some things looming: "Unrestrained" Spring Exhibition

Deadline: February 21, 2015 {ONLINE}, {EMAIL} or {POSTMARK}



"Unrestrained"
Spring Exhibition
some things looming
Reading, PA
April 11 through May 23rd, 2015




Throughout time and across cultures exploration of craft has been endless. Fiber art has played a large role in society from the functional to the non-functional.

'some things looming' presents our Spring exhibition titled, "Unrestrained", an exhibition of fiber art, that as the title implies, places few artistic limits on your chosen submission. We are seeking unique and contemporary expressions of fiber and textile.


Rules for Entering: (truncated)

• All work must be original, one-of-a-kind, made by the artist submitting the entry.

• Artists may submit up to a maximum of three works, completed within the last three years. Due to space restrictions, 2-D work must be 40"x 40" or less, 3-D work on pedestals no larger than 18" x 18"x 18". Freestanding works will be accepted. No large installations can be considered. Yardage is acceptable.

• You may submit up to 3 images per works submitted. (Max 3 works x 3 images = max 9 total images)

• Submit general artist Statement and a 100 word (or less) write up for each work submitted (for catalog and promo). Must be submitted on either a CD or emailed with your images to submissions@somethinglooming.com.


Selection of Artwork:

Entries will be selected by ‘some things looming’ based on their quality and relevance to the goal/theme of theexhibit. Unusual, experimental, and traditional fiber work is all good.

Please be certain that it is quality prepared for exhibit, completed within the last three years, and have relevance to the theme. Selected artists are responsible for costs of shipping their work to and from the gallery.


Print Prospectus: http://tinyurl.com/UnrestrainedCallToArtists


Visit website for more information:


some things looming
526 Washington Street
Reading, PA 19601

Arc Gallery: “Fusion” National Juried Exhibition

Deadline: February 22, 2015 {ONLINE}



“Fusion”
National Juried Exhibition
Arc Gallery
San Francisco, CA
May 2, 2015 -June 20, 2015



Fusion is the binding of two or more things into something new that possesses properties of both, incorporating different styles, ideas and designs. In a world where boundaries don't exist and technology provides the ability to connect globally, we can create collaborations and build connections that were impossible in the past. Through creative energy, the fusion of ideas can create new forms, blending cultures, colors, ideas, shapes, designs and intent. Fusion can be the melding of art and science, the conscious and unconscious, the tangible and intangible.

Arc is seeking artwork that expresses Fusion. Show us what Fusion means to you.


ELIGIBILITY
Artists residing in the United States.


ARTWORK MAXIMUM SIZE
2-Dimensional Work: Height 9 feet, Width 4 feet - including frame
3-Dimensional Work: Must fit pedestal sized 16 inches x 16 inches or take up no more than 4 feet of gallery floor space.


CATEGORIES ACCEPTED
Sculpture, painting, drawing, photo, printmaking, ceramics, assemblage, collage, mixed media, fiber art, artist book


JUROR: Olivia Ongpin is the co-founder of Fabric8 and Luna Rienne Gallery


JUROR’S AWARD
A Juror’s Award ribbon and certificate will be presented to three works that express the most imaginative interpretation of the theme.


GALLERY & ON-LINE GALLERY
There are two opportunities to get into this show. The juror will select works that will be exhibited in the Arc Gallery at 1246 Folsom Street and on the Arc On-line Gallery. The juror will also select works that will be shown in the Arc On-line gallery only. This allows for more works to be seen beyond the 1,000 square feet physical limitation of the gallery.


Visit website for more details and to apply online: http://www.arc-sf.com/fusion.html




Arc Gallery
1246 Folsom St
San Francisco 94103

45th Annual Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival

Deadline: March 13, 2015 {ONLINE}



45th Annual Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival
The Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Inc.
Columbus Circle - Downtown Syracuse
Syracuse, New York
July 24-26, 2015




The show features more than 160 artists representing 30 states and Canada. More than 50,000 visitors will shop and browse among the art and craft exhibits and enjoy a wide variety of music, multi-cultural performances, summer refreshments, and participatory activities. The festival is one of the premier events of ArtsWeek.


Medium Categories

ceramics: Original works of primarily clay: slab, coil, wheel-thrown, etc.

computer art: Two dimensional works utilizing computer technology to create and/or manipulate first generation digital images. Digital impressions of pre-existing images (paintings, photos, prints, drawings, etc.) are not allowed.

drawing: Original works made with pen, pencil, charcoal, pastel, or chalk

2-d fabric & fiber: Batik or painted fabric primarily intended for hanging

3-d fabric & fiber: Works of primarily fiber, including clothing, quilts, rugs, dolls, soft sculpture, baskets, brooms, etc.

glass: Original works in which the primary material is glass, including stained, leaded, and blown glass

graphics & printmaking: Prints resulting from traditional printmaking techniques, including etching, engraving, lithography, serigraphy, or woodcut produced in signed and numbered limited editions

jewelry: Jewelry made from precious and nonprecious metals, gemstones, enamel, glass, clay, fiber, paper, wood or other materials

leather: Original works of primarily leather

metal: Functional works of primarily metal

2-d mixed media: Work incorporating more than one material, including collage and handmade paper

3-d mixed media: 3-dimensional works incorporating more than one material

painting: Painted works made with oil, acrylic, watercolor, or other pigments

photography: Prints from original negatives must be processed or directly supervised by the artist.

sculpture: Nonfunctional, 3-dimensional works in any medium

wood: Original works of primarily wood: carved, hand-tooled, or machine worked.



awards
Approximately $4,000 in prize money will be awarded. Winners of the Awards of Distinction will be invited next year and exempt from jurying and the jury fee.

standards
All work displayed must be original and designed and handcrafted by the exhibiting artist. Reproductions must involve hand work or direct supervision by the artist, be clearly labeled as “REPRODUCTION” and may not make up more than 20% of the booth inventory.

Entry Fee: $25 - Non-refundable.
Late Fee: $10 for applications received after March 23.
Booth Fee: $280 per booth, payable by check or PayPal upon acceptance by May 8, 2015.

Download Prospectus: www.downtownsyracuse.com/SyrArtsFestApplication2015.pdf

Applications accepted via ZAPP: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=3764

Visit website for more details: www.downtownsyracuse.com/syracuse-arts-and-crafts-festival


presented by
The Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Inc.
115 West Fayette Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
phone 315.422.8284
fax 315.471.4503

Luminarts Fellowship Opportunity: 2015 Visual Arts Competition

Deadline: March 15, 2015 {ONLINE}



2015 Visual Arts Competition
Luminarts Fellowship Opportunity
Luminarts Cultural Foundation
Union League Club of Chicago
Chicago, IL
May 13, 2015




The Luminarts Cultural Foundation offers extensive opportunities for Luminarts Fellows, including grants/project support, lectures, workshops, mentorship and facilitated conversations that provide valuable insights into building a successful career in the arts and strengthening our community of participating artists.

The Visual Arts Competition awards five $5,000 grant awards and Luminarts Fellowships for excellence in visual arts (drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, moving image, etc.)

Applicants submit their images online for a preliminary blind juror panel. Finalists are selected for a second juror process that takes place in an exhibition at the Union League Club of Chicago. Finalists are asked to choose two pieces to exhibit during the exhibition. Following a private viewing throughout the day, the winners are selected by a final juror panel. Winners are announced in the evening during the Visual Arts Exhibition on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, hosted by Luminarts.

Eligibility and Guidelines

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
• Be between the ages of 18 and 30 years old on the date you apply
• Be currently enrolled in, or have previously graduated from, a degree program
• Live within 150 miles of the Union League Club of Chicago
• Be available to hang/setup your artwork at the Union League Club of Chicago on Monday, May 11, 2015 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (this is only required if you are selected as a finalist)
• Be available to attend the Visual Arts Exhibition and awards on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. (this is only required if you are selected as a finalist)


Image and Video Submission Guidelines
All images submitted should be of pieces able to be installed in a shared gallery space within a limited period of time. Any hung piece should not exceed 72 inches in any direction.

Applicants may submit up to three (3) images of artwork with their application or one (1) moving image video, but not both. Space will be provided on the application to include the requested details about each piece (title, dimensions, medium, date, etc.) Applicants will also include an artist statement with their application.

Applicants will be notified via email on or before Wednesday, April 1, 2015 if they have been selected as a finalist.


Complete details including link to online application available on website: http://luminarts.org/visual-arts-opportunities


For questions about program eligibility contact Luminarts at info@luminarts.org or 312-435-5961.



Luminarts Cultural Foundation, Chicago
info@luminarts.org
312.435.5961

11th Annual Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show

Deadline: March 15, 2015 {ONLINE}



11th Annual Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show
Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Association
Philadelphia, PA
September 18-20, 2015



The Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show is held on the sidewalk which surrounds the beautiful and historic Rittenhouse Square in the very art-smart city of Philadelphia. Exhibiting only original art work in this affluent area of Philadelphia, artists have found success in both shows and consistently rate them as two of the top shows in the entire country.

The Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Shows are planned, organized and operated by the Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Association, a non-profit organization with a Board of Directors comprised of exhibiting professional artists.


ACCEPTABLE WORK – MEDIA CATEGORIES

This is an originals only fine art show. Only non-functional original work created by the artist may be shown and all work must be for sale. No reproductions may be shown or promoted. All work displayed must be of the same or better quality than the work submitted to the jury process.

The following is a list and explanation of those categories accepted for jury.

Oils/Acrylics
Any two-dimensional works created in either oils or acrylics.

Watercolors
Any two-dimensional works created in watercolors, gouache or tempera paint.

Printmaking
Any printed works for which the artist has manipulated the plates, stones, or screens. These works must also be printed by the artist and not an associate or helper. In addition, printmakers are required to disclose their creative process and printing technique. All prints must be signed and numbered as a limited edition.

Drawing/Pastels
Any two dimensional works created using a dry medium, including pencil, graphite, charcoal, wax crayons or pastels.

Sculpture
Nonfunctional three-dimensional work created in any media.

Mixed Media
Two- or three-dimensional is work that incorporates more than one type of material or medium in the production.


APPLICATION PROCESS

Each exhibiting artist must complete an online application with only one artist per entry, unless you are entering as collaborating artists. Applying in different mediums requires it a separate application. Each submitted application must include an application fee and its own set of images.

The Jury Process
This competitive show is limited to 143 exhibitors chosen by a jury of highly qualified 2D and 3D fine artists. All participants in the show will be chosen by this jury. Decisions of the jury are based on the quality, uniqueness, consistency and professionalism of the artwork.

Digital Images
Five (5) images are to be submitted for each individual medium category entered by the artists: four (4) images must be of individual pieces of artwork and the fifth (5th) must be a booth image showing the overall continuity and professional presentation of the artist’s current body of work. The jury needs to see both the booth display and work similar to the work which the artist plans to bring to the show. [Note: The booth image is mandatory.]

Collaborating Artists
“Collaborating artists” is defined as two (2) artists that work together on any one piece of art. If two artists collaborate, it is regarded as one joint entry. If accepted, all work exhibited must be collaborative.


FEES

Application Fee is $35.00

Standard Booth Fee: $425 (single booth). No double booths are available at this show.


Complete information available on website: http://www.rittenhousesquareart.com/

Applications accepted via ZAPP: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=3605



CONTACT INFORMATION

Steve Oliver - Executive Director
Rittenhouseart@aol.com
610-299-1343

The Warmth of Mohair Blanket Design Competition

Deadline: March 16, 2015 {EMAIL} or {RECEIVE}



The Warmth of Mohair Blanket Design Competition
Vogue Knitting/SoHo Publishing
Pasedena Convention Center
Pasedena, CA
April 17-19, 2015




ELIGIBILITY

Knitters and crocheters of all levels are encouraged to submit their original designs.

The design contest will only accept hand-knit and crocheted blankets that measure no smaller than 48"x48" and no larger than 72"x72".

A maximum of four (4) entries per entrant will be accepted. Only hand-knit or crocheted blanets will be accepted. Only designs by individuals will be accepted. We value creativity.

Previously published designs are not eligible for submission. This includes web publishing as well as self-publishing.

All decisions by the jury will be final and binding. SoHo Publishing and Mohair South Africa may revise these rules at any time in their sole discretion. The contest is not open to any employee of Soho Publishing or any of its subsidiaries or company under common control.


GARMENT SIZES & MATERIALS

Please make your blanket to measure no smaller than 48"x48" and no larger than 72"x72".

This contest is sponsored by Mohair South Africa. All submitted entries must be knit using yarn that includes at least 25% mohair.

The final blanket must be knit predominantly with the aforementioned mohair/mohair blend yarn. When designing your garment, please keep ALL ball bands of all yarns used, as finalists will be required to submit ALL ball bands with the blanket.


ORIGINAL DESIGNS

All submitted designs must be the original work of the entrant and must not infringe upon the copyrights or other intellectual property rights of any other person or entity. SoHo Publishing and Vogue Knitting reserve the right, in their absolute and sole discretion, to disqualify at any time during the Design Contest any submitted design that they believe may infringe on the rights of any third parties. All winning entries and submitted designs with corresponding patterns and samples become the
sole property of Vogue Knitting and Mohair South Africa, without further compensation, to be used or not used at their discretion, and will not be returned.

If you are not selected as a finalist, you may post or sell the pattern of your entry after winners have been announced at the
Vogue Knitting LIVE Pasadena Cocktail Reception on April 18, 2015.

Complete information including Prize details available on website: www.vogueknittinglive.com/design-contest

Downloads:

Contest Rules
Entry Form


Questions? E-mail contests@vogueknitting.com

Art2Wear Expo of Wearable Art

Deadline: April 30, 2015 {ONLINE}


Art2Wear
Expo of Wearable Art
ArtWorks Foundation
The Factory
Franklin, TN (Nashville area)
September 11 to 13, 2015



art2wear! An Expo of Wearable Art: jewelry, apparel & accessories, hand-crafted by supremely talented artists.

art2wear is staged by ArtWorks Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to encouraging public interest collecting the work of our region’s (and other) artists.

Up to 50 positions are available for artists to participate.

It is our goal to present apparel, accessories and jewelry, with at least 65% of the elements from which they are constructed, made by the hand of the artist presenting the work. That said, in the realm of jewelry, VERY talented “stringers” MAY be considered (if the judges are unanimously impressed by originality of design, or use of repurposed materials, etc.)

The show will be a juried selection with five judges. Standards of high quality and good design will be strictly maintained. Our goal is promote appreciation for fine-craft and the skills and dedication required to make it. Some consideration will be given to geography, with artists from the Southeast receiving an extra quality point in the jury process, but the show is open to all artists.

All items offered for sale must be created by the hand of the artist to whom the display space is registered (work involving the help of a limited number of apprentices, if revealed in the artist statement accompanying the application, will be allowed); otherwise, NO work created by parties other than the artist whose work has been accepted for the show may be displayed.

Artists will staff their own display throughout the show; handling all sales of their work, and assuming all responsibility for the collection and reporting of any sales taxes due. (Credentials for up to two assistants will also be provided.) Booth Sitters will be available as demand permits.

Two prizes will be awarded: Best of Show and Best Display; the winners will receive their choice of free booth space at next year’s edition of this show, or at an art2wear event in another market in the coming year (prize value: $400).


Application Process

Artists who wish to be considered should submit five (5) photos of representative work (including one booth shot), and complete the entry module.


Fees/Deadlines
Application: $30 due upon submission (accepted through April 30, 2015)
Booth Fees: $400. All Fees must be paid by June 30, 2015.
(Double booth = booth fee x2) Corners can be guaranteed for an additional $75.00. (Double corner = booth fee x3)


The jury process will take place between May 1st & 11th. Notification of application status will be sent out by email by May 15, 2015.


Complete details via Zapp: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=3600


ArtWorks Foundation
60 North Century
Memphis, TN 38111

Illinois Contemporary Quilts Juried Exhibition

Deadline: May 1, 2015 {ONLINE}



Illinois Contemporary Quilts Juried Exhibition
McLean County Art Center
Brandt Gallery
Bloomington, IL
June 19 through August 8, 2015




The McLean County Art Center announces a juried exhibition exploring the complexity and diversity in contemporary quilt making across Illinois. Centrally located in Bloomington, the Illinois Contemporary Quilts Juried Exhibition is inclusive of Art Quilts, Modern Quilts, Functional and Wall Hanging Quilts of original artistic design that use both modern and traditional quilting techniques.


Eligibility

Residents of Illinois over 18 years of age.



Media and Specifications

 All quilts entered must be of the entrant’s original design. No quilt may be constructed following a commercial pattern or kit.
 All entries must have the basic structural characteristics of a quilt; predominantly fabric, composed of three distinct layers, and layers must be held together by hand or machine made quilting stitches.
 All entries must be no larger than 60” W x 80” L in any direction, made in the last two years.
 Collaborative work is accepted. Authorship of all parties should be recognized.
 A top sleeve is required on the back of all quilts to be installed in the gallery, no wooden slat is required.


Juror
Mary Jo Bowers, Contemporary Art Quilter of Chicago, IL.

A Juror’s Choice Award of $500 and two Merit Awards of $200 each will be selected.


Entry
Each individual may submit up to three entries for the non-refundable $25 entry fee. Online payment will be required with online entry.

Download Prospectus: Illinois_Contemporary_Quilt_Juried_Exhibition_Prospectus.pdf


All entries are to be submitted through MCAC website: www.mcac.org>


Contact Curator, Claire Hedden at claire@mcac.org for any questions.

McLean County Arts Center
601 N. East St.
Bloomington, IL 61701

Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts Open Show

Deadline: June 21, 2015 (HAND DELIVERY)


Open Show
Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts
Lakewood Center for the Arts
Lake Oswego, Oregon
June 26 to 28, 2015



The Open Show is one of the largest shows of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. The show displays work from emerging and established artists. Everyone is welcome without a jury process. Each year, a limited number of cash and non-cash awards are presented, which are sponsored by area businesses, organizations, and individuals.

The Open Show is large but will have micro galleries within the Open Show Tent that encourage visitors to pause and experience pieces individually. The exhibition design will carefully consider special placement for each artwork so that every artist’s voice can be heard. The Open Show accepts a maximum of seven works per artist.


Eligibility

The show is open to all 2D and 3D established and emerging artists.

Works Eligible
◾ Only original artwork created within the last two (2) years and not previously entered at this art show will be accepted.
◾ Diptychs, triptychs, and/or sets may be entered and sold with one price.
◾ Traditional single pieces are always welcome.
◾ Not accepted: mechanical prints, or giclées, or copies of other artists’ works.


Registration Fees: $35.00 covers three (3) entries for the run of the show and $10.00 for each piece over the initial three (3) pieces--(seven pieces maximum).



Downloads:

Open Show Contract

Rules of Participation


Visit website for additional details: www.lakewood-center.org/Festival-open-show-call-for-entry-2015


Contact

Beatrice Ogden, Curator, Open Show
Phone: 503.636.1060 Email: festival@lakewood-center.org

Modern Quilt Guild at The Texas Quilt Museum

Deadline: April 30, 2015 {ONLINE}


Special Exhibit at Texas Quilt Museum for
The Modern Quilt Guild Members
Texas Quilt Museum
La Grange, TX
January – March 2016



The Modern Quilt Guild invites digital submissions from MQG members of their original quilt art created after 2005 for a juried exhibition planned at the Texas Quilt Museum for January – March 2016, sponsored exclusively by EZ Quilting by Simplicity Creative Group. The jury committee consists of Karey Bresenhan and Nancy O’Bryant Puentes, co-directors of the Museum, assisted by Dr. Sandra Sider, Museum Curator. They plan to select approximately 18 quilts for the exhibition.

Quilts must have three layers stitched together, with a 4-inch-wide sleeve sewn to the top of the quilt’s back that ends 1/2 inch from both side edges.

There are no size limitations for the quilts and no entry fee, but please note that the quilt cannot have been exhibited within 200 miles of La Grange, Texas, during 2015, including at QuiltCon in Austin.

Join The Modern Quilt Guild to enter: www.themodernquiltguild.com/join

Visit website for complete details complete details: mqgcallforquilts.com/

Modern Quilt Guild
Texas Quilt Museum