A narrative thread braids a story together, creating cohesion and building tension. Events, characters, and themes are woven together through a beginning, middle, and end. What story will your artwork tell us?  A fantasy, a tragedy, or perhaps...a romance? We welcome a broad interpretation of the theme. All varieties of fiber artists are encouraged to apply.  There will be a $35 non-refundable application fee. 

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This show will be juried by Shanna Robinson.  A retired professor of art, Shanna lives and works in Horton Bay, MI.  Working in textiles, sculpture and printmaking, she creates a varied body of work connected by a love of nature.  Making dyes and inks from plants and bugs, weaving with plant, animal, or reclaimed materials and making prints based on signature marks such as tree rings and fingerprints, she seeks to work in ways that connect her with the natural world.  She is a retired Professor of Art from North Central Michigan College, where she taught art history, design, textiles and ceramics.  Robinson holds a BFA and an MFA from Eastern Michigan University.  Robinson is a part of the Interlacement Group of Michigan Weavers and has shown her work in Michigan and in national juried shows.  She has served on the board of The Cross Village Rug Works and the Jordan River Arts Council, and has juried and/or curated exhibitions for Charlevoix Circle of Art, Crooked Tree Art Center, Glen Arbor Arts Center, Jordan River Arts Council and Lowell Arts.

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OPPORTUNITIES
1st Place: $300
2nd Place: $200
3rd Place: $100
Viewer’s Choice: $100
Two Honorable Mentions: $50 each

Awards will be announced at the opening reception on May 17th. Artists' names will be removed for jurying.

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• April 9th: Online submission due  CLICK HERE TO APPLY

• April 11th: Notification of selected work

• May 6th - 10th: Artwork delivery (Tu-Sa, 11am-4pm)

• May 15-June 20:  Show dates

• May 17th, 1pm - 3pm: Opening Reception

• June 21st - 25th: Pick up artwork

 

Requirements

• Artwork must be original. (No reproductions, patterns, or prints accepted) 

• Size Limitation: 3 ft x 4 ft (size will be taken into consideration in jurying process)

• Artwork must be labeled with artist's name and title of work (on the back of 2D work, at the base of 3D work). Please indicate top of work.

• Work must be ready to safely hang/display (no sawtooth hangers please).

• SAAC will retain 30% commission on all works sold for non-Sault Area Arts Center members or 20% for $100 level members.  To become a member, CLICK HERE

• Artwork may not be removed from the exhibit prior to the closing date.

• Please indicate price of work and if not for sale, label "NFS".

 

DISCLAIMERS:

• The Art Center Gallery has the right to reject an work that does not meet the requirements of the exhibit.

• The Art Center Gallery and the Sault Area Arts Council are not responsible for loss, theft, or damage to artwork.