Artspace Fine Contemporary Craft 2017

Artspace invites artists working in a variety of craft media to enter the Fine Contemporary Craft Exhibition, a biennial national juried exhibition. Eligible media include functional or sculptural works in the following: basketry, ceramics, fiber, furniture (any media), glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, handmade paper, and wood. Fine art media such as painting, photography, and lithography are not eligible unless incorporated into an otherwise eligible media. Decorated furniture, candles, pressed flowers, handmade reproductions, and objects made from commercial kits or commercially available plans are also not eligible. All work must be original.

Entries will be juried by Roger Manley, Director of the Gregg Museum of Art and Design for cash prizes. Awards include Best of Show ($1000), Second Place Award of Distinction ($500), Third Place Award of Merit ($250), and two Honorable Mentions ($50 each). All accepted entries will be listed in a full color exhibition brochure. Artspace will retain a commission of 40% of the retail price of each work sold from the exhibit. Work in the exhibit does not have to be for sale.

Submissions must include images of up to two original works with up to three details per artwork (up to eight images total), detailed information with each image including title, medium, dimensions, date completed, an artist's statement, and a resume. The entry fee is $25. Entries must be hand-delivered or shipped to Artspace between 10am-6pm (no Sunday deliveries; ring bell on Mondays). All shipping and transportation costs are the responsibility of the artist. Shipped entries must be sent in a reusable container, and artists must prepay for return shipping. If accepted, you must submit a prepaid return shipping label. For accessibility accommodations or additional information, contact Annah Lee, Director of Artistic Programs, at 919.821.2787 or [email protected].