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“In Stitches” Call to Artists Pacific Park Gallery in Coos Bay, Oregon, is sponsoring a juried Fabric Art Exhibit November 2015 -‐January 2016 Theme The theme of the show is “Not Your Grandmother’s Quilts.” Fabric artists are encouraged to interpret the theme in a wide and creative manner. In Stitches 2015 “Not Your
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Categories All entries must use fabric as the primary medium; can be quilted, felted, beaded, painted, etc.; and may use traditional and non-‐traditional methods to create the final artwork. Original Free-‐Form Design: Wall hangings depicting the subject matter and demonstrating personal expression and originality in design, color and techniques. Originally Interpreted Traditional Quilting: Traditional-‐style piecing and/or appliqué, using blocks and/or patterns in the public domain or original design using traditional quilting techniques. Quilting for this exhibit is defined as composed of at least two fabric layers that are stitched together. Entry Guidelines •
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“In Stitches” is open to all Oregon fabric artists. Entries must have wall-‐hanging apparatus, such as wooden doweling, hanging wire or cording. Each artist may submit jpegs of up to three entries. Jurors will review the jpegs and may request a personal viewing of finalists work before selecting exhibitors. Artists are encouraged to submit up to three additional jpegs showing details of the entry. The attached entry form must accompany the submission with an entry fee of $15 . Artists may submit 3 entries for one fee. Digital File format must be in jpg format minimum of 300 dpi. All entries from one artist must be on one CD-‐ROM. Each artist’s CD must be labeled on the outside with the artist’s name, title of the works and finished size in inches. Name the electronic files as follows:
A. title of work.jpg (EXAMPLE: A. pacific.jpg) B. title of work.jpg C. title of work.jpg Detail images should be named as follows: A. detail 1,2 or 3 of title.jpg (EXAMPLE: A. detail 1 pacific.jpg) B. detail 1,2, or 3 of title.jpg C. detail 1,2, or 3 of title.jpg. Abbreviate the “title of work” as needed on the electronic file name, but be sure the entry form has complete information. NO SLIDE SHOWS, FLASH FILES, THUMBNAILS etc. NO SUBMISSIONS VIA EMAIL WILL BE ACCEPTED Deadlines Entry deadline is Sept. 4, 2015. Notification of acceptance will be made by Oct. 2. Artists may be notified by email or by mail. If you prefer mail notification, please send a SASE with your entry form. Exhibit Calendar Monday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m. -‐ noon: Delivery to Pacific Park Gallery, 1957 Thompson Rd., Coos Bay, OR. (Artists are responsible for delivery and pick up of their entries. Shipping arrangements can be made upon acceptance to the show.) Sunday, Nov. 15, 1-‐4 p.m.: Artists reception and awards Monday, February 1, 2016: Pick-‐up Jurors: Artists Susan Lehman and Alice Trivitt Alice Trivitt of Coos Bay, Oregon, has graduate degrees in Home Economics Education with an emphasis in Clothing and Textiles. She has taught sewing and needlecraft to all ages for over 40 years. Alice says she challenges herself to try something new and by pushing the boundaries of needlecraft techniques. Susan Lehman, of Bandon, Oregon, holds a BFA in Textiles, and is renowned for her multi-‐media work, including loom weaving, fabric book making, and collage. Susan was a 2015 juror and is looking forward to seeing this year’s entries. Awards A judges “Best of Show,” “Best Original Traditional,” “Best Free-‐Form” and a “People’s Choice” will be awarded. Questions? Sharon Leahy at [email protected] Janne LaValle, [email protected] Pacific Park Gallery is a non-‐commission, not-‐for-‐profit exhibit space located in Pacific Coast Medical Park, 1957 Thompson Rd., Coos Bay. By Artists, For Artists. Pacific Park Gallery “In Stitches” Entry Form Deadline for submission is a postmark no later than September 4, 2015 Artists may submit a total of up to three submissions with a non-‐refundable fee of $15. Include a check or money order made out to Pacific Park Gallery with completed entry form. Fill out the following and mail with CD and entry fee to: Pacific Park Gallery, c/o Janne LaValle, PO Box 635, Lakeside, OR, 97449. Name ______________________________________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip ___________________________________________________________________________ Phone _____________________________________Email ________________________________________ Entry 1 Title _______________________________________________________________________ Size (in inches) _____________ Category: Circle One Original Free-‐Form Original Interpreted Traditional Entry 2 Title _______________________________________________________________________ Size (in inches) _____________ Category: Circle One Original Free-‐Form Original Interpreted Traditional Entry 3 Title _______________________________________________________________________Size (in inches) _____________ Category: Circle One Original Free-‐Form Original Interpreted Traditional