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Our Vision
During our lifetime, fiber art has transformed from a craft medium to a form of conceptual artistic expression without question. Our vision is to curate an online exhibit of contemporary fiber artwork rooted in the spirit of feminine energy and creation using traditional materials, structures, and textile processes that focuses on the narrative of the work and its relation to the theme Transformation
The Common Thread Gallery is seeking the best contemporary art and invites submissions that reflect a range of works in the mediums of weaving and fiber art. 


Transformation is the inaugural exhibit that will launch The Common Thread online art gallery in April 2019.

The Gallery will show and represent the most exceptional artists works using the medium of fiber as an expression of fine art available today.  The selected artists will benefit from the highest quality online exhibit experience in order to show, market and sell their works to a global audience.

The Common Thread Gallery will make the discovery, acquisition, and installation of powerful works of contemporary fiber art a beautiful experience and a worthy investment for art collectors.

AWARDS

1st Gallery representation by The Common Thread Gallery for 1 year.  Includes solo exhibition, marketing, publicity and promotion of the Artist to a global audience of art collectors.

2nd Membership in Fiber Art Network and a featured Artist post on The Common Thread blog at http://www.theweavingworkshop.com and a 1-1 creative coaching session with the gallery curator.

3rd Featured Artist post on The Common Thread blog at http://www.theweavingworkshop.com including social media marketing promotion and direct links to the artist website.

CATALOG

A full color catalog of the online exhibition will be published.  It is essential that artworks submitted meet the highest quality so that art is reproduced accurately in this professional art publication. Exhibiting artists will receive a complimentary copy.  Catalogs will also be available for purchase.  All applicants will have the opportunity to pre-order the exhibition catalog.

CALENDAR

Submission Deadline: January 31, 2019

Notification of Juror’s decision: February 28, 2019

Exhibition Launch: April 5, 2019

Exhibition Closes: August 15, 2019

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Emerging and established women artists are encouraged to participate. This is an online gallery exhibit, so there are no restrictions based on geography.  Artists must be 18 years or older to enter.

Up to three artworks per applicant are permitted.

Submission fees $40 USD for up to 3 works.

All work must be fiber as the medium in al lforms and constructions.

All art work must be original in concept and not completed in workshops or classes and completed after December 31, 2016.

Artists must provide an artist statement, educational background, and link to Instagram account.

 

To enter, click the +Register box in the right hand corner of the screen.