Roots will be an open exhibition of works created by members of the Textile Study
Group of New York (TSGNY). This exhibition will be held at El Barrio’s Artspace PS109,
located at 215 E. 99th Street, on the upper east side of NYC.  El Barrio’s Artspace
PS109 was an abandoned public school that was transformed and reopened as a
community arts facility in 2014. The exhibit space will encompass two floors of this
special building.

The theme of the exhibition, Roots, offers a wide scope for artistic interpretation: think
both literally and figuratively. The exhibit will highlight the diversity of styles, textile
materials, and techniques in the work of TSGNY artists. Both two- and three-dimensional
work will be considered.

Venue:
El Barrio’s Artspace PS109 is a community-driven project which transformed an
abandoned public school in East Harlem into an arts facility. The project boasts 89 units
of affordable live/work units for artists and their families, as well as 10,000 square feet of
complimentary space to four non-profit arts organizations; HiArts, La Casa de Herencia,
Shakespeare Forum and the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance. Exhibition and multi-purpose
spaces are curated year-round, providing access and opportunities for exposure to
artists, and creatives, and for engagement to the community at large.   
 
Dates:
The exhibition will open on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, and runs through Wednesday,
May 31, 2023. The opening reception will be on Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 5 – 8 PM.

Application Requirements

TSGNY is asking Artists to submit THREE works for the jury to select from.  At least one
work will be included in the exhibit.
For each work please provide: artist name, title, dimensions, materials, date of
creation/completion, price.

Artwork Eligibility:

Wall/Floor Works: Two-dimensional works, including quilts, tapestries,  weavings, carpets, or works in any other fiber-related medium or techniques that are intended for wall or floor display.
Sculptural Works: Three-dimensional works in fiber, including paper. 
Vessel  Forms/Basketry: Functional work and sculptural expressions of the vessel form. 
Wearables: Body adornments, including wearable art clothing, accessories, and jewelry.

Submission of Digital Images: 
Submissions will come through CaFE
Please provide one full jpeg image per work. 
File type: JPEG or JPG only. 
File dimensions: 1,200 pixels or greater on the longest side. 
File size: Under 5 MB. 
Color profile: sRGB.
A close-up/detail image may also be included (same upload specs.)
Files should be labeled with the artist’s name and title of work, (E.Smith_Three  Figures).   

Delivery of Work:

Detailed Instructions for hand delivery or shipping of accepted work will be sent to all entrants by April 7, 2023. If return shipping is required, a prepaid shipping label (FedEx or UPS ONLY...no USPS) MUST be included with the work.  

Transportation of artwork shipping, delivery, and insurance charges to and from the gallery is the responsibility of the artist.  
   

Eligibility Criteria

Artists must be a FULL member of TSGNY as of February 1, 2023.

Current Newsletter members must upgrade to full membership before March 17, 2023 to be eligible.