International Paper and Textile Art Biennale (IPTB24)

DEADLINE: July 15, 2024 (ONLINE)


International Paper and Textile Art Biennale (IPTB24)
Kunststichting Perspektief vzw
Cultural Community Center “Den Breughel”
Haacht, Belgium
October 5, 2024 to October 13, 2024


Artists, designers and researchers mainly working in the medium of Paper and/or Textile art are invited to respond to the OPEN CALL for participation in the International Paper & Textile Biennial 2024. The Biennale offers artists a unique opportunity to present their recent work as well as an exceptional opportunity to reach and network with a new audience.

The IPTB2024 is supported by an integrated press and media campaign with a focus on attracting both domestic and foreign interest and participation. Kunststichting Perspektief vzw, together with the participating artists, is responsible for the high quality, presentation and promotion of these crafts.

The Cultural Community Center of Haacht ( 850 m² surface - 3 levels) it is the place in Belgium to discover contemporary crafts/art, offering collectors, gallery owners and the general public the opportunity to meet artists from different countries in an great architectural environment. Thanks to a rigorous selection procedure the Art Foundation ensured that only the best work is on show thus confirming its commitment to promote excellence art.          

PARTICIPATION
No registration fee.

All applicants must have reached the age of 18 - there are no country or nationality restrictions. Important: Participation in the International Biennale is only possible on an individual basis - participation by galleries or sales agents is excluded. The number of works present in the Biennial per artist will be determined at selection by the committee.

The works must be available for the entire exhibition period and may not be removed from the spaces. There are no restrictions on the shape or weight of the work. The work must have been made within 24 months prior to October 1st, 2024.

APPLICATIONS
Applications must be submitted ONLINE via Google Forms: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfeqU-_aWtsAh8sghh-prJEQYNEpqBvqdPtOcwxisYewRxnRw/viewform

If the participant considers it necessary, s/he can send a Wetransfer file with additional photos and descriptions to artksp@gmail.com

It is mandatory to send the completed application form by the deadline. Sending additional files via Wetransfer is optional. Required information to be completed in Dutch, French, German or English language. Sending photos (max. 5) via Google document.
 

Complete details including images of the venue: http://www.artksp.be/IPTB24.html

Download the prospectus: http://www.artksp.be/IPTB24E.pdf


Kunststichting Perspektief vzw
Mercatorlaan 25
Belgium 3150 Haacht

Fiberart International 2025 Award and Exhibition

DEADLINE: June 30, 2024 (ONLINE)


Fiberart International 2025 Award and Exhibition
Contemporary Craft in partnership with Brew House Arts
Pittsburgh, PA
Exhibition will displayed in two locations simultaneously:
Contemporary Craft: May 30 - August 30, 2025
Brew House Arts: June 20 - August 30, 2025


Fiberart International 2025 seeks to exhibit the best of contemporary art and invites submissions that reflect a wide range of works related to the fiber medium. The exhibition is recognized around the world as a benchmark that documents trends and innovations in the field. The goal of the exhibition is to include innovative work rooted in traditional fiber materials, structure, processes and history, as well as art that explores unexpected relationships between fiber and other creative disciplines. 

Fiberart International 2025 will feature works by established and emerging artists and will be open to the public, with artwork located at both Contemporary Craft and Brew House Arts.

ELIGIBILITY
Open to exceptionally talented artists who are in the early, mid or late stages of their career and reside in the United States or abroad.

• Entries must be original work completed after July 1, 2023.
• All work must be either fiber in content or executed in a fiber technique. Artists must be 18 years of age or older.
• Work must be original in concept and design and not be the result of a class or workshop or in a degree granting institution.
• Collaborative works will be considered as a single entry.
• Artists submitting both collaborative and individual works must apply separately. The collaborative team will be considered as a single applicant.
• Work must not exceed 12 feet in height or width.
• Artists whose installation artwork is selected must either be available.

AWARD
Contemporary Craft will present a $5,000 cash award.

SALES
All works must be for sale. Contemporary Craft/Brew House Art receives a 50% commission on artworks sold. Commissions received through CC sales help support the free admission, education and community outreach programs of the nonprofit organization.


Visit website for more details: https://contemporarycraft.org/opportunities/artist-opportunities/

Download the prospectus: https://contemporarycraft.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FI25-Prospectus-Final-3.22.24.pdf

Application via CaFÉ: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=13333

Entry Fee: $45


For questions or concerns, please email:
Yu-San Cheng, Associate Director at yscheng@contemporarycraft.org
Justin Lin, Exhibition Coordinator at jlin@contemporarycraft.org


Contemporary Craft
5645 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Phone:412.261.7003
Email:info@contemporarycraft.org
Website: https://contemporarycraft.org

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Brew House Arts
711 South 21st Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Phone: 412-212-6650
Email: info@brewhousearts.org
Website: https://brewhousearts.org

Call for Solo and Group Exhibition Proposals_College of the Sequoias Gallery

DEADLINE: May 3, 2024 (ELECTRONIC MAIL)


Call for Solo and Group Exhibition Proposals
College of the Sequoias Gallery
Visalia, CA
Fall 2024 – Spring 2026 Season


College of the Sequoias Gallery is now accepting applications for the Fall 2024 – Spring 2026 season. Open to International, National, and Regional Artists. Free to Apply. Accepting applications in all media with exception to video and performance.

The College of the Sequoias gallery schedules exhibitions in a two-year cycle, ranging in solo and group exhibitions, as well as an annual student show each spring. The COS Art Gallery now has two exhibition spaces, the COS ART GALLERY and LRC GALLERY, one in the art department building (one-month exhibitions) and one in our library (four-month exhibitions). As a non-profit gallery, it is supervised by faculty/staff and trained student docents. The gallery provides insurance coverage for artwork while on our campus, publicity and a reception for the artist. However our budget does not allow for shipping expenses of artwork or storage of works between exhibitions. We have limited funds available to offer artists a modest stipend to travel to our campus to attend the reception and/or conduct an artist talk and/or demonstrations during their time at our campus or via Zoom. While the gallery is primarily educational in focus, we are happy to make sales for the artist, with 20% from the sale to be donated to the COS Art Gallery.

Open and free to the public, COS Art Gallery seeks to inspire and heighten community awareness and appreciation for the arts and plays a critical role in the mission of the college.


ARTIST SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: (truncated)
1. Cover letter: addressing exhibition proposal, artist's preference for exhibition duration and/or interest in traveling to our campus to conduct an artist talk, workshop, and/or demonstration or Zoom artist talk.
2. Resume or CV with brief bio
3. Artist Statement
4. 20 Images
5. Emailed by May 3, 2024 to: Amie Rangel, Gallery Director: amier@cos.edu


The COS Art Gallery does not accept late applications and will reject any application that does not follow the guidelines.

Visit website for details including gallery maps: https://www.cos.edu/en-us/academics/fine-arts/gallery-exhibitions
For submission details: Call for Submissions 24-26_COS Art Gallery 

Questions please call the COS Art Gallery at 559-737-4861 or email Amie Rangel at amier@cos.edu


College of the Sequoias
Art Gallery
915 S. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93277
559.737.4861

CraftForms 2024

DEADLINE: September 10, 2024 (ONLINE)


CraftForms 2024
29th International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Fine Craft
Wayne Art Center: Davenport Gallery
Wayne, Pennsylvania
December 7, 2024 – January 25, 2025


Wayne Art Center is seeking submissions for the 29th International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Fine Craft, in the following mediums: basketry, ceramics, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art, and wood. Work created utilizing CAD/CAM technologies and 3D printing tools also is eligible.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS (truncated)

• Artists must be 18 years of age or older.
• Works submitted must be original in design. Collaborative works are accepted. Work derivative of other artists or work created in a workshop with the aid of an instructor is not eligible.
• Work must have been completed in the last two years. (Created after January 1, 2022)
• Work previously exhibited at Wayne Art Center is not eligible.
• All work must be for sale.
• Work must remain on display for the duration of the exhibit.

AWARDS
$10,000+ in prize awards will be presented by juror Jo Lauria

ONLINE ENTRY INFORMATION
Artists may submit up to 2 works per application. A maximum of two additional images may be uploaded per piece to show alternate views or details of work for a total of three images per piece for two works.

Entry fee is $50 per application.

Artists are permitted to submit additional applications. The artist should use the same name and contact (including email) information for both applications but must use a different username and password for additional applications.

Craft Forms website: https://wayneart.org/exhibitions/craftforms-2024-29th-international-juried-exhibition-of-contemporary-fine-craft/
Craft Forms online application: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=13206

If you have any questions about the exhibition, please contact Pam McLean-Parker at pam@wayneart.org.


Wayne Art Center
413 Maplewood Ave.
Wayne, PA 19087
phone: 610-688-3553
fax: 610-995-0478

Fiber Options 2024: Material Explorations

DEADLINE: May 8, 2024 (ONLINE)


Fiber Options 2024
"Material Explorations"
Maryland Federation of Art
MFA Circle Gallery
Annapolis, Maryland
July 31, 2024 - August 24, 2024


Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) invites all artists residing in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico to enter its 7th biennial Fiber Options: Material Explorations exhibition. Any original 2D or 3D artwork created with fiber is eligible.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (truncated)
All entries must be original and completed solely by the artist's hand. A maximum of 6 original works created within the past 3 years may be entered. Work previously exhibited at MFA Circle Gallery is not eligible for re-entry.

Maximum size of work, including edges of artwork or frame, cannot exceed 72" in any direction. Artists may be asked to assist with the installation of oversized work (greater than 60" or over 40 lbs).

ENTRY FEE
$45 (MFA Members $30) for 1 or 2 entries.  Up to 4 additional entries $6.75 each (MFA Members $4.50). Entry fees are non-refundable.


Website: https://mdfedart.org

Download Prospectus: https://mdfedart.com/wp4/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fiber-Options-2024-Prospectus117.pdf

Apply online: https://mdfedart-fo2024.artcall.org/

MFA Circle Gallery
18 State Circle
Annapolis, MD
phone: 410-268-4566

email: info@mdfedart.org

67th Annual Edmonds Arts Festival Miniatures, Small Paintings, Small Artisan Works, CALL 2

DEADLINE: April 29, 2024 (ONLINE)


67th Annual Edmonds Arts Festival
Miniatures, Small Paintings, Small Artisan Works, CALL 2
Frances Anderson Center
Edmonds, WA
June 14, 2024 - June 16, 2024

The 67th Annual Edmonds Arts Festival is one of the longest running regional art festivals in the Northwest, attracting a wide array of artists and arts and crafts lovers. The Edmonds Arts Festival draws more than 30,000 visitors during the three-day weekend to view 2D and 3D artwork. In addition, the festival features more than 200 artist booths, a student art exhibit, and performing arts.

There are two Call for Artists to facilitate ease of entry.  

THIS IS CALL 2
Call 2 is for artists applying in MINIATURES, SMALL PAINTINGS, OR SMALL ARTISAN WORKS.

These categories make up the Edmonds Arts Festival Juried Gallery Arts Small Works Marketplace.

GUIDELINES: (truncated)

• Artists must be 16 years or older.
• All entries must be for sale.
• 35% commission will be collected on all sales.
• All entries must be original and entirely the work of the artist.
• No copies, derivatives, reproductions or giclées; work cannot be based on copyrighted or previously published materials.
• Entries must have been produced within the last five years.
• Work must not have been previously shown at the Edmonds Arts Festival.

CATEGORIES:
You may apply in more than one category.

MINIATURES
Entries in this category include all media under painting, mixed media 2D and drawing categories. Photography is not accepted. We also accept work that has less emphasis on fine detail and the 1/6 scale.

SMALL PAINTINGS
Entries in this category include all media under painting, prints and drawing categories. Photography is not accepted.

SMALL ARTISAN WORKS
Fine arts crafts based on functional concepts. Includes fiber arts, woodwork, ceramics, jewelry, glass, beading, etc.


AWARDS:
More than $10,000 in cash awards will be presented.


FEES & ENTRY INFORMATION:
Entry Fee: $25.00 total for one to five pieces entered in Miniatures, Small Paintings, and/or Small Artisan Works.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
Go to: https://www.edmondsartsfestival.com/apply/
or directly to CaFÉ: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=12871

CONTACT INFORMATION
galleryarts@edmondsartsfestival.com

www.edmondsartsfestival.com

67th Annual Edmonds Arts Festival Gallery Arts Main Categories, CALL 1

DEADLINE: April 29, 2024 (ONLINE)


67th Annual Edmonds Arts Festival
Gallery Arts Main Categories, CALL 1
Frances Anderson Center
Edmonds, WA
June 14, 2024 - June 16, 2024

 

The 67th Annual Edmonds Arts Festival is one of the longest running regional art festivals in the Northwest, attracting a wide array of artists and arts and crafts lovers. The Edmonds Arts Festival draws more than 30,000 visitors during the three-day weekend to view 2D and 3D artwork. In addition, the festival features more than 200 artist booths, a student art exhibit, and performing arts.

There are two Call for Artists to facilitate ease of entry.  

THIS IS  CALL 1
Call 1 is for artists applying in Paintings, Prints, Drawings, Mixed Media 2D, Photography, Digital Art, Sculpture and Artisan Works.

GUIDELINES: (truncated)

• Artists must be 16 years or older.
• All entries must be for sale.
• 35% commission will be collected on all sales.
• All entries must be original and entirely the work of the artist.
• No copies, derivatives, reproductions or giclées; work cannot be based on copyrighted or previously published materials.
• Entries must have been produced within the last five years.
• Work must not have been previously shown at the Edmonds Arts Festival.

CATEGORIES:

You may apply in more than one category.

PAINTINGS, PRINTS, DRAWINGS, MIXED MEDIA 2D, PHOTOGRAPHY AND DIGITAL ART

ARTISAN WORKS

• Artisan Works: Fine art crafts based on functional concepts. Includes works in clay, mosaic, metal, wood (including furniture), glass and fiber arts.
• NO JEWELRY.
• Small items should be in a clearcase for their protection (optional). Items deemed too fragile or unstable will not be accepted.

SCULPTURE

• Sculpture: May be created in any medium, metal, ceramic, glass, wood, paper, mixed, etc.
• If entries exceed 75 pounds, the artist must provide proper pedestals.
• Small items should be in a clear case for their protection (optional).

AWARDS:

More than $10,000 in cash awards will be presented.

FEES & ENTRY INFORMATION:

 

Entry Fee: $22.00 for each piece entered in paintings, prints, drawings, mixed media 2D, photography, digital art, sculpture, and artisan works.
Up to six pieces total may be entered across these categories.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

Go to: https://www.edmondsartsfestival.com/apply/

or to CaFÉ: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=12873


CONTACT INFORMATION
galleryarts@edmondsartsfestival.com
www.edmondsartsfestival.com


FESTIVAL
PO Box 212
Edmonds, WA 98020
425.771.6412 (message line)
info@edmondsartsfestival.com

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  

Limitless Prairies, Limitless Sky, Yardage Exhibit

DEADLINE: Extended to March 31, 2024 (ONLINE)

DEADLINE: March 4, 2024 (ONLINE)


Limitless Prairies, Limitless Sky, Yardage Exhibit
Handweavers Guild of America
Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center
Wichita, Kansas
July 11, 2024 - July 14, 2024


Limitless Prairies, Limitless Sky, Yardage Exhibit
This exhibit is open to lengths of constructed and or embellished yardage. Any fiber arts technique may be used. Yardage is created for a variety of reasons: clothing or accessories adorning the body, fabricating useful objects like towels, home décor, or sometimes just as a piece of art. Inspired by open spaces and endless horizons, explore the vast, boundless beauty of land and sky through cloth.

Juror: Denise Kovnat

Awards
Cash prizes provided by HGA include: $500 First, $250 Second, $100 Third
Winning works will be published in future edition of Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot magazine
Winning works will be featured on HGA's Instagram and Facebook
All selected works will be featured in an online exhibit photo album
Additional Honors and/or cash prizes may be sponsored by individuals or groups

Entry Fees per Piece
$0 - Students (with HGA Student membership or proof of current enrollment)
$17 - HGA Members
$25 - Non-HGA Members

Website contains full details: https://weavespindye.org/calls-for-entry/

Handweavers Guild of America, Inc.
1201 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30361
Telephone: (678) 730-0010
Email: HGA@WeaveSpinDye.org
 

Sunflowers to Sunsets, Wearable Art Exhibit

 

DEADLINE: Extended to March 31, 2024 (ONLINE)
DEADLINE: March 4, 2024 (ONLINE)


Sunflowers to Sunsets, Wearable Art Exhibit
sponsored by Suzoo's Wool Works at The Sheepwalk Ranch
Handweavers Guild of America
Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center
Wichita, Kansas
July 11 - 14, 2024

This exhibit features the work of juried and invitational artists. Any fiber arts technique may be used. Exhibit will be displayed first in a runway fashion show and then as a traditional exhibit. Inspired by Sunflowers to Sunsets, this year's show encapsulates the essence of nature's perpetual beauty and showcases each artists' mastery in the use of color and texture to transcend boundaries and transform fiber into wearable art that evokes the vibrant splendor of Kansas' iconic blooming fields from dawn to dusk.

Juror: Susan Lazear

Awards
Cash prizes provided by HGA include: $500 First, $250 Second, $100 Third
Winning works will be published in future edition of Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot magazine
Winning works will be featured on HGA's Instagram and Facebook
All selected works will be featured in an online exhibit photo album
Additional Honors and/or cash prizes may be sponsored by individuals or groups

Entry Fees per Piece
$0 - Students (with HGA Student membership or proof of current enrollment)
$17 - HGA Members
$25 - Non-HGA Members

Website contains full details: https://weavespindye.org/calls-for-entry/

Handweavers Guild of America, Inc.
1201 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30361
Telephone: (678) 730-0010
Email: HGA@WeaveSpinDye.org

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft Artist Residency Program

DEADLINE: March 1, 2024 (ONLINE)

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Artist Residency Program
Houston, TX
2024 – 2025 Residency Cycle

Artist Residency Program application for the 2024 – 2025 cycle will be open January 1 – March 1, 2024.

The Houston Center for Contemporary Craft's mission is to educate on the process, product, and history of craft, here in the city of Houston and across the country. In our exhibitions, educational programs, and artist residencies, we strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment that provides access to the resources artists need to realize their creative and community endeavors.

Media accepted: Wood, Glass, Metal, Fiber, and Clay

Application Fee: $0

Program Info & Requirements
Applicants should consider the public facing nature of the residencies and the fact that a major goal of the program is to provide visitors with an opportunity to explore contemporary craft through engaging with working artists.

Applicants must be able to fulfill a program requirement of working in their studios for two days per week during HCCC public hours:  Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.  All resident artists are required to open their studios to public interaction on Saturdays and one other day of the week (TBD), as well as during exhibition openings and specific educational programs on the evenings and weekends.

Benefits of the residency include 24/7 access to studio space, cultural and professional development opportunities, a monthly stipend that includes a small housing/materials allowance, and the opportunity to give an artist talk.

Juried selection is based on quality of creative work, ability to interact with the public, career direction, and program diversity.

• Five-to-10 residencies awarded
• Residencies available in three-, six-, nine-, and 12-month time periods.
• Residency cycle begins in September and ends in August.
• Residency start dates and length determined by the program review panel.
• $1000 monthly stipend that includes a housing/materials allowance.
• 24/7 access to a 200-square-foot studio equipped with sinks, telephones, and wireless Internet access.
• Ceramic artists have access to two electric kilns located in an outdoor kiln shed.

Wide variety of resources and opportunities, including teaching opportunities through HCCC and collaborative works with fellow residents.

Ongoing professional development and enrichment opportunities with local museums, art professionals, and collectors.

During the residency, artists have the opportunity to participate in a joint artist talk and display work outside their studios in collaboration with the Windgate Foundation Curatorial Fellow.

Upon completion of the residency, artists have the opportunity to show work in the annual In Residence exhibition at HCCC.

Additional opportunities, such as discussions with curators and gallery owners, exposure at HCCC events, and interactions with visiting art professionals

https://crafthouston.org/artists/residents/apply-to-program/

BIPOC Support Grant Provided by HCCC & Crafting the Future

HCCC and Crafting the Future (CTF) craftingthefuture.org have partnered to introduce a new funding opportunity to support Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) craft artists. Crafting the Future works to diversify the fields of art, craft, and design by connecting BIPOC artists with opportunities that will help them thrive. By banding together and pooling the resources of like-minded artists and art appreciators, CTF is making the changes they want to see in communities around the country.

Residents who identify as BIPOC can receive unrestricted funding in addition to their monthly honorarium. The additional support ranges from $500 to $1,000 and can be awarded as a one-time gift or on a scheduled monthly basis to support their practice. To apply, please complete the "Support Grant" section on the application.

Interdisciplinary Craft + Photography Artist Residency offered by Houston Center for Contemporary Craft and Houston Center for Photography

The Interdisciplinary Craft + Photography (ICP) Artist Residency is designed for artists creating work at the intersection of contemporary craft and photography. This three-month residency supports artists with an experimental, multidisciplinary edge, who are testing the boundaries within both fields. ICP residents will be hosted in a studio space at HCCC and will receive all the benefits of regular HCCC resident artists.  In addition, from Houston Center for Photography (HCP), they will receive printing credits and access to the digital lab. Artists will participate in a joint artist talk and will be included in HCCC's annual In Residence exhibition, as well as receive a feature in HCP's spot magazine.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate and address how their practice engages the fields of both craft and photography.

Application Requirements
Applicants for HCCC's Artist Residency and for the ICP Residency will apply through the same online crafthouston.slideroom.com application.

For questions regarding the application requirements, please email applications@crafthouston.org.

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
4848 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
713.529.4848

Spotlight on Student Fiber Trends 2024

DEADLINE:  June 29, 2024 (ONLINE)

Spotlight on Student Fiber Trends 2024
Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance (SEFAA) and
Professional Crafts - Fibers Program at Haywood Community College
Haywood Community College
Clyde, NC
September 27, 2024 to November 8, 2024

The Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance (SEFAA) and the Professional Crafts - Fibers Program at Haywood Community College have joined forces to organize, promote, and host a juried student exhibition of creative works in fiber art. The exhibition exclusively features the work of post-secondary students to honor and encourage the next generation of fiber artists and it showcases a wide range of content, material, and techniques with the common threads of originality and passion.

ELIGIBILITY: Any undergraduate/graduate student enrolled in a fiber/textile program or independently pursuing a study of fibers/textiles in the Southeast (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, or Virginia) at the time of application is eligible to apply.

This exhibition is the fifth in a series, with previous Spotlight exhibitions held in Greenville NC, Athens GA, Murray KY, and Greenville SC.

ENTRY FEE FOR 1-3 WORKS:
$20 - Members of the Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance (SEFAA)
$35 - Non-members (includes 1-yr student membership in SEFAA)

JURORS: Sherry Masters, Allie Dudley, and Kristen Artz

AWARDS:

• First Place: $800
• Second Place: $500
• Third Place: $300
• Honorable Mentions - awarded at the discretion of the juror
• Susan Leville Award: $500
• Handweavers Guild of America, Complex Weavers, and Surface Design Association Awards

WORK REQUIREMENTS:  

• Each student may submit up to three works.
• Submitted work must be original in design and must have been completed after January 1, 2022.
• Work must utilize fiber techniques (interlaced, felted, stitched, dyed, coiled, knotted, printed, spun, woven, etc.) and can be of any material.
• Only individual work will be considered; no group projects will be accepted.
• Students who propose an installation work must be prepared to personally install the work at Haywood Community College and remove it after the exhibition closes.
• Work is limited to a weight of 50 pounds including any mounting hardware and/or armature.
• Installed work must be no wider than 4 feet and no taller/longer than 7 feet.
• Screws are allowed for hanging, but bolts are not.

INSTALLATION AND EXHIBITION

• Work must be received ready to display and must include all mounting/display hardware.
• Include clear written installation instructions (supplemented by photos, if appropriate) with each work.
• Two-dimensional work will hang against walls. Three-dimensional work will be free-standing or placed on pedestals or mannequins.
• Haywood Community College will insure all work while it is at the College.

SALES

• Sales are permitted for works where a sales price has been declared during the application process.
• Haywood Community College will direct all sales inquiries to the student artist who will be responsible for all sales transactions and for notifying Haywood Community College that their work has been sold.
• No commission will be charged, but you are encouraged to donate a portion of your revenue to Haywood Community College, SEFAA, or another nonprofit of your choice.
• Sold work must remain on exhibit throughout the duration of the exhibition.

ENTRY SUBMISSION:    

Only digital submissions through CaFE are acceptable.

Full details and online application: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=12396

QUESTIONS?
For entry and general questions, please call or email SEFAA at 678-235-4328 or exhibitions@fiberartsalliance.org.

George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum Student Opportunities

DEADLINE: ONGOING (ONLINE) & (EMAIL)

The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum

Student Internship Opportunities

Washington, DC

The museum offers a variety of hands-on learning opportunities and career training for students, including jobs, work study, course credit and more.

GW students can apply for part-time paid positions on GW's Student Employment website. We seek applicants with a professional attitude, flexibility, sense of commitment and the ability to work under deadlines. Students work closely with the museum's professional staff on daily tasks and long-term projects, and participate in monthly staff meetings and other museum-wide activities.

We also welcome inquiries year-round from students at GW and other universities who are interested in learning experiences at the museum. We will work with you to identify meaningful opportunities designed around your individual professional goals and course credit requirements. 

The following museum departments are currently accepting inquiries from students.

Arthur D. Jenkins Library of Textile Arts

The Arthur D. Jenkins Library is a non-circulating library that offers resources for scholars and the public on textile history and global dress. Students can participate in collection assessment, resource description and processing, marketing, and the library's digital repository initiative.

To inquire about student opportunities, email librarian Tracy Meserve (tmeserve@gwu.edu) with your cover letter and resume.

Collections Management

The Collections Management Department ensures the stewardship, safety and care of the museum collections. Students will gain experience in basic collections management practices and protocols, including processing incoming objects, object inventory, environmental monitoring and integrated pest management, condition reporting, database management and digital imaging.

Application deadlines:

    Fall semester: July 1
    Spring semester: November 1
    Summer semester: April 1

Apply for Student Opportunities in Collections Management: https://museum.gwu.edu/collections-management-internship-application

Conservation

The Conservation Department provides care for the 21,000 artworks in The Textile Museum Collection. Students must be enrolled in, or a recent graduate of a recognized conservation program, with basic experience in textile storage, treatment, condition reporting and exhibition preparation. Under special circumstances, experienced collections management professionals may apply. Students will receive training in techniques of storing, mounting and treating textiles.

Conservation Internship Application: https://museum.gwu.edu/conservation-internship-application

Development

The Development Department supports the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of the museum's members and donors. Students assist with membership mailings, grant proposals, stewardship reports, event planning, prospect research and database management.

Inquire about student opportunities: email Danielle Tyson (tysond@gwu.edu) with a cover letter and resume

More information is available on the website: https://museum.gwu.edu/work-with-us

The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum
701 21st St. NW
Washington, DC 20052
Phone: +1 202-994-5200
museuminfo@gwu.edu

14th Annual Kings Drive Art Walk

DEADLINE: March 10, 2024 [ONLINE]


14th Annual Kings Drive Art Walk
Little Sugar Creek Greenway
Charlotte, NC
May 4 & 5, 2024


Since the fall of 1964, Festival in the Park has brought Charlotteans from all walks of life together to enjoy arts, crafts, music and family entertainment.  With the mission of bringing the community together by celebrating the arts, the Festival Board is excited to broaden its reach and to announce a spring fine arts event, the Kings Drive Art Walk.

We invite you to participate in our spring event which will be held along the Little Sugar Creek Greenway, a reclaimed natural waterway between East Morehead Street and Pearle Park Way Bridge along Kings Drive. With a focus on fine and emerging artists, our spring festival on this beautiful and easily accessible venue is an annual fine arts outing!

The KDAW festival is located on the King's Drive section of the Little Sugar Creek Greenway, a beautiful public space that is open to all in the community.

Media Accepted:

Clay
Fiber & Leather
Watercolor
Metal
Crafts: Decorative
Crafts: Wearable
Painting
Sculpture
Jewelry
Photography
Wood
Drawing & Graphics
Mixed Media
Other

Festival Details and Artist Application: festivalinthepark.org/kings-drive-art-walk/applications/artist-application/

Festival in the Park
1409 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone: 704.338.1060
festival@FESTIVALinthePARK.org

The Woven Tale Press

Deadline: November 30, 2023 {ONLINE}

The Woven Tale Press
Literary and Fine Art Magazine
East Setauket, NY

The Woven Tale Press, renowned worldwide for our curation, is seeking standout works by fiber artists to feature in both our digital and print editions. Submission deadline is November 30, 2023.

Our magazine welcomes fiction and creative nonfiction prose writing, poetry, and all mediums in the visual arts, including installation works. Galleries are welcome to submit the work of artists they represent.

We seek posts by both visual artists and writers, on any aspect of your creative process. If you are an artist interested in submitting your website for review by WTP,  you may submit your URL.

 

Visual Arts

Visual Arts submission requirements:

• Submit for consideration 3-9 works
• Images should be jpegs; 300 dpi; minimum 2600 px longest side.
• All images must be named with the titles of the works.

Please upload a separate document that includes your name, website (if applicable), email; all titles, medium and sizes of submitted works; brief artist and biographical statement.

Other categories for submissions:

Fiction

Poetry

Creative Nonfiction

Video/Sound 

Contact:

Woven Tale Press LLC
PO Box 2533
East Setauket, NY 11733

e: wtp@thewoventalepress.net

website: thewoventalepress.net 

 

 

Fantastic Fibers 2018

Deadline: February 16, 2018 {ONLINE}


Fantastic Fibers 2018
Yeiser Art Center
Paducah, KY
April 14 to June 9, 2018



Yeiser Art Center is now accepting entries for the FANTASTIC FIBERS 2018 international juried exhibition. One of Yeiser Art Center’s most engaging and innovative international exhibitions, FANTASTIC FIBERS seeks to showcase a wide range of outstanding contemporary works related to the fiber medium.

Contemporary and innovative works created with fiber as the primary medium or concept are welcome. This exhibition is open to all artists 18 years and over working in the field of fiber art.

AWARDS:
$1,900 will be awarded.
•    $1,000 Best of Show
•    $500 First Place
•    $250 Second Place
•    $150 Third Place

All work submitted must be original, completed in the last three years and not previously exhibited in a FANTASTIC FIBERS exhibition.

There are no size restrictions. Up to five entries per artist are permitted with an entry fee of $25 per piece.

All selected artworks will be featured in full color catalog produced by Yeiser Art Center for sale during the exhibition. Selected artists for exhibit will have the opportunity to purchase a copy of the exhibition catalog at a discounted rate.

FANTASTIC FIBERS 2018 will be on display at Yeiser Art Center from April 14 to June 9, 2018.

Complete call details available here: www.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=4845


Visit Yeiser Art Center for more information: theyeiser.org

Lots of Opportunities at Selvedge Magazine

Deadlines: Vary {ONLINE}


Selvedge Magazine
London, United Kingdom



"Selvedge is a magazine that acknowledges the significance of textiles as a part of everyone’s story. We are surrounded by cloth from the cradle to the grave and by exploring our universal emotional connection to fibre we share the stories and values that mean the most to us. From why we love the sound of a needle pulling thread through taut linen, to why we are fascinated by the clothes we wear and the fibres we unknowingly rely on. There are many sides to every story and Selvedge is dedicated to finding and nurturing textiles from every angle. We believe that textiles unite all humanity and in surveying the development of society it is clear that from a spider’s web to the world-wide web, textiles appear as the protagonist.

It is with this thought that we hope to widen our net as well as our own horizons with everything we do, Join us and make our stories part of your story."

 
Take advantage of the opportunity to be a part of the Selvedge story. 


A selection of opportunities:

• Contribute to the Selvedge Blog

• Sell your work on the Selvedge Site

• Exhibit at a Selvedge Fair

• Intern with Selvedge

Visit website to view the complete details: https://www.selvedge.org/pages/be-a-part-of-our-story

 

Selvedge Magazine
162 Archway Road
London, N6 5BB, United Kingdom
T: +44 (0)20 8341 9721
customerservice@selvedge.org

Textile Landscapes

Deadline: December 15, 2017 {EMAIL}


Textile Landscapes
Sulfur Studios
Savannah, GA
January 17 - February 3, 2018

The organic, flowing nature of fiber materials, contrasted with highly structured techniques makes it an especially appropriate media in which to express natural forms of all scales.  For this exhibitions artists are invited to submit work created with textile materials or techniques that references the natural world in any form, from the atomic and cellular level, through geographic and cosmological scales.  Both traditional and experiment techniques and materials are welcome.  Sculpture, installation and video based works will be considered in addition to 2-dimensional work and functional items.

Entries will be juried by a committee of Sulfur Studios members led by Fiber Artist Jennifer Moss.

Entry Fee: $15.00 for up to 3 entries

Visit website for full details: http://sulfurstudios.org/textilelandscapes

About Sulfur Studios:
We are a collaborative, community art space based in Savannah's Starland District.  We offer 26 private art studios, as well as retail, gallery, and event spaces.  We also provide professional art services, including curation and installation in private homes and businesses.

Between the Seams -- Woman Made Gallery

Deadline: November 3, 2017 {ONLINE}


Between the Seams
Woman Made Gallery
Chicago, IL
Exhibition Dates: January 19 – February 10, 2018



Textiles, one of the oldest forms of production, connect us to history and human experience. How do practices, beliefs and knowledge shape self-identity and cultural fabric?

Artists are invited to submit work that places emphasis on the concept of cloth through broad definition and use of materials. Traditional or uncommon approaches to weaving, stitching, knitting, dyeing, felting, crochet, layering, surface embellishment and patterns as well as digital interpretation may be applied.  All materials and techniques will be considered.

The application fee for our juried exhibitions is $30 for up to three images of work, plus one detail image if necessary. A limited number of artists who experience financial hardship may be exempt from paying the entry fee; please send us an email to request a fee waiver: general@womanmade.org.

We encourage entries of recent works, but there is no restriction in the creation date. All applicants should submit an artist’s statement about their body of work. Accepted artworks must not exceed 72" horizontally and must not have been previously shown at WMG.

Juror: Nnenna Okore

Woman Made Gallery annual programs include six to eight juried exhibitions which explore a wide variety of themes: spirituality, environmental concerns, race and gender issues, historical observations, political investigations, etc. with an emphasis on celebrating human diversity. The majority of exhibitions are open to artists worldwide and of all genders working across all disciplines. Exceptions are the annual International Open which invites female identified artists to submit their work.

More information is available on the website: www.womanmade.org

Submission details: https://womanmadegallery.submittable.com/submit

Woman Made Gallery
2150 S Canalport #4A-3
Chicago, IL 60608

Fiberart International 2019

Deadline: August 31, 2018 {ONLINE}

Fiberart International 2019
Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh, Inc.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Exhibition: May 10 to August 23, 2019


Fiberart International 2019 is produced by FIBERARTS GUILD OF PITTSBURGH, INC., a non-profit, member supported organization that promotes the appreciation of fiber art and fosters its creative development and continuance. Since 1967, the Fiberarts Guild has sponsored juried exhibitions that bring innovative contemporary works of art in fiber from around the world to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Fiberart International 2019 seeks to exhibit the best of contemporary art and invites submissions that reflect a wide range of works related to the fiber medium. The exhibition is recognized around the world as a benchmark that documents trends and innovations in the field. The goal of the exhibition is to include innovative work rooted in traditional fiber materials, structure, processes and history, as well as art that explores unexpected relationships between fiber and other creative disciplines.

Entry Requirements:
· Entries must be original work completed after December 31, 2016.
· All work must be either fiber in content or executed in a fiber technique. Artists must be 18 years of age or older.
· Work must be original in concept and design and not be the result of a class or workshop.
· Collaborative works will be considered as a single entry.
· Artists submitting both collaborative and individual works must apply separately. The collaborative team will be considered as a single applicant.
· Work must not exceed 8’6” (2.60m) in any single dimension.
· Artists whose installation artwork is selected must either be available to install their work or provide explicit instructions for our experienced installation staff.

Entry Fee:
$45 non-refundable for up to three (3) entries must be paid at the time of application.

The exhibition runs May 10 to August 23, 2019

Jurors:
Sonya Clark, American artist.
Barbara Luderowski is an American artist and museum administrator.
Jane Sauer is an internationally known artist and curator.

Visit website for more details: http://fiberartinternational.org/

Application and guidelines can be found at CaFÉ: https://www.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=4691