A narrative thread braids a story together, creating cohesion and building tension. Events, characters, and themes are woven together through a beginning, middle, and end. What story will your artwork tell us? A fantasy, a tragedy, or perhaps…a romance? We welcome a broad interpretation of the theme. All varieties of fiber artists are encouraged to apply.

Show dates are May 15th - June 20th.  Cash award opportunities for this show total at $800.  The opening reception is May 17th, 1 - 3pm.  

Important Dates

• April 1st: Online submission due
• April 11th: Notification of selected work
• May 6th - 10th: Artwork delivery (Tu-Sa, 11am-4pm)
• May 17th, 1pm - 3pm: Opening Reception
• June 21st - 25th: Pick up artwork

Cash Award Opportunities

• Best of Show: $300
• Runner Up: $200
• Third Place: $100
• Viewer's Choice: $100
• Two Honorable Mentions: $50 Each

Juror information coming soon.

Our gallery, located inside the historic Alberta House, is a block from the Soo Locks, which attract over 500,000 visitors a year. June is a busy month for the Alberta House, with Engineer's Day bringing over 20,000 visitors.  

Application Requirements

• Each artist may submit images of recent, original, artwork in any variety of fiber art.
• Each applicant may submit 1 image of up to 3 pieces of work
• Must be original work; no reproductions of artwork will be accepted.
• Size Limitation: 3 ft x 4 ft (size will be taken into consideration in jurying process)
• SAAC will retain 30% commission on all works sold for non-Sault Area Art Center members or 20% for $100 level members.
• Shipped work must include pre-paid return shipping label
• By entering work in this exhibition, the artist gives SAAC the right to use images for digital and print promotional purposes

Eligibility Criteria

Applicant must be 18 and older living in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.