Saturday, March 24, 2007
Inspire Arts at Hennepin County Medical Center
The Inspire Arts program at Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) is seeking proposals for exhibits of small scale, 3-dimensional sculptures, ceramics, etc. for exhibition opportunities at the Medical Center. Individual artists or groups of artists within Minnesota are eligible to submit proposals.
About Inspire Arts:
Funded by the Service League of HCMC, Inspire Arts is an arts enrichment program for the patients, visitors, staff and community of Hennepin County Medical Center. We seek to promote a healing environment through art that helps reduce the stress and anxiety often associated with health care environments. A variety of services such as music, visual arts, and performing arts are intended to improve morale, build hope, inspire creativity, and reflect the diversity of our community. The program is built on a growing body of evidence that confirms art and creativity have an important role to play in the healing environment.
Gallery Dimensions: Two plexiglass covered pedestals with display area measuring 24” x 24” x 24” and two plexiglass covered pedestals with display area measuring 24” x 24” x 48”.
Length of exhibition: 2-3 months
To submit a proposal for consideration, please send:
1. An artist statement and contact information
2. A detailed proposal for exhibition that includes a short statement about how the work contributes to a healing environment
3. Slides or photographs of the work.
4. A self-addressed, stamped envelope for return materials.
Mail submissions to:
Wenda Lyons Ballinger
Arts Program Coordinator
Service League of HCMC
701 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Questions:
Please call 612-873-2208 or
email Wenda Lyons Ballinger at wenda.ballinger@co.hennepin.mn.us
Rosalux Gallery: OPEN DOOR Exhibition
Rosalux Gallery
OPEN DOOR Exhibition
June 12th-30th, 2007
Rosalux Gallery is pleased to announce its Third Annual OPEN DOOR Exhibition. This is the only chance for non- member artists to showcase their work in the gallery. This year the show will be juried by Diane Mullin, Associate curator at the Weisman Art Museum. Typically, the OPEN DOOR exhibition is reviewed and receives extensive press coverage. This is an excellent opportunity to exhibit artwork in one of Minneapolis’s premier commercial gallery spaces. All media is accepted: there are no guidelines set for subject matter, medium or style, and the show is open to anyone throughout the world.*
SUBMISSION MATERIALS
1. Completed application PDF or Microsoft Word
2. Artist Statement
3. Resume
4. Three images of work - Send digital images as jpegs on CD only; do not email images)
5. Slide List: on a separate sheet of paper include the title of work, medium, dimensions, and the date of completion.
6. SASE (if you want your application returned). Applications that do not contain a SASE with proper postage will not be returned.
7. $25 Submission Fee (Make checks payable to Rosalux Gallery)
Artists will be notified by May 18th, 2007.
Rosalux Gallery takes a 35% commission on any work sold during the show.
Applications must be sent to:
Open Door Exhibition
Rosalux Gallery
1011 Washington Avenue So.
Minneapolis, MN 55415
*Artists are responsible for transporting art to the gallery as well as picking up unsold work when the show is over. Anyone outside the Twin Cities area is responsible for all shipping fees by providing a return label with shipment (Fed Ex or UPS).
Rocky Neck Art Colony
Rocky Neck Art Colony
National Exhibit
May 18 - June 10, 2007
ELIGIBILITY
All two- and three-dimensional art is eligible including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, printmaking, mixed media, and assemblage. You do not have to be a member of the Rocky Neck Art Colony to apply.
Three cash prizes will be awarded.
JUROR
Karen Quinn, Assistant Curator of Paintings, Art of the Americas, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum size 48" any side and under 50 lbs. Two-dimensional work must be suitably framed and firmly wired. No sawtooth hangers or sandwich frames.ENTRY PROCEDURE
Jurying will be done from 35mm slides and images submitted on a CD. Up to three works may be submitted.Slides must be clearly labeled with the artist's name, title, size (H x W), medium and number to correspond with numbers on entry form. Indicate TOP of slide with arrow.
CD images must be PC-readable and named with title of work and entry number (e.g. weather-1.jpg). We accept JPEG files at 300 dpi, approximately 4" x 5" in size.
Applicants will receive notification of acceptance by May 1.
Download the application: http://www.rockyneckartcolony.org/weather.pdf
MORE INFO: Call Kathryn Tuck, 978-546-7582 orvisit the website: http://www.rockyneckartcolony.org
Sewing & Stitchery Expo 2008
Sewing & Stitchery Expo 2008
February 28, 2008 to March 2, 2008
Washington State University in Pierce County (Sponsor)
The Sewing & Stitchery Expo is the largest, most comprehensive consumer education and trade event for the sewing industry in the United States.
The Sewing & Stitchery Expo is a juried show. Very few booths open up each year and the jury's goal is to fill those booths with new and innovative products or with something that the show is lacking. Please send a packet of information that best explains/describes your business or product. This packet can contain pictures, descriptions or if possible, actual product.
Booth Size and Fee: 10 x 10 booth is $750.00
Packet must be received by Thursday, September 4, 2007.
Send to:
WSU Conferences & Professional Programs
7612 Pioneer Way East
Puyallup, WA 98371-4998
The jury usually meets in October and invitations to new vendors are sent out in November (after the deadline for existing vendors to return their contracts). If you wish to have your packet/samples returned to you, you must include a postage-paid envelope.
Please do not send fee with your packet. If you are chosen to be an exhibitor, you will be contacted and invoiced.
EXHIBIT CRITERIA
In order to be considered as an exhibitor for the Sewing & Stitchery Expo, you must meet the following criteria:
1. Must be a bonafide sewing related business. The emphasis of the show will be sewing as opposed to other needlework entities.
2. The majority of products sold in the booth must be raw products such as fabrics, materials, patterns, equipment, etc. to do sewing or needlework.
3. Speakers must be exhibitors or connected to an exhibit booth where they can be available for attendees to enhance educational nature of this event.
4. Due to the educational format and priorities of this show, exhibitors must promote a balance between products and education.
5. Must be an example of high quality and integrity in the sewing industry.
6. The management reserves the right to make decisions regarding involvement and participation of exhibitors and seminars that are deemed best for "The Good of the Sewing and Stitchery Expo".
If you have questions, please call us Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (PST) at 253-445-4575.
If you are interested in being a speaker, please look at the enclosed speaker criteria and submit your information to Ann Sagawa. You may reach Ann at 253-798-3261.
Vendor Criteria Information 2008 (PDF)
Vendor Application 2008 (PDF)
Questions?
WSU Center for Distance Learning and Professional Programs
sewexpo@puyallup.wsu.edu
(253) 445-4575
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Beads of Whimsy
Beads of Whimsy
March 7 - April 12, 2008
The Textile Center and the Upper Midwest Bead Society are proud to present a gallery exhibition to highlight the creative work of bead artists everywhere. This will be an international show, juried by Stephanie Eddy. Artists are encouraged to let their imaginations fly to create something in a whimsical spirit.
General Guidelines:
- Call for Entry form with complete rules will be available for download after April 1, 2007.
- Pieces must have been completed after January 1, 2007 and contain at least 50% beads.
- Submissions are due November 20, 2007.
- Artists will be notified by February 25, 2008.
- The show will be exhibited in the Textile Center's Joan Mondale Gallery from March 7 - April 12. All items must remain at the Textile Center until the end of the show.
- A maximum of 3 entries can be submitted for one $25 jury fee.
- Entries should be in one of the following categories: Wearable - Jewelry; Wearable - Other; Non-Wearable - Flat (wall hanging); Non-Wearable - 3-D (sculpture). You should submit no more than 2 entries per category.
- All work should be original.
- Images can be submitted via slides or digital.
- There will be prizes for each category as well as Juror's Choice and Best of Show awards.
Visit the website for complete details: http://www.textilecentermn.org/beadswhimsy.asp
Nothing New: Fiber Art from Recycled Materials
Nothing New:
Fiber Art from Recycled Materials
Textile Center Joan Mondale Gallery
June 22 - August 4, 2007
ELIGIBILITY
over the age of 18 may submit up to two pieces for jury consideration. Works should be constructed of recycled materials and must be or original concept and executed by the artist.
AWARDS & SALES
A Juror’s Award will be made, and the winner announced at the opening reception.
Works need to be for sale to be considered for acceptance into the show.
The Textile Center will retain a 40 percent commission on all works sold through the exhibition.
APPLICATION is available for download here.
The entry fee is $25.00 for up to two entries.
Please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope for the return of your images. Mail entry form, SASE, jury fee ($25.00) and images (slides or CD):
Nothing New Entry
Textile Center
3000 University Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Artwear in Motion
Artwear in Motion
October 13-20, 2007
Now in its eleventh year, Artwear in Motion showcases wearable art—both functional and purely metaphoric—in a runway show and boutique setting.
Artists and fashion designers who both design and produce original work are eligible to apply.
Entries will be juried by Laurie Schafer
ELIGIBILITY
Artists over the age of 18 may submit five slides (or electronic images) of 3-5 representative garments for jury consideration. Accessories without garments are not eligible.
All work should be of original concept and executed by the artist. Artists may apply together only if each garment submitted is truly collaborative and the nature of the collaboration is indicated on the application form.
AWARDS & SALES
There will be cash and purchase awards made for excellence in design, execution and concept. Winners will be announced at the runway show.
All garments exhibited must be for sale. The Textile Center will retain a 40 percent commission on all sales made directly from the show. The Textile Center also asks a 20 percent commission on sales that result from direct referrals.
Garments will be for sale immediately following the runway show on October 13. An artist boutique will also be held before and after the runway show and is open to all accepted artists; participation is optional.
APPLICATION is available for download here.
The entry fee is $25.00.
Artwear in Motion 2007 Entry
Textile Center
3000 University Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
http://www.textilecentermn.org/gallery.asp
BKLYN DESIGNS + ACCESSORIES MART
BKLYN DESIGNS + ACCESSORIES MART
May 11 – 13 2007
BKLYN DESIGNS + will take place in a separate show venue in DUMBO, to be announced.
BKLYN DESIGNS + is a brand new feature launching at the fifth anniversary show, offering exhibitors a juried cash + carry marketplace for selling design accessory merchandise.
BKLYN DESIGNS + is only open to exhibitors with products that are designed and/or built in Brooklyn.
Categories:
• Lamps/Lighting
• Pillows, Quilts, Rugs, Linens
• Toys
• Ceramics/Tableware/Glass
• Jewelry
• Other__________________
Booth Rental
Show management will provide one 6-foot table per exhibitor for displaying/storing merchandise and conducting business. The cost to rent a table is $600. Ambient lighting will be provided, and accepted exhibitors will be given the option to purchase power supply for additional lighting.
Download the application
Application Materials
Before submitting, please be sure that your application includes:
1. Press Materials (clips, press kits, etc.)
2. Images (catalogs, sell sheets, prints, etc.)
3. Background Materials including information about connection to Brooklyn
*Please be sure to note any “green,” sustainable products that you offer*
Certificate of Authority
New York State requires that you obtain a Certificate of Authority if you are a show vendor and display tangible personal property for sale or make taxable sales of tangible personal property at a show at which more than one vendor displays items for sale.
To obtain a Certificate of Authority, fill out Form DTF-17, Application for Registration as a Sales Tax Vendor at least 20 days before you begin operating your business. You may obtain a copy of the application form from the New York Tax Department’s Web site. For more information see www.tax.state.ny.us/pdf/publications/sales/pub750_804.pdf.
For further information please contact auster*events
718.243.1414
chloe@austerevents.com
Or call us at the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
718.875.1000 x 146
BKLYN DESIGNS™ is presented by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce.
Show management reserves the right to accept up to 10% of the exhibitors by invitation, to balance the style and content of the work shown. It also reserves the right to exclude any exhibitor whose work does not reflect the quality present in their images or their previously exhibited work, or whose exhibit is not professional in appearance. BKLYN DESIGNS™ will provide security at the site, however it will not be responsible for damage, theft or loss of work.
PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
25 Elm Place, Suite 200
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Attn: BKLYN DESIGNS
Cheongju International Craft Biennale 2007
Cheongju International Craft Biennale 2007
Oct. 2 -28, 2007
The Cheongju International Craft Biennale Organizing Committee invite both new and established artists the world over to take part in the competition. They will lead the craft world in the 21st century with their creativity, and we expect their strong interest and enthusiastic participation.
The Cheongju International Craft Biennale will focus on the inherent meaning of craft and the order of life as well as its ecological values, in pursuit of change and growth of its genuine meanings. It will not seek some quick and visible results; rather, it will lead to the deep, slow, and invisible energy in nature and the universe in its uninterrupted flow.
Categories of Competition
Metal, ceramic, wood and lacquer work, textiles, and others (glass, stone, bamboo, leather etc.)
Eligibility
Individual or group works regardless of nationality, age, or sex of the artists
Number of Works and Size Limitation
One participant (or up to three participants for a group work) may submit up to two works.
Three-dimensional: Maximum of 1.5m in height 1m in width 1m in length
Two-dimensional: Maximum of 2m in height 2m in width
Official Languages
Korean, English
Participation Fee
None
Awards
Grand Prize (1) $30,000 - Includes the purchase of the
artwork, trophy and citation
Gold Prize (4) $10,000 - Includes the purchase of the
artwork, trophy and citation
Silver Prize (5) $5,000 - Includes the purchase of the
artwork, trophy and citation
Bronze Prize (5) $3,000 - Includes the purchase of the
artwork, trophy and citation
Special Citation (Several for each category) - Citation
Honorable Mention (Many for each category) - Citation
The monetary award for the bronze prize and above includes the purchase of the artwork. Taxes will be with held at source.
The prize winning artworks for the bronze prize and above shall become the property of the Organizing Committee. Foreign artists winning the bronze prize and above will be invited to the award ceremony (air fare and accommodation expenses will be paid)
Click here for complete Details and Application
Tel: +82-43-277-2501
Fax: +82-43-277-2610
Address : International Craft Competition Dept.
Cheongju International Craft Biennale Organizing Committee 755, Sajik 1-dong, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju City, Chungcheongbuk-do, 361-828, Republic of Korea
e-mail: cjbiennale@korea.com
Reception online: www.cheongjubiennale.or.kr or
www.okcj.org
The Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery 2007
The Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery 2007
This prestigious international competition attracts students of embroidery, fashion and textiles, throughout the world.
Who Can Enter
Any student of any course who is in full or part time education at the time of application from any country in the world.
The aim is to promote the use of hand embroidered surface embellishment within fashion, costume and interiors industries. In doing so, it is hoped that contemporary design and fresh approaches can be matched up with the high quality and expertise required in the professional world.
The Brief:
The brief encourages a diverse range of work.
It seeks original and creative ideas, innovative design and use of materials.
Entrants are required to:
1. Base all work entered on the following brief, entitled 'Ecclesiastical'.
2. 'Present embroidered samples, of hand embroidery for clothing, accessories, costume or soft furnishing.
3. Use HAND EMBROIDERY. Machine embroidery can be used, but must be hand embellished.
4. Demonstrate how the embroidery can be applied / used, by providing one or more of the following - finished items / garments / mock-ups /illustrations / computer graphics.
5. Provide supporting research and sketch/idea books/sheets, with notes that explain the thinking and ideas behind the concept.
6. Show the design development from initial concept through to realised design.
7. Ensure that the finished product is both practical and commercially viable.
How to Enter
Enter on-line (https://www.handembroideryshop.co.uk/comp2007/form.php)
OR Complete the entry form in full and return along with the entry fee to Hand & Lock.
Click here to download entry form
Entry Fee
There is a £22.00 fee to enter (Entrants from outside the UK. Please note that payment can only be accepted by either a cheque drawn on a UK bank, or, by credit / debit card through the online registration page.)
Entry Form Deadline
March 31st 2007 only the entry form and entrance fee is required. Please Note: Do not send work at this point.
Address to send to:
The Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery 2007
86 Margaret Street
London W1W 8TE
UK

