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 The Chattahoochee Handweavers Guild sponsors an exhibition every year. In odd-numbered years, CHG hosts the juried Southeast Fiber Arts Show. In even-numbered years, CHG holds an exhibition which is open only to CHG members.
The Margaret Mott Award is presented at CHG’s Members' Show to a Guild member whose work has never been exhibited in a juried show, and whose entry is handwoven and entirely executed by the recipient. This award has been presented at every Member’s Show since 1992. Visit Members Only to view the list of past Margaret Mott Award winners.
EXTRAORDINARY THINGS
2011 CHATTAHOOCHEE BIENNIAL OF TEXTILES
Deadline for Entry: February 28, 2011
Registration NOW OPEN!
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.
What 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.
Eligibility:
* 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 entry 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.
Calendar:
| Entry Deadline: |
February 28, 2011 |
| 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
www.artinstitutes.edu/Atlanta
Awards:
$400 Best in Show, $250 Second Prize, $150 Third Prize.
Chattahoochee Student Award: $400
The Handweavers Guild of America Award
Entry Details:
*Entry Fee for up to two pieces:
CHG Members-$25, Non Members-$30, Students-$20 (provide copy of student ID from accredited educational institution)
*Images may be submitted by email attachment, CD, or slide. Send 2 images: a full view and a detail of the work. Digital images must be at least 1500 pixels in both dimensions and in jpeg file format. Include SASE for return of slides or CD. Send only duplicate slides/CD. Retain records for yourself.
Email - All images should be submitted as an attachment to one email if possible. Email to chattahoocheebiennial@gmail.com.
CD - Please test your CD before you submit it to make sure it is readable.
Slides - An extra fee of $5.00 for slides is required for scanning purposes. Mark your slides with a single colored dot in the top right hand corner. Mark “A” to indicate the full-view slide and “B” the detail-view slide. All other information (name, etc) should be included on the slide sheet /pocket, not on the slide.
*Mail to:
Lynn Pollard
CHG Exhibits Chair
1211 Heritage Court
Atlanta, Georgia 30327
Contact Information:
chattahoocheebiennial@gmail.com or 404-403-1646
How to ship your work:
Please ship your work ready to install with required hardware. No screws or bolts allowed. Two dimensional work will hang against walls. Three dimensional work will be free standing or placed on pedestals. No popcorn packaging.
Ship Accepted Work to:
Lynn Pollard
CHG Exhibits Chair
1211 Heritage Court
Atlanta, GA 30327
All shipping to and from 1211 Heritage Court, Atlanta and shipping insurance costs are the responsibility of the artist. The Art Institute of Atlanta will insure artist’s work displayed during the exhibit. Work will be returned in the original shipping container, so please prepare accordingly.
Selling Pieces:
Artists may sell their work through the show by submitting a price for the accepted pieces. The gallery will provide the entrant’s contact information to interested purchasers. No commission will be charged.
More Information: email: chattahoocheebiennial@gmail.com
2010 Member's Exhibit
Twenty-three members of the guild entered fifty-seven pieces to make this year’s show a success. CONGRATULATIONS to the following award winners:
- Margaret Mott Award - Kiska Thompson
- Complex Weaver Award - Dianne Totten
- HGA Award - Judith Krone
- Best Wearable – Dianne Totten
- Best Functional – Ann Doherty
- Best Decorative – Kay Guilmet
- Best Accessory- Judith Krone
- Best of Four (Shafts) – Dianne Totten
2009 Southeast Juried Fiber Arts Exhibit
Fiber Artistry – Journey of the Imagination
CONGRATULATIONS to the following Fiber Artistry – Journey of the Imagination entrants:
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