Page Turner
Some Things Looming
Reading, PA
April 5 through May 18, 2013
The digital era is altering how we read books so we wanted a challenge that alters the way we perceive books. Whether it be an altered book or incorporates pages of a book, ‘some things looming’ challenges you to create the ultimate …Page Turner.
Our major requirements for this challenge are that you incorporate fiber techniques and any parts or pages of a book (preferably ones that would be discarded anyway).
Rules for Entering: (truncated)
* All work must be original, one-of-a-kind, made by the artist submitting the entry.
* Artists may submit up to a maximum of three works, completed within the last three years, to be in the exhibition. Due to space restrictions, 2-D work must be 40″x 40″ or less, 3-D work on pedestals no larger than 18″x18″x 18″. Freestanding works will be accepted. No large installations can be considered. Yardage is acceptable.
* Entries must be postmarked or electronically received by February 15, 2013. No exceptions! Our entry form (variations of our form not acceptable)
and entry fee of $30 (to help defray costs) must accompany your entry.
* You may submit up to 3 images per works submitted. (Max 3 works x 3 images = max 9 total images)
* Submit general artist Statement and a 100 word (or less) write up for each work submitted (for catalog and promo). Must be submitted on your CD
or emailed with your images.
Selection of Artwork:
Entries will be selected by some things looming based on their quality and relevance to the goal/theme of the exhibit. Unusual, experimental, and traditional fiber work is all good. Please be certain that it is quality-prepared for exhibit, completed within the last three years, and have relevance to the theme. Selected
artists are responsible for costs of shipping their work to and from the gallery.
Notifications will be sent out: March 1, 2013
Download Prospectus & Entry Form here.
