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2024 HGB Fiber Art Show & Sale Showcase - Call for Entry

  • September 01, 2024
  • 6:00 AM
  • October 01, 2024
  • 11:59 PM
  • Applications Open September 1, 2024 - Close October 1, 2024

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Past Made Present

2024 HGB Fiber Art Show & Sale Juried Showcase Exhibit Theme

Applications open September 1, 2024

  • 2024 Showcase Theme: Past Made Present
  • What is the relationship between our handwork and that of the makers that came before us?
  • How has our fiber art changed over the years (either personally or collectively?)
  • In what ways do we use historical methods in new ways?
  • Has your making changed as your skills have changed?
  • Make a fiber art piece that answers at least one of the prompts.

Applicants to the 2024 HGB Show & Sale Juried Showcase are asked to describe how your work relates to the theme "Past Made Present."


Showcase Submission Timeline

Deadline for paid HGB Membership – September 10, 2024

  • Applications open September 1, 2024
  • Deadline for Showcase Submissions – October 1, 2024

  • Notice of juried entry acceptance emailed by October 15, 2024
    • Entering Showcase items into ADE requires a password
    • The juried entry acceptance email will contain the ADE required password

  • Jury fee $20.00 – Maximum two submissions

Current Members: 

  • After September 1, 2024 - To apply for the Showcase, click on the Register button to the left. A $20 fee will be required at the end of the application.

Current members may submit a maximum of two pieces as an individual or as part of a collaboration. The work(s) may be offered for customer purchase - HGB will retain the established Show & Sale commission of 25% for any item sold. 

  • Member eligibility – HGB membership dues must be paid and posted by September 10, 2024 to access the application

Questions? Please contact showcase@handweaversofboulder.org  

Take a look back at past Showcases

2023 - To Everything There Is A Season

2022 - I make things because I must

2021 - Colorful Colorado

2019 - Inspired by Music

2024 HGB Show & Sale Showcase Application Preparation

• Please note you will not be able to save your application and revisit it later
• Chrome and Firefox are recommended browsers.
• Do not enter Showcase items into ADE until juried entry acceptance email is received

It is recommended you gather the following information before starting the application process:

• Contact information – Name – Email – Phone – PIN – Address

• Prepare digital images

   - At least one submitted image must show the entire finished entry, while others may show details
- Images are uploaded as attachments to the application
      - if unable to upload images - email as attachments to:
        showcase@handweaversofboulder.org
   - Images submitted in .jpg format
   - Images recommendation of minimum of 300 dpi and file less than 500kb
   - Identify image files with LastName_FirstName_Image#.jpg
             smith_sally_1.jpg    
             smith_sally_2.jpg

• Submission Details

   - Title
   - If the piece is a collaboration, be prepared to provide additional artist information to showcase@handweaversofboulder.org
   - Artist Statement – Describe how the piece relates to the theme of "Past made Present" – the artist statement is limited to 250 characters.
   - Materials and Techniques represented in the piece
   - Price
      - Note: if the item is not for sale you will be asked to provide a declared value 
   - Year made
   - Size – width x height x depth

  • Notice of juried entry acceptance emailed by October 15, 2024
    • Entering Showcase items into ADE requires a password
    • The juried entry acceptance email will contain the ADE required password

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