The festival is an international showcase of contemporary fibre art. We are a not-for-profit initiative with charitable status. We exhibit innovative fibre based art from around the world and highlight the strength of our local talent. The Festival is run by dedicated volunteers Dawne Rudman (Chair & Festival Curator) and Gareth Bate (Festival Curator). Exhibitions are carefully planned by various curators.
Beginning in 1994 as a single Oakville exhibition, the festival continues to grow in size and ambition. The exhibitions feature work submitted by hundreds of artists from around the world.
For the 2012 festival we expanded into Toronto. We will continue to be based in Oakville, Ontario.
The town of Oakville, Ontario, Canada is located on Lake Ontario 45 minutes west of Toronto and is part of the Greater Toronto Area. . Oakville has a vibrant cultural scene for which the World of Threads Festival is a prominent player. Toronto is the largest city in Canada and has a large and important art world. The festival draws visitors from across the region and internationally.
Artist Eligibility
- We are open to artists from all countries.
- All artwork must have been made after Jan. 2012 (the date of our last call for submissions)
- All work must be available for exhibition during the Festival: Nov. 1 – Nov. 30, 2014 and the two weeks prior and after these dates for installation and take down.
- No entry can be withdrawn from the exhibition once it has been accepted.
- All work must be original – No patterns or commercial kits are acceptable.
- Artists cover the cost of shipping.
For further information on the submission process, please visit the World of Threads website.
