Uncommon Threads, 8/18

CALL FOR ENTRIES

Uncommon Threads: The Handicrafts in Book Arts
Exhibition dates: September 23 - October 29, 2011
Location: 23 Sandy Gallery, Portland, Oregon
Deadline for Entries: August 18, 2011

THEME - One of the best aspects of working in the field of book and paper
arts is the chance to work with such varied artistic materials and
techniques—even traditional handicraft techniques. Think of knitting,
embroidery, sewing, beading, felting, needlework, stitching, quilting and
any other myriad possibilities. Combine these techniques or materials with a
strong concept, meaningful content, a story to tell or a compelling
narrative and we have a new era in the book and paper arts.

Uncommon Threads seeks artist books and other forms of book and paper art
that utilize handicraft techniques, materials or subjects as a way to round
out, illustrate or compliment a central concept. Remember, it’s not just
about the materials or techniques. Let’s dispel the myth that the
handicrafts can’t have any part in meaningful art.

MEDIA - This exhibit is open to hand crafted book and paper arts related
works created as either edition or one-of-a-kind. Artist books, sculptural
books, book objects, altered books, zines, broadsides and sculptural pieces
are all encouraged. Any medium, any style, any size.

AWARDS - Three artists will receive "Best of Show Awards" which will include
a certificate and special marketing blitz focusing on their work. One artist
will receive a "Library Choice Award" which will be awarded based on ballots
cast by our library and museum customers and will also receive a certificate
and marketing blitz.

DEADLINE – Submissions are due no later than August 13, 2011

INFO – A complete call for entries for Uncommon Threads can be found here:
http://www.23sandy.com/uncommon_threads/callforentries.html