This exhibition encourages artists working in fiber to become infatuated with the idea of exploring the possibilities of disposable and disregarded stuff as the basis for submission.
The challenge for fiber artists everywhere is to take the most ordinary, non-precious and every day materials and to create the most extraordinary. The reuse of every conceivable material is already imbedded in the psyches of many working artists today. This exhibit will require the use of materials which are not durable and are normally considered ephemeral and short lived.
Key Dates :
February 25th –All submissions due
March 10th — Acceptance letters go out
March 24, 28 and 31st (and by appointment) — Intake of artwork
June 16th — All artwork returned to artist
Opening Reception:
Saturday, April 14th 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Closing Reception:
Saturday, June 2, 2012 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Best in show award:
$250.00 and a solo show during our 2012–2013 exhibit season.
juror: Warren Seelig
Warren Seelig lives and works in Rockland, Maine. He holds the rank of distinguished visiting professor in the Fibers/Mixed Media program at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia where he teaches, curates and writes on various subjects related to textile, fiber and material studies. He received a B.S. from the Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science and an M.F.A. from Cranbrook Academy of Art. Seelig has twice received individual fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and three fellowships from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.
His work has been included in over 30 major museum exhibitions in the United States, Europe, Japan and Korea with many solo and group exhibitions in museums, universities, and private galleries.
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Some Things Looming
526 Washington Street
Reading PA 19601
All questions concerning submissions may be directed to:
service@somethingslooming.com
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FiberPhiladelphia is a biennial for fiber/textile art that takes place in and around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. The next FiberPhiladelphia will take place in Spring 2012 at major institutions and independent venues. It will include exhibitions by renowned international artists and a new generation of artists breaking into the field.
FiberPhiladelphia is partnering with InLiquid, a nonprofit 501©(3) membership organization dedicated to providing opportunities and exposure for visual artists and designers, and the Philadelphia Art Alliance, a nonprofit 501©(3) arts center dedicated to the advancement and appreciation of innovative contemporary craft.
Mission: To enrich the Philadelphia region by exhibiting innovative textile art, supporting the advancement of education and awareness within the field of fiber and textile studies and promoting community participation through city wide projects, workshops and lectures.