Cairo Egyptian Textile Museum: now open for visitors (ongoing), Al-Mu'iz li-Din Allah St., El-Gamaya.
California
Camarillo Fiber Art Studio Workshops (ongoing) CSUCI campus, Bldg. #18, Camarillo. For more information, see http://www.studiochannelislands.org; Contact Gerri McMillin phone (805) 986-9792 or (805) 479-4616; mail: 79 Daily Dr., PMB 270, Camarillo, CA 93010; email fishbonevessels@yahoo.com
Escondido Fiber & Book Arts (West Coast) Exhibition (Sep 1-Oct 1) Escondido Art Partnership - Municipal Gallery, 262 East Grand Avenue. For more information, see <http://www.escondidoarts.org>; Contact Wendy L Wilson phone (760) 480-4101; email <wendy.esconarts@sbcglobal.net>
Eureka Beginning and Intermediate Weaving with Linda Hartshorn (ongoing-Wednesday nights) Eureka, CA. For more information, see http://www.lindahartshorn.com; Contact Linda Hartshorn phone (707) 599-2729; email linda@lindahartshorn.com
Palo Alto Classes & Workshops (ongoing) Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Rd. For more information, see <http://www.cityofpaloalto.org>; phone (650) 329-2366
Redway Natural Fiber Fair (Oct 2-3) Mateel Community Center.; Contact Laura Wilder phone (707) 223-1638; email naturalfiberfair@yahoo.com
San Jose International TECHstyle Art Biennial 2010: Exploring the Intersection of Technology and Fiber Art (Aug 17-Oct 31) San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, 520 South First St. For more information, see <http://www.sjquiltmuseum.org>; phone (408) 971-0323
Santa Clara Pacific International Quilt Festival XIX (Oct 14-17) Santa Clara Convention Center, San Francisco Bay area. For more information, see <http://www.quiltfest.com>; phone (215) 862-5828; email <mancuso@quiltfest.com>
Torrance Weaving and Fiber Festival: Southern California Handweavers' Guild (Nov 7) Torrance, 3350 Civic Center Drive. For more information, see <http://www.schg.org/festival>; Contact Carol Bingaman phone (818) 370-3602; email <weff08@gmail.com>
Colorado
Denver From Nature's Studio: Textiles by Regina Benson (Aug 7-Oct 3; Artist's Reception: Aug 12) Gates Garden Court Gallery, 1007 York St. For more information, see <http://www.botanicgardens.org>; phone (720) 865-3585
Connecticut
Brookfield Classes and Workshops (ongoing) Brookfield Craft Center , 286 Whisconier Road, Route 25. For more information, see <http://www.brookfieldcraftcenter.org>; phone (203) 775-4526; email <info@brookfieldcraftcenter.org>
District Of Columbia
Washington Art by the Yard: Women Design Mid-century Britain (May 15-Sep 12) The Textile Museum, 2320 S Street, NW. For more information, see <http://www.textilemuseum.org>; phone (202) 667-0441; email info@textilemuseum.org
Washington The Art of Living: Textile Furnishings from the Permanent Collection (now-Jan 9, 2011) The Textile Museum, 2320 S Street, NW. For more information, see <http://www.textilemuseum.org>; phone (202) 667-0441; email <info@textilemusem.org>
Washington Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Remembering the Running Fence (now-Sep 26) Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th & G Streets, NW. For more information, see
Florida
DeLand First Annual Florida Juried Exhibition (Nov 19-Feb 6, 2011) Florida Museum for Women Artists, 100 N. Woodland Blvd., Suite 1. For more information, see <http://www.FloridaMuseumforWomenArtists.org>
DeLand Knowledge Empowers: Women and Art Lecture Series by Dr. Roberta Favis (Oct 20, Oct 27, & Nov 3) Florida Museum for Women Artists, 100 N. Woodland Blvd., Suite 1. For more information, see <http://www.FloridaMuseumforWomenArtists.org>
West Palm Beach World Quilt Show—Florida (Nov 12-14) Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd. For more information, see <http://www.quiltfest.com>; phone (215) 862-5828; email <mancuso@quiltfest.com>
Georgia
Atlanta Extraordinary Things: Chattahoochee Biennial of Textile (April 15, 2011 to June 2, 2011) Art Institute of Atlanta - Decatur. For more information, see <http://www.chgweb.com/newsandevents.html>; Contact Lynn Pollard phone (404) 403-1646; email chattahoocheebiennial@gmail.com
Atlanta Weaving and Fiber Arts Classes (ongoing) Chattahoochee Handweavers Guild, North DeKalb Cultural Center, 5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody . For more information, see http://chgweb.com; Contact Education Chair, ; email classes@chgweb.com
Illinois
Chicago One-of-a-Kind Show and Sale (Dec 2-5) The Merchandise Mart, Chicago. For more information, see <http://www.oneofakindshowchicago.com>; Contact Kim Runner, Director of Sales phone (312) 527-7642; email <krunner@mmart.com>
Chicago The Ancient Americas: Permanent Exhibit (ongoing) The Field Museum, 1400 South Lake Shore Dr. For more information, see http://www.fieldmuseum.org; phone (312) 922-9410
Westmont Classes in Fiber Arts, Glass Beads, Jewelry Arts, and more (ongoing), TLD Design Center & Gallery, 26 E. Quincy St. For more information, see http://www.tlddesigns.com; phone (630) 963-9573; email info@tlddesigns.com
Woodstock 13th Annual Textile/Fiber Arts Show (Oct 7) Old Courthouse Arts Center, 101 N. Johnson St. For more information, see <http://www.woodstockweaversguild.org>; Contact Diane May phone (608) 365-3229; email mayd2weave@hotmail.com
Indiana
Monrovia Fiber Classes (ongoing) Indiana Traditional Arts Center, 260 W. Main Street. For more information, see http://www.TraditionalArtscenter.org ; Contact Kathleen Stevens, Director phone (317) 996-3322; email artscenter@ccrtc.com
Maine
Deer Isle Classes (Ongoing) Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. For more information, see http://www.haystack-mtn.org; phone (207) 348-2306
Maryland
Frederick Weaving Together the Past and Present Workshop with Bobbie Irwin (Sep 24-26; register by Sep 3) The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center, 40 South Carroll St. For more information, see <http://www.delaplaine.org>; Contact Nancy Izant phone (301) 698-0656; email <nizant@delaplaine.org>
Massachusetts
Brockton Classes and Workshops (ongoing) Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak Street. For more information, see http://www.fullercraft.org; phone (508) 588-6000
Lowell Textile Revolution: An Exploration through Space and Time (ongoing, Wed.-Sun.) American Textile History Museum, 491 Dutton St. For more information, see <http://www.athm.org>; phone (978) 441-0400
West Springfield The Fiber Festival of New England (Nov 6-7) Mallary Complex on the grounds of Eastern States Exposition (Big E). For more information, see <http://nesheep.org>; Contact Barbara Haberlin, Secretary NES&WGA phone (508) 637-1239; email <beadsheep@charter.net>
Weston Annual Exhibit & Sale: Weavers' Guild of Boston (Nov 4-6) Josiah Smith Barn, 358 Boston Post Road. For more information, see
Williamsburg Classes (Ongoing) Snow Farm. For more information, see http://www.snowfarm-art.org; Contact Mary Colwell phone (413) 268-3101; email info@snowfarm-art.org
Worcester Classes in Weaving, Rug Hooking, Shibori, Spinning, Jewelry, Knitting, Creativity, Navajo Weaving, Felting, Batik, Dyeing, Stitchery, Paste Paper, Recycled Sweaters (ongoing) Worcester Center for Crafts. For more information, see http://worcestercraftcenter.org; Contact Caitlin Barkoskie phone (508) 753-8183; email wcc@worcestercraftcenter.org
Michigan
Livonia Lecture in Honor of Margaret Windeknecht and Jean Brudzinski by Madelyn van der Hoogt (Oct 23) Schoolcraft College. For more information, see <http://www.michiganweaversguild.org>; Contact JUDITH BOESKY phone (248) 644-6130; email <jboesky@comcast.net>
Ypsilanti NEW FIBERS 2010 (Oct 28-Dec 10) Eastern Michigan University Art Gallery, 900 Oakwood. For more information, see <http://www.fiberartsnetwork.org>; Contact Brooks Harris Stevens phone (734) 487-1268; email <bsteve10@emich.edu>
Minnesota
Minneapolis Fiber Arts Classes (ongoing) Weavers Guild of Minnesota, 3000 University Avenue. For more information, see http://www.weaversguildmn.org; Contact Linda Hansen phone (612) 436-0463; email lhansen@weaversguildmn.org
Minneapolis Hands on Color Workshop with Cameron Taylor Brown (Sep 10-12) Weavers Guild of MN, 3000 University Ave. For more information, see <http://www.weaversguildmn.org>; Contact Linda Hansen phone (612) 436-0463; email <lhansen@weaversguildmn.org>
Minneapolis Hot Art Cool Jazz: Annual Fundraising Benefit for the Textile Center Joan Mondale Gallery Endowment (Sep 24) Textile Center. For more information, see http://textilecentermn.org; Contact Textile Center phone (612) 436-0464; email info@textilecentermn.org
St. Paul Mind at Hand: Exhibition of Works by 2009-2010 Jerome Fiber Artist Project Grant Program Recipients Allison Roberts, Lyz Wendland and Kevin Kramp (Sep 10-Oct 16) Textile Center. For more information, see http://textilecentermn.org; Contact Textile Center phone (612) 436-0464; email info@textilecentermn.org
Missouri
Columbia CWSG 21st Annual Holiday Exhibition & Sale (Nov 12) Boone County Historical Society. For more information, see <http://cwsg.missouri.org/HES.html>; Contact Karen Kelley Schultz phone (636) 479-5659; email <kksmaddogdesigns@jcn.net>
Columbia Re: Interpretations '10: More MOjo Magic, 14th Annual Exhibition by Columbia Weavers & Spinners Guild (Oct 5-31) Perlow-Stevens Gallery, 812 E. Broadway. For more information, see http://www.perlow-stevensgallery.com; Contact Jennifer Perlow phone (573) 442-4831; email info@perlow-stevensgallery.com
Columbia Classes & Workshops (ongoing) Carol Leigh's Hillcreek Fiber Studio, 7001 Hillcreek Rd. For more information, see http://www.HillcreekFiberStudio.com; phone (573) 874-2233
St. Louis Weavers' Guild of St. Louis: 28th Annual Sale (Nov 5) Brentwood Community Center, Brentwood Community Center. For more information, see http://www.weaversguildstl.org/GuildSale/2010/sale2010; Contact Jane Olson Glidden phone (636) 343-5643; email <gaglidden@aol.com>
Van Buren Ozark Basketry Retreat (Oct 1-3) Big Springs Lodge, Current River, Van Buren, MO. For more information, see <http://www.jchoatebasketry.com>; Contact Jill Choate phone (573) 251-3648; email jill@jchoatebasketry.com
Nebraska
Lincoln Natural Dyes and Colors (Oct 6-9) Lincoln, Nebraska. For more information, see http://www.textilesociety.org; Contact Textile Society of America phone (330) 672-2158; email jlessman@kent.edu
Lincoln American Tapestry Biennale 8 (Sept 20-Nov 15) Elder Gallery, Nebraska Weslayan University. For more information, see <http://www.americantapestryalliance.org>; Contact Michael Rohde phone (805) 857-0782; email <mfrohde@mac.com>
New Jersey
Clinton Classes (ongoing) Hunterdon Art Museum, 7 Lower Center St. For more information, see http://www.hunterdonartmuseum.org; Contact Pat Koelmel phone (908) 735-8415, ext. 21; email pat@hunderdonartmuseum.org
New Mexico
Albuquerque Unraveling Tradition/Restoration: Two Exhibitions Exploring Fiber Media (Jul 17-Sep 11) 516 Arts, 516 Central Ave., SW. For more information, see <http://www.516arts.org>; Contact Suzanne Sbarge phone (505) 242-1445; email <suzanne@516arts.org>
Albuquerque Fiber Arts Classes: Northern New Mexco College (ongoing), National Hispanic Cultural Center. For more information, see http://www.weavingcollege.com
El Rito Fiber Arts Classes (ongoing). For more information, see http://www.weavingcollege.com
Espanola Fiber Arts Classes: Northern New Mexico College (ongoing), Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center. For more information, see http://www.weavingcollege.com
Santa Fe Nizhoni Shima': Master Weavers of the Toadlena/Two Grey Hills Region (now-Apr 17, 2011) Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, 704 Camino Lejo. For more information, see <http://www.wheelwright.org>; phone (505) 982-4636 or 1-800-607-4636; email info@wheelwright.org
Santa Fe Material World: Textiles and Dress from the Collection (now-May 23, 2011) Museum of Iinternational Folk Art, Museum Hill, 706 Camino Lejo. For more information, see <http://www.internationalfolkart.org>
Various New Mexico Fiber Arts Trails (ongoing) More than 42 rural towns and villages: artist studios, trading posts, galleries, museums, fiber farms, mills, suppliers and cottage enterprises; many offer classes and workshops . For more information, see http://www.nmfiberarts.org ; Contact Carol Cooper phone (505) 827-6490; email <carol.cooper@state.nm.us>
New York
Garnerville Under the Influence: Objects of Obsession, Susan Martin Maffei, and Exploring Woven Tapestry, Archie Brennan (Sep 10-Oct 3) GAGA Arts Center, 55 Railroad Ave. For more information, see <http://www.gagaartscenter.com>; phone (845) 947-1155; email <gaga@garnervillearts.com>
Rochester Weavers' Guild of Rochester: 65th Anniversary Exhibit (Apr 27, 2011-May 19, 2011) Arts & Cultural Council of Greater Rochester. For more information, see http://weaversguildofrochester.org; Contact Denise Kovnat phone (585) 442-0208; email <dkovn@hotmail.com>
Rochester Holiday Sale 2010 (Nov 5-7) Clark Lodge, Brighton Town Park, 777 Westfall Road. For more information, see <http://www.weaversguildofrochester.org>; Contact Mimi Smith phone (585) 582-2995; email <mimis@frontiernet.net>
Roslyn Harbor 14th Annual Craft as Art Festival (Oct 9-11) Nassau County Museum of Art. For more information, see <http://www.craftsatlincoln.org>; Contact Raya Zafrina email <acacinfo@gmail.com
North Carolina
Asheville Classes (ongoing) Earth Guild, 33 Haywood St. For more information, see http://www.earthguild.com; phone (800) 327-8448
Brasstown Classes (ongoing) John C. Campbell Folk School, One Folk School Rd. For more information, see http://www.folkschool.org; Contact Sue Fruchey phone (828) 837-2775, ext. 122; email marketing@folkschool.org
Charlotte Classes & Activities (ongoing) The Mint Museum, 2730 Randolph Rd. For more information, see <http://www.mintmuseum.org>
Clyde Classes (Ongoing) Haywood Community College, 185 Freelander Dr. For more information, see http://profcrafts.haywood.edu; phone (828) 627-4500
Greensboro ArtBeat: Activities (ongoing) Greensboro Cultural Arts Center, 200 N. Davie St. For more information, see <http://www.greenhillcenter.org>; phone (336) 333-7460
Rocky Mount Baskets: More than Function (May 22-Sep 19) Imperial Centre for Arts and Sciences , 270 Gay Street.; Contact Catherine Coulter phone (252) 972-1175; email <catherine.coulter@rockymountnc.gov>
Oklahoma
Tulsa VisionMakers 2010 (Sep 3-30; Reception, Sep 11) Living Arts of Tulsa, 307 E. Kenosha. For more information, see <http://bradycraftalliance.org/>; Contact Steve Liggett phone (918) 585-1234; email <steve@livingarts.org>
Oregon
Corvallis Classes (ongoing) The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave. For more information, see http://www.artcentric.org; phone (541) 754-1551
Eugene Classes, Exhibits, Studio Space & Equipment (ongoing) Eugene Textile Center, 1510 Jacobs Drive. For more information, see http://www.eugenetextilecenter.com; Contact Marilyn Robert, Suzie Liles phone (541) 688-1565; email info@eugenetextilecenter.com
Portland Shoji Art Show and Sale (Jul 31-Sep 6) Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Dr. For more information, see <http://www.japanesegarden.com>; phone (503) 328-0050
Pennsylvania
Lewisburg Spinning and Weaving Demonstration, Susquehanna Valley Spinners & Weavers Guild (Oct 9) Union County Public Library. For more information, see http://svswg.org; Contact Brenda Ocker phone (570) 473-8038; email ockersbj@dejazzd.com
Oaks Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza (Sep 16-19) Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Ave. For more information, see <http://www.quiltfest.com>; phone (215) 862-5828; email mancuso@quiltfest.com
Philadelphia Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza XVII (Sep 16-19) Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Valley Forge Area. For more information, see <http://www.quiltfest.com>
Reading simply irRESISTible (Sep 12-Nov 14) some things looming, 526 Washington Street.; Contact Rebekah Ritter phone (610) 373-7337; email rritter@somethingslooming.com
Rhode Island
Wakefield Diverse Dreams - Diverse Weaves: Saunderstown Weaving School 36th Anniversary Exhibit (Nov 20-Dec 23) Hera Gallery, 327 Main Street. For more information, see http://www.heragallery.org; Contact Norma Staley phone (401) 294-3676; email nsmayda@verizon.net
Tennessee
Gatlinburg Classes/Workshops (ongoing) Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts, P.O. Box 567, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. For more information, see http://www.arrowmont.org; phone (865) 436-5860
Texas
Houston The Paper Runway (Jun 5-Sep 4) Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, 4848 Main St. For more information, see <http://www.crafthouston.org>; Contact Mary Headrick phone (713) 529-4848
Houston International Quilt Festival (Nov 4-7) George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas. For more information, see <http://www.quilts.com>; phone (713) 781-6864; email <shows@quilts.com>
Houston Material Matrix (Oct 20-Nov 14) M Squared Gallery. For more information, see http://www.weavehouston.org; Contact Laura Viada phone (713) 557-4859; email lviada@earthlink.net
Virginia
The Plains Fashion and Fiber Art 2010 (Oct 9-Oct 23) The Plains VA, 6474 Main Street. For more information, see http://www.LiveAnArtfulLife.com/events; Contact Linda Neel phone (540) 253-9797; email <LiveAnArfulLife@verizon.net>
Washington
Fife RAGS Wearable Art Show 2011 (Mar 10-13, 2011) Mercedes-Benz of Tacoma. For more information, see <http://www.YWCApiercecounty.org> ; Contact Kristy Gledhill phone (253) 272-4181, ext. 352.; email <kristy@notacloudinthesky.com>
Greenbank Farm Uncommon Threads (Nov 5-6) Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road on SR525, Greenbank, WA. For more information, see whidbeyweaversguild.org; Contact Toni Wade phone (360) 856-2276; email tprwade@yahoo.com
Seattle Weaving Heritage: Textile Masterpieces from the Burke (Oct 2-Feb 27) Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture. For more information, see <http://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/exhibits/details>; Contact Julia Swan phone (206) 616-7538; email <burkepr@u.washington.edu>
Seattle Weaving Heritage: Textile Masterpieces from the Burke Collection (Oct 2-Feb 27, 2011) Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, University of Washington, Corner of NE 45th St. and 17th Ave., NE. For more information, see <http://www.burkemuseum.org>; phone (206) 543-7907
Seattle Classes and Workshops (ongoing) The Weaving Works, 4717 Brooklyn Ave., NE. For more information, see http://www.weavingworks.com; phone (888) 524-1221
West Virginia
Reedsville West Virginia Fiber Festival (Sep 11-12) West Virginia University (WVU) Reedsville Arena. For more information, see http://www.wvalpacafiberfest.com; Contact Judy Bannon phone (304) 229-9729; email visionacres@visionacres.com
Wisconsin
New Berlin Loominosity: 60th Annual Exhibit and Sale of the Wisconsin Handweavers, Inc., with the Loose Bead Society of Greater Milwaukee (Oct 28-31) New Berlin (WI) Public Library, 15105 Library Lane. For more information, see <http://www.wihandweavers.org>; Contact Susan Knorr phone (414) 267-5771; email <wihandweavers@gmail.com>
Washington Island Weaving & Fiber Art Classes (ongoing) Sievers School of Fiber Arts, Jackson Harbor Rd. For more information, see <http://www.sieversschool.com>; Contact Carolyn Foss phone (920) 847-2264
Canada
Toronto In Touch: Connecting Cloth, Culture + Art (Ongoing) Online. For more information, see <http://www.textilemuseum.ca/intouch>; phone (416) 599-5321
Toronto, Ontario Drawing with Scissors: Molas from Kuna Yala (now-Feb 1, 2011) Textile Museum of Canada, 55 Centre Avenue. For more information, see <http://www.textilemuseum.ca>; phone (416) 599-5321
Toronto, Ontario Person Place Thing (now-Oct 17) Textile Museum of Canada, 55 Centre Avenue. For more information, see <http://www.textilemuseum.ca>; phone (416) 599-5321
Germany
Erfurt Interwoven Traditions: New Mexico and Bauhaus with James Koehler, Rebecca Mezoff, and Cornelia Theimer Gardella (Sep 5-Oct 30) Michaeliskirche. For more information, see <http://www.bauhaus-tapestry-project.com>; Contact Rebecca Mezoff phone (505) 927-6301; email <rebecca.mezoff@gmail.com>
Ongoing
TOURS
Mexico: Fiber Arts Tours and Workshops with Traditions : Weaving, Spinning, Dyeing, and Travel; Contact Eric Mindling, email <traditionsmexico@yahoo.com> <http://www.traditionsmexico.com>
October 10-23
Peru Cusco: Weaving Workshop & Gathering of Weavers of the Americas in , Oct 10-23, Cusco, ; Contact Cari Malver, phone (970) 728-6743 or (800) 369-3033; email loomdance@aol.com http://www.loomdancer.com
October 31-November 13, 2010
JAPAN: "CLOTH & CLAY"Tokyo, Mashiko, & Okinawa; Contact Susan Ball Faeder, phone (570) 522-7480; email <info@QEJAPAN.com>; <http://www.QEJAPAN.com>
November 1-18
China Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi: Textile Odyssey Tour to Southwest Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi - southwest ; Contact Serena Lee, phone (415) 666-3636; email textile_odyssey5@yahoo.com
WHERE TO SHOW
September 16 deadline Craftforms 2010. Call for entries for Wayne Art Center's 16th annual international juried exhibition of contemporary craft. For online applications, vitis http://www.craftforms.com or juriedartservices.com
August 31 & September 30 deadlines 2011 NICHE Awards. August 1 deadline for professional division; September 30 deadline for students. Categories: fiber, jewelry, ceramics, glass, metal, wood, and more; new categories: basketry, outdoor art, wedding jewelry, paper and religious/inspirational art. Finalists are invited to display their work in the NICHE Awards exhibition at the Winter Buyers Market of American Craft in Philadelphia, February 18-21, 2011. Judging is based on: technical excellence in surface design and form; a distinct quality of unique, original and creative thought; market viability (professional entries only). For more information, see <http://www.NICHEAwards.com>.
October 4 Spinning and Weaving Week. Join us in celebration of our common heritage during Spinning & Weaving Week! Each year, during the first week in October, we celebrate the traditions and the future of our fiber arts and crafts. Join us as we demonstrate handweaving and handspinning, exhibit works of fiber techniques, and teach our children about their fiber heritage. Let us know about your Spinning and Weaving Week Event!
December 12 deadline RAGS Wearable Art Show 2011. Tacoma, WA. The YWCA RAGS Guild announces a call for entries for its 17th annual juried wearable art show and sale. The show will take place March10-13, 2011, at Mercedes-Benz of Tacoma. Open to all artists working in all media of wearable art: garments, fashion accessories, and jewelry. Two entry types with nonrefundable fees: (1) Gallery - competition of one-of-a-kind artist made pieces ($15 per entry, up to three entries); (2) Marketplace - boutique-style sale ($35 entry fee). All initial entries are juried by digital images. Accepted gallery entries are judged for award from actual works in late February 2011. Cash prizes to gallery winners in garments, accessories, jewelry, and best of show. As a benefit for domestic violence programs of the YWCA Pierce County, RAGS retains 33% of sales in Marketplace; 40% of sales in Gallery. Deadline for submitting digital images is December 12, 2010. For prospectus and entry information, visit <http://www.YWCApiercecounty.org> (click on RAGS), or send an SASE to Artist Coordinator, YWCA RAGS Guild, 405 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402. For more information, call the RAGS hotline at (253) 272-4181, ext. 352
September 23 deadline Florida Quilt Competition. at the World Quilt Show - Florida, Palm Beach County Convention Center. See <http://www.quiltfest.com> for more information
October 1, deadline for entries Tennessee Presents Textiles. , a regional wearable art fashion show to be held on November 13, 2010, at the Grand Vista Hotel, Vonore, Tennessee. Fiber artists in the southeastern states are invited to create a garment following the theme of the 2010 runway show: The Power of the Pocket. Any type of textile can be used in the creation of the garment: woven, knitted, crocheted, felted, etc. The garment must be an article of clothing: a shirt or blouse, vest, jacket, coat, dress, skirt or pants. For complete details see <http://www.monroearts.com> or email <geri@weavingschool.com>.
November 30 deadline Small Tapestry International 2: Passages. The American Tapestry Alliance's juried, international exhibition of small scale tapestries will open at Weaving Southwest in Taos, NM, April 2, 2011. Artists are encouraged to consider the technical, metaphorical and/or conceptual implications of the theme of the show, Passages, as they develop work to submit. Innovation and experimentation within the technique of tapestry are welcomed. The entry deadline is November 30, 2010. For more information on submission requirements, please refer to the call for entry on the ATA website, <http://www.americantapestryalliance.org>.
February 28, 2011 deadline for entries Extraordinary Things: Chattahoochee Biennial of Textile. The Chattahoochee Handweavers Guild is pleased to announce a southeastern juried textile exhibition exploring fiber art and work that references or utilizes fiber or fiber techniques in innovative ways. Juror: Charlotte Vestal Wainwright, honorary AIA (formerly Brown) is the founding director of the Gregg Museum of Art & Design at North Carolina State University, where she has built a design and decorative arts collection that includes historical as well as contemporary objects and which focuses on American accomplishments and connections abroad. "I am interested in: great objects with roots -- historical, functional, intellectual, conceptual -- not all necessarily combined in one work but what emerges from the work. I look for strong compositions, technical skill and individual expression. Humor, surprise and caprice also punch my buttons." For submission guidelines and entry form, go to: <http://www.chgweb.com/newsandevents.html> or email: <chattahoocheebiennial@gmail.com>.
*Open to fiber artists residing in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
* Entries must be executed and completed by the applying deadline. Entries must have been completed no earlier than June 2009.
* Pieces must be of original design, executed by the entrant, and one of a kind.
* Three dimensional pieces must arrive complete with armature and clear instructions for display. Both two and three dimensional work shall be limited to a weight of 40 pounds, including any mounting hardware and armature. No screws or bolts for hanging are allowed.
*Awards: $400 Best in Show, $250 Second Prize, $150 Third Prize; Chattahoochee Student Award: $400; The Handweavers Guild of America Award.
Notification of Acceptance: March 18-25, 2011; Entries Due: April 11, 2011; Opening and Reception: April 15, 2011; Closing: June 2, 2011; Work Returned: End of June, 2011
Location: Art Institute of Atlanta- Decatur; One West Court Square, Suite 110, Decatur, GA 30030; <http://www.artinstitutes.edu/Atlanta>.
OPPORTUNITIES
The National NeedleArts Association's Pathways into Professional Needlecrafts (PiPN) Program Internships & Apprenticeships. To introduce college students to the needlearts profession: Summer Scholar Program; internship only; or Apprenticeship. Download an application at <http://www.TNNA.org> or email <bdirect@coumbus.rr.com>; or call Sherry Mulne, Coordinator, (614) 237-0700
On-line, Online art and design community. See http://www.artanddesignonline.com
Great Falls, Montana Certificate Program designed to help artists and individuals involved in fine handcraft develop a sustainable business working in their art. Contact Dr. E. L. Kittredge, Director, Creative Arts Enterprise, MT State University—Great Falls, 2100 16th Ave. S., Great Falls, MT 59405; (406) 268-3713; <http://www.msugf.edu>; email <ckittredge@msugf.edu>
Lincoln, Nebraska Student/New Professional Scholarships for TSA Biennial Symposium. The TSA offers scholarships for students and new professionals to attend their biennial symposium. “Textiles and Settlement: From Plains Space to Cyber Space” will be held in Lincoln, Nebraska from October 6 through 9, 2010. This exciting event will feature many presentations, exhibitions, and networking opportunities for those who share a passion for textiles. (A program detailing this information will be available online after Feburary 1, 2010 http://www.textilesociety.org)
These merit based scholarships will not be cash awards, but will include the cost of the Symposium registration and the Friday evening banquet. The recipients will be responsible for covering travel costs, accommodation, as well as other meals during the symposium. The conference hotel is offering excellent rates and the comfortable rooms can easily be shared.
Lincoln, Nebraska Textiles and Settlement: Plains Space to Cyber Space. Scholarships available for Textile Society of America Symposium Workshops October 6 - 9, 2010 in Lincoln, Nebraska: Investigation of Natural Dyes: Reds and Purples; Jacquard: A Loom of Opportunity; Ralli Quilts: Treasures from Pakistan and India; and Feltmaking. DEADLINE JULY 1. <http://www.textilesociety.org/symposia_2010.htm> (Scroll down for workshop descriptions and scholarship applications.) or email Janice Lessman-Moss <jlessman@kent.edu>.
North Carolina Natural Fibers Group Grant Program for Basketmakers. Deadline October 11, 2010; one or more grants will be awarded to Natural Fibers Group members in the amount of $100 for a basketry-related project which educates the grantee or others and promotes basketry. The Natural Fibers Group is a basketry guild focused on preserving traditional basketry techniques and use of natural fibers, including collecting responsibly in the field and garden, processing materials, and creating art work. Basketmakers who would like to be eligible can find a membership form at the Web site <http://naturalfibersgroup.tripod.com/NFG_member.htm>.
Basketmakers who are current members of the Natural Fibers Group may submit the attached grant application.
The proposed project should take place between November 1, 2010 and November 1, 2011. Deadline for application is Monday, October 1, 2010.
(The Natural Fibers Group is a 501 (c) (3) non profit organization.
http://naturalfibersgroup.tripod.com/ )
Houston, Texas Artist-in-Residence proposals, ongoing deadlines: December 1, May 1. Artists selected will receive free 200 sq. ft. studio space and $400 monthly stipend; 3-12 months variable. Contact Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Attn: Studio Residency Program, 4848 Main St., Houston, TX 77002; http://www.crafthouston.org
Chichester, UK Temporary Tapestry Weavers. Experience of commissioned work and workshop practice is preferred and applicants should be qualified to degree level in an appropriate discipline. Send application including full CV, details of experience in any related activity, and up to ten transparencies or digital images (jpeg format) to Jane Barker, West Dean College, The Edward James Foundation, West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex PO 18 0QZ or contact Jane Barker (01243) 818256; email jane.barker@westdean.org.uk; <http://www.westdean.org.uk>
CONFERENCES
October 6-9 Textile Society of America 12th Biennial Symposium, Lincoln, Nebraska, http://www.textilesociety.org; Contact Janice Lessman-Moss (330) 672-2158; jlessman@kent.edu
October 7-17 DesignPhiladelphia 2010, The Design Center at Phladelphia University. For more information, see <http://www.designphiladelphia.org>
March 17-20, 2011 Annual Florida Tropical Weavers Guild Conference, Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center, http://www.ftwg.org; Contact Ann Welly Revels (321) 267-0009; weaverwelly@juno.com
May 6-8, 2011 Studio 66 Retreat with space dyeing, weaving, spinning, knitting, crocheting, and other techniques, Forest Home Ministries, <http://www.studio66retreat.org>; Contact Kathleen Waln (909) 389-2300; <studio66retreat@me.com>
May 29, 2011 - June 5, 2011 Exploring Fiber Horizons, Willamette University; workshops, exhibits, fashion show, and Vendors., <http://www.exploringfiberhorizons.co>m; Contact Suzie Liles (541) 913-9512; <info@exploringfiberhorizons.com>
June 2-5, 2011 Contemporary Handweavers of Texas 2011 Conference, Holiday Inn, University Drive, College Station, TX, http://weavetexas.org (under construction); Contact Helen Dewolf (co-chair) (979) 822-0826; hcdewolf@hotmail.com
July 21-24, 2011 IWC: A Conference for Fiber Artists: 3-day workshops by nationally renowned instructors; market; exhibits; fashion show; , Durango, CO, <http://www.intermountainweavers.org>; Contact Janine Reid (970) 302-2578; <janinereid@comcast.net>