Description

FIBER 2025 – This international exhibition seeks to showcase the best of contemporary fiber art. Submissions are invited that reflect the breadth of functional or non-functional works that use fiber and/or fiber art techniques in traditional or innovative ways. Works made from natural or high tech materials that reference fiber and that blur the lines between art,
architecture and craft are welcome.

JUROR: - Tom Grotta and Rhonda Brown have showcased modern fiber art since the 1980s, championing fiber art’s evolution and future. Representing over 100 artists from 25 countries, the gallery’s exhibitions, art fairs, and partnerships with museums have placed works in prestigious collections like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery. Tom, a Rochester Institute of Technology graduate, is renowned for his photography of fiber art and knowledge of contemporary textiles. Rhonda’s background as a lawyer and writer informs her editorial leadership at browngrotta arts. Rhonda oversees the gallery’s catalogs, blog, and social media, ensuring its continued influence in fiber art.

BENEFITS – Exposure on the global platform artnet, Silvermine Galleries website, and relevant social media. Accepted artists will be eligible for Guild membership and representation by Silvermine Galleries.

AWARDS—The Grand Prize is $1000, which includes a solo Viewing Room online with Silvermine Galleries and a one-year Guild membership.

Eligibility - Open to all artists 18 and older. Original artwork in any media will be considered. Eligible artwork must have been completed after January 1, 2022.
*To be considered for the Grand Prize Award, artists must enter at least three works.*

IMPORTANT DATES -

Entry Deadline – Thursday, March 20
Notification of Finalists – Tuesday, April 8. Email and Web posting
Finalists work received by Saturday, April 26, 2 pm
Opening Reception – Saturday, May 17, 5-7 pm
The exhibit closes on Thursday, June 19, at 4 pm
Artwork pickup – Friday, June 20 & Saturday, June 21, 11 am-2 pm
Return Artwork will be shipped by Friday, June 27
Entry Deadline – Thursday, March 20
Exhibit Dates- Saturday, May 10 - Thursday, June 19