The Art of Labor

Members of the Surface Design Association are invited to submit work for the 2018 International Juried Members exhibition, The Art of Labor. The exhibition will be held in partnership with the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles at their location in San Jose, CA, from July 22, 2018 to October 14, 2018.

Using the word "Labor" as a point of departure, jurors Carole Frances Lung (Frau Fiber) and Amy DiPlacido will seek fiber, fiber-based, or textile-inspired work by artists exploring the many possible definitions of the term and its relationship to art. Works should be completed on or after January 1, 2014. Established, emerging, international and student artist SDA members are encouraged to participate. Artists working in all media are eligible. Up to 3 individual artworks may be submitted per entry, with up to 4 images total and up to 2 video samples. Entry fees are $40 for members and $20 for student members.

Awards include First Place ($600), Second Place ($400), Third Place ($300), Honorable Mention ($100), and an SDA Award of Excellence (one-year SDA membership). Selected artwork must arrive at SJMQT no later than July 1, 2018. Works will be returned no later than November 14, 2018. A 50% gallery commission applies to works sold during the exhibition. Acceptance notification will be sent May 1, 2018.