Grand National Exhibition Crossroads & New Call for Entry

Karen Johnson From the Ashes, 38 x 44 inches

 The Grand National Fibre Art Exhibition highlights wonderful art from across Canada. Currently on view is their 2021 offering Crossroads. Click here to view the exhibit. Crossroads will be traveling to various venues across Canada and is currently on view at the UNB Art Centre in Fredericton New Brunswick. From the Ashes above is SAQA Western Canada member Karen Johnson's piece in Crossroads.

Do not miss your chance to be a part of this fantastic collection of artists. The 2023 Grand National call has been announced. Find all the details below and at this link.

Your Work on the SAQA Website!

Tension by Natalie Skinner in Opposites Attract SAQA Exhibit

Do you have an artwork featured on the SAQA main website yet?

SAQA is currently accepting submissions for their website collection and members are eligible to submit one piece for consideration. Deadline to submit for this intake is November 30, 2020.

Browse the Collection here.

For more details visit here.

Good luck!

Gallery Vertigo Call For Entry

Open Call Fibre Exhibit "X's and O's"

Gallery Vertigo is inviting fibre artists to submit to a scheduled exhibit entitled X’s and O’s. Have you played this childhood game? What about “X marks the spot”? Do you sign letters with kisses and hugs (XO XO XO)? Old treasure maps often had an X marking the spot of the treasure. Those unable to read and/or write often signed with an “X”. Perhaps your thoughts of X’s and O’s relate to yin and yang, crosses and losses. How would you portray X’s and O’s? We are challenging fibre artists to interpret the theme of X’s and O’s in whichever direction your creative muse takes you.

Dec. 15, 2020 Online submission of entry opens

 Feb.1, 2021  Entry deadline at 3:00 pm PST 

All registrations must be in by this date

For details visit this link. The submission form can be found here.

Calling SAQA WC Members -- In British Columbia!

Open Call Fibre Exhibit

"Change"

Where: Gallery Vertigo, Vernon, BC 

When: Exhibit Date March 3 – 28, 2020 

Show Concept: Gallery Vertigo is inviting fibre artists to submit to a scheduled exhibit entitled Change. Is change impacting you? Perhaps you are experiencing a change in career, or a change in your residence. Some of you may be experiencing a change in your health, your relationships, or perhaps a change in your perspective. Scientists and skeptics alike are talking about climate change. Then of course there is the change of seasons. Perhaps your thoughts of Change relate to urban renewal. How would you portray Change? 

We are challenging fibre artists to interpret the theme of change in whichever direction your creative muse takes you. The fibre art piece may be either realistic or an abstraction of the theme. 

Eligibility and Guidelines: PLEASE PAY CAREFUL ATTENTION TO THESE REQUIREMENTS; ANY SUBMITTED PIECES THAT DEVIATE FROM THESE PARAMETERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

1.  Fibre art pieces must be original work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure. Fibre art sculpture is also acceptable.
2. The fibre art piece must be prepared in such a manner as to be ready to hang in the Gallery. In the case of a fibre sculpture it must be able to display as a “stand alone” without additional supports.
3. The fibre art piece should not exceed a maximum perimeter of 120 inches.
4. Any works entered which deviate from the guidelines and submission requirements may be rejected at the discretion of the Exhibition Chair.
5. Artists are responsible for shipping and insurance to and from Gallery Vertigo. 
6. Artwork MAY be for sale. Gallery Vertigo will charge a 30% commission on all sales. 
7. The Artist(s) confirms the artwork entered does not violate any copyright laws. 
8. By submitting your work for exhibit, the Artist(s) confirms she/he will adhere to all the above. 

Calendar:

Oct. 15, 2019 - Announce call for entries 
Dec. 15, 2019 - Online submission of entry opens
Feb.1, 2020 - Entry deadline at 3:00 pm PST. All registrations must be in by this date 
Feb. 15, 2020 - Notification of acceptance (All notifications will be sent by email) 
Feb. 29, 2020 - Artwork to be RECEIVED by Gallery Vertigo (details to be given upon acceptance)
Mar. 12, 2020 - Opening Night Reception 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Gallery Vertigo 
Mar. 31, 2020 - Artists may pick up work at Gallery during business hours or have it shipped (NOTE: Shipping is at the expense of the Artist(s))

For further information and/or a Submission Form, please contact Gallery Vertigo directly via e-mail: galleryvertigonoaa@gmail.com.  


NOTE: As the title of this post indicates, this Call is open to B.C. artists only.

Thanks to B.C. member Brigitte Red, Acting Director, Gallery Vertigo, for this information!