Fiberart International 2013

Fiberart International 2013 seeks to exhibit the best of contemporary art and invites submissions that reflect a wide range of works related to the fiber medium. This juried exhibition is recognized around the world as a benchmark that documents trends and innovations in the field. The goal is to include innovative work rooted in traditional fiber materials, structure, processes and history, as well as art that explores unexpected relationships between fiber and other creative disciplines.

The exhibition will be open to the public from April 19 to August 18, 2013 at Society for Contemporary Craft and Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. Jurors include Kai Chan, Paulina Ortiz, and Joyce J. Scott. The Fiberarts Guild will present over $5,000 in cash awards, including a $1,000 Best of Show Award, $500 Second Place Award, and $250 Third Place Award, plus additional category awards. A full color catalog will be published with each artwork represented on a full page; exhibiting artists will receive a complimentary copy.

Artists may submit up to three works. Entry fee is $35 (non-refundable) for up to three entries. Each entry must be represented by two digital images: one full view and one detail. Work must be original and completed after December 31, 2010. Artists must be 18 years or older. All work must be either fiber in content or executed in a fiber technique and must not exceed 8'6" in any single dimension. Accepted work must be available for touring for up to two years beginning August 19, 2013. Work will be judged from digital images and selection will be based on overall quality and relevancy to exhibition standards. Notification of the jurors' decision will be sent by email or US mail by November 30, 2012. Accepted work is due February 8, 2013.