WHAT SHOULD YOU ENTER?

• Mixed Media is unconventional media that combines techniques and materials and can be anything that is used in an unusual way to create a unique object. It includes 3D art, digitally created art, collages, mosaics, assemblages, found objects, printmaking, etc. Digitally Created Art must be wholly created using digital tools, including AI apps. If the work contains a photograph, the photograph must be a minor part of the work unless it is extremely heavily collaged or manipulated sufficiently to be a new image. Any artwork created wholly or partially using AI tools will be considered digitally created.
• Other Media includes Beads, Ceramics, Furniture, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metal, Pottery, Sculpture, Stone, and Wood.
• Fiber Art includes works in weaving, needlework, basketry, quilting, soft sculpture, beading, paper, cut paper, paper constructions, knitting, crocheting, felting and all other works primarily constructed of fiber, as well as pieces made of non-fibrous materials, but utilizing techniques normally used in the construction of fiber art. Artists who work in any craft media are invited to consider making artwork with a fiber sensibility.
• Fiber and textile techniques may be thought of as an idea as well as a media. This would include woven glass or clay, wood and metal as well as works in more traditional fiber. Wearable art is also eligible for entry. All fiber arts enthusiasts—quilters, sewers, knitters, felters, embroiderers, weavers, spinners—are welcome.

 Conditions of Entry

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

All formats of mixed media and fiber art will be considered, including wall hung, free-standing, or pedestal mounted. 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 hanging. No sawtooth hangers, or clip frames. Include instructions if needed. You may enter up to four wall hung pieces, and four free-standing or pedestal mounted pieces.

1. Work must be original. If derivative or based on other copyrighted or published work, you must state that and the derivative work.

2. All hanging artwork must be suitably wired, ready to hang. This requires two D-ring hooks installed on the back of the picture frame with picture hanging wire strung between the D-rings and enough slack so that the piece hangs comfortably. Any dirty or damaged entries, saw tooth hangers, or work deemed too fragile will not be accepted. Any wall hung art not in a frame must still be wired unless approved prior to entry to ensure we can accommodate it on the wall.

3. Do not submit any 3D art that will not sit fully flat/ level on a pedestal or other display surface. NO ceiling installed work, this includes installation works will be accepted.

4. The maximum size allowance for a mixed media or fiber piece to hang is approximately 40 inches by 40 inches and must weigh less than 30 pounds. The maximum size allowance for quilts is queen size.

5. We encourage artists to have their entries priced to sell. The gallery reserves the right to decline entries with unrealistic pricing. Sidney Museum and Arts Association will be responsible for all sales and collection of money.

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

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

8. Artists must bring their receipt and pick up their own work, or have a signed release authorizing another individual to pick it up. ID will be required.

9. Artist receives 67% of sales price. 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, 2026.