Fiber Arts Open Show

September 2 - 28, 2019

Meet the Artists Reception
Sunday, September 8, 1 pm—4 pm

Fiber Art 

Fiber Art is art created using natural or synthetic fibers.  Techniques relating to fiber, such as sewing or weaving.  One of these must be present for work to be considered fiber art.  This show caters to all fiber arts enthusiasts - quilters, sewers, knitters, felters, embroiderers, weavers, spinners -- and to those who appreciate the traditional arts that have been passed on from one generation to the next.  We want each artist to think of this show as an opportunity to showcase their process and perhaps give more of an in-depth perspective as to the "why" behind their art.  Anyone can submit their work.  We encourage you to attend the reception so that the audience may meet the creators and learn about the methods used to make these one-of-a-kind works.  

Categories include:

• Quilts: traditional, pictorial, abstract, modern, fantasy, miniature, applique, pieced/applique or other;
• Wearable Art: Garment or Accessory
• Fiber Art: knit, felt, including nuno felting, needle felting, crochet, weaving, including jacquard weaving, hand weaving, sewing, spinning, needlework, tapestry, 3-d/sculptural, mixed media, or other (including basketry, beadwork, braiding, jewelry, rugs, or mixed techniques) and surface design, including batik, shibori, hand-dyeing, natural or eco-dyeing; embroidery, crewel, applique, and other needle arts, felting, hooking, including rug hooking and hooked art.

Registration

Please complete the application.  Fill out the Application here. 

Bring the application, your fee, completed labels and artwork to the Sidney Art Gallery

Friday, August 30, 11 am - 5:30 pm

Saturday, August 31, 11 AM - 5:30 PM

Sunday, September 1, 1 PM - 5 PM

Pick up Dates

Saturday, September 28 — 11 AM - 5:30 PM

Sunday, September 29 - 1 PM - 5 PM

Artist must bring receipt and pick up own work or have signed release on file identifying person picking up artwork.  ID will be required.

Entry Fee

A $10 non-refundable entry fee for up to two pieces, $5.00 for each piece thereafter, payable to SMAA.

Conditions of Entry

1.  Work must be original.  Please describe the work, including the fiber and techniques used.

2.  Completed labels and special instructions if required must be attached to upper right hand corner of pieces and the base of three dimensional work.

3.  Work can be wall-hung, free-standing, pedestal mounted or installation.  Work must be ready for installation including display hardware, rods, stands, instructions and image to assist with display.  All framed wall-hung work must be securely wired for handing.  No sawtooch hangers or clip frames.  Include instructions if needed.

4. The maximum size allowance for each piece is approximately 50 inches x 65 inches.

5.  Entries must be priced with intent to sell.  Pieces for demonstration or exhibit only (e.g., heirloom pieces) will be accepted for this show at the discretion of the Sidney Museum and Arts Association.  Any entry obviously overpriced will not be accepted.  Sidney Museum and Arts Association will be responsible for all sales and collection of money.

6.  Sidney Museum and Arts Association assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to submitted entries.  Every precaution will be taken.

7.  Sidney Museum and Arts Association reserves the right to not exhibit any entry.

8.  Artist must bring receipt and pick up own work or have signed release on file identifying person picking up artwork. ID will be required.

Payment/Commission

Artist receives 67% of sales price.  Gallery charges 33% commission on all sales.  All work accepted for exhibition must remain until end of show.  SMAA will mail checks for amount of sale minus commission and tax by October 15, 2019.

Awards

A $50 People’s Choice Award awarded to the artist with the most votes on September 27th.