Annual Fiber & Textile Arts Competition Show (Guidelines & Online Entry Form)

2024 ENTRY DATES:

Friday, January 12th, 2024, and Saturday, January 13th, 2024 (12 pm – 4 pm each day)
Harlin Museum, 405 Worcester Ave, West Plains, Missouri, 65775

 

ENTRY FEES:

1 entry – $15.00; 2 entries – $25.00, 3 entries – $35.00, 4 entries – $45. Enter 4 pieces; get 5th entry FREE!
Limit 5 entries per artist. Cash, check, or card; make checks payable to Harlin Museum.

 

DIVISIONS & CATEGORIES:

Entries will determine the final divisions and categories. Competition categories will include the two divisions of Adult (18+) and Youth (-17). Artists may enter any type of fiber craft or textile creation, including, but not limited to: quilts/quilt art, afghans, crocheted &/or knitted articles, embroidered items, hand-woven or machine-woven articles, felted wool projects, lacework, tatting, applique, handmade apparel from pattern or personal design, beaded items, woven rope, canvas work (needlepoint, petit pointe, etc.),macramé, rugs, etc.

 

GUIDELINES:

Any art or craft item that utilizes fiber or textile components as part of the piece is eligible. All pieces must be the work of the artist entering the competition. Entries must not have been previously entered in a Harlin Museum Competition Show. All competition entries will be evaluated 25% for general appearance, 50% for construction, and 25% for artistic design. All entries that need special support to display an item must have said support accompanying the entry. Designer clothing must have the proper hangers to assist in displaying the items. All hangers and display supports will be returned to their owners at the conclusion of the show. Entrants may enter up to five competition pieces total; entrants may only win two awards per category, but, each entrant may win as many awards in multiple categories. Competition pieces will be released for pickup on Monday, February 19th, 2024, and must be picked up from the museum within the following week, or possession of the item will be forfeited to the museum. Entrants must make arrangements for pickup with staff prior to pickup date.

 

SALES:  

Entries may be offered for sale during the dates of the show; the museum receives a 30% commission on any piece that is sold during the dates of the show or is purchased due to it’s affiliation with or participation in the show.

 

POINTS OF CONTACT:

Fawn Cockrum, Harlin Museum Gallery Manager
Email:
Mobile: 417 293 9534

Vicki Warren-Martin, Board President
Email:
Mobile: 870 706 7863

Museum Desk: (417) 256-7801
Website: harlinmuseum.com
FB Page:@HarlinMuseumWP

 

2024 ENTRY FORM – TEXTILE & FIBER ARTS

Entry Dates: Friday, January 12th & Saturday, January 13th Show exhibit dates January 18th – February 19th

This online entry form can be completed online ahead of time for early entry to the competition.

1 entry - $15.00, 2 entries - $25.00, 3 entries - $35.00, 4 entries - $45. Enter 4 pieces; get 5th entry FREE! Limit 5 entries per artist. Entry fees are to be paid when competition pieces are brought to the museum. Cash or check only; checks are to be written to HARLIN MUSEUM.
The medium should be listed as quilting, knitting, embroidery, etc--whatever type it is. Entries that are comprised of multiple mediums should be listed as Mixed Media, but, please include the different individual types of mediums included in mixed media items.
The medium should be listed as quilting, knitting, embroidery, etc--whatever type it is. Entries that are comprised of multiple mediums should be listed as Mixed Media, but, please include the different individual types of mediums included in mixed media items.
The medium should be listed as quilting, knitting, embroidery, etc--whatever type it is. Entries that are comprised of multiple mediums should be listed as Mixed Media, but, please include the different individual types of mediums included in mixed media items.
The medium should be listed as quilting, knitting, embroidery, etc--whatever type it is. Entries that are comprised of multiple mediums should be listed as Mixed Media, but, please include the different individual types of mediums included in mixed media items.
The medium should be listed as quilting, knitting, embroidery, etc--whatever type it is. Entries that are comprised of multiple mediums should be listed as Mixed Media, but, please include the different individual types of mediums included in mixed media items.
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