Fantastic Fibers 2017

Yeiser Art Center is accepting entries for Fantastic Fibers 2017, an international juried exhibition showcasing contemporary works related to the fiber medium. Contemporary and innovative works created with fiber as the primary medium or concept are welcome. This 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 $25 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. Selected artists will receive a complementary copy of the exhibition catalog. Fantastic Fibers 2017 will be on display at Yeiser Art Center from April 22 to June 17, 2017.

Awards totaling $1,750 will be awarded: $1,000 First Place, $500 Second Place, and $250 Third Place. The juror is John Hopper, editor and chief of Inspirational, an international contemporary art publication. Fantastic Fibers 2017 is an American Quilter's Society (AQS) sanctioned event. Notification of acceptance will be February 24, 2017. Work is due at Yeiser Art Center by April 1, 2017. The opening reception is April 22, 2017 from 5-7 p.m., with awards announced during the reception (attendance is not required to win). Work will be shipped back to artists by June 23, 2017.