JUROR: - Tom Grotta and Rhonda Brown have showcased modern fiber art since the 1980s, championing fiber art’s evolution and future. Representing over 100 artists from 25 countries, the gallery’s exhibitions, art fairs, and partnerships with museums have placed works in prestigious collections like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery. Tom, a Rochester Institute of Technology graduate, is renowned for his photography of fiber art and knowledge of contemporary textiles. Rhonda’s background as a lawyer and writer informs her editorial leadership at browngrotta arts. Rhonda oversees the gallery’s catalogs, blog, and social media, ensuring its continued influence in fiber art.

BENEFITS – Exposure on the global platform artnet, Silvermine Galleries website, and relevant social media. Accepted artists will be eligible for Guild membership and representation by Silvermine Galleries.

AWARDS—The Grand Prize is $1000, which includes a solo Viewing Room online with Silvermine Galleries and a one-year Guild membership.

Eligibility - Open to all artists 18 and older. Original artwork in any media will be considered. Eligible artwork must have been completed after January 1, 2022.

*To be considered for the Grand Prize Award, artists must enter at least three works.*

Application Fee: $50

IMPORTANT DATES -

Entry Deadline – Thursday, March 20

Notification of Finalists – Tuesday, April 8. Email and Web posting

Finalists work received by Saturday, April 26, 2 pm

Opening Reception – Saturday, May 17, 5-7 pm

The exhibit closes on Thursday, June 19, at 4 pm

Artwork pickup – Friday, June 20 & Saturday, June 21, 11 am-2 pm

Return Artwork will be shipped by Friday, June 27