Thursday, February 26, 2015

FiberWorks 2015

Deadline: April 15, 2015 {ONLINE}


FiberWorks 2015
The Fiber Artists of Oklahoma
Living Arts

Tulsa, Oklahoma
June 5 to July 10, 2015




The Fiber Artists of Oklahoma invite you to participate in their annual juried fiber exhibition FiberWorks 2015. This 37th annual exhibit provides Oklahoma fiber artisans an opportunity to showcase their work from traditional crafts to innovative art. This eclectic show honors quality workmanship and original design. The exhibit also educates the public about the many facets of fiber artistry by presenting a wide range of media, techniques and traditions. The event will be held from June 5th to July 10th 2015 at Living Arts, 307 East Mathew B. Brady Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Gallery hours are 1 to 5 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. The Gallery is open Thursdays from 1 to 9 pm.


MEDIA
Works in weaving, needlework, basketry, quilting, soft sculpture, beading, paper, knitting, crocheting, felting and all other works primarily constructed of fiber will be considered for acceptance as well as pieces made of non-fibrous materials, but utilizing techniques normally used in the construction of fiber art.


ELIGIBILITY
The exhibition is open to current residents of Oklahoma. Submissions must be handworks of original design or original interpretation of traditional techniques done independently. Submissions must be executed by the entrant within the last two (2) years. Works from previous FiberWorks exhibitions are not eligible nor are works created under teacher supervision as part of a class or workshop.


ENTRY FEE
Each artist may enter up to three (3) artworks. There is a non-refundable $20 entry and handling fee for members of FAO, $35 for nonmembers


ENTRY PROCEDURE
All entries and fees will be submitted online at www.fiberartistsok.org during the entry process. Work will be juried from digital images and will be based on the overall quality of the work. Accepted work will be subject to final approval by the juror. Work that differs significantly from the image representing it will be rejected and returned to the artist.

Entries will be accepted from April 1, 2015 through April 15th, 2015.


Download Prospectus: www.fiberartistsok.org/2015_FiberWorks_Prospectus.pdf

Visit website for additional details: www.fiberartistsok.org



FOR INQUIRIES CONTACT:
Lyn Lucas – lyn@amsiweb.com, or (918) 693-0312
Jan Hawks – janhawks@sbcglobal.net, or (918) 743-4901