020.


Awards
1st Place: $250
2nd Place: $150
3rd Place: $ 75


Eligibility
All artists age 16 and older, working in any media, may apply to this show. Work previously exhibited in LibertyTown’s gallery is not eligible. Work must be original and completed within the last three years.


Rules
Work accepted into the show must be for sale. Applications must be submitted electronically; no physical pieces will be accepted at the gallery for jurying. Work that will be displayed on a wall must be ready to hang, with no wet media and staple-free edges. LibertyTown will provide pedestals when needed. LibertyTown reserves the right to reject works accepted by the juror(s) due to content, space constraints, or inability to properly install the work. Work must not exceed nine feet in any dimension.


Fees (non-refundable)
1st piece (Non-member): $25
1st piece (Member): $15
Each additional piece: $5


Call details available on website: www.libertytownarts.com/call-for-artists

Download Prospectus: www.libertytownarts.com/2015-06-libertytown-home-prospectus.pdf

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Center for Art in Wood: Call for Chairs (open to all media)

Deadline: July 3, 2015 {RECEIVE} or {EMAIL}

Call for Chairs
Center for Art in Wood
The Furniture Society
Philadelphia, PA
May 1–July 23, 2016



The Center for Art in Wood, in Philadelphia, PA, US, is partnering with The Furniture Society to organize an exhibition that showcases contemporary seating. The jurors will consider chairs, stools, and benches of all kinds — functional, sculptural and conceptual. Pieces submitted for consideration should be produced since 2000 and have a basis in wood either in actual practice or theory. All media will be considered.

Artists are encouraged to imagine, dream, and experiment. Collaborations are welcome, as are videos, installations, and performances. The concept of seating should be pondered and dissected with an eye toward the needs and the nature of the 21st century.

The exhibition will run May 1–July 23, 2016 at The Center for Art in Wood, concurrent with The Furniture Society’s annual conference, which meets next year in Philadelphia. Selected works will be included in an accompanying full color publication and must be available for the length of the show. All makers will be notified in advance if a national tour can be organized.


JURORS
Nicholas R. Bell, the Fleur and Charles Bresler Senior Curator of American Craft and Decorative Art, Smithsonian American Art Museum, with research interests in American craft, decorative art in America from the 17th–21st centuries, folk and self-taught art, and theories of material culture.

Ben Colman, Assistant Curator, Florence Griswold Museum, where his focus is the history of American painting, decorative arts and craft.

Hank Gilpin, full-time furniture maker, interior designer, and landscape designer

Susie Silbert, New York based curator, writer, and historian with a background in craft and design


ENTRY FEE (for up to 3 works/proposals)
$30, current members of the Center and/or The Furniture Society
$40, non-members
$30, artist who also submits a new or renewed membership to the Center ($55) or The Furniture Society ($65)
$25, students with ID


Download Prospectus: www.centerforartinwood.org/CAW_chair-exhibit-prospectus_3.13.15-5.pdf


Visit website: www.centerforartinwood.org


The Center for Art in Wood
141 N. 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

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Handmade at Kew

Deadline: April 30, 2015 {ONLINE} or {RECEIVE}


Handmade at Kew
Handmade in Britain
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
London, England
8 – 11 Oct 2015



Handmade in Britain and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew are pleased to announce the launch of a new contemporary craft show, Handmade at Kew. Taking place in October 2015 this exciting new consumer event is a unique collaboration between Kew Gardens and Handmade in Britain. Handmade at Kew will include the participation of individual makers, galleries, groups and organisations and will offer opportunities for the presentation of larger scale outdoor work and installations.


Application Guidelines
Applications are invited worldwide from individual makers, groups of makers, crafts organisations and craft & design based galleries. Applications are encouraged from designer-makers of contemporary craft working in the following areas: ceramics, jewellery, fashion & textiles, glass, paper, furniture, metalwork, sculpture and interior accessories. The organisers seek to provide a balance of craft disciplines in order to provide the visitors with a broad range of work. If your work does not reflect the above categories, please get in touch with us to discuss what you do.

Stand Sharers: Makers wanting to share spaces should apply together, submitting one application form for both makers and indicating clearly that they wish share a stand. The number of makers must be reflected in the size of the space booked. If selected, each maker will receive a separate web & catalogue entry.


How to apply
The application form must be completed in full with four images uploaded/sent as instructed and accompanied by the £150 cheque deposit. The application form and the images need to be with Handmade in Britain no later than 6pm on Thursday 30th April 2015. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.


Download Application Pack for Individuals: www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk/Application-Pack-for-Handmade-at-Kew.pdf

Download Application Pack for Groups, Galleries & Organisations: www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk/Application-Pack-for-Handmade-at-Kew-Groups.pdf


Apply online now: www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk/apply-now


Visit website: www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk/shows/kew



Contact Information
If you have any questions that are not answered in this application pack then please email kew@handmadeinbritain.co.uk

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Shipshewana Quilt Festival

Deadline: May 15, 2015 {RECEIVE}


Shipshewana Quilt Festival
Shipshewana Event Center
Shipshewana, IN
June 24-27, 2015



CONTEST RULES: (truncated)

1. Entry form, including photos, must be submitted in hard copy format only. No electronic photos will be accepted. Incomplete entry forms will not be considered.
2. You must determine the category in which your submission will be entered. However, Shipshewana Quilt Festival reserves the right to change the category.
3. Quilt can only be entered in one category.
4. All persons involved in making the item must be listed on each entry form.
5. Entry Fee is $10 per entry payable in $USD only, and will be due after notification of acceptance by Jury, on or about May 25, 2015 by e-mail or letter. Your acceptance notification will include entry submission instructions.
6. No more than two (2) entries per category and no more than three (3) total entries will be accepted from any one (1) person.
7. Quilts may be constructed by hand, machine, or both. Quilts must be made of three (3) layers (fabric top/batting/fabric backing) and hand or machine quilted. Tied quilts will not be accepted.

Category

• Pieced under 60” OR Pieced 60” – 112” (Piecing is easily recognized as a significant portion of the quilt)
• Appliqué under 60” OR Appliqué 60” – 112” (Appliqué is easily recognized as a significant portion of the quilt)
• Mixed Media/Techniques under 60” OR Mixed Media/Techniques 60” – 112”
  (Mixed Media/Techniques may include combinations of any and all media and/or techniques where one technique may not be
  significant; examples include but not limited to: three-dimensional, thread painting, cross-stitch, embroidery and whole cloth)

AWARDS by Category

Best of Show $4,000
Sponsor: Moda Fabrics

1st Place Pieced (Large and Small) $ 800
Sponsors:Clothworks (Large), Robert Kaufman (Small)

1st Place Appliqué (Large and Small) $ 800
Sponsors:Wilmington (Large), Red Rooster (Small)

1st Place Mixed Media/Techniques (Large and Small) $ 800
Sponsors:STUDIOe (Large), Hoffman Int. (Small)

2nd Place all six (6) categories $ 400

3rd Place all six (6) categories $ 200

1st Place Machine Quilted $ 800
Sponsor: APQS

1st Place Hand Quilted $ 800

Viewers Choice - Aurifil Thread & ribbon

All 1st, 2nd and 3rd place category winners will receive ribbons



Download Entry Form: http://www.shipshewanaquiltfest.com/Quilt%20Enty%20Form%20and%20Contest%20Rules%202015.pdf


Visit website: www.shipshewanaquiltfest.com


Questions? Contact Nancy Troyer at 260-768-4887 or email ntroyer@yoderdepartmentstore.com

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2015 Kate Derum Award for Small Tapestries & Irene Davies Emerging Artist Award

Deadline: June 5, 2015 {RECEIVE} or {EMAIL}


2015 Kate Derum Award for Small Tapestries
& Irene Davies Emerging Artist Award
Australian Tapestry Workshop
Tapestry Foundation of Australia
South Melbourne, Victoria
Australia




The Australian Tapestry Workshop Kate Derum award has been established to honour Kate’s memory and her significant contribution to tapestry.

The award is open to all professional Australian and International tapestry artists. Finalists will be invited to submit a tapestry for display in an exhibition at the Australian tapestry workshop from 20 August – 25 September 2015.

This award is generously supported by Susan Morgan, and Alayne and Alan Davies through the Tapestry Foundation of Australia.


KATE DERUM AWARD
A non-acquisitive award of $5,000 AUD


IRENE DAVIES
EMERGING ARTIST’S AWARD
A non-acquisitive award of
$1,000 AUD

(to be eligible for this award artists must be in the first five years of their professional practice)


JUDGES:

Professor Kay Lawrence AM
Former Head School, School of Art, Architecture and Design at the University of South Australia, member of the Board of Directors of the Australian Tapestry Workshop
and tapestry weaver.

Tony Preston
Founding Director of the Christchurch Art Gallery

Valerie Kirk
Head of Textiles, Australian National University, Canberra and tapestry weaver


DOWNLOADS:

2015 Kate Derum Award Entry Form


2015 Kate Derum Award Entry Guidelines


Australian Customs Infomation


Visit website: www.austapestry.com.au/kate-derum-award



Australian Tapestry Workshop
262-266 Park Street
South Melbourne
Victoria 3205 Australia

EMAIL:
contact@austapestry.com.au

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American Tapestry Biennial 11

Deadline: October 31, 2015 {ONLINE} or {RECEIVE}


American Tapestry Biennial 11
American Tapestry Alliance
Venues:
South Bend Museum of Art
July 2 – September 25, 2016
and
San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles
March 1 – June 18, 2017



ATA invites all tapestry artists to submit works to American Tapestry Biennial 11.

Entry to ATB 11 is open to all tapestry artists who design and weave their own tapestries (defined as “hand-woven, weft-faced fabric with discontinuous wefts”), either individually or collaboratively (all assistants shall be named). Multimedia work will be considered as long as the primary medium is tapestry.

Entries must be one-of-a-kind and have been completed after January 2012. Entries may not have been shown previously in any ATA exhibition, including the Unjuried Small Format show. Artists may submit up to three pieces, but a maximum of one piece per artist will be accepted.


Submissions: The juror will select tapestries from digital images; image quality may influence the juror’s decision. Only completed tapestries will be juried. Image submissions must be digital.


Entry Fees: $35 ATA members, $55 Non- Members, $70 Membership & Entry Fee


Download Entry Form: http://americantapestryalliance.org/ATB-11-entry-form.pdf

Online Entry Form: http://americantapestryalliance.org/american-tapestry-biennial-11-online-entry


Visit website for more information: http://americantapestryalliance.org/american-tapestry-biennial-11



Questions? Contact ATB 11 Co-Chairs, Terri Bryson, 2brysons@gmail.com, or Elaine Duncan, elaine@elaineduncan.com

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Genesee Valley QuiltFest 2015: The Festival of Quilts

Deadline: April 1, 2015 {ONLINE} or {RECEIVE}


Genesee Valley QuiltFest 2015: The Festival of Quilts
Genesee Valley Quilt Club
Gordon Field House
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
June 5 - 7, 2015



The Universe of Quilts is an “open” quilt show allowing both GVQC members and non club members the opportunity to enter their quilts in the show. The show displays the diversity of quilts with categories including traditional applique and pieced, mixed technique, art, wearable, large and small quilts, hand and machine quilted and a special category for youth age 17 and under. Quilts may be offered to the public for sale.


There are two categories for quilt entries, Professionally Judged (open to all interested quilters) and Peer Judged (open to GVQC members only and youth 17 and under). All Professionally Judged quilts require a $10 fee. Professionally Judged quilts will be judged by experienced and National Quilt Association certified judges. Judged quilts will receive a written critique and be eligible for cash prizes and ribbons. Non-judged quilts will only be eligible for ribbons. Quilts must have been completed after January 1, 2010. No quilt may have been exhibited at any prior GVQC quilt show.

There is no limit on the number of quilts you may enter in either category. When the maximum number of quilts allowed for the quilt show is reached, no additional registrations will be taken. All entries will receive constructive written comments from judges.


Fees: All judged quilts require a $10 fee.


Downloads:

Quilt Entry Guidelines

Quilt Category Definitions

Judged Quilt Registration Form

GVQC Member Youth & Vintage Quilt Entry Form


Visit website for complete details: www.geneseevalleyquiltfest.com

American Tapestry Alliance International Student Award

Deadline: April 15, 2015 {ONLINE} or {RECEIVE}



ATA International Student Award
American Tapestry Alliance
2015 Season



The American Tapestry Alliance (ATA) was founded with the mission of supporting the development and increasing the awareness of hand woven tapestry. To this end, ATA has created the ATA International Student Award to encourage study in the field.

The Award

The ATA International Student Award will be presented annually to a student enrolled in a college fiber program. The fiber program may be located in any country. The award will consist of $750.00. In addition, the winner’s work will be featured in the ATA quarterly newsletter, Tapestry Topics. All applicants will receive a one year student membership in the American Tapestry Alliance.

Award Criteria

A panel of judges will evaluate the submissions on the basis of the following criteria: excellence in tapestry technique; an awareness of the textile ‘language;’ and creativity in imagery. For the purposes of this award, tapestry is defined as hand woven, weft faced fabric using discontinuous wefts. Students who work in both traditional and more experimental methods are encouraged to apply. Multimedia work will be considered as long as the primary medium is tapestry.


The deadline for submissions is 15 April of each calendar year. The winner will be notified in early May.

Visit website for complete prospectus: http://americantapestryalliance.org/awards/ata-international-student-award/

Online Entry Form: ata-international-student-award-application-form


Information: ataaward@americantapestryalliance.org