A Stitch to Wear: Wearable Art Competition & Exhibition

The Allegany Arts Council invites submissions for A Stitch to Wear: Wearable Art Competition & Exhibition, a juried exhibition and sale of wearable art of all kinds including clothing, accessories, jewelry, hats, and other wearable items. The event will offer $1,500 in cash prizes and take place December 7-28, 2019 in Cumberland, Maryland.

Artists may enter up to five items or groups of related items for a $30 entry fee. Submissions should consist of 1-5 images of work samples. The Allegany Arts Council staff will work with admitted artists to determine the quantity of juried pieces to be included in the exhibition, allowing for multiple items from the same artist to be displayed. Items may be worn by models in a live showcase during the Public Opening.

Renate Maile-Moskowitz of Smithsonian Associates will serve as juror. She brings extensive experience in textile arts including felt-making, silk and sericulture production, plant dyeing, lace and paper-making, and has worked with schools, theaters, curators, and conservators on textile presentation and display. The Allegany Arts Council will manage all sales from the exhibition and retain a 35% commission.