Monday, October 31, 2011

2012 Cherry Creek Arts Festival

Deadline: December 1, 2011 (ONLINE)

2012 Cherry Creek Arts Festival
Cherry Creek North Shopping District

Denver, Colorado
July 6 - 8, 2012



The 2012 Arts Festival will feature 230 exhibitors, including 12 artistic award winners returning from the 2011 show. Artistic excellence of original, handcrafted work is the sole criteria for selection of exhibitors. The Arts Festival features artists in 13 different media categories including: ceramics, digital art, drawing, fiber, glass, graphics and printmaking, jewelry, metalworks, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture and wood.


General Information
The primary focus of the event is the juried exhibition of gallery quality fine art and fine crafts. Additionally, the Arts Festival offers an online art auction, artist demonstration stage, extensive educational art activities for children and adults, live performances, special curated exhibitions and high-quality outdoor food vending. The Cherry Creek Arts Festival is a tax-exempt, art services organization and all proceeds are used to produce the annual Arts Festival, to present educational art programs throughout the year, and to assist other related non-profit activities.

Emerging Artist Program
Designed specifically for artists who have no experience exhibiting and selling their artwork at any venue, OR extremely minimal experience if any. The application procedure and fee are the same as the regular show, however, upon acceptance emerging artists will pay a lower booth fee, have a tent provided and receive mentoring through the Arts Festival. Artists may only apply to the Emerging Artist Program or for the general show, but they may not apply to both. Artists who are just beginning their careers in the art world are encouraged to apply.

Application Fee: $40

Artist Awards
Prize money and an invitation to exhibit the following year jury-exempt are available for artistic award winners. A total of $30,000 is offered in artist awards and purchase programs at the event.

Attendance
The Cherry Creek Arts Festival's attendance is approximately 350,000 persons each year. Marketing is directed toward a diverse audience of individuals likely to be interested in the visual arts. While the majority of the audience is from the metropolitan Denver area, a significant and increasing number of art patrons from around the nation attend.

Applications accepted via www.Zapplication.org


Visit website for complete details: www.cherryarts.org


2012 Cherry Creek Arts Festival
2 Steele Street, B-100
Denver, CO 80206
Phone: (303) 355-ARTS (2787)

BAM Biennial 2012: High Fiber Diet

Deadline: December 15, 2011 (RECEIVE)

BAM Biennial 2012: High Fiber Diet
Bellevue Arts Museum

Bellevue, WA
October 25, 2012 - February 24, 2013


Artists are encouraged to take a creative approach to the fiber medium, considering both traditional expressions of fiber art and the fringes of the medium, where concepts of art and craft merge. The exhibition is intended to recognize the innovative and extraordinary work being produced by contemporary Northwest makers, and to celebrate the region's distinctive character.

ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility will be limited to artists currently residing, working, or studying in the Northwest region, which for the scope of this project will include: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, Montana, and British Columbia. Artists may be of any age and at any level of recognition or stage in their artistic careers. Both new and established artists are strongly encouraged to apply.

APPLICATION FEE: $40

FAQs (truncated)

Is the BAM Biennial 2012 limited to fiber work only?
For the purposes of this exhibition, the term “fiber” will be interpreted loosely, and is up to the discretion of the jurors. All entries should have a strong fiber component, either in medium or technique. Examples of acceptable work include, but are not limited to those incorporating: weaving, knitting, sewing, spinning, dying, quilting, felting, braiding, lace making, macramé, crochet, basketry, tapestry, and textiles.

What if I incorporate fiber into my work, but I am not a ‘fiber artist’?
You do not have to be a “fiber artist” to participate in the BAM Biennial 2012: High Fiber Diet. Interdisciplinary artists are encouraged to apply.

Can I collaborate with another artist?
Yes. Artists wishing to work together should submit a single entry form for consideration. All artists in a single entry are encouraged to include images of their individual and/or previous collaborative work as examples.

AWARDS

John & Joyce Price Award of Excellence: $5,000 cash prize plus the possibility of a solo exhibition at Bellevue Arts Museum within 2 years

Samuel and Patricia Smith Peoples' Choice Award: $5,000 cash prize


2012 JURORS
Elissa Auther: Author, Associate Professor of Contemporary Art, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Elizabeth A. Brown: Chief Curator, Director of Exhibitions & Collections, Henry Art Gallery, University of Washington, Seattle
Stefano Catalani: Director of Curatorial Affairs, Bellevue Arts Museum, Bellevue
Marci McDade: Author, Artist, Former Editor of FiberArts Magazine, Portland


Download Prospectus: www.bellevuearts.org/BAM_Biennial/Prospectus.pdf

Download Entry Form: www.bellevuearts.org/BAM_Biennial/Application.pdf


Visit website: www.bellevuearts.org


Bellevue Arts Museum
510 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
info@bellevuearts.org
425.519.0770

Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen: E.M.E.R.G.E. Craft Show Incubator

Deadline: January 20, 2012 (ONLINE)

E.M.E.R.G.E. Craft Show Incubator
Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen

Lancaster, PA
Multiple Shows (See Below)


E.M.E.R.G.E. – Emerging Makers Establishing Roots at Guild Events

Up to ten spaces are available as part of our E.M.E.R.G.E. incubator program within each of the Pennsylvania Guild’s existing craft shows. A unified row of booths will highlight the style and innovation of the newest handmade movement. It’s a great opportunity for young (and new) makers and designers to meet the Guild’s craft-loving, affluent customer base.

All shows are established regional attractions reaching up to 7,000 attendees each. Applying through this program provides upgraded amenities at our indoor shows and a reduced booth rate at our oudoor shows – both in manageable space with centralized exposure. Acceptance into the show includes enrollment in a mini-mentor program.

$10 application fee is required.

Membership is required. This is a one year program (whether you exhibit at 1 or 4 shows). Limited availability.

2012 Shows:

May 11, 12 & 13 - Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA

August 4 & 5 - Wilmington, DE

October 20 & 21 - Blue Bell, PA

November 10 & 11 - Lancaster, PA


Apply now or visit website for more details: www.pacrafts.org


Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen
252 N. Prince St.
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-431-8706
handmade@pacrafts.org

Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen

Deadline: January 20, 2012 (POSTMARK)

Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen

Lancaster, PA
Multiple Show Dates (see below)

Application is open to artists and craftsmen nationwide. You do not need to be a member upon applying, but are required to join upon acceptance. You do not need to be a juried member of the Guild.

Entry into our shows is very competitive as applications arrive from artisans who focus on excellence in craftsmanship, resolved design and unique style or voice. Unlike some shows, we will not add booths to meet a quota.

We offer affordable prices for the professional craftsman. For 2012, we’re growing our family of craft shows by adding an event at the prized Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia.

Eligibility: Submissions representing the finest quality craftsmanship are welcome. Membership in the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen is required (you may apply for membership with the show application).

Jury Procedure: Your five images will be projected simultaneously and scored by a carefully-chosen selection committee. Applicants are not identified to the jurors. Jurors are chosen based on their fine craft expertise and represent a variety of media. For each show, exhibitors in each medium are limited to ensure a balanced show. Only those with top scores are accepted. PGC juried members receive a bonus point.

Payment: All fees must accompany your application.

Images: We prefer digital images (digital requirements). There is an additional fee for slide submissions.



PA Guild at Rittenhouse Square
May 11, 12 & 13, 2012

Rittenhouse Square
Philadelphia, PA

Outdoor
Available spaces: 140
Booth fee (10'x10'): $400
fine art not eligible




PA Guild Fine Craft Fair
August 4 & 5, 2012

Chase Center
on the Riverfront
Wilmington, DE


Indoor
Available spaces: 190
Booth fee (10'x10'): $450




PA Guild Fine Craft Festival
October 20 & 21, 2012

Montgomery Co.
Community College
Blue Bell, PA


80% Indoor/ 20% Outdoor
Available spaces: 120
Booth fee (10'x10'): $375 + up




PA Guild Fine Craft Fair
November 10 & 11, 2012

Lancaster
Convention Center
Lancaster, PA


Indoor
Available spaces: 150
Booth fee (10'x10'): $450




 Visit website for more details: www.pacrafts.org

Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen
252 N. Prince St.
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-431-8706
handmade@pacrafts.org

Fiber Art Now

Deadline: (ONGOING/UNSPECIFIED)

Publishing Opportunity
Fiber Art Now

Fiber Arts & Textiles Magazine


Fiber Art Now is a quarterly publication. The mission is to connect and inspire the fiber arts & textiles community with the most compelling work in basketry, felting, knitting, needle arts, paper/book arts, dyeing, mixed media, surface design, quilting, sculpture, wearable art, weaving, collage, encaustic, mixed media and more. We are a worldwide community in support of what we love.

Premier issue released in October, 2011.


SUBMISSIONS
Fiber Art Now is intended for anyone interested in fiber and textile arts; artists, enthusiasts, educators, learners and collectors. We are interested in articles that feature the latest happenings, news, techniques and ideas in the worldwide fiber arts community. Generally, we do not accept “how-to” articles.

We consider articles in the following areas: weaving, spinning, dyeing, felting, quilting, paper/book arts, mixed media, encaustic, collage, needle arts, knitting, wearable art and other fiber arts areas.

We also welcome notices of fiber events in your area. (Please keep in mind that we publish quarterly and may need 4-6 months’ notice.)

We have a technically accurate style that is characterized by a warm, personal voice; we seek to explore, learn, share our art and connect with each other. We are a fledgling publication and currently cannot remunerate writers, but have plans to begin paying for submissions in Spring of 2012.

Format
•Articles should be between 350-1200 words. If you intend to write a longer article, please contact an editor first.
•Images should be at least 300 dpi with the original color profiles embedded. All text and vector images should be CMYK.
•Note that Fiber Art Now is published quarterly. All submissions must be sent no less than 60 days before publishing.

The First Step: Send an email to: editor@fiberartnow.net, use the subject title “Submissions” and present your idea.

Visit website for more: http://fiberartnow.net/submissions/

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Between the Sheets: 2012 Artists' Book Exhibition

Deadline: November 15, 2011 (RECEIVE)

Between the Sheets: 2012 Artists' Book Exhibition
Gallery East and the City of Swan
Midland Junction Arts Centre (MJAC
)
Midland, Western Australia
AND
Gallery East
North Fremantle, Western Australia
13 January – 5 February 2012

Between the Sheets, the 2012 Artists’ Book Exhibition to be held at Gallery East and the Midland Junction Arts Centre, is open to any artists working in the field of artist books.

Entries:
must have been completed within the last 2 years.
must be the original work of the entrant.
free standing works must be no larger than (H) 300mm x (W) 300mm x (D) 300mm
must not weigh more than 9kg.


Entry Fee: A non refundable entry fee of Aus $22 (incl. GST) per book.

Exhibitors may submit up to 2 works, either traditional artist’s books or artist’s books as objects.


All entrants must include a CD containing:
up to 3 digital images of the entered work.
a one page CV.
a short artist’s statement limited to 50 words.
CV and artists statements.


Applicants shall cover all the necessary expenses for subscription, and freight costs to Gallery East.

Sending work from outside Australia, declaration of value for Customs should be no more than Aus $900.00.
Quarantine clearances for the works are the responsibility of the artist.
Overseas artists should consider Australian Biosecurity requirements prior to despatching their work.


Download Conditions of Entry: www.galleryeast.com.au/Conditions_of_Entry_3.pdf


GALLERY EAST
94 Stirling Highway
North Fremantle, Western Australia 6159

Tel: 08 9336 6231 Fax: 08 9336 2678

E:admin@galleryeast.com.au

W: www.galleryeast.com.au

Quilt Expo 2012

Deadline: June 29, 2012 (POSTMARK)

Quilt Expo
Wisconsin Public Television
and Nancy Zieman Productions

Exhibition Hall
Alliant Energy Center
Madison, WI
September 6-8, 2012


Contest Rules (truncated)
  • Quilt Expo competition open to ALL quilt makers, amateur and professional.
  • All quilts will be juried; then judged by NQA Certified Judges.
  • Quilts must have been made in the last five years and must not have been exhibited previous years at Quilt Expo.
  • Each person/group may enter one quilt per category; maximum of four quilts/entries.
  • All quilts must be quilted through 3 layers by hand or machine or both. Quilts in hardwood frames are not accepted.
  • Each entry requires a separate entry form and $5 entry fee.

Entry Categories
  1. Hand Quilted Bed Sized - Pieced
  2. Hand Quilted Bed Sized - Appliqued or Other
  3. Machine Quilted Bed Sized - Pieced
  4. Machine Quilted Bed Sized - Appliqued
  5. Machine Quilted Bed Sized - Mixed or Other Type
  6. Wall Quilts, Hand Quilted - Any Type
  7. Wall Quilts, Machine Quilted - Pieced
  8. Wall Quilts, Machine Quilted - Appliqued
  9. Wall Quilts, Machine Quilted - Pictorial
  10. Wall Quilts, Machine Quilted - Mixed or Other Type

Contest Prizes

Best of Show $1,500

These prizes will be awarded in each category:
1st Place $500
2nd Place $300
3rd Place $200

Download Rules & Entry Form: wiquiltexpo.com/QE12_QuiltContestEntryForm.pdf

Visit wiquiltexpo.com for more details and to learn about the Quilt Expo Kids' Quilt Contest for kids 15 and under.

Additional information available by contacting:

Deanna Springer
Marketing Director
Nancy Zieman Productions
215 Corporate Drive
Suite D
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(tel) 920.356.9506
(fax) 920.356.9509
wiquiltexpo@ziemanproductions.com

OHS CONFERENCE 2013: “Fibre Optics”

Deadline: April 16, 2012 (RECEIVE)

OHS CONFERENCE 2013: "Fibre Optics"
NavCan Centre
Cornwall, Ontario
May 2 – 5 2013


The theme:  What is your fibre future?

Submissions requested from:

• keynote speakers and
• leaders for 2-day, 1-day and 2-hour workshops or seminars

Send proposals, CV and fee schedule to:

Ann McElroy
Ottawa Valley Weavers' and Spinners' Guild
153 Chapel St
Ottawa ON K1N 1H5
email: fibreoptics@ovwsg.com
phone: (613) 282-1686

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Soulard Art Market: The $100 Show

Deadline: October 30, 2011 (ONLINE)

The $100 Show
The Soulard Art Market and
Contemporary Gallery

Saint Louis, MO
November 11, 2011 to January 6, 2012


“The $100 Show,” a juried exhibition of any medium priced at $100 (or less) for the holiday season. “The $100 Show” runs from November 11, 2011, through January 6, 2012, and each artist may submit up to three original works.


Exhibition Theme:

“The $100 Show” features any medium of artwork which would make great gifts for the holidays. For this show, the work may be purchased immediately and taken home.


Submission Guidelines: (truncated)

- No more than 3 Pieces of work to be juried.

- Framed 2D artwork must be ready for hanging (no saw tooth hangers). Wire should be attached.

- Unframed “gallery wrapped” canvases are acceptable.

- Sculpture should be no larger than 6 feet. Artists may need to provide their own pedestals.

- All artwork for consideration MUST be submitted via JPEG/JPG image.


Visit website to view complete call and use the submission form: www.soulardartmarket.com


Submission is FREE! Accepted artists must submit an operational costs’ fee of $30. There will be no commission; artists will retain 100% of sales.


Soulard Art Market
2028 S. 12th Street
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 258-4299
SoulardArtMarket@gmail.com

Albury Art Prize 2012

Deadline: November 1, 2011 (ONLINE)

Albury Art Prize 2012

Albury NSW
Australia
27 January 2012 - 4 March 2012


The Albury Art Prize is one of New South Wales' oldest municipal art awards. Over its 64 year old history, a substantial number of renowned artists such as Noel Counihan, Fred Cress, Robert Jacks, Louis Kahan, Deborah Klein, Daniel Moynihan and Imants Tiller have been awarded the prize.

This year the Albury Art Prize is offering $20,000 for an international residency, attracting visual artists from across Australia.

The shortlisted entrants are to exhibited at the Albury Art Gallery with the winner announced on Friday 27 January 2012.

Terms and Conditions (truncated)

Australian citizens or residents of Australia are invited to submit one entry in the 2012 Albury Art Prize.

Entries can be of any visual medium. Artists are responsible for all equipment, hanging and transport necessary for their works.

Eligible works in the proposal must have been executed within two years of 1st May 2012 and must be the original work of the artist.

The application must include:
• Up to 5 images of work for consideration by the selection jury (jpg format)
• The artists' curriculum vitae
• A detailed rationale, project plan and budget for the residency program the artist proposes to undertake
• Completed online entry form and payment of non-returnable fee of $60.00
• Electronic files are to be no larger than 2Mb

Entries close 12pm EST Tuesday 1 November 2011. Late entries will not be accepted.

The judging panel will consider the merits of the submitted artwork and residency proposal and develop a shortlist.

Artists will be notified 12th December 2011 by by email and/or mail if they have been short-listed.

The judge's decision will be final and no discussion or correspondence will be entered into.

Payment of the $20,000 prize money will be made to the successful artist on return of the signed contract agreement and tax invoice. The prize money is exclusive of tax.

Finished work must be delivered to the Albury Art Gallery on or before 4pm Friday 16th January 2012.

Artists will be responsible for cost of freight each way and insurance whilst in transit. Work will be insured whilst in situ at the Albury Art Gallery.

Works may be for sale during the exhibition and a 30% commission will apply.

No commission will be charged on purchases made by AlburyCity.


Visit website for complete details including online registration: http://alburycity.nsw.gov.au/alburyartprize


AlburyCity
553 Kiewa Street
PO Box 323,
Albury NSW 2640
P: (02) 6023 8111
F: (02) 6023 8190
E:info@alburycity.nsw.gov.au