Best of Tennessee Craft 2018

Tennessee Craft seeks entries for its Best of Tennessee Craft Exhibition to encourage and promote a high standard of excellence and design among Tennessee craft artists and to provide public visibility and recognition for the quality and diversity of craft found in Tennessee. Up to 75 pieces of artwork will be selected for this craft exhibition, hosted by the Customs House Museum in Clarksville, Tennessee. The public exhibition runs August 4 through October 14, 2018, with a reception on Saturday, August 4 from 5 to 7 pm CST.

The competition is open to craft artists 18 years or older who are current residents of Tennessee, including students. Artists may submit up to three original craft pieces. Work must be original, not previously exhibited at a Best of Tennessee Craft Exhibition, and within generally accepted craft media. Eligible media include basketry, clay, fiber/textiles, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper, printmaking, sculpture, wood, and other. Original artwork only is accepted; commercially-made embellishments must be subordinate to handcrafted work. CAD- or CNC-assisted works are not allowed unless generated components are subordinate to the finished artwork. Artwork produced with commercial kits, molds, patterns, plans, prefabricated forms, or other commercial methods are ineligible.

The 2018 exhibition will be juried by Kathryn Hall, curator at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. Ms. Hall will select works to receive cash awards, including a $1,000 Best of Show. Entry fee is $40 ($35 for current Tennessee Craft members with coupon code "MBR18") for up to three works. All entry forms must be electronically submitted no later than midnight June 1, 2018. Work must be received at the Museum between July 17 and July 27, 2018. Artists are responsible for transportation costs and insurance. Artwork available for purchase should be labeled "For Sale" with retail price clearly marked; sold artwork must remain on display for the duration of the exhibit.