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Artistic Endeavors

Applications open September 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025

    2025 Showcase Theme: Artistic Endeavors

    The pursuit of artistry through the medium of fiber is an ever-evolving journey. Each piece reflects not simply technique, but an emotional and creative investment in the process. 

    Magic can be found in the tactile engagement while weaving, knitting, crocheting, or stitching, inspiring a meditative energy, pulling the artist into a place of reflection, exploration, and expression.

    Artists are asked to lead the viewer through the artistic endeavor involved in their submitted pieces. 

    • What was your inspiration?

    • Why or how, do you think, did that inspiration evolve into an idea for a piece of fiber art?

    • At what point did you feel the piece was complete?  

    • Is the idea complete?




    Applicants to the 2025 HGB Show & Sale Juried Showcase are asked to describe how your work relates to the theme "Artistic Endeavors".

    Showcase Submission Timeline
    • Deadline for paid HGB Membership – September 9, 2025
    • Applications open September 1, 2025
    • Deadline for Showcase Submissions – October 1, 2025
    • Notice of juried entry acceptance emailed by October 15, 2025
      • 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

    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 9, 2025 to access the application
    • All Showcase entries must meet all Show & Sale – 2025 Rules & Regulations, Standards, and Readiness for Sale requirements and be complete at the time of submission . Works in progress are not eligible
    • One submitted image should show the entire finished entry, while others may show details
    Questions? Please contact showcase@handweaversofboulder.org  
    Take a look back at past Showcases


    2025 HGB Show & Sale Showcase Application Preparation 

    2025 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 should 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 350 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

    If you are unable to upload images online please contact the Showcase Manager
    -  showcase@handweaversofboulder.org

    • Notice of juried entry acceptance emailed by October 15, 2025
      • Entering Showcase items into ADE requires a password
      • The juried entry acceptance email will contain the ADE required password

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