Mendocino Art Center: Natural Dye Showcase

The Natural Dye Showcase at the Mendocino Art Center (August 3-28, 2015) invites artists to submit contemporary fiber works featuring elements created with natural dyes. Techniques may include wall-hangings, art quilts, baskets, embroidery, rugs, knitting, crochet, hand-made paper, and other forms of fiber art. The exhibition seeks to highlight excellence in contemporary use of natural dyes in light of their rich and skillful use through the centuries and across the planet. An opening reception will be held on Second Saturday, August 8, 2015, with a gallery talk by juror Yoshiko I. Wada.

Work can utilize any fiber technique and must include significant elements dyed with natural dyes (derived from plant, other organic sources, or minerals). Work must be original and created after 2011. Wall-hung pieces (including wearable art) may be no longer than 72 inches on the longest side; free-standing or free-hanging works may take up no more than four square feet of floor space. The juror will make the final decision on whether submissions are appropriate to the exhibition theme.

Entry fee is $15 per work, with up to three works accepted per artist. Applications may be submitted beginning March 29, 2015, with a deadline of May 29, 2015. Selected artists will be notified by July 1, 2015, and works must be delivered to the gallery between July 27-30. Work will be professionally installed and insured while on site. The Mendocino Art Center will take a 40% commission on works sold. Artists are responsible for shipping costs and any loss or damage during shipping. Images of accepted work may be used for promotional purposes.