2018 Fiber, Textile Art and Quilt Show

Show Dates: October 4, 2018 – January 9, 2019
Submission Deadline: September 2, 2018

Exhibition Details:
The Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts is pleased to announce their first Fiber, Textile Art and Quilt show. All artists who work in these media are welcome to submit.

We invite artists to enter this outstanding celebration of fiber art featuring works made primarily of fiber, fabric, textiles, and /or related materials such as hand-dyed silk, felting, weaving, fiber sculpture, fashion, crochet, lace and quilts.

Quilts must be no larger than 96” square and must have a 4-inch sleeve attached for hanging purposes. All works must be submitted via the website www.OnlineJuriedShows.com.

Awards:
Through the generous donation of supporters, the Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts is able to offer awards and prizes for this show.

Eligibility:

·         All works must be original works of the artist.

·         All entries must be of original design and personal execution.

·         Artwork previously shown at Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts is not eligible for submission.

Fees:
The fee for entry of up to three (3) works will be $25 for non-members ($10 per additional entry) for a total of five entries. Members of the Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts may submit three entries for $15 ($7 per additional entry) for a total of five entries.

Payment should be made at www.OnlineJuriedShows.com. Entry fees are non-refundable and must be paid by the entry deadline.

Legal:

·         All works must be of original design and copyright of the artist.

·         The Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts reserves the right to utilize all images submitted to the Fiber, Textile Art and Quilt Show in promotion of the exhibition and for the general promotion of the arts center.

·         The Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts may rescind the right of hanging any work unsuitably presented or misrepresented.

Selected Works:

·         Selection notification will be sent by email by September 6, 2018.

·         Selected works must be received at the Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts during the following days: Wednesday, September 26; Thursday, September 27; and Friday, September 28, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Saturday, September 29, from 9 a.m. to noon.

·         Works that are shipped to the Nigra Art Center must be received by September 29, 2018. The mailing address for the Nigra Art Center is 2736 New York 30, Gloversville, NY 12078.

·         The Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts will retain a 20% commission on all works sold.

·         Selected artwork must be suitably framed and ready for installation.

·         All shipping is at the expense of the artist. There will be a $10 handling fee for each package shipped to the Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts. The handling fee covers condition reporting and photographing of the work as it arrives, and follow up condition report at the conclusion of the exhibition. You must include a prepaid shipping label for the return of the work. Accepted artists will receive detailed information regarding shipping and handling requirements.

Important Dates:
Deadline for submission: September 2, 2018
Notification of acceptance: September 6, 2018
Work to be received at the Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts by: September 29, 2018
Selection of Awards: October 8, 2018
Notification of Awards: October 9, 2018
Public Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony: October 11, 2018, 6-8 p.m.

Exhibition Closes: January 9, 2019

Entering Your Images:
You can enter your images online at www.OnlineJuriedShows.com. Entry form must be filled out in its entirety. List sizes up to the nearest inch. Submitted images must not include matting or frame. Crop the photos to include only the artwork. Be sure your images are right-side-up.

Before uploading your images, make sure they are smaller than 4MB, but at least 1920 pixels on the longest side at 72 dpi. Images should be in JPEG format, sRGB color space. Help in photographing your work and properly sizing your images can be found at: www.OnlineJuriedShows.com/help.aspx. If you need help entering your images or are unable to, please write to us here: https://onlinejuriedshows.com/Contact.aspx

Please add Services@OnlineJuriedShows.com and Manager@OnlineJuriedShows.com to your safe senders list to ensure notifications are received.

Location: Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts, 2736 New York 30, Gloversville, New York