Dancing Hands
Dancing Hands
Fiber Arts at the Springfield Museum
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.
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.
Fiber Art:
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."
November 4, 2008 - January 23, 2009
