American Craft Today

The Bascom's American Craft Today exhibition is open to all craft artists. Works must be original, reflect excellence and a unique vision of the maker, be skillfully executed, have been completed within the past two years, and not have been previously exhibited at The Bascom. Embellished commercially made objects and works assembled from commercially available kits may not be submitted. There are no size limitations. One or two digital images may be submitted via CaFÉ for a $35 non-refundable entry fee.

Accepted artworks must be delivered to The Bascom between September 10-14, 2012. Shipping and insurance costs to and from the art center are the responsibility of the artist. Works must be shipped in a single reusable carton or crate, ready for installation with clear identification attached. A prepaid return shipping label must be included with entry. Works will be returned the week of January 7, 2013. The exhibition runs from September 22 to December 29, 2013.

Juror Mark Leach, Executive Director of the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art, will select works for exhibition. Awards totaling $5,000 will be awarded at the juror's discretion: Best of Show-$1,200; 1st-$950; 2nd-$700; 3rd-$500; 4th-$400; Honorable Mentions (5)-$250 each. Works will be for sale during the exhibition if the artist desires, with The Bascom receiving a 40% commission on sales. Artists will receive payment for 60% of sales within 30 days of the exhibition closing. For additional information, contact Bo Sweeny at 828-787-2879 or [email protected], or Sallie Taylor at 828-787-2899 or [email protected].