Materials Hard + Soft Contemporary Craft Competition
Call for Art: Materials Hard + Soft International Contemporary Craft Competition and Exhibition
Deadline
September 29, 2019 by 11:59 PM
400 E. Hickory St
Denton, Texas 76201
United States
Materials: Hard + Soft International Contemporary Craft Competition and Exhibition is recognized as one of the premier craft exhibitions in the country. The exhibition shows the top national and international artists evolving the field of contemporary craft who push the boundaries of their chosen media. Works produced in any of the craft media: clay, fiber, glass, metal, paper, wood, or any combination of craft media made between 2017-2019 are acceptable. Works must be less than 75 pounds. Entry Fee is $40 (USD) and covers up to three (3) entries. Deadline is September 29. Submission form and more information can be found at https://dentonarts.com/mhscall. This exhibition is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. Materials will be on view February 7 – May 9, 2020 at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center in Denton, Texas. All selected works will be included in the exhibition catalog. Juror award winners will receive monetary prizes. Questions? Email the Greater Denton Arts Council at exhibit@dentonarts.com.
Deadline: September 29, 2019 by 11:59 PM
Website: dentonarts.com/mhscall
ELIGIBLE MEDIA
Works produced in any of the craft media: clay, fiber, glass, metal, paper, wood, or any combination of craft media, are acceptable. Entries must be the complete work of the submitting artist. Works can be a collaboration piece, all collaborators must be listed in the space provided on the entry form. Local, national, and international artists are encouraged to apply. Kits or commercially designed works will not be accepted. All work must have been completed within the past two years (2017-2019) and not previously exhibited at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center.
NUMBER OF ENTRIES + ENTRY FEE
Each artist is limited to three (3) entries. There is a $40 (USD) non-refundable fee, for up to three (3) entries. Payments must be submitted online at the time of application.
SIZE LIMITATIONS
All work must be ready for installation. Submissions are restricted to a weight limit of no more than 75 pounds. GDAC reserves the right to exclude any entry that presents complex installation or assembly problems.
DELIVERY + RETURN OF WORK
Artists are responsible for pre-paying all shipping charges to and from the exhibition site upon selection by the juror. Accepted works must be hand-delivered or shipped according to the instructions provided in the Artist Contract. Entries will be insured by GDAC while in its custody. Insurance value for pieces NFS should reflect fair market value. No work may be withdrawn before the close of the exhibition. Sending an entry to this exhibition shall imply an agreement on the part of the sender to all conditions above.
DEADLINES AND EXHIBITION DATES
- September 29, 2019 | Deadline for acceptance of online entry materials (by 11:59 PM)
- November 15, 2019| Notification forms sent to all artists
- December 6, 2019 | Artist contracts are due
- January 5 – 11, 2020 | Shipped and hand-delivered artwork due at the Arts Center
- February 7, 2020 | Opening Reception 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Award Ceremony 7:00 PM.
- February 7 – May 9, 2020 | Exhibition on view at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center
- May 11 – 23, 2020 | De-installation and return of artwork
For questions or concerns, please contact Jennifer Bates