Remember way back when (errr, a few weeks ago) when we released the paper threads call for submissions? Well, I neglected to realize that the deadline for entries was
scheduled for good Friday, when we are in fact CLOSED :O
SO... we are revising that deadline,
and have changed it to April 11th!
So spread the word to anyone you know who is submitting work, we'd hate to
hear that someone came down on Friday, only to be stuck outside in the
cold, with their pretty paper dolls...
If you have no idea what the Paper Threads exhibition is about, here's the rundown:
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS:
In correlation with the Titanic’s 100th anniversary, Argyle Fine Art will be launching its latest exhibition, titled “PAPER THREADS” This collection of locally crafted paper dolls will depict fashions from the early 1900’s and more. Submissions are welcome from artists of all backgrounds!! If you’re in the fine arts, fine crafts, animation, graphic, or fashion design… we want to see your interpretation of this project! Please read our submission guidelines, and start creating!
Submission
guidelines:
- Artists
may submit any number of paper dolls/ outfits
- Works must be original, hand crafted, and
created using ARCHIVAL paper.
- Dolls can
be rendered in any medium: paint, ink, watercolour, graphite, collage, etc…
- Dolls can
be created in any size (within reason, and consideration for our display space)
- Works
should somehow reflect the period/fashion of the Titanic. Our focus here is
really on
fashion/clothing ... meaning, a full figure
(body) is not necessarily required.
- We ask
that you cut out your paper doll before submitting, don’t forget to include
some tabs :)
- DO NOT
frame, mount or put hanging devices on the backs of your works. We want to be
able to
artfully
display these pieces in Vintage trunks.
- Please
make sure your works are signed (either on the front or the back)
- DEADLINE
FOR SUBMISSIONS IS APRIL 11TH
To submit
your creation/s, simply send jpegs of your completed work/s to gallery@argylefa.com
If
submitting via photo is not possible, then drop by the gallery between
10am-5:30, Tuesday through Saturday with your completed piece/s. (CLOSED SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS) All
submissions will be reviewed by our Jury. Artists will be sent a notice on
their application shortly after the submission deadline on April 6th.
Pricing
will be determined by the artist, with assistance from the gallery.
Show opens
Saturday, April 14th at 2pm.
QUESTIONS?
Please feel
free to call or email anytime! We’re happy to answer any questions you might
have.
