exciting opportunity-hurry only a few days before the deadline!

Devore Book

DEADLINE: 4th June 2010 (RECEIVE) or (EMAIL)

Publishing Opportunity
DEVORE BOOK
Dionne Swift
West Yorkshire
UK

Very little is written about the elusive devoré process & I aim to compile all of my knowledge into a 128 page, full colour, fully illustrated 'dictionary of devoré'. Submissions are invited for inclusion in the 'gallery' section of this new and exciting DEVORE BOOK.

Accepted work/artists/designers will receive full credit and have contacted published as requested. You will receive 2 free copies of the book and the option to purchase further copies at wholesale value.

To submit your own work for consideration, send a selection of up to 6 images of devoré work (please include surface details and full piece shots), CV and short description of your process/working methods.

DEADLINE: 4th June 2010

Submissions should be sent to:
Dionne Swift
Mountfield
12 Cinderhills Road
Holmfirth
West Yorkshire
UK
HD9 1EE
or email info@dionneswift.co.uk

Images can only accepted as high-resolution digital images [300 dpi resolution] with full caption details: name, title, year completed, materials, techniques, dimensions and photography credit.

Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you would like your materials returned.

View announcement on blog: dionneswift.blogspot.com/2010/04/devore-submissions-invited

Visit website for complete overview of Dionne Swift: http://www.dionneswift.co.uk/

textile arts center

I recently found out about the textile arts center in Brooklyn and thought I'd share. I haven't had a chance to visit them yet but they seem like a great organization. They have a weaving studio and surface design lab as well as a gallery space. Periodically they also take in interns so be sure to be on the look out if you are interested in such an opportunity. They seem to always have a ton of things going on from regularly scheduled classes to workshops and openings.

here is their website: www.textileartscenter.com

exhibition opportunity

some things looming, a fiber arts community dedicated to the promotion of the art form in Berks County, PA and beyond is proud to present: Simply irRESISTible, an exhibition of all things textile incorporating resist dyeing techniques, September 12th-November 14th, 2010. If you work with wax or paste resist... or, a mechanical resist that manipulates the cloth such as tying or stitching... or yet another form of resist technique involving chemical agents that repel another type of dye printed over the top...or a technique all together different, yet resist-related... this exhibition is for you! All work must be original, one-of-a-kind, made by the artist submitting entry. Artists may submit up to a maximum of three images, completed within the last three years, to be in the exhibition. Due to space restrictions, 2-D work must be 40"x 40" or less, 3-D work on pedestals no larger than 18" x18"x 18". Freestanding works will be accepted. No large installations can be considered. Yardage is acceptable. Entry fee $25. All entries must be postmarked by July 16, 2010. Click Here to request a prospectus.

niche award competition

Now in its 21^st year, the NICHE Awards competition recognizes exemplary work by talented U.S. and Canadian artists and craftspeople at the professional and student levels.

It is a great opportunity for exposure as a young artist.

The NICHE Awards contest opens May 15, while this semester’s students are completing their best work. Students have until September 31 to submit works created this year, but I encourage you to introduce the NICHE Awards to your students today, while they complete portfolios and before they leave your classes.

The finalists will display their creations during the largest wholesale craft show in the country, the Buyers Market of American Craft, February 18-21, 2011, in Philadelphia. The finalists and winners of the competition will receive tremendous press in NICHE magazine, a trade publication read by the owners and managers of craft and art galleries, and at our web site here.

Student finalists and winners receive:

- an opportunity to exhibit their work in a special exhibit at the Buyers Market

- a listing for the student and his/her school in the Winter issue of NICHE magazine

- coverage of the winners in the Spring issue of NICHE magazine

- continuing press coverage during and after the competition

- web promotions here

If you have any questions please let me know!

Contact Erin Hartz at ErinH@rosengrp.com or call 410-889-2933, ext. 206.

Caroline Gardner's New Website!

Senior Fiber Major, Caroline Gardner just launched a new website, check it out to see what she has been up to!

www.carolinemakesart.com

Amazing Knitted Music Video! Les peaux des lievres

This music video by the band, Tricot Machine , was made using 700+ knitted panels.

ArtClothText

Image sourced from ArtClothText Blog.

I stumbled upon the blog ArtClothText today and thought I'd share. It is written by Canadian textile artist Mackenzie Frere and contains a wealth of fiber related work, exhibitions, featured artists, and events.

blog- ArtClothText
Mackenzie Frere's website- link

Last Work Day-End of Semester Dates

As a reminder, today is the last work day of the semester. All projects by non-majors must be removed from the studio by this Friday, May 7th, by 4:00. If you leave anything past that date it will be thrown away. Majors may leave their things in the majors space as long as it is stacked neatly on their table or put away in the lockers. No food may be left anywhere in the studio including lockers. Silkscreens belonging to majors may be left in the washout room over the summer but I would recommend cleaning off the emulsion. Have a nice summer!

Employment Opportunity

Studio Assistant for Textile Design Studio
Carolyn Ray Inc
(Yonkers NY)

Internationally recognized handcrafted textile design and production studio seeks a Studio Assistant to participate in the creation and production of our handpainted fabrics. Assist with color mixing, sample making, production, studio maintenance and clerical. Must be proficient with a sewing machine. This entry level position is perfect for a recent or soon to be college graduate.

Please send a cover letter and resume as pdf to: em@carolynray.com

No phone calls or faxes please.

Website: http://www.carolynray.com