In celebration of alternative uses of fiber and textile material, The Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts  (LHUCA) is proud to present: 

Alternative Fiber: A National Juried Exhibition.  

In recent years the use of fiber and textile has greatly expanded creating art that no longer easily fits into the category of craft.  New art has been constructed utilizing these materials in both sculptural, two dimensional, and even installation practice.  LHUCA’s exhibition will focus on these ideas as we aim to create a juried art show highlighting the many alternative ideas present in these mediums.

Juror: Karena Bennett Over the last two decades, Karena has worked with a variety of arts organizations across the Northwest ranging from small galleries to higher education institutions including most recently the Confluence Project and Caldera Arts. Currently, she serves as Executive Director of Surface Design Association (SDA), an international non-profit focused on fiber art and design. Since 1977, SDA has promoted artists around the world through exhibitions, events, and its quarterly publication, Surface Design Journal.

Entry Fee: $25 for up to three entries.

Artists may submit two images per artwork per entry.

Entry Details:

Artists must be at least 18 years of age and living in the United States.

Call open to artists working in fiber based media

Entry deadline: Monday, May 9, 2022

Notification date: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 (Artists will be notified via email.) 

Delivery deadline: Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Exhibition dates: June 3 – July 30, 2022

Opening receptions during First Friday Art Trail: June 3 and July 1, 2022 from 6-9 pm

Return shipping: Week of Aug.1 2022

Cash Prizes: 

1st place: $300 

2nd place:$150

Two Honorable Mentions: $50

Selected Work:

Artists will be responsible for shipping their work and associated costs.

Work must be shipped with prepaid return shipping to:

LHUCA, 511 Ave K, Lubbock, Texas 79401

If you have any questions, please contact: 

Christian Conrad, christian.conrad@lhuca.org (806) 762-8606 

About LHUCA: 

Founded in 1997, LHUCA, the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts, is a nationally recognized private, 501(c)(3) non-profit fine arts center. Located in the heart of the Lubbock Arts District, LHUCA has a unique four block campus that offers exciting spaces and opportunities for the visual and performing arts. LHUCA is the largest contemporary art center between Dallas/Fort Worth, TX and Santa Fe, NM. This exhibition will be on display for First Friday Art Trails reaching over 4,000+ visitors. LHUCA is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. Admission to our galleries is always free. For more information on our many arts programs, visit us at www.lhuca.org

Application Requirements

Submissions will only be accepted through CaFE

Eligibility Criteria

Artists must be at least 18 years of age and living in the United States.