OVERVIEW:  The annual Fiber Artists of San Antonio Art Exhibition will be held on October 8 through November 12, 2021, at the Kelso Art Center, University of Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX.  The theme for this year’s exhibition will be “The Language of Fiber Art.”  Fiber lends a unique expression in art that has its own distinctive delivery of the message. Whether traditional or non-traditional techniques are employed there is an observable richness through this medium.  Come join us in sharing the stories, ideas, or conceptual designs so specially told through fiber art.

JUROR: This exhibition will be juried by Sarah Fox. Originally from Houston, Texas, Sarah currently lives and works in San Antonio with her 2-year old son William and their dog Myra. An MFA Graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio, her work has been shown throughout Texas, as well as in the Kinsey Institute (Bloomington, Indiana), Field Projects Gallery (New York, New York), Espacio Dörffi (Lanzarote, Canary Islands), Bedsetter Art Fair (Vienna, Austria), and Casa Lu (Mexico City). In 2019 she was a recipient of a Sustainable Arts Foundation grant that allowed her to live and work at the Women’s Studio Workshop in NY. She is the director of the innovative community art space Clamp Light Studios and Gallery, the creator and co-director for the Brick Gallery in the Blue Star Arts Complex. She teaches at the Southwest School of Art and Texas State University.

EXHIBIT CALENDAR: 
Call for Entry (online applications) opens     Friday, 7/2/2021

Online application closes                              Friday, 8/13/21
                                                                     (12pm MST)
Artists Notified of Acceptance of artwork      Friday, 8/27/21
Shipping of art to gallery                               Rec'd by 10/1/2021             
In person drop off to gallery                          Monday, 10/4/2021
Exhibition Opening & Reception                   Friday, 10/8/2021
Exhibition Closes                                          Friday, 11/12/2021
In-person pick up art from gallery                 Monday, 11/15/2021

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS:

1.    Exhibition is open to FASA members and non-members.

2.    Artist’s submissions must have been completed within the last two years.

3.   Artwork must be original, unsold artwork. 

4.  The artwork must contain some portion if not all fiber (see definition of fiber below*.)

5.    Art produced in an instructor-guided workshop, or by use of a kit is not eligible.

6.    Categories of art that can be entered are: art quilts or framed fiber art, sculptural pieces, vessels/basketry, paper art forms, art-to-wear garments or accessories, art dolls, woven textiles, mixed media work. 

7.    Size limitations:  Artwork cannot exceed 6’ (72") X 5’ (60")  dimension, nor weigh more than 10 Lbs.

8.    All art application submissions are through CaFE. 

9.    The juror is solely responsible for selecting the entries that will be included in the exhibition. The artwork is judged by each art piece entered without reference to the artist’s name. Because each piece is judged primarily on the basis of digital images, we recomment artists send the best possible images representing their work. Artists will be notified by email of entries accepted or of non-acceptance into this exhibition by August 27th, 2021.

10. Framed works must be properly wired and ready to hang with backing. No saw-toothed hangers please. Quilts must have a sleeve to allow for use of a rod or slat for hanging.  If the art piece has special requirements for display, the artist must supply clear instructions along with the display forms, rods, or implements for the gallery to use.

*DEFINITION OF FIBER, as extracted from Merriam-Webster Dictionary:  1. A thread or structure or object resembling a thread; 2.  A slender and greatly elongated natural or synthetic filament) such as wool, cotton, gold, asbestos, glass or rayon) which typically can be spun into yarn;  3. Material made of fibers (includes paper).

AWARDS:  First Place Award $300, Second Place Award $200, Third Place Award $100 and Member Excellence Award $100.  The selection of Awards will be made solely by the Juror, Sarah Fox and will be announced on the date of the opening reception, Friday, October 8, 2021.

FEE:  The entry fee is $35 for up to three (3) art pieces per artist. Active paid members can get a CODE for a $5 discount to be applied at the time the application is submitted.  To get the code check your FASA Newsletter, or check the FASA website. To verify membership status or to become a member, please contact Peggy Baxter, Membership Chairperson, plb1019@aol.com. You can also join FASA at our website, www.fiberartistsofsanantonio.org

Payment may be made with major Credit Card or PayPal online through the CaFE application process. Mail in check option is not available. Exhibition entry fees are non-refundable. 

SALES:  The sale price for each piece is part of the application for the call. If the piece is not for sale, enter NFS (not for sale) as the sale price. Purchases will be made through the University of Incarnate Word. The University will retain a 30% rate of sales commission upon the sale of artwork unless an otherwise agreed to price between the gallery and artist is set forth in writing.

After the funds have been collected on any art piece purchased, the artist shall be paid (less commission) for any of his/her art works that have been sold by the gallery/university no later than two weeks after the last day of the exhibition closing.  Once paid in full and receipt issued to purchaser by the gallery, a purchaser may take his/her artwork but no sooner than the last day of the exhibition. If an online viewer chooses to purchase a piece of art, they can contact FASA via email, annualexhibit.fasa.tx@gmail.com and we will put them in contact with the University of Incarnate Word to make arrangements regarding payment and delivery of art.  FASA does not receive any commissions from the sales of any art through UIW. The artist is liable for all applicable taxes on sold pieces.

SHIPPING:  Artists whose work is juried into the exhibition will be notified of the specific details of shipping or delivery of artwork and the pickup of such items. The artist is solely responsible for the costs associated with shipping both to the gallery and to provide paid return shipment labels to return artwork to the artist.  Insurance of artwork is provided by the gallery/University once the artwork is received and is being housed on their premises. The cost and liability for loss during shipment is the responsibility of the artist.

SUBMISSION TERMS:  The artwork must be original with the artist being the sole copyright free owner.  The artist will agree to give FASA  and UIW permission to show the artwork in the gallery and to use art images for publicity and marketing through FASA/UIW website, FASA/UIW Facebook, FASA/UIW Instagram or in print.

FASA retains the right to refuse an accepted art piece that does not meet the Prospectus requirements or is not accurately represented by the images submitted.

DIGITAL SUBMISSION GUIDELINES (PHOTOS): 

a.    A minimum of one image or maximum of three images per art piece may be submitted. Therefore, if three art pieces are entered by the artist, then up to a maximum of nine photo images can be submitted per application.

b.    The art piece should be the only item visible in the image in the photo other than a solid, neutral background. All edges of the art piece must be in the photo.

c.    File format must be .jpeg, .jpg.   Image size must be under 5 MB and a minimum of 1,200 pixels on the longest side.  For additional specifications, tutorials and resources go to CaFE Help/Uploading Media menu.

d.    Here are a few suggested resources to help you with photographing your fiber artwork, but there are so many more on You Tube that you can search out. Employ the help of a friend, family member who is good at taking pictures if you find you have two left thumbs!
https://www.hollyknott.com/stq/index.htm
https://www.textileartist.org/how-to-photograph-textile-art 

QUESTIONS: For technical support with the online submission application contact CaFE support: email - cafe@westaf.org or 303-629-1166. All other questions contact Anita Centeno, Exhibition Chairperson by email at: annualexhibit.fasa.tx@gmail.com   

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria