I.O.L.l. Lace Contest 2012

Deadline: June 30, 2012 (POSTMARK)

I.O.L.l. Lace Contest 2012
International Old Lacers, Inc.
Convention 2012
St Paul, MN
August 5-11, 2012

Star of the North - From the twinkle of an idea to a sky of lace
The 2012 contest theme: "STAR"

2012 I.O.L.I. Lace Contest Rules (truncated)
1) All entrants must be members of I.O.L.I. for the current year of the contest.
2) Teachers and Professional lacemakers are ineligible to enter the Original Design and the Technical Proficiency categories.
3) All entries must have at least one 5 or more pointed star within the design of the lace. If the star is not obvious, the lacer must place a note on the entry form indicating where the star can be found within the lace.
4) The entry can be 2-D or 3-D. The maximum size including the frame and matting and/or props is 15 inches x 15 inches for the 2-D and 15 inches x 15 inches x 15 inches for the 3-D entries. Actual lace piece must be entered. Photo or photocopy is not acceptable.
5) The lace may be mounted or framed, but no glass, plastic or plexiglass may be over the lace or it will be disqualified. The reasons for no glass: safety of the judges, ability to view the lace properly, photography, minimize possible damage to the lace.
6) Definition of categories:
    a) The Doris Southard Award - Open to Teachers and Professional lacemakers – A prize will be awarded subject to the decision of the judges. All Lace Contest Rules must be followed with the pattern designed and executed by the entrant. A copy suitable for publication in the I.O.L.I. Bulletin of the original pattern and working directions must be submitted with the entry. Electronic submissions are preferred.
   b) Original Design – Open only to Non-professional lacemakers - Is a pattern designed and executed by the entrant. A copy suitable for publication in the I.O.L.I. Bulletin of the original pattern and working directions must be submitted with the entry. Electronic submissions are preferred.
   c) Technical Proficiency - Open only to Non-professional lacemakers - Is a pattern designed by a third party (a book, newsletter, or previously published work of another lacemaker) and executed by the entrant. Information acknowledging the designer, source of the pattern, and a clear photocopy of the lace inspiration used for the entry must be provided. Do not submit patterns or directions with lace made in this category .
7) Only one entry per member in their eligible category. Non-professional lacemakers may enter one entry in original design and one entry in technical proficiency.

Prizes:
Doris Southard Award– $100
Original Design – 1st $100; 2nd $75; 3rd $50
Technical Proficiency – 1st $75; 2nd $50; 3rd $25
Winner of Popular vote – 1 year complimentary I.O.L.I. membership

Download:
www.internationaloldlacers.org/IOLILaceContest2012EntryForm.pdf

www.internationaloldlacers.org/2012_IOLI_Lace_Contest_Rules.pdf

Visit website:  www.internationaloldlacers.org

Brooklyn Artists Gym: Small Works

Deadline: July 1, 2012  (EMAIL)

Small Works
Brooklyn Artists Gym
Brooklyn, NY
Opening Reception August 4, 2012


For our annual Small Works group show, BAG is seeking submissions of 12 x 12 x 12 inches (unframed) or smaller.  All mediums and subjects accepted, as long as size meets the requirements.
Submission deadline: Sunday, July 1st 2012 (email an Open Call Submission Package with-3 jpeg images and brief, one paragraph, artist statement to show@brooklynartistsgym.com)
Accepted artwork must arrive at The Gallery at BAG no later than Monday, July 30th at 6 p.m.
An opening reception will be held on Saturday, August 4th from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Download Open Call Submissioin Package: www.brooklynartistsgym.com/Open-Call-Submission-Package.pdf

Visit website for complete details: www.brooklynartistsgym.com/open-calls/

Please direct questions to Mary Negro or Rhia Hurt

Mary Negro
Gallery Coordinator
Brooklyn Artists Gym
show@brooklynartistsgym.com

Rhia Hurt
Managing Director
Brooklyn Artists Gym
rhia.h@brooklynartistsgym.com

Up Against: Young Emerging Artist

Deadline: October 1, 2012 (RECEIVE) or (EMAIL)

Up Against: Young Emerging Artist
Ann Street GalleryNewburgh, NY
December 2012

Ann Street Gallery is pleased to announce an open call for emerging young artists ages 18 to 25 who are invited to submit their work for consideration in our December 2012 group exhibition:

Theme: The Ann Street Gallery provides excellent exhibition opportunities, with over 1,500 square feet of exhibition space to focus on revealing new young talent, ideas, and practices in the contemporary art, and a chance for emerging young artists to gain exposure for their work. The Ann Street Gallery will create a salon-style wall installation of 12”x12” individual works of all mediums and styles. Up to 200 artists will be selected. Works for consideration may be of any media and any style, including painting, drawing, mixed media, prints, photography, textile, video, ceramic and sculpture. (Ceramic and sculptures may not exceed 50 lbs.) All works must be original, for sale and available for the duration of the exhibition.

Eligibility:
• Open to all emerging artists 18 years to 25 years.
• All works must conform to a dimension of 12” H x 12” W, inclusive of any framing.

Fee: Non-refundable entry fee of $25.00 (U.S.) per artist for up to five images of artwork entries.

Juror: Virginia Walsh, Ann Street Gallery Director and Curator of Exhibition.

Award: Four finalists will be selected to comprise a four-person exhibition in the Ann Street Gallery slated for 2014

Download Entry Form and Requirements: www.annstreetgallery.org/ASG-artist-submission-form.pdf

Visit website for more information:  www.annstreetgallery.org

Ann Street Gallery
104 Ann Street
Newburgh, NY 12550
info@annstreetgallery.org
www.annstreetgallery.org
(845) 784-1146

5th European Competition for a Bobbin Lace - 2013

Deadline:  July 31, 2013 (RECEIVE)

5th European Competition for a Bobbin Lace - 2013
Associazione per il Museo della Seta di Como
Como, Italy
October/November 2013


Aim of the competition

“Associazione per il Museo della Seta di Como” is promoting the 5th European Competition for a bobbin lace - 2013. The decorative theme is suggested by a printing block, whose photo and the relative conditions can be downloaded from the web site www.museosetacomo.com The aim of such competition is to preserve traditions, materials and techniques connected with silk bobbin lace.

Participants

The competition is addressed to countries from the EU and Switzerland, in particular: schools, groups, associations, educational institutions, museums, craftsmen, artists, designers, etc.

The competition is made up of 2 sections:
·  Traditional: the continuity in the traditional designs, colours and techniques of the participant’s own area.
·  Modern: the interpretation of designs and traditional techniques by using various materials, coloured yarns and so on. Three-dimensional works are also accepted.

Entries

1. All entries to the competition shall be delivered by 31th July 2013. It is fundamental to send the receipt of fee settlement together with the Application Form.
2. The participation fee is € 30.00

Delivery and work-eligibility (truncated)

Only one work shall be submitted by each Participant.
1. The work shall be original and hand made by using the bobbin lace technique mainly. Silk shall be used as chief material but, in addition to it, other materials can be chosen by the Participant (excluding fragile materials such as glass, crystal, etc.).
2. All works, including three-dimensional ones, shall not exceed the maximum dimensions of 25x25x25 cm.
3. All works shall be examined in advance by the Museum staff in order to assess their eligibility in the competition. The works deemed ineligible shall not be displayed and, then, returned to the Participant with clear explanation.

Awards and prize-giving

3 prizes are awarded for each section of the competition.
1st Prize “traditional” section € 500,00
1st Prize “modern” section € 500,00
2nd Prize “traditional” section € 300,00
2nd Prize “modern” section € 300,00
3rd Prize “traditional” section € 200,00
3rd Prize “modern” section € 200,00

Each competitor shall be awarded of one prize only.

The award-winning works shall become property of “Associazione per il Museo della Seta di Como”, and shall be included in the Museum lace collection.

Download Competition Announcement (English Version): www.museosetacomo.com/eng_bando_2013.pdf
Visit website: www.museosetacomo.com/eng_attivita_concorsi.php

For further information
Museo didattico della Seta
Via Castelnuovo 9, 22100 Como (Italia)
Tel./Fax 0039 (0)31 303180
E-mail info@museosetacomo.com

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Fiber Art Crossroads: All Media

Deadline: June 1, 2012 (RECEIVE)

Fiber Art Crossroads: All Media
Santa Cruz Art League
Santa Cruz, CA
August 11 to September 9, 2012

Scope: "Crossroads" celebrates the diversity within the contemporary Fiber Arts movement. We are looking for work created with any material using fiber techniques.

Eligibility: Open to US residents.

Rules of Entry
1. All work must be original and executed by the exhibiting artist within the last three years.
2. Jurying will be by digital images with a maximum of 3 entries per artist.
3. Work is to be installation-ready.
4. Work requiring special handling is to be installed and removed by the artist.
5. The specific work accepted for entry is to be available for the exhibit. No work may be substituted or exchanged for any reason.

Fees
1. Entry fee for non SCAL members is $40 for up to 3 entries/jpegs. SCAL members $30 for up to 3 entries/jpegs.
2. Entry fees are non-refundable.
3. New members are welcome to join by adding dues to entry fee check.
   Dues are as follows: Regular $75 Senior*/Student** $50 Family*** $125
   *Seniors - *62 or older.
   **Full or part-time students with valid ID.
   ***Family members must be at same address.

The Juror will grant $1,000 in awards: 1st, 2nd & 3rd place.

Visit website: www.scal.org

Download Prospectus: www.scal.org/SCAL_2012_Fiber_Art_Exhibit.pdf


Santa Cruz Art League
526 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: (831) 426-5787
E-mail: cindy@scal.org

UNBOUND~VOL II: Art Using Books as a Material or Format

Deadline: June 9, 2012 (EMAIL) or (HAND DELIVERY)


UNBOUND~VOL II: Art Using Books as a Material or Format
ArtisTree Gallery
Woodstock, VT
July 27, 2012 to August 25, 2012


UNBOUND~VOL II: Art Using Books as a Material or Format.

The broad theme of “UNBOUND~VOL II” encompasses all of the possibilities of what we may think or may not think a “book” is. Is it story? An entry to another world? An exploration? What does it indicate? This juried show looks to explore these ideas of “the book” and all the ways artists use its format as a stepping off point or as a material to explore new ideas.

ELIGIBILITY: This call for submissions is open to all New England and New York residents of the U.S. who are 18 years of age or older. This is a juried exhibition for artists working in all traditional and non-traditional 2D (wall mounted) and 3D media, installation and assemblage (no film or video). All artwork must be original in concept, design and execution. Note: reproductions, if used as mixed media, will be considered.

JURY FEE: $30 for up to 3 pieces and up to two images per piece.

JUROR: Daniel E. Kelm is a book artist, known for his innovative structures and deep knowledge of materials. Along with having an extensive history of publishing and exhibiting, Daniel also has taught at academic institutions and Book Art forums throughout the U.S. and Europe.

AWARDS: First Prize $300.00, Second Prize $200.00, Third Prize $100.00 & three (3) Honorable Mentions.

Download Prospectus: http://artistreevt.org/unbound-entry-prospectus.pdf

Download Entry Form: http://artistreevt.org/unbound-entry-form-march-2012.pdf

Visit website: artistreevt.org

CONTACT/QUESTIONS
Please direct all questions to:
Adrian Tans, Gallery Director
gallery@artistreevt.org
802.457.3500

ArtisTree Gallery
1206 VT Route 12
Woodstock, VT 05091

Blue Ridge Fiber Show 2012

Deadline: August 10, 2012 (RECEIVE)

Blue Ridge Fiber Show 2012
... an international, biennial celebration of fiberarts
Western North Carolina Fibers/Handweavers Guild
The North Carolina Arboretum
Asheville, NC
October 2, 2012 - January 2, 2013


The purpose of the Blue Ridge Fiber Show is to encourage and support handloom weavers, spinners and felters at all levels and to increase public awareness of their work.

RULES (truncated)
• Entrants may submit up to two entries per Main Category (weaving, spinning, felting). One form may be used for up to two entries.
• Each pair of entries requires a separate form and separate non-refundable fee of $30 (Amateurs and Professionals) or $10 ( Juniors).
• Entries must be original in concept and design except where traditional drafts are used and noted.
• Entries must have been completed within the last two years.

CATEGORIES Amateur, Professional and Junior Divisions are in the following Main Categories:

a. Hand Weaving Category - includes textiles created on an Entrant controlled loom and involves interlacing (not inter-looping) two or more sets of elements at right or oblique angles to each other.

b. Spinning Category - Plant, animal or synthetic fibers twisted together to form yarn. Characteristics of spun yarn vary based on the material used, fiber length and alignment, quantity of fiber used, and degree of twist.

c. Felting Category - Technique that produces a non-woven sheet of matted material which is most frequently made from wool, hair "or fur created by the entanglement of a mass of fibers that takes place when heat, moisture and pressure are combined. Includes needle felting. “Fulling” is excluded.

Subcategories are listed in the prospectus and the individual entry forms.

Awards are in listed the prospectus.

Download the following:

Prospectus/Rules of Entry: www.wncfhg.org/2012_Prospectus.pdf

Hand Weaving Entry Form: www.wncfhg.org/2012_entry_form_hand_weaving.pdf

Felting Entry Form: www.wncfhg.org/2012_entry_form_felting.pdf

Spinning Entry Form: www.wncfhg.org/2012_entry_form_spinning.pdf

Visit website for details: http://www.wncfhg.org

For further information contact: brfs2012@yahoo.com

Contemporary Lace Contest 2012

Deadline: May 1, 2012 (RECEIVE)

Contemporary Lace Contest 2012
Catalonian Lace Guild-ACP (Associació Catalana de Puntaires)
Barcelona, Spain
December 12, 2012 to January 15, 2013


The Catalonian Lace Guild (ACP) organizes the Contemporary Lace Contest 2012. In this occasion, lace in fashion under the theme “THE HEADRESS” is our proposal. This is a new challenge for lacemakers, both technical and design, with the possibility of using different materials and volumes. The author will have to present his/her work between 12th. December 2012 and 15th. January 2013. At that time, The Catalonian Lace Guild will be immersed in the events of the XXV anniversary of its foundation.

CONTEST RULES (truncated)

1. Lace can be made by individual or as collective work.
2. All participants must be members of The Catalonian Lace Guild-ACP (Associació Catalana de Puntaires) and they have to keep the fees up to date.
3. All participants have to fill the entry form and it has to be submitted before 1st May 2012.
4. The minimum size of the lace: 30 to 35 cm
5. The piece may be worked in any technique, bobbin lace, needle lace, macramé, tatting or mixed lace.
6. Original designs entries must have never been previously published in any publication or on the internet, in the whole or any of its parts.
7. Materials: To be determined by the lacemakers.

AWARDS
*First award: 1.200€
*Second award: 800€
Third awards: 500€
All participants will receive a participation certificate.
(*) The entries awarded with first and second position will become part of the Catalonian Lace Guild. The designer will retain the copyright.

JURY
The Jury will consist of the following members:
 Two members of the Catalonian Lace Guild Executive Board
 Two qualified people from the world of Lace
 A member of Catalonian Arts and Craft Institution
 1 qualified person from the textile area
 1 qualified person from the design area

Visit website for more details: http://www.puntaires.com/en/concurs.html

Download Contest Rules: http://www.puntaires.com/mm/file/RULES%20HEADRESS_INSCR.pdf

The Catalonian Lace Guild (ACP)
Tel: 934 125 078
Fax: 933 170 619
eMail: puntaires@puntaires.com

The Lace Guild Competition and Exhibition 2013

Deadline: May 1, 2013 (RECEIVE)

The Lace Guild Competition and Exhibition 2013
THE Hollies
Stourbridge, West Midlands UK

Entries are invited from all lacemakers for The Lace Guild’s 2013 Competition and Exhibition at The Hollies, the Lace Guild headquarters. Overseas entries are eligible.

ELIGIBILTY: The competition Is open to all lacemakers. Lace must have been completed between August 2010 and May 2013.

JUDGING: Three judges will be appointed by The Lace Guild; their decision will be final. Judges are selected for experience and knowledge of traditional lace techniques, modern lace techniques, innovation and design skills.

CLASSES: Each item to be entered in one of the classes listed in schedule; entries will automatically be entered for other appropriate overall awards.

DEFINITIONS:
Original design Designed and worked by the entrant, the design not taken directly from a lace pattern or piece of lace.
Novice Anyone who has been making lace in the broad category (i.e. Bobbin lace, Needlelace, Knitting, Crochet or tatting) for less than 3 years up to the closing date.
Teacher Anyone who is being, or has been at any time since August 2010, paid to teach lace.
Young Lacemaker Any one under the age of 18 years on 31st August 2013.

SECTION A-TRADITONAL LACES IN TRADITONAL STYLE Lace in this section does NOT need to be linked to the theme Contrasts. Work should celebrate the traditional laces and encourage a high standard in the techniques. Young Lacemakers may enter this section.

SECTION B- CONTRASTS Lace to the theme, with any combination of techniques and materials. To be judged on design, presentation and suitability for end use. Entrants for this section should describe how their work fits to the theme Contrasts.

ENTRY FEE MAIN CLASSES: £15 for first entry, £8 for each additional entry. Class 11 one entry fee. Lacemakers under 18 years FREE. CLASS 16 entry fee is included in the cost of materials.

Full details available on Schedule.

Download Schedule and Rules: www.laceguild.demon.co.uk/contrastsSchedule.pdf

Visit website: www.laceguild.demon.co.uk

The Hollies
53 Audnam Stourbridge
West Midlands DY8 4AE
UK
Tel: +44 (0)1384 390739
Fax: +44 (0)1384 444415
hollies@laceguild.org