As we enter the New Year, we’re already preparing for another great season of art shows, history lectures, and educational workshops.
To kick things off in 2024, we are announcing an open call to all artists for submissions to our Annual Textile & Fiber Arts Competition Show!
Entry Dates will be Friday, January 12th and Saturday, January 13th, 12 pm – 4 pm each day.
Examples of different types of Fiber Art and Textile Art:
Quilting (No size limit)
Crochet / Knitting (afghans, garments, toys, etc.)
Stitching, Embroidery, Needlepoint, Petit Pointe
Weaving (rugs, textiles, tapestry, etc.)
Felting
Macramé
Lacemaking, Tatting
Sewing, Applique (including handmade garments, beaded items, etc.)
And there are many, many more kinds of textile and fiber arts…… so, don’t be afraid to enter just because it’s not listed in the above examples!
This is an open-theme non-juried art show with both youth and adult divisions. Entries must in some way consist of either fibers or textiles and must meet the given guidelines for acceptance into the competition. Guidelines for this competition can be found HERE.
Entries are guaranteed a place in the show’s exhibit. Each entry will be judged using a point-based evaluation system that evaluates three areas of skill (Construction – 50 pts., General Appearance – 25 pts., Artistic Design – 25 pts.) for a total score. Prizes will be awarded to the entries receiving the highest scores in succession in each category, including Best Of Show. The People’s Choice award will be chosen by public vote.
Guidelines: Limit five entries per artist. 2D and 3D entries; all styles, subject matter, and mediums allowed. All pieces must be original works of the artist entering. All work must not have been previously shown in a Harlin Museum Art Competition. Any entry requiring special equipment for display must be accompanied by necessary display equipment.
To submit something to this show, please bring your entry to the museum on one of our two planned entry dates (Friday, January 12th, or Saturday, January 13th, 12 pm – 4 pm both days), where you will complete an entry form and pay your entry fees. You can complete your entry form ahead of time by filling it out online HERE.
If you have any questions, please contact us via email at .
Entry forms can be picked up at the museum or completed online by clicking HERE.
