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:

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

  2. **Entry deadline (hand delivered)..........................August 26, 2008  

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

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

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

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

  7. Closing Reception ....................................................Cancelled!!! 

  8. Works available for pickup ....................................January 27, 2009

  9. Works shipped on or about ....................................January 30, 2009


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

  2. **  Please note new deadline for hand delivery of entry

 

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."

Twylene Moyer

 

November 4, 2008 - January 23, 2009

 
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