Short Description:
In recent years, fiber’s boundaries have been pushed to their limits like never before. The tenth annual International Exhibition in Print celebrates fiber’s potential to emulate, recreate, and translate other qualities and contexts.
Some themes that expand translation as a material practice:
Work that explores translation of language, metaphor, or concept in the medium of fiber.
Work that emulates qualities of other materials.
Work that illustrates fundamental aspects of fiber with thought-provoking reflections on other matter and material.
Work those bridges cultural gaps, encouraging people from diverse backgrounds to appreciate and engage with each other.
The resulting Exhibition in Print will focus on translations and the “release” of limited understandings of what fiber can become. We are looking for poetic creations that embody fiber’s power to communicate through and beyond its materiality.
Artists working in all fiber/textile media, methods, or processes are encouraged to apply.
Application Requirements
ENTRY PROCEDURE: Entries are to be submitted online through CaFÉ
The following information is required for submission:
1. Name, address, telephone, e-mail.
2. Up to 3 artworks (maximum 2 images per artwork – 1 overall image and 1 detail of each artwork). Six images total may be submitted per entrant. Jurors request one overall and one detail of each full original artwork.
3. Images – full and detail – JPEG only; Upload options for image files:
File format: JPEG only
File dimensions: 1200 pixels or larger on longest side
File resolution: 72 ppi/dpi (standard web resolution)
File size: 5 MB maximum
NOTE: Uploaded images are scaled by the system and two monitor versions are created: a small 100-pixel thumbnail and a large 700-pixel image. These images are available for preview in your portfolio after uploading.
4. A brief artwork statement (up to 1,000 characters).
Since this is a blind jurying process, please do not include identifying information in the statement such as your name.
Please note that the artist statement should address the artist’s overall practice.
Within each artwork submission, there is a description field which should include additional information about the specific piece of artwork (i.e. method, concept, etc.). Artists are highly encouraged to complete the description field as it provides important context for the juror.
Eligibility:
This exhibition is open to all artists, with discounted entry fee offered to SDA members and students.
Artists may enter up to three artworks. 2D and 3D works are eligible, as is documentation of time-based media, performance, or conceptual work. Only photographic documentation of work will be considered. (i.e. no videos)
Work must have been completed since January 1, 2023.
Work executed under classroom/educational guidance or supervision is not eligible.
Artists who have been included in prior EIPs are encouraged to apply, but submitted work should show a progression or be from a different body of work.
Program Benefits or Awards:
Seven Award Winners will each receive an expanded, 3-page spread in the Journal. This will be based on artists who submit multiple works that indicate clear visual and conceptual cohesion and point of view, as well as go above and beyond meeting the theme. Past examples of awards are: Innovative Installation, Material Exploration, Current Statement, Unconventional Materials, Modern Meets Traditional, Surface Design, Textiles & Technology, and more!
Entry Fee:
$30 entry fee for SDA members, up to 3 artworks
$45 entry fee for non-members, up to 3 artworks
Student members and non-members can use the coupon code STUDENT25 for $10 on respective entry fees.
Location:
United states, New Mexico
Deadline:
May 16, 2025
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