Gaylord Area Council for the Arts is calling all Michigan artists to enter this year’s “Fiber Arts Exhibit”.This exhibit is for original artwork using fiber as the primary medium.    

Accepting Submissions
June 1 - 4, 2022

CALLING ALL MODELS

Do you have modeling experience? Are you an aspiring model? 
If this answer is YES, then this opportunity is for you!  
Gaylord Area Council for the Arts is seeking volunteer models ages 14 + for the upcoming Fiber Art Exhibition Fashion Show on June 18, 2022.  If you would like to be considered, please complete the sign-up form. 

Eligibility

Traditional Fiber Artists
  • Must be a Michigan resident (including seasonal residents) 16 years old or older
  • Entries must be original works of the artist's own creation of good condition.​
  • Work of any style and aesthetics is eligible for this exhibition but must use fiber as the primary medium.
  • All accepted works will remain as placed for the duration of the exhibit, unless sold during the exhibit.​
Fashion Designers
  • Must be a Michigan resident (including seasonal residents) 16 years old or older
  • Wearable artworks are eligible for entrance into the exhibition.
  • All work must be in good condition and originally designed by the Fashion designer.
  • Up-cycling works may be eligible but must be incorporated in such a way that a new design is created.  Full disclosure of the process is required (see submission form). 
  • Collaborative creations are welcome, however, names of all artists who created the artwork (ie seamstress & designer) must be listed.​
  • Work of any style and aesthetics is eligible for this exhibition but must use fiber as the primary medium.
  • All accepted works will remain as placed for the duration of the exhibit, unless sold during the exhibit.

Conditions for Entry

Fiber Artists
  • All artwork must be ready to hang or display.
  • A display rack for quilts must be provided.
  • 2-D artwork must be wired—no sawtooth hangers.
  • Artwork will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis, as space allows, Maximum entries— one full-sized quilt OR three smaller items 
  • Gaylord Arts reserves the right to reject any work for any reason. 
  • Completed Entry form, payment and art submissions must be received no later than June 4, 2022 (See submission procedure below for more details). 
  • Entry fee:  Member- $15.00, Non-member - $25.00. 
  • 2-D pieces must be framed and wired for hanging at the time of submission. No sawtooth hangers will be accepted. 
  • 2-D pieces must be clearly labeled on the back  and 3-D in an inconspicuous place with
    • artist's name,
    • Title,
    • Medium
    • Selling price or if not for sale, "Exhibit Only"
  • Gaylord Arts will take reasonable precautions to ensure the protection of artwork appearing in this show, but you are exhibiting at your own risk. You may obtain insurance on your own artwork for this show, however, Gaylord Arts does not insure exhibitor's art and is not responsible for loss or damage to artwork appearing in this show.
  • You agree to leave accepted entries on display in the Gaylord Arts' center for the duration of this show.  If the piece is sold during the show, the buyer has the option to remove the piece at the time of sale. 
  • All unsold pieces must be picked up by the deadlines. Art work not retrieved within 30 days become the property of Gaylord Area Council for the Arts, unless arrangements are made.
  • Pickup pieces: June 29, 2022 - July 1,  2022 during gallery open hours.
  • ​​Entering this show constitutes giving Gaylord Arts permission to photograph art work for publicity or archival purposes. 
Fashion Designers
  • Artist must provide a mannequin or appropriate dress form. We do not provide a dress form or platform. Work will not be suspended from the ceiling.  
  • Flat dress forms may be used to hang on the wall, however, must be wired and ready to hang.
  • If entering the fashion show, all designers must provide their own live models for the show.
  • Pieces will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis, as space allows, Maximum entries for exhibit is 3, however, if entering the Fashion show and additional 3 items may be submitted for the show only.  
  • Gaylord Arts reserves the right to reject any work for any reason. 
  • Completed Entry form, entry fee payment and physical pieces must be received between June 1 - 4, 2022 (See submission procedure below for more details). 
  • Entry fee:  Member- $15.00, Non-member - $25.00. 
  • Pieces must be clearly labeled in an inconspicuous place with
    • artist's name,
    • Title
    • Selling price or if not for sale, "Exhibit Only"
  • Gaylord Arts will take reasonable precautions to ensure the protection of artwork appearing in this show, but you are exhibiting at your own risk. You may obtain insurance on your own artwork for this show, however, Gaylord Arts does not insure exhibitor's art and is not responsible for loss or damage to artwork appearing in this show.
  • You agree to leave accepted entries on display in the Gaylord Arts' center for the duration of this show.  If the piece is sold during the show, the buyer has the option to remove the piece at the time of sale. 
  • All unsold pieces must be picked up by the deadlines. Art work not retrieved within 30 days become the property of Gaylord Area Council for the Arts, unless arrangements are made.
  • Pickup pieces: June 29, 2022 - July 1,  2022 during gallery open hours.
  • ​​Entering this show constitutes giving Gaylord Arts permission to photograph art work for publicity or archival purposes. 

Sales

​GACA will retain a 30% commission on sales of work sold during the exhibit. The sale price must include any matting and framing if applicable.  All entries that are for sale will be featured on Gaylord Arts' on-line Art Market Store: gaylordarts.org

Entry Form/Payment/Submission Procedure-OPENS JUNE 1st. 

  •  Complete entry form (on-line see below or download, print and submit via mail or in-person at the gallery.  Must be received no later than June 4, 2022 by 2:00 p.m.  Entries with missing information will not be accepted.
  • Submit Entry Fee Payment (on-line payment, click "Entry Fee Payment" below or pay with check via mail or in-person at the gallery).  Payment must be received no later than June 4, 2022 by 2:00 p.m. to be accepted.  Checks payable to: "Gaylord Area Council for the Arts." 
  • Drop off art pieces between June 1 - 4, 2022 to Gaylord Area Council for the Arts gallery | 125 E. Main St., Gaylord, MI. 49735 during open hours
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Gaylord Area Council for the Arts
125 E. Main St. | Gaylord, MI  49735
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