The Texas Museum of Fiber Art

Call for Entries

The Texas Museum of Fiber Arts

Application for Submitting Art for October 2011

Texas by the Yard and Yarn – Texas a Fabrication
 Fiber Arts Exhibit

Theme Prize $500     First Prize $500     Second Prize $250     Third Prize $100

The Texas Museum of Fiber Arts is pleased to announce its Call for Entries for the state-wide fiber arts exhibit during October 18 – November 18, 2011.

The annual event provides a social, cultural exhibit of fine artworks of Texas fiber artists. All events are free and open to the public. For more information see:   www.texasfiberarts.org.

EXHIBIT SITE:        

One Congress Plaza     
111 Congress Avenue      
Austin, TX      78701
                                               
SPONSORING ORGANIZATION:  The Texas Museum of Fiber Arts (TMFA) fosters education and creativity in fiber art expression, experience, and appreciation. TMFA exists to generate expressions in fiber arts of all kinds through its emphasis on fiber arts education, acknowledgment of established and emerging Texas fiber artists, and celebrating art made from natural and man-made fibers. In keeping with TMFA’s mission to exhibit excellence in Texas’ fiber arts, and to educate Texans about a wide range of original fiber art works, we call for entries that reflect the biggest and best Texas has to offer.

ELIGIBILITY:  All submissions must be original in content and executed in a fiber arts technique or process. Applicant must be currently living in Texas, born in Texas, or is currently or has attended or graduated from a Texas educational institution. Once a Texan, always a Texan. (No age requirement.)

THEME:  The art may reflect the wondrous and varied landscapes of Texas by “the yard,” may tell the tall tales of Texas by “the yarn,” or may show “Texas a Fabrication – the People and Sites of Texas in Fabric or Yarn!”

APPLICATION:  Two photos, or two digital photos must accompany an official, completed application for each art work. No limit on the number of submissions. An application must be attached to each submission. Digital photos may be sent to carol@texasfiberarts.org.

SELECTION:  A Juror will review submitted slides or photos for the overall artistic quality and process of qualified artists and select the works to be exhibited.

DEADLINE:  Entry form deadline is September 17, 2011.  The application, entry fee, and slides/photos must all arrive at TMFA’s office on or before September 17, 2011.
NOTIFICATION:  TMFA will notify artists on October 1, 2011 of their artwork’s acceptance to the exhibit. At that point, shipping and handling details will be provided.

REQUIREMENTS and CONDITIONS:

• All submissions must be original work in concept, design, and process.
• All submissions must be completely ready for installation when they arrive at TMFA.
• Individual and/or collaborative entries are accepted.
• If the work accepted for exhibit is sold after September 17, 2011 and prior to the exhibition beginning on October 18, 2011, the artist must arrange with the new owner to make the work available for the exhibit.
• Work other than that represented on slides or photographs, and chosen by the juror may not be substituted.
• Submitted images, photos, and slides of the work or artist are the property of the TMFA.
• TMFA reserves the right to submit photographic images with the artist’s name of accepted works or take photos of the selected art for publicity, documentation, publications, and educational purposes for this exhibit.
• Insuring the artwork is the sole responsibility of the artist. If the artist decides not to insure his/her piece, TMFA must be advised in writing.
• Artists are welcome to be onsite to talk with viewers.  This opportunity is optional.
• A brochure with the artist’s name, email address, website or phone number, and price of the artwork will be distributed during the exhibit and available to viewers throughout the exhibit.
• Providing artists the opportunity to exhibit their work to art enthusiasts and collectors, TMFA is entitled to a 20% commission on all sales of selected artwork resulting from the October 18 – November 18, 2011 exhibit.

ENTRY FEE:   $20.00  Make check or money order payable to Texas Museum of Fiber Arts. The entry fee is non-refundable. The entry fee may be tax-deductible. Consult your tax professional.

SHIPPING:  The artist is responsible for all shipping and insurance costs to and from the exhibit. Complete shipping instructions will be included with notification of acceptance to the exhibit.  If the artist prefers to deliver his/her art to TMFA, arrangements can be made regarding date and time via email to carol@texasfiberarts.org.

SALES: Art may be sold on the premises. The price for the artwork will be in the brochure and on the description of the art. All art sales will be conducted directly between artist and buyer. Artists are responsible for sales tax.

DONATIONS: TMFA requests a 20% donation on the sale of all artwork as a result of this exhibit.

AWARDS PARTY: Save the date: November 5, 2011. Details and location to be announced.

One Congress Plaza 111 Congress Avenue   Austin, Texas A special thank you to the Thomas Properties Group, Inc.

Download a vendor application here (pdf)

For additional information you may also contact the info@texasfiberarts.org