Compete Fiber 2025
Opportunity Description
International Deadline: March 20, 2025 – This international exhibition seeks to showcase the best of contemporary fiber art. Submissions are invited that reflect the breadth of functional or non-functional works that use fiber and/or fiber art techniques in traditional or innovative ways. Works made from natural or high tech materials that reference fiber and that blur the lines between art, architecture and craft are welcome.
JUROR
Tom Grotta and Rhonda Brown have showcased modern fiber art since the 1980s, championing fiber art’s evolution and future. Representing over 100 artists from 25 countries, the gallery’s exhibitions, art fairs, and partnerships with museums have placed works in prestigious collections like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery. Tom, a Rochester Institute of Technology graduate, is renowned for his photography of fiber art and knowledge of contemporary textiles. Rhonda’s background as a lawyer and writer informs her editorial leadership at browngrotta arts. Rhonda oversees the gallery’s catalogs, blog, and social media, ensuring its continued influence in fiber art.
BENEFITS
Exposure on the global platform artnet, Silvermine Galleries website, and relevant social media. Accepted artists will be eligible for Guild membership and representation by Silvermine Galleries.
ELIGIBILITY
Open to all artists 18 and older. Original artwork in any media will be considered. Eligible artwork must have been completed after January 1, 2022.
AWARDS
The Grand Prize is $1000, which includes a solo Viewing Room online with Silvermine Galleries and a one-year Guild membership.
ENTRY FEE
$50 for up to 5 entries. To be considered for the Grand Prize Award, artists are required to enter a minimum of three works.
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DATES
- Entry Deadline – Thursday, March 20
- Notification of Finalists – Tuesday, April 8. Email and Web posting
- Finalists work received by Saturday, April 26, 2 pm
- Opening Reception – Saturday, May 17, 5-7 pm.
About:
Grounded in the belief that art is vital to the spirit, creativity and wholeness of human beings, the mission of Silvermine Arts Center is to cultivate and encourage growth through the arts; to promote and showcase artists; and to provide arts education opportunities for the greater community. Silvermine provides an environment and atmosphere in which art and artists can develop and flourish. Students, visitors, faculty and artist members can work on projects, share ideas, explore new areas and grow in their understanding and immersion in the arts.
Silvermine Arts Center
1037 Silvermine Road
New Canaan, CT 06840-4398
t: (203) 966-9700
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