American Quilter's Society (AQS) Quilt Expo – Nashville

Deadline: May 5, 2008 (RECEIVE)

AQS Quilt Expo – Nashville
August 20-23, 2008


Download the complete Contest Rules and Entry Form [pdf]

• Limit of two entries per person, one entry per category.


• All quilts must be quilted by hand, by machine, or both.


• Quilts/needlework must have been finished between May 1, 2005, and May 1,
  2008, and be in excellent condition.


• Quilts/needlework displayed in any previous AQS contest (Paducah or
  Nashville) or made from precut or stamped kits are ineligible.

CATEGORIES

Quilting: Quilts in Bed or Wall Size

Quilter’s Choice Quilts (Width 48” to 110”; Length 48” or more)
Quilts made using any quiltmaking technique.

On The Wall Quilts (Width 30” to 60”; Length 30” or more)
Quilts made for display on a wall, using any quiltmaking technique.

SewTech: Made by Machine Quilts
(Width 48” to 110”; Length 48” or more) – Quilt or wallhanging made entirely by machine (domestic home sewing machine, longarm machine, or embroidery machine).

Guild Challenge: The Ultimate Guild Challenge Quilts
(Width 30” to 60”; Length 30” to 60”) – The quilt guild selects the top eight quilts from their guild challenge to enter in The Ultimate Guild Challenge.

Needlework: Stitched Pieces Made of Fiber
(Width 12” to 36”; Length 12” to 48”) Needlework piece made of cloth, thread, or yarn (that is not a quilt), using a single or multiple needlework techniques: crochet, embroidery (crewel, crossstitch, goldwork, ribbon embroidery, stumpwork, white or black work),
knitting, lacemaking, needlepoint, needlepunch, tatting, or weaving.

Special: Abraham Lincoln Contest
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Quilts– (Width 48” to 110”; Length 48” or more)

The story of his life is one of commitment to the ideals of freedom, democracy, and equal opportunity. Quilts might be based on any of a variety of themes related to Lincoln, from his humble beginnings, nineteenth-century political culture, the Civil War, to Lincoln’s legacy today. Quilts must depict the life of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, by incorporating some aspect of his life or influence on our country. Quilts may be based on: a theme related to Lincoln, pictorial quilts, traditional quilt blocks (e.g., Abe Lincoln’s Log Cabin, Lincoln’s Platform, or the Lincoln Quilt), blocks relating to his birthplace or states where he lived, his quotes, or writings.

Check out these Web sites for more information on Abraham Lincoln and the bicentennial celebration:
http://www.alplm.org/home.html
http://www.lincolnbicentennial.gov/
http://www.nps.gov/archive/liho/map.htm
http://www.nps.gov/abli/


Awards
NEW! $10,000 Best of Show Award
$5,000 Best Hand Workmanship Award
$5,000 Best Machine Workmanship Award
$3,000 Best Longarm Workmanship Award
$3,000 Best Wall Quilt Award

Additional prizes in each category:
1st Place: $1,500
2nd Place: $1,000
3rd Place: $ 750

Images
Two Digital Images on CD-Rom or two 35 mm slides (one full view of completed quilt/needlework and one detail ofcompleted piece)

Entry fee
AQS members: $10.00 per quilt/needlework
Non-members: $30.00 per quilt/needlework

American Quilter’s Society
P.O. Box 3290, Paducah, KY 42002-3290
270-898-7903
shows@AQSquilt.com
AmericanQuilter.com

American Quilter Society Quilt Show & Contest

Deadline: January 4, 2008 (RECEIVE)



American Quilter Society
AQS Quilt Show & Contest
Paducah, Kentucky
April 23-26, 2008


Download complete Contest Rules and Entry Form [pdf]

• All quilts must be quilted by hand, by machine, or both.


• Quilt must have been finished between January 1, 2006, and January 1, 2008, and be in excellent condition.


• Quilts that combine two or more techniques (other than quilting) should be entered in the Mixed Techniques category (i.e., piecing/appliqué, appliqué/embroidery, piecing/trapunto, etc.)

Quilt Sizes: Actual quilt size must fit dimensions listed for category

Bed Quilts – width 60" to 110"; length 80" or more
Appliqué – predominant technique is appliqué
Pieced – predominant technique is piecing
Mixed Techniques – two or more predominant techniques, not including quilting
1st Entry in an AQS Quilt Contest – any technique
Group – any technique; made by three or more people

Handmade Quilts – width 60" to 110"; length 80" or more
Hand – any technique; the entire quilt top must be stitched by hand; backing and binding may be stitched by machine. Long lengthwise seams on the front may be machine stitched.

Large Wall Quilts – width 60" to 110"; length 40" or more
Appliqué – predominant technique is appliqué
Pieced – predominant technique is piecing
Mixed Techniques – two or more predominant techniques, not including quilting
Pictorial – representation of a person, place, or thing

Small Wall Quilts – width 40" to 60"; length 40" or more
Traditional – uses traditional quiltmaking patterns or designs, including variations
Non-traditional – a new creation, not a copy of a previous work
Pictorial – representation of a person, place, or thing
1st Entry in an AQS Quilt Contest – any technique

Young Designer Quilts – width 40" or more; length 40" or more
Young Designer – any technique in unique interpretation, open to ages 18 to 35 (determined on opening day of show)

Miniature Quilts – width 24" maximum; length 24" maximum
Miniature – all aspects of the quilt are in reduced scale

Limit two entries per person, one quilt per category.

2008 Judges
Libby Lehman, Houston, TX
Gabrielle Swain, Watauga, TX
Donna Wilder, Weston, CT

All decisions of the jurors and judges are final. AQS reserves the right to reject any entry, including those that fail to follow the quilt contest rules.

$20,000* Hancock’s of Paducah Best of Show
$12,000* AQS Hand Workmanship Award
$12,000* Bernina Machine Workmanship Award
$3,000 Gammill Longarm Machine Quilting Award
$5,000 Olfa Young Designers Okada Award
$5,000* Moda Best Wall Award
$3,000 Coats & Clark Wall Hand Workmanship Award
$3,000 Brother Wall Machine Workmanship Award
$3,000* Benartex Best Miniature Award
$120,000 +
Total Cash Awards

*Purchase awards – These quilts become the property of the Museum of the American Quilter’s Society.

Categories 1–15:

1ST Place $1,500
2ND Place $1,000
3RD Place $750


Category 16:

1ST Place $500
2ND Place $300
3RD Place $200

Send two digital images with no modification including cropping and color correction or two 35 mm slides (one full view of completed quilt and one detail of completed quilt).

Entry fee:
AQS members $10.00 per quilt
Non-members $30.00 per quilt


American Quilter’s Society
PO Box 3290
Paducah, KY 42002-3290
email: shows@AQSquilt.com
web: americanquilter.com

Tactile Architecture™ 2008

Deadlines as listed:
February 15, 2008 and February 22, 2008 (POSTMARK OR EMAIL)
[Note date conflict in the brochure double check with Quilts, Inc. for correct deadline]


Tactile Architecture™ 2008
Modern Art Quilts with Architectural Themes


Qualifications

The entry must be a quilt or needle art piece–it must have three layers and some quilting must be visible in the images.
Designs must have a clear architectural motif expressing the artist's understanding of the exhibit's theme. (Original designs are encouraged.)
Can be up to 90" tall and any width.
3-Dimensional work is allowed.

Each entry must be accompanied by an Artist's Statement explaining the artist's inspiration for creating each quilt or needle art piece and how it relates to the architecture theme. The statement should be concise, well-written.

JURYING

Jurying for Tactile Architecture™ is in March 2008; the results will be mailed to entrants no later than April 18, 2008. All quilts are juried anonymously—the jury members see the images, are notified of each quilt's dimensions, materials, and construction methods, and read the Artist's Statement, but are not told the artist's name. Therefore, it is very important that your statement clearly explains your inspiration for the quilt and how it relates to the show's theme of architecture.

ENTRY FEE

$20 (non-refundable); up to two entries may be submitted under this fee.

Entries for the exhibition will be selected from two 35mm slides or digital images of completed work.

Visit the website to download the rules and entry form:quilts.com/contests

TACTILE ARCHITECTURE™ 2008
Quilts, Inc.
7660 Woodway, Suite 550
Houston,Texas 77063 USA
Phone: 713-781-6864, ext. 105
Fax 713-781-8182
E-mail: spexentries@quilts.com
Web site: http://www.quilts.com/

The Festival Gallery of Quilt Art

Deadline: March 14, 2008 (POSTMARK)

 
The Festival Gallery of Quilt Art: Town and Country
An international juried and judged exhibition of Art Quilts 

 Town and Country. A town is a large densely populated urban area while country is an indefinite, usually extended expanse of land. The positive attributes of the city or urban life and/or the rural life presented in a textile art form can be explored. Landscapes, cityscapes, a view of life, realistic or abstract, are examples of formats appropriate for the theme. All approaches are free to be explored in this new-juried exhibition from International Quilt Festival. Entries are art quilts that speak to the theme. Any techniques—piecing, appliqué, embroidery, photo transfer, whole cloth and/or manipulated fabric, etc.—may be used as long as they are appropriate for the quilt (consisting of three layers) and the theme. Quilts must be made specifically for the contest and must not have been published in books, calendars, magazines, newsletters, web sites, blogs, or any other form of publication prior to November 2008. 

 

The entries may be the work of one person or more than one person as long as proper credit is given to all involved in the actual completion of the quilt. The person entering the quilt must have been directly involved in the quilt's creation. Limit two entries per person or group.

Each entrant may submit up to two works that must address the theme. Any materials may be used. However, the final result must be flexible in nature and consist of three layers. 

Each work must measure at least 48 inches (122 cm) and no more than 92 inches (234 cm) on each side. Each entry must have a 4in (10 cm) finished sleeve or casing sewn to the top back edge of the quilt (please include a .25 in/.635 cm ease in the sleeve or casing).

 

Non-refundable entry fee of $15 (U.S.) for up to two different quilt entries.

A qualified jury will select the works. The jury's decision is final.

Slides/Digital Images: Slides/digital images of the entries will not be returned. The jurors will select finalists from slides/digital images of the original works.

 

The participating works must be available for three years, from August 2008 through August 2011. Quilts will be returned to entrants in September 2011.
 

Prizes are awarded based on the interpretation of theme, excellence in design, and craftsmanship.

FIRST PRIZE: $2,500 non-purchase cash prize, round trip airfare to International Quilt Festival 2008 in Houston, and hotel accommodations. There will be one first prize awarded. In the event you are awarded a prize that includes round trip airfare to International Quilt Festival 2008 in Houston and hotel accommodations in another contest, you may collect the travel/hotel portion of the prize only once.

RUNNER-UP PRIZE: $1,000 non-purchase cash prize, round trip airfare to International Quilt Festival 2008 in Houston, and hotel accommodations. There will be one runner-up prize awarded. In the event you are awarded a prize that includes round trip airfare to International Quilt Festival 2008 in Houston and hotel accommodations in another contest, you may collect the travel/hotel portion of the prize only once. 

 
Download the Rules and Entry form: QuiltArt.pdf

 

Visit website for complete details: Quilts.com

 

Quilts, Inc.

The Festival Gallery of Quilt Art
7660 Woodway Dr., Suite 550
Houston, TX 77063

USA
Tel. (0)+1.713.781.6864 ext. 105
Fax (0)+1.713.781.8182
spexentries@quilts.com

www.quilts.com

 

The Sky's the Limit

Deadline: May 9, 2008 (POSTMARK)

 

The Sky's the Limit (Formerly Space: The Final Frontier)
An international juried and judged competition for quilts
Sponsored by International Quilt Festival 
 
 

Competition theme: The Sky's the Limit. Blue skies, planets, galaxies, stars, the Milky Way, comets, nebula, black holes, shooting stars, the Aurora Borealis, trips to Mars or other galactic exploration, the demotion of Pluto as a planet, starry nights, the Moon, the mysteries of space interpreted by your imagination—all are free to be explored in this new quilt competition from International Quilt Festival. Entries can be traditional or art quilts that speak to the theme. Any techniques—piecing, appliqué, embroidery, whole cloth and/or manipulated fabric, etc.—may be used as long as they are appropriate for the quilt and the theme. Quilts must be made specifically for the contest and must not have been published in books, calendars, magazines, web sites, blogs, or any other form of publication prior to November 2008.

 

Each entrant may submit up to two works that must address the theme. Any materials may be used. However, the final result must be flexible in nature and consist of three layers.
 

Each work must measure at least 48 inches (122 cm) and no more than 92 inches (234 cm) on each side. Each entry must have a 4in (10 cm) finished sleeve or casing sewn to the top back edge of the quilt (please include a .25 in/.635 cm ease in the sleeve or casing).

 

The entries may be the work of one person or more than one person as long as proper credit is given to all involved in the actual completion of the quilt. The person entering the quilt must have been involved in making the quilt. Limit two entries per person or group.

 

Non-refundable entry fee of $15 (U.S.) for up to two different quilt entries

Jury: A qualified jury will select the works. The jury's decision is final.

 

Slides/digital images of the entries will not be returned. The jurors will select finalists from slides/digital images of the original works.

 

The participating works must be available for three years, from August 2008 through August 2011. Quilts will be returned to entrants in September 2011.
 

Prizes are awarded based on the interpretation of theme, excellence in design, and craftsmanship.

FIRST PRIZE: $2,500 non-purchase cash prize, a round trip airfare to International Quilt Festival 2008 in Houston, and hotel accommodations. There will be one first prize awarded.

RUNNER-UP PRIZE: $1,000 non-purchase cash prize, a round trip airfare to International Quilt Festival 2008 in Houston, and hotel accommodations. There will be one runner-up prize awarded.

 

Download the Rules and Entry Form: TheSkytheLimit.pdf 

Request a printed copy by e-mailing shows@quilts.com, calling 713-781-6864, or writing "Festival Gallery rules, c/o Quilts, Inc., 7660 Woodway, Suite 550, Houston, TX 77063

Organization & Information

Quilts, Inc.
The Sky's the Limit
7660 Woodway Dr., Suite 550
Houston, TX 77063
USA
Tel. (0)+1.713.781.6864
Fax (0)+1.713.781.8182
spexentries@quilts.com

www.quilts.com


 

A Tear in the Fabric

Deadline: February 1, 2008


A Tear in the Fabric: The Conceptually Driven Quilt
California Polytechnic State University Art Gallery
San Luis Obispo, California
May 9 through June 14, 2008


ELIGIBILITY: Artists who are residents of United States

METHOD OF SELECTION: Slides or digital images

The history of quilt-making is filled with rich and complex narratives. This show at California Polytechnic State University reveals the layered nature of these narratives. Many times there is a social and political message that underlies the beauty of the piece and operates as a covert resistance or challenge to the social constructs of the time. Alternately, a quilt might contain a playful double entendre or ambiguity that lends itself to more than one interpretation that causes one to pause and adjust one's thinking patterns. Through the display of these quilts, the exhibition hopes to inspire viewers to pause a little longer, dig a little deeper, and look for meaning that may lie beneath the surface of public discourse, first glances, and initial judgments.

Artist can submit up to three works for consideration. Quilts must be no larger than 90" x 90". Work must be original. All works will be insured and return shipping paid by CalPoly Art Gallery. Images may be submitted as JPEG, TIFF files (at least 300 dpi) or slides. Pease label all work. Selected artists will be notified by March 1, 2008. Works will be returned to artist within two weeks after exhibition ends. The will be a printed catalogue of quilts in this exhibition.

Please include a brief explanation of each quilt with image. Send your digital or slide images to:

Juror: Carolyn Mazloomi (independent curator)
5481 Oldgate Drive
West Chester, OH 45069
Phone: 513.755.3414
Email: CLM@carolynlmazloomi.com


Venue: The Cal Poly University Art Gallery is located in the Dexter Building (34), room 171, on the campus of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, California. Providing a venue for five exhibitions each academic year as well as a variety of other events, the University Art Gallery has been serving Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and the surrounding area for more than sixteen years. The University Art Gallery has developed a reputation as one the finest galleries on the Central Coast, showcasing nationally and internationally-known artists, as well as student, alumni, and faculty artwork.

City of Craft

Deadline: October 15th, 2007


City of Craft
A celebration of all things crafty in Toronto
Craft Fair - Trade Show - Exhibition
December 1st, 2007

The primary goal of City of Craft is to inspire community building in the Toronto craftscape among craft related groups, projects, entrepreneurs, artists, and individuals interested in craft.

It is City of Craft's mandate to support makers of handmade, original, community oriented and/or locally-made goods. Importers and wholesalers are therefore ineligible. We may be accepting some out of town vendors to encourage cross-city craft alliances (space permitting), so do apply if your work is in line with our mandate and would like to take part in the event.

Visit the website for complete details

Applications and information

Vendor FAQ
Vendor Application
Craft Commnity Exhibitor FAQ
Craft Community Exhibitor Application


The Theatre Centre
1086 Queen Street West
(Downstairs)
Toronto, Ontario
Canada

Contact:
cityofcraft at gmail dot com

Germantown Friends School Juried Craft Show

Deadline: October 15, 2007 (POSTMARK)
Late application deadline: October 22, 2007

24th Annual Germantown Friends School
Juried Craft Show
Philadelphia, PA
February 29 - March 2, 2008

Visit the website for complete information and application.

The profits from the show benefit the Germantown Friends School scholarship program.

Please submit three slides or digital images of current work which closely represent all of the work you intend to exhibit and a 4th slide showing your booth.

Categories: CERAMICS, FIBER-WEARABLE, FIBER-DECORATIVE, GLASS,
JEWELRY, LEATHER, METAL, MIXED MEDIA - includes baskets, toys, paper, dolls, etc., WOOD.

The GFS Craft Show is located on the campus of Germantown Friends School, at Germantown Avenue, School House Lane and Coulter Street in Philadelphia. Free parking is available on the school campus.

For more information, call
GFS Craft Show office
215-951-2340 ext. 19

Threads Magazine

Threads Author Guidelines

Threads is a bimonthly, how-to magazine celebrating garment sewing, design, embellishment, and machine and hand embroidery. We're always looking for new authors to help us bring fresh, exciting ideas, techniques, and information to our readers. We work with many first-time authors.

We're interested in articles about construction and embellishment techniques, materials, tools, and design. In particular, we're interested in articles on dressmaking, tailoring, patternmaking and alteration, fabrics, fitting, and embellishment. We're also looking for related articles on making interesting closures and buttons, and making unusual fabrics, as well as on intriguing ways of finishing edges and hems.

Our emphasis is on teaching techniques, developing skills, understanding finishing details, and providing ample inspiration to help readers begin to create their own uses for this information. We focus on providing the basic information readers need in order to sew successfully.

We are a reader-written magazine (we don't use freelance writers) that looks at techniques and processes from the viewpoint of the curious, practical craftsperson who wants to know how and why things work. Our goal is to give home sewers the knowledge they need to create professional-looking garments and projects and have fun in the process.

If you would like to write an article for Threads, start by sending us a proposal. Here's what to include: a brief one- or two-paragraph summary of the article you have in mind; an outline of the ideas and points you'll cover; sample photographs of work illustrating the topic (quick snapshots are fine) or supporting fabric swatches if you have them. The idea is to give us an overview of what you're proposing with enough details and supporting information to help us carefully consider your proposal.

We would be happy to discuss article ideas with you. If you have questions, feel free to call us at 800-309-9262 (from outside the United States, call 203-426-8171). If you are ready to submit a proposal, you may send it via postal mail to the following address:

Threads magazine
The Taunton Press
63 South Main St.
Newtown, CT 06470-5506

You may also email your proposal to th@taunton.com

Visit the website for complete details

Woolworth Windows Exhibitions

Deadline: midnight November 1, 2007

2008 Woolworth Windows Exhibitions


Visit website for complete details: tacomacontemporary.org


PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Urban Art Installations enliven over 100 feet of window frontage in downtown Tacoma. Tacoma Contemporary, a non-profit organization that advances contemporary art in Tacoma, is seeking artists, artist teams, and curators to create installations that will activate the window spaces.

The three-month exhibitions coincide with two cycles of the Third Thursday Art Walk. Artists should consider how their projects will be site-specific, relating to the space as well as passing pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

TaCo encourages projects that are accessible and sensitive to a wide audience. Proposals to use the space solely to exhibit existing works will not be considered unless the work is presented within the framework of an installation.


APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications are accepted via email only.

Applications should include the following:

1. Project description


2. Work Samples: Up to 15 jpegs, including samples of work by all participants


3. Image Description List


4. Other Support Materials: an artist resume is strongly recommended

All complete proposals are reviewed by the jurors. Decisions will be announced in late November.

Email proposals (2MB total size or less) to: info@tacomacontemporary.org.

Hard-copy proposals will not be accepted.


WHAT TaCo PROVIDES

All costs for the show, (e.g., shipping and insuring of artworks, installation) are the responsibility of the artist/curator. Additionally, the artist/curator is also responsible for installing and deinstalling the show within the given schedule.

• TaCo will guarantee the space as ready to hang, which means that the walls will be patched and painted white and the floor will be clean.


• TaCo will provide white paint for the walls; any other colors are the responsibility of the artist/curator.


• TaCo will provide 24-hour lighting and electricity.


• TaCo will assist with marketing and promotions for the exhibition, including a postcard mailed to its mailing list (additional postcards are made available to the artists), monthly listings in appropriate publications, and a listing on the TaCo website.


• Press releases will be issued to relevant media contacts.


• TaCo will provide vinyl lettering of the artists’ name on the corresponding window.

SALES

Artist’s work will be held on consignment with TaCo and offered for sale at the price listed. TaCo will handle all sales and retain 30% of the retail price sale.


VIEW SCHEMATICS

The diagrams provide detailed specifications of the Woolworth Spaces:

Window One - Floor Plan Elevation
Window Two - Floor Plan Elevation
Window Three - Floor Plan and Elevation
Window Four - Floor Plan Elevation
Window Five - Floor Plan Elevation


CONTACT US

Tacoma Contemporary
PO BOX 1914
TACOMA, WA 98401-1914

T 253.267.2204
E info@tacomacontemporary.org