Dancing Hands

Fiber Arts at the Springfield Museum

 
 
  1. Dancing Hands is a juried exhibit of fiber art at the Springfield Museum in Springfield, Oregon.  Dedicated to promoting the innovation and workmanship of fiber artists living in Oregon and Washington, this exhibition will showcase the excellence of contemporary fiber art in the Northwest.

  2. This exhibit is open to fiber artists living in Oregon and Washington. Artists may submit contemporary fiber art; other media and techniques may be incorporated. All works, except basketry or other small, portable pieces, must be able to be hung on a wall.  Works must be original* and completed since January 1, 2006.



Calendar:

Entry deadline (postmark)  ........................................................August 20, 2008  

Notification of acceptance  .....................................................September 9, 2008 

Accepted works received at Springfield Museum............October 25-28, 2008

Dates of Show ...........................................November 4, 2008 –January 23, 2009 

Opening Reception ................................................................November 14, 2008

Closing Reception .......................................................................January 23, 2009 

Works available for pickup .......................................................January 25, 2009

Works shipped on or about ........................................................January30, 2009


* Original works must be the artist’s own design, and  not created from a kit, pattern, or under instruction.

 
  1. Fiber Art:

  2. fine art that includes but is not limited to: basketry, weaving, spinning, knitting, crochet, quilting, fabric manipulation, embroidery, tapestry


"When the conscious choice of fiber as medium sets the agenda and the visceral and tactile import of fiber materiality forms an end in itself."

Twylene Moyer

 

November 4, 2008 - January 23, 2009

 
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