HARD TWIST at The Gladstone Hotel

Deadline: 31 May 2008 (RECEIVE)


HARD TWIST
The Gladstone Hotel
3rd & 4th Floors
Toronto, ON
November 7, 2008 to Sunday January 4, 2009


The Gladstone Hotel invites artists working in fibre-related media to submit proposals for installations and wall-hung works for the Gladstone's third annual juried show of textile-based art.

Hard Twist calls for work that approaches fibre with twist in mind.

The show will run from Thursday November 7, 2008 to Sunday January 4, 2009 on the third and fourth floors of the hotel.

Hanging/Installation - Physical Criteria:

All pieces must be able to be hung/installed securely.

The security hardware supplied by the Gladstone is 5.5cm x 1.5 cm, and needs a mount 1.5cm thick to accommodate the screws.

Artists whose work is accepted for the show and the nature of whose work makes this type of hanger impractical or undesirable will be encouraged to discuss alternatives with the curators.

Admin fee: $100 + GST = $105 to be paid on acceptance

Entry checklist. Please include the following in your submission:

• Contact information including telephone number, full mailing address and email address.


• Artist's bio: max 75 wds, Word document


• Artist's statement: max 75 wds, Word document


• Description of proposed work, including size, material and type (installation or wall-hung).


• 3 to 5 images of representative work in jpg format
  Digital Files may be sent as jpgs on a CD or as email attachments. Emailed image files should be no larger than 640 x 480 ppi (72 dpi) and must be numbered and named to correspond with the image list.


• Numbered image list giving size of works, medium and any other relevant details.

Submissions:

There is no submission fee; the admin fee is only paid on acceptance.

Entries may be submitted by email or surface mail

If sending your submission by email, please include your name as part of the file names of your attachments. Address your entries to chrism@gladstonehotel.com

If sending your submission by surface mail, please send your contact information, bio, artist's statement, details of proposed work and the image list in hard copy along with your CD and include a SASE for return of entries which are not accepted.

Send your entries to:

Hard Twist
The Gladstone Hotel
1214 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON
M6J 1J6
Attn: Chris Mitchell

Visit the website: http://www.gladstonehotel.com/hardtwist.html

PIECEWORK at The Gladstone Hotel

Deadline: June 1, 2008 (RECEIVE)



PIECEWORK
A show and sale of Textiles and Fibre arts
The Gladstone Hotel
Toronto, ON
Nov 7 - 9, 2008


The Gladstone Hotel is renting second floor exhibition studio spaces to individual or groups of artists interested in showing and selling textile and fibre based work during the opening weekend of Hard Twist, the hotel's third annual juried textile exhibition. We're looking for a diverse group of artists who can produce high quality multiples or short run production work specifically in fibre based media.

Showcase your work in the bright, beautiful spaces and restored Victorian grandeur of the Gladstone - 12 exhibition rooms available

The second floor show and sale will be held in conjunction with the opening of the Gladstone's annual juried exhibition on the 3rd and 4th floors of the hotel.

Friday Night Opening Reception will be combined for the two exhibitions
Nov 7, 2008 6pm-9pm – cash bar

Exhibition will be promoted in Gladstone Bag e-Newsletter, Gladstone website Event Listings as well as featured on Gladstone Hotel website Exhibition Page and Gladstone Exhibition Press Release.

Reasonable rental rates – only $150 + GST/day Total = $472.50/exhibition room

Exhibition Dates – Nov 7 –
Install and Opening Reception – Nov 9-10
Exhibition Hours 11am-6pm daily
Individual secure space for each artist/s
No sales commissions paid to hotel
No submission fee

Submitting work for consideration is easy. Show us what you got, and what you want to do.

Email us samples of your work (max. 5 digital files), along with a short bio and a description of the work you will be presenting. Do not send originals!

Email submissions to: Chris Mitchell, chrism@gladstonehotel.com


Please include the following with your submission:
Name or Name of group
Contact information (phone, email)
Website


Interested artists please apply by June 1, 2008 by contacting:

Chris Mitchell
416-531-4635 ext 7105
or
chrism@gladstonehotel.com


*Participation Fees are only paid if your work is selected to be part of the show. A 50% deposit is due with signed contract on June 30, 2008 Balance of participation fees are due Oct 1, 2008

Visit the website: http://www.gladstonehotel.com/piecework_call.html

Utah Artists Council: Established Artist Grants

Deadline: January 4, 2008 (POSTMARK)


Utah Arts Council
Established Artist Grant


Only Visual Artists are eligible to apply for 2008.

THE UTAH ARTIST ENDOWMENT
A challenge grant awarded to the Utah Arts Council (UAC) from the National Endowment for the Arts in 1991 founded the Individual Artist Endowment and the Ethnic Arts Endowment. Interest generated by these endowments is designated for project grants awarded to both established and emerging artists of Utah, as determined by peer review. Tax-deductible contributions to the endowment continue to support Utah’s artists in perpetuity. Because rates yield a different amount of interest each year, the grant amounts may vary slightly from year to year.

PURPOSE OF GRANT
The Utah Arts Council wishes to support the creative work of individual artists. This
grant is meant to encourage artists to pursue new goals marked by inventive and
innovative work. By facilitating the professional and creative goals of individual artists, the UAC cultivates a community in which the artistic voice contributes to both the quality of life and a creative economy.

GUIDELINES Established Artist Grant (up to $2000)

Intended for an artist who has practiced art professionally for at least five years and has received remuneration as an artist. An established artist has presented works to the public through exhibitions, performances or publications. These artists are often represented by an art dealer, publisher, agent or similar representative.

This larger grant is meant mostly to aid the established artist financially, as well as provide formal recognition, additional credentials, and an opportunity to showcase his/her work.

ELIGIBILITY
You are eligible to apply for a Project Grant if:

• You are a professional artist who is not currently enrolled in a certificate or
degree-seeking program.
• You have lived in Utah for at least one year prior to the application deadline.
(Evidence of U.S. and state residency may be required).
• You are 20 years of age or older.

LIMITATIONS
• Proposals eligible for funding under other UAC programs.
• Activities not directly related to the enhancement of an artist's career.
• Activities involving any organization employing the applicant.
• Any costs incurred prior to the official start date of the grant period.

COLLABORATIONS
Collaborative proposals between two or more artists contributing equally are also
eligible for support. Applications must indicate the creative contribution of each
collaborator. The application must be made in the name of one artist only, with the
names of other participants listed in the project description. Support materials (resumes, statements) must be submitted for each collaborator also labeled with the names of all artists involved. Collaborative applications should be delivered or mailed jointly. If collaborative applications are awarded a grant, the applicant artist assumes responsibility for distributing the total award and submitting the final report.

An artist, who is normally recognized as part of a group, may apply individually,
provided all artistic documentation is easily identifiable as solely his/her own.

Questions, please email artistgrant@utah.gov or call Katie Woslager at (801) 236-7549

Established Artist Grant Forms (PDF or DOC forms available)

Visit the website for complete details: arts.utah.gov

Utah Arts Council: Emerging Artist Grant Program

Deadline: January 4, 2008 12:00 midnight (POSTMARK)
In Person: Delivered to the UAC office no later than 5:00 p.m.

Artist Project Grants [Emerging Artists]
The Utah Arts Council

Please note that this application will be limited to Visual Artists only. These disciplines will rotate every year.

THE UTAH ARTIST ENDOWMENT

A challenge grant awarded to the Utah Arts Council (UAC) from the National Endowment for the Arts in 1991 founded the Individual Artist Endowment and the Ethnic Arts Endowment. Interest generated by these endowments is designated for project grants awarded to both
established and emerging artists of Utah, as determined by peer review. Tax-deductible contributions to the endowment continue to support Utah's artists in perpetuity. Because rates yield a different amount of interest each year, the grant amounts may vary slightly from
year to year.

PURPOSE OF GRANT

The Utah Arts Council wishes to support the creative work of individual artists. This grant is meant to encourage artists to pursue new goals marked by inventive and innovative work. By facilitating the professional and creative goals of individual artists, the UAC cultivates a community in which the artistic voice contributes to both the quality of life and a creative economy.

GUIDELINES: Emerging Artist Grant (up to $500)

Intended for an artist in his/her formative years who is attempting to launch a professional career in the arts and has mastered basic techniques in his/her art form. Those who have received a previous grant from the Utah Arts Council are not eligible to apply as an emerging artist.

This smaller grant is meant mostly to aid the emerging artist by providing widespread recognition, credentials to support a professional career, and an opportunity to showcase his/her work.

ELIGIBILITY

You are eligible to apply for a Project Grant if:

You are a professional artist who is not currently enrolled in a
certificate or degree-seeking program.

You have lived in Utah for at least one year prior to the application
deadline. (Evidence of U.S. and state residency may be required).

You are 20 years of age or older.

LIMITATIONS

Proposals eligible for funding under other UAC programs.
Activities not directly related to the enhancement of an artist's career.
Activities involving any organization employing the applicant.
Any costs incurred prior to the official start date of the grant period.

COLLABORATIONS

Collaborative proposals between two or more artists contributing equally are also eligible for support. Applications must indicate the creative contribution of each collaborator. The application must be made in the name of one artist only, with the names of other participants listed in the project description. Support materials (resumes, statements) must be submitted for each collaborator also labeled with the names of all artists involved. Collaborative applications should be delivered or mailed jointly. If collaborative applications are awarded a grant, the applicant artist assumes responsibility for distributing the total award and submitting the
final report.

An artist, who is normally recognized as part of a group, may apply individually, provided all artistic documentation is easily identifiable as solely his/her own.

Questions, please email artistgrant@utah.gov or call Katie Woslager at (801) 236-7549.

Emerging Artist Grant Forms

PDF 2008 EmergingGrant.pdf

DOC 2008 EmergingGrant.doc

Visit website for complete details: arts.utah.gov

TEXAS NATIONAL Art Competition and Exhibition

Deadline: January 25, 2008 (POSTMARK) & (Email)


TEXAS NATIONAL Art Competition and Exhibition
School of Art in the College of Fine Arts
Stephen F. Austin State University


TEXAS NATIONAL 2008 is open to all artists working in the United States. Works may be of any medium (except video or performance). All works must be original and completed in the past two years. Digital entries are preferred; however, slides and email entries will be accepted.


JUROR
Roger Shimomura. Mr. Shimomura's full bio, resume, and links to his work can be found on his website: http://www.rshim.com/


ENTRY FEE AND PROCEDURES

Entry form, CD/DVD or slides, SASE and non-refundable $25 fee in U.S. dollars.


AWARDS

1st - $3,000
2nd - $1,000
3rd - $500
Honorable Mentions


SIZE LIMITATIONS

Two-dimensional works, when displayed, cannot exceed 46" in height or width, including frame. Three-dimensional works cannot exceed 60" in height, 24" in width, and 24" in depth. If a separate pedestal is sent with the work, the total height, including the pedestal, must not exceed 60"; return shipment of the pedestal, if shipped separately from the work, will be at the artist’s expense. The weight limitation of each crated or packaged work must not exceed 50 lbs.

CATALOGUE

All exhibiting artists will receive three illustrated catalogues. Additional catalogues will be available at $5 each.

SFA GALLERY

SFA Gallery presents exhibitions of regional, national, and international art to an expanding audience centered in East Texas. It maintains high security with a guard always present during gallery hours. The gallery facilitates sales but takes no commission. The gallery does not profit from the entry fees of TEXAS NATIONAL.

All monies collected pay for the entire exhibition, artist fees, awards, postage, return shipment and catalogues.

For more information, please call (936) 468-4418

Download the prospectus: TEXAS NATIONAL 2008 PDF)

Visit the website for additional details: http://www.art.sfasu.edu/special/tx_national.html

Victor Hammer Fellowship in the Book Arts

Deadline: February 15, 2008


Victor Hammer Fellowship in the Book Arts
The Wells College Book Arts Center
Aurora, New York

The Wells College Book Arts Center is pleased to begin accepting applications for the sixth Victor Hammer Fellowship in the Book Arts. The successful applicant will have extensive experience in hand bookbinding plus one other area of the books arts (letterpress printing, calligraphy, papermaking), as well as a proven commitment to promoting the book arts through education or community involvement.

The essential duties of this two-year fellowship are to teach one introductory hand bookbinding course per semester, to assist with a variety of Book Arts Center projects, and to produce an independent body of work. Benefits include an apprenticeship at the press and letterfoundry of Michael and Winifred Bixler in Skaneateles, New York, an annual stipend, a supplies budget and a medical insurance package.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, a complete CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, three letters of reference and 8-10 slides or Mac-compatible digital images of recent work by February 15, 2008 to:

The Wells College Book Arts Center
170 Main Street
Aurora, New York 13026

Please include a S.A.S.E. with adequate postage if you wish to have application materials returned to you. Finalists will be informed of a decision by March 15th and are asked to appear for an in-person interview and portfolio review.

As our website is currently under construction, please direct all questions about the fellowship to the Wells College Book Arts Center at bookartscenter@wells.edu or by calling 315.364.3420 between the hours of 8:30 and 4:30 EST.

Wells College Announcements: wells.edu/welcome

Contribute to Textile Society of America Newsletter

Deadline: Ongoing

(see editorial calendar for specific dates)

Textile Society of America
textilesociety.org/publications

The Textile Society of America Newsletter is published three times a year and is a benefit of membership. It provides the latest information on conferences, courses, exhibitions, grants, job postings, tours, and profiles of museum textile collections and university textile programs. The Summer Bibliography is a special double-size issue with up-to-date listings for hundreds of recent publications about textiles compiled by Mary Mallia, Librarian at The Textile Museum in Washington, DC.

Submissions are welcome and copy deadlines are as follows:

Winter issue: November 30 (publication January 1)
Summer issue: March 15 (publication May 1)
Fall issue: July 15 (publication September 1)


Send contributions to the Editor: Karen Searle

Seattle City Hall Exhibitions

Deadline: December 21, 2007 (11:00 p.m. PST) (RECEIVE)

Seattle City Hall Exhibitions
City Hall Lobby Gallery
Anne Focke Gallery
Seattle, WA


The city of Seattle seeks artist and community exhibition proposals for display in City Hall galleries in 2008. The 2008 exhibition cycle will begin in February.

Two galleries at Seattle City Hall — the City Hall Lobby Gallery and the Anne Focke Gallery — focus on works that reflect the broad diversity of Seattle's communities and highlight the work of regional artists and community organizations. Group or solo exhibitions are welcome and will be displayed from six to eight weeks. Exhibitions showcase the life of the city through the work of its departments, the activities of its residents, and its relationships with neighbors, sister cities and trading partners.

The galleries are equipped to display 2-D materials, however 3-D exhibitions will be considered, providing applicants can furnish necessary display cases. Video and media works will not be accepted. The City Hall Lobby Gallery features eight, 6' x 4' double-sided, metal, peg-board panels. The Anne Focke Gallery features a 120-foot long display wall (with professional hanging system) and is located on the L2 level of City Hall. All applications must be submitted digitally through the CaFÉ™ online system.


Apply online through CaFÉ™ at callforentry.org:

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Contribute to Selvedge Magazine

Deadline: Ongoing
(see editorial calendar for specific dates)

Selvedge Magazine

Selvedge is an independent, 100-page full colour magazine published six times a year. The magazine is image led and has an uncompromising design.


Author's Guidelines

Directed towards an international audience, Selvedge covers fine textiles in every context with illustrated features on fine art, fashion, interiors, ethnographic textiles, important collections, travel and shopping. The latest book reviews, exhibitions and comprehensive listings feature in every issue. The magazine provides a wide-ranging, unbiased and critical overview of the textile world.

The Selvedge readership is composed of all those who claim textiles as their first love, not simply makers and academics. They include professional artists, textile students, collectors, fashion and interior designers, museum curators and gallery owners. Selvedge is also aimed at an audience beyond those with an established interest in textiles. Discerning consumers are amongst our readers. Intelligent and curious they use Selvedge to learn about the history, techniques, artists and designers that made the items that furnish their lives.

We aim to provide a publication which reflects the creative lifestyle and tastes of this group without isolating or restricting readers. The magazine serves as a link to many other areas of interest, inspiration and knowledge.


Commissioning (truncated--visit website for complete details)

Decisions relating to commissioning are based primarily on the quality of the images submitted. Selvedge is an image-led magazine and no writing however good can justify inclusion unless accompanied by extremely high quality images.

When submitting a proposal please send slides or digital files (300dpi jpeg or tiff files) that illustrate the subject, along with a 1-page outline and a prose synopsis of the article. Please do not send original slides or transparencies with speculative proposals as materials will not be returned. If the proposal is of interest, the editor will contact you to arrange specifics such as word length, angle and to schedule the article's appearance. Selvedge does not provide payment for unsolicited articles but is happy to publish new material that may be of interest to our readers.


Copy deadlines are final and are as follows:

15 th September January issue
15 th November March issue
15 th January May issue
15 th March July issue
15 th May September issue
15 th July November issue


Articles are accepted by Selvedge on the basis of First British Serial Rights. The author warrants that the same or similar material has not been sent to another publication.

Selvedge pays a discretionary honorarium for commissioned articles at a rate of £10 per 100 words printed unless otherwise stated. This should be settled with the Editor before publication. Selvedge does not pay a drop fee and acceptance of an article is not a guarantee of publication. Payment will be provided on publication for the printed word count.

No payment of any kind will be provided for articles that promote or publicise a book, product or a public event in which the author has been involved or has a commercial interest. Selvedge does not commission photography or pay photographers expenses. We are happy to review existing stories and buy images at a standard rate of £100 per page.

Feature Articles

Feature articles in Selvedge reflect the diversity of the field. The magazine welcomes challenging, informed and well written articles that have a genuine link to textiles. Very general themes should be avoided. Profile pieces on individuals, groups and companies are acceptable but must be written independently. Travel pieces should be discussed with the editor before undertaking a journey and arrangements made regarding photography and style. Selvedge is not an academic journal and material should be presented with an informal but intelligent tone. The maximum word count for any article is 2,500.


Shorts

One-page short articles, news items and column ideas are welcome. The maximum length of these pieces is 350 words.

All written material must be accompanied publication quality images, a 35 mm slide or 300 dpi tiff. The editor does not encourage individuals to write about their own work but is happy to view slides and consider commissioning an article. Please submit a minimum of 12 slides and an artist’s statement.

Visit the website for complete details : http://www.selvedge.org/pages/author.aspx

Contact

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Editorial
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Contact: Polly Leonard (Editor)
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The 2008 International Textile Marketplace

Deadline: August 8, 2008 (RECEIVE)


The 2008 International Textile Marketplace
TEXTILE SOCIETY OF AMERICA
11th Biennial TSA Symposium
"Textiles as Cultural Expressions"
Honolulu, Hawaii
September 25-26, 2008


The International Textile Marketplace will be open to the “Textiles as Cultural Expressions” 11th Biennial TSA Symposium conference attendees and the general public for shopping from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, September 25 and 26, 2008 at the Waikiki Sheraton Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.

Dealers, textile artists and regional craft vendors interested in participating in the Marketplace contact Marketplace Chairperson, Linda-Mei Jaress at ljaress@hotmail.com or download application: Market Vendor Application.pdf

The Marketplace vendor table is $175.00 if sign up is completed by February 28, 2008, and $225.00 if sign up is laterthan February 28, 2008. The deadline is August 8, 2008. There will be no refunds for cancellations.

Each table will be 6’ x 30”, skirted and draped. Nothing may be hung from nor propped against room wall. All items offered for sale must be textile or textile-related. As there will be no dedicated phone lines, credit card transactions must be processed manually. You are responsible for collecting and reporting your own taxes.

The Textile Society of America reserves the right to reject any merchandise deemed duplicative or inappropriate for the Marketplace.

Once your registration is accepted, you will receive a written confirmation of payment and additional information, including set-up and take-down information.

Questions may be directed to the Marketplace Chair, Linda-Mei Jaress, at ljaress@hotmail.com.
Textile Society of America
PO Box 70
Earleville, MD 21919
410-275-2329 (phone)
410-275-8936 (fax)
tsa@textilesociety.org
http://www.textilesociety.org/