Fantastic Fibers 2016

Yeiser Art Center is accepting entries for the Fantastic Fibers 2016 international juried exhibition. This exhibition showcases contemporary works related to the fiber medium. Contemporary and innovative works created with fiber as the primary medium are welcome. The exhibition is open to all artists 18 years and over working in the field of fiber art. All work submitted must be original, completed in the last three years, and not previously exhibited in a Fantastic Fibers exhibition. There are no size restrictions.

Up to five entries per artist are permitted with an entry fee of $15 per piece. Each submission should consist of 1 single artwork represented by 1 to 3 images. All selected artworks will be featured in a full color catalog produced by Yeiser Art Center for sale during the exhibition. The show will be on display April 9 – June 4, 2016.

Awards totaling $1,750 will be awarded: $1,000 First Place, $500 Second Place, and $250 Third Place. Juror Danielle Kelly, Executive Director of the Surface Design Association, will select roughly 50 works for inclusion. Notification of acceptance is February 16, 2016. Work is due at Yeiser Art Center by April 1, 2016. The opening reception is April 9, 2016 from 5 – 7 p.m., with awards announced during the reception (attendance not required to win). Work will be shipped back to artists by June 10, 2016. Fantastic Fibers 2016 is an American Quilter's Society sanctioned event.