Organizer Information
Scottsdale Public Art, a branch of Scottsdale Arts, manages the Civic Center Public Gallery located within the Scottsdale Civic Center Library. The organization is dedicated to making artistic excellence accessible to the community through diverse exhibitions and public installations. For this exhibition, Scottsdale Public Art has invited Erika Lynne Hanson—an esteemed interdisciplinary artist and educator—to serve as the guest juror.
Title & Description
Open Spaces: Fiber Arts Addressing the Landscape.
This juried exhibition centers on humanity’s foundational connection to natural elements like plants, animals, and stone. With a focus on the United States National Park Service (established in 1916) and Arizona's 22 national parks, the exhibition seeks fiber-based works that reflect on these protected landscapes as resources for restoration and mental health. The exhibition highlights the versatility of textiles, encompassing traditional and experimental forms that address the "open space" as both a physical site and a conceptual sanctuary.
Categories
Fiber/Textile Art, Weaving, Quilting, and Sculpture.
Eligibility
- Open to International (US-resident) and domestic artists based in the United States.
- Artists must be able to deliver and pick up their physical works in Scottsdale, AZ.
- Works must be acceptable for all ages, as the gallery is located within a public library.
- Material focus: Weaving, felting, quilting, fabric manipulation, and fiber-featured mixed media.
Program Benefits and Awards
- Honorarium: Exhibiting artists are eligible for a $100.00 honorarium.
- Exhibition: Inclusion in a juried exhibition at the 680-square-foot Scottsdale Civic Center Public Gallery.
- Insurance: Artworks are insured by the organization while on display.
- Professional Installation: Work will be installed under the direction of Scottsdale Public Art preparatory staff.
- Publicity: Promotion through Scottsdale Arts' digital and local channels.
Fees
- Application Fee: Free to apply.
- Entry Fee: None.
Application Requirements
- Artist Intent: A paragraph (max 300 words) stating the intent of the work for this specific theme.
- Portfolio: Up to 8 artworks per individual artist.
- Image Specs: JPG files labeled as
Lastname_Firstname_title_date. - Technical Constraints: * Wall-hung: Max 52"W x 52"H; must have D-rings; max 90 lbs.
- Pedestal: Max 20"H x 15"D x 15"W.
- No piercing of gallery walls; must use the provided cable and latch-hook system.
How to Apply?
Submissions must be made through the Scottsdale Arts Submittable portal. Apply via Scottsdale Arts Submittable
Key Dates
- Entry Deadline: May 4, 2026 (11:59 PM MST).
- Notification Date: May 8, 2026.
- Delivery of Artwork: July 1, 2026 (10 AM – 5 PM).
- Exhibition Dates: July 9 – September 30, 2026.
- Pick-up Date: October 1, 2026.
Location
United States, Scottsdale, AZ (Civic Center Public Gallery).
Additional Details
Artwork is not for sale on-site; however, purchase inquiries will be directed to the artist for transactions after the exhibition closes. Artists are solely responsible for the transport of their work.