Friday, March 09, 2007

LUSH: A Nature Inspired Yardage Exhibition

Deadline: March 30, 2007 (Postmark)


LUSH: A Nature Inspired Yardage Exhibition
Grimshaw-Gudewicz Art Gallery
Fall River, MA
September 6, 2007 to October 18, 2007

Once long ago when I lived in a daylight world, the world being too much
for me, I would have gone to grass. Face downward and very close to the
green stems, I became one with the ants and aphids and sow bugs, no
longer a colossus. And in a ferocious jungle of grass I found the
distraction that meant peace.
-John Steinbeck, The Winter of Our Discontent



What artist has not been inspired at some point by the patterns, textures, and
colors provided so readily in the natural world?

The Textile Study Group of New Bedford, MA is seeking entries for a juried exhibition of yardage influenced by the infinite microcosm of the natural world.

Eligibility: The competition is open at all artists. Any material is acceptable, but the artist must use a textile technique or combination of techniques traditionally associated with textiles (knitting, printing, crocheting, dyeing, knotting, netting, feltmaking, coiling, weaving, papermaking, etc.) Three-dimensional work can be incorporated into the two-dimensional format of the yardage length.

Only slides or digital images on CD will be accepted for entry.

Entry fee: $25.00

Jurors: Denyse Schmidt, nationally known quilt designer and artist
Laura Strand, Associate Professor of Art, Textiles at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

For more detailed information visit the website: http://www.bristolcommunitycollege.edu/gallery/.

Download the prospectus: http://srvweb.bristol.mass.edu/gallery/TSGNB.pdf

Contact:
Susan Troy
s.troy@cox.net

Textile Study Group of New Bedford
c/o Susan Troy, Treasurer
35 Naushon Rd.
Pawtucket, RI 02861
USA

Two Shows: Elemental Cloth & Surface Design Association Indiana Members Exhibition

Deadline: March 15, 2007 (Postmark)


Elemental Cloth & Surface Design Association
Indiana Members Exhibition
Indianapolis Art Center
820 E 67th St
Indianapolis, IN 46220

July 20 to September 2, 2007

Elemental Cloth & Surface Design Association Indiana Members Exhibition are curated exhibitions, organized by the Indianapolis Art Center, to identify and encourage Indiana fabric artists. The exhibition will provide an overview of some of the finest contemporary fabric art being produced in Indiana. There are two components to the exhibitions, as outlined below. You may only enter one exhibition.

Elemental Cloth: Open to all Indiana fiber artists. This show may include sculptural as well as two-dimensional works. The artists work in different mediums, from surface design and quilting to weaving and basketry and more.

Surface Design Association Indiana Members show: "The mission of Surface Design Association is to increase awareness, understanding, and appreciation of textiles in the art and design communities as well as in the general public. We inspire creativity and encourage innovation, and further the rich tradition of the textile arts through publications, exhibitions, conferences, and educational opportunities." Only Indiana members of the Surface Design Association may apply to this exhibition.

ELIGIBLITY: Artists who are residents of Indiana or who have a home in Indiana.

METHOD OF SELECTION: Works for both exhibitions will be selected by David Kwasigroh, Director of Exhibitions at the Indianapolis Art Center.

ENTRY PROCEDURE: Artists may submit up to three entries. A $15 non-refundable fee is required with entries. Only original fabric art completed within the past 3 years is eligible. All pieces must be no larger in 48" in width and must be ready for hanging or display upon delivery. PLEASE NOTE: Works submitted for the SDA Members show cannot be more than 18" deep.

Please submit up to 3 quality digital images on a CD-rom of work you would like to be considered. These digital images must be 300 dpi.

No entries will be accepted via email transmission.

Click here to download prospectus

For questions and/or more information, please contact:

David Kwasigroh
317-255-2464 x233

davidk@indplsartcenter.org
or
exhibs@indplsartcenter.org

Texas Museum of Fiber Arts (TMFA)
Labor of Love Fiber Arts Exhibit

Deadline: April 5, 2007 (Receive)
 
 
Texas Museum of Fiber Arts
Labor of Love Fiber Arts Exhibit
May 26-27, 2007
 
EXHIBIT SITE:
The Benini Foundation Galleries and Sculpture Ranch                   
377 Shiloh Road                                                                       
Johnson City, Texas 78636         
                                       

The Texas Museum of Fiber Arts fosters creativity in fiber art and exists to generate and support artistic expressions in fiber arts of all kinds with an emphasis on established and emerging Texas artists and art made from Texas commodities: natural and man made fibers.

ELIGIBILITY
All submissions must be original in content and executed in a fiber arts technique or process. Applicant must be currently living in Texas, or born in Texas, or attending, attended, or graduated from a Texas educational institution.

APPLICATION
Two slides or two photos must accompany an official, completed application for each work. Artists may submit one to three works. An application must be attached to each submission. Download one from http://www.texasfiberarts.org/call_for_entries.html

SELECTION
Jurors will review submitted slides or photos for the overall artistic quality and process of qualified artists and select the works to be exhibited.

The form, entry donation, and slides/photos must all arrive by April 5, 2007.

All submissions must be original work in concept, design, or process and must be completely ready for installation. Individual or collaborative entries are accepted.

ENTRY DONATION
A donation to the TMFA of $10.00 for entries is requested to defray TMFA printing and advertising expenses.

EVENT HOST
ARTS Encounters, now in its third year, provides a social, cultural weekend of fine arts with featured speakers at 1:30 and 3:00 both Saturday and Sunday. As part of the May 2007 program, TMFA will present a slide show and lectures on Fiber Art. For additional details see: www.artsencountersatbeninis.com

Visit the website for complete details: http://www.texasfiberarts.org/call_for_entries.html. or email info@texasfiberarts.org .

Tuesday, March 06, 2007

Quilt/Surface Design Symposium

THE EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL QUILT/SURFACE DESIGN SYMPOSIUM 2007

26 classes offered in Beginning to Advanced Master. Classes in varied subjects such as Abstract and General Design, Color Theory, Surface Design with techniques such as Fabric Dyeing, Silk Painting, Resists, Portraiture, Collage and Painting on Canvas, Screen Printing, Developing Personal Imagery and more.

Vendors' Mall included on the premises selling hand-dyed fabric, beads and jewelry, imported
and ethnic fabrics, art books, yarns and embellishments.

June 9 - June 22, 2007
University Plaza Conference Center
3110 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus, Ohio 43202

For further information and online registration, please visit web site: QSDS Scholarship Program

Do you want to attend the Quilt Surface Design Symposium but you are not sure you can afford the tuition? Thanks to the efforts of the Quilt Surface Design Foundation, a scholarship fund has been established to help qualifying students attend the symposium.

The scholarship will be awarded to students demonstrating need, as well as commitment to the study of quilting and/or surface design. Click here for an application. Once the form opens, you will need to print it, fill it out, and return it to the below address. The deadline for completed applications is November 1, 2007.

SEND COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO:

Quilt Surface Design Foundation of Columbus
PO Box 12538
Columbus, Ohio 43212


Click here for information on How to Support the Foundation and the Small Work Auction and Raffle.

Click here for Related Exhibitions to Visit

Fabric 2007

Deadline: Deadline: May 15, 2007

Fabric 2007
June 9 to June 22
during the Symposium at the
University Plaza Conference Center
Columbus, OH


The Annual QUILT SURFACE DESIGN SYMPOSIUM is proud to announce its annual competition whose purpose is to encourage the production of unusual fabrics.

FIRST PLACE: Five Day Class At Next Year's Symposium
SECOND PLACE: Two Day Class At Next Year's Symposium
THIRD PLACE: $150.00
FOURTH PLACE: $75.00

For details and a prospectus, go to: http://qsds.com/fabricshow.pdf

Sunday, March 04, 2007

Philadelphia Sewing Collective


When: Sunday, April 15th from 12:00 to 4:00 PM
Where: The Old Pine Community Center
What: Swapping, Selling, Demos and Much, Much More!

Tables are $20.00 to sell fabric and supplies - schools, non-profits, and community organizations that run sewing programs can inquire about free tables.

This year, there will be a swap-only section, open to everyone! If you are skilled in sewing, needlecrafts, or textiles, we are looking for people to participate with a live demo of your craft or skill. For more information on how to participate in this event, please email Megan.

Tilt Gallery and Project Space: Soft

Deadline: April 15, 2007 (RECEIVE)

SOFT
July 5-28, 2007
Opening Reception: Thursday, July 5, 2007

Tilt Gallery and Project Space is currently seeking submissions for the juried exhibition Soft. Artists are invited to submit up to three images for consideration. The gallery is interested in showcasing new work that addresses the intellectual or perceptual interpretation of "soft". Two- and three-dimensional work in all media is eligible for consideration.

Tilt Gallery and Project Space will provide all PR and marketing services.

Juror
Kristan Kennedy is the Visual Art Program Director for Portland Instute of Contemporary Art(PICA).

Entry Fee
Up to three images will be considered for the exhibition. Entry fee is $15

Calendar
April 15 – Submissions due to the gallery
May 15 – Accepted artists notified via email
June 10 – Accepted work due to gallery
July 5 – Opening reception
July 28 – Show closes

Sales
The gallery will retain a 30% commission on all works sold.

View the full prospectus: http://www.tiltpdx.com

Tilt Gallery and Project Space
Artists Jenene Nagy and Josh Smith founded Tilt Gallery and Project Space in February 2006. Presenting artist lectures, exhibitions, and special projects, Tilt Gallery and Project Space specializes in emerging and under-recognized artists, both regional and national.

For questions please contact the gallery at tilt@jjfab.com

Sublime Climate: A Call for Artists and Scientists

Deadline: April 30, 2007

Sublime Climate will run from November 2007 through the first week of February 2008.

The Cambridge School of Weston will open its doors to The Garthwaite Center for Science and Art, a sustainable science building and art gallery, this Fall 2007. For the building's first exhibition season, the school is reaching out to artists and scientists alike who explore issues and themes related to global warming via Sublime Climate: a call for artists and scientists.

All media will be considered; however, large work may not be able to be accommodated. In addition to exhibiting works of contemporary art and science, we also invite proposals from individuals who would be willing to partake in a symposium on global warming, or otherwise are willing to work with our students in some capacity.

Submissions should include:

  • Examples of work via slides or digital media

  • A resume, along with any appropriate written proposal or documentation

  • SASE for the return of materials

  • Contact information



Send all materials to:

Todd Bartel
The Cambridge School of Weston
45 Georgian Road
Weston, MA, 02493
781-398-8316
E-mail: tbartel@csw.org
Web: http://www.csw.org

Questions may be directed via phone or e-mail.

The National Climatic Data Center in Asheville, NC (NOAA) announced that 2006 was the warmest year on record for the US.

Brooklyn Artists Gym Small Works Show

DEADLINE: March 9, 2007 (RECEIVE)

Brooklyn Artists Gym Small Works Show

March 31 to April 15, 2007
March 30, 6:00-9:00 pm Opening Reception

Medium: mixed

All works must not exceed 48 inches in circumference. This is a 12-inch square. This could also be a 7” X 17” piece. Measurement includes frame or hanging device. All entries must be able to be hung upon a wall, but may extend from the wall up to 12 inches. Upon acceptance, works will be measured. Any works that exceed this requirement will be automatically rejected. All work must be properly framed and ready to hang.

Fee: Entry fee is $20.00.

Award: Three month membership at BAG.

Submission Directions: Fill out entry form (online). Submissions will be through email.

Submission images must be accurate representations of the actual work.

Final Acceptance: Notification of acceptance will be emailed on March 16, 2007.

Accepted work must be dropped off at BAG between March 25 and 27, 2007.

Sales: Exhibited work will be available for sale.

Visit the website for complete details: http://www.brooklynartistsgym.com/showsmallworks2007.html

Contact/questions:
Michele Jaslow
Email: show@brooklynartistsgym.com
Phone: 718.858.9069

Saturday, March 03, 2007

Providence Open Market

Deadline: Multiple Deadlines

Providence Open Market
Every Saturday-- May 12 to October 27, 2007
11am-5pm

Providence Open Market is a unique, weekly Open-Air Market showcasing some of the finest artists, DIY artisans, designers, farmers and antiques dealers from R.I. and around New England. The Market is run by the organizers of the successful South End Open Market in Boston.

The weekly Open-Air Market is held every Saturday, May 12th - October 27th, from 11am-5pm and is located in a BIG parking lot on the corner of Westminster and Union Street. The Market showcases some of the finest artists, DIY artisans, designers of jewelry, handbags, paintings, sculpture, pottery, photography, sewn items, paper goods, silk-screening and more.

Applications are now being accepted for our 2007 season. To apply please go to our online application on the Apply page. After completing the application, send us an email with at least three JPEGS of your work to: info@providenceopenmarket.com.

Applications are reviewed daily and you will receive a response within 2-3 days.

Booth spaces are 10ft x 10ft. Spaces may be shared by two vendors producing separate products, however, each vendor must still submit separate applications.

Product Guidelines

All applicants will be reviewed for acceptance with the exception of certain specialty vendors, i.e. imports, antiques, collectibles and farmer's market vendors.

All artwork and crafts must be hand made using original designs.

In order to participate, you must reserve at least 4 dates.

Visit the website for complete details: http://www.providenceopenmarket.com/vendorinfo.htm