In celebration of Pride month, Silvermine presents QUEERwerks-
an international exhibition that reflects the wide range of LGBTQIA+ artistic expression.
Curated by Stamatina Gregory. They have taught art history, critical theory, and writing at the University of Pennsylvania, New York University, Parsons/The New School, the School of Visual Arts, and Sotheby’s Institute, and have organized exhibitions for institutions including the Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, the Santa Monica Museum of Art/ICA LA, The Cooper Union, Austrian Cultural Forum, and the 55th Venice Biennale. They are the Head Curator and Director of Exhibitions and Collections at the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, NYC.
Call for Entry Deadline EXTENDED to April 17
Ship artwork in time to arrive by April 25, 2025 Call for Entry
Tom Grotta and Rhonda
Brown
They 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. Exhibition
Fiber 2025 seeks to exhibit the best of contemporary fiber art. Submissions are invited that reflect the breadth
of functional or non-functional works that use fiber and/or fiber art techniques in traditional or innovative ways.
Works made from natural or high tech materials that reference fiber and that blur the lines between art,
architecture and craft are welcome.
Eligibility –Open to all artists, 18 years of age and older. Original artwork in any media will be considered.
Eligible artwork must have been completed after January 1, 2022, and fall within the restrictions
Entry Fee – $50 for up to 5 entries. To be considered for the Grand Prize Award, artists are required to enter a
minimum of three works.
Online entry – Complete form on Slideroom – <a href=" https://silvermineart.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/82711"
Important Dates
Final inclusion in Fiber 2025 is at the discretion of the Juror and Silvermine Galleries
Entry Deadline
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Notification of Finalists:
Thursday, April . Email and Web posting.
Finalists work received by:
Friday, August 23, 11am-2pm
Opening Reception:
Saturday, May 17, 2pm
Exhibit Closes:
Thursday, June 19
Artwork pickup:
Friday, & Saturday, June 20 & 21, 11am-2pm
Return Artwork will be shipped by:
Friday, June 27
Restrictions
Accepted Artwork – No artwork substitutions are allowed. No accepted entry may be withdrawn prior to the close of the exhibition.
Wall-hung Works – May not exceed 96” in height or width, including frames. All work must be ready for hanging. Shipped work requiring glazing must use plexiglass.
Sculptures – Should not exceed 8’h x 4’w x 4’d including base. Gallery has standard size pedestals.
Installations – Installations may not stipulate altering the character of the gallery wall or floor. Artists with special installation requirements should be available to assist in the installation of their work.
Shipping– Silvermine Galleries recommends using a commercially manufactured artist's/strong box such as a StrongBox™ by Airfloat Systems, or similar brand, like Masterpak or Uline, or a FedEx Premium Art Box. Proper packaging is imperative to protect your work. Improper packaging may result in damaged, returned or unopened shipments. Strong boxes will be returned to the artists at the conclusion of the show at the artist's expense. Paid return shipping labels must be included. NO Styrofoam PEANUTS Sales & Liability Insurance
All artwork must be for sale. A standard commission
of 50% will be retained on all sales. The gallery reserves the right to negotiate up to 10% discount to secure sale of a piece. Commissions will then be based on discounted price. Price of work may not be changed after it is submitted. Silvermine Arts Center will insure all accepted work to 50% of artist’s stated retail price while in our possession. Artwork will be handled with all possible care. Work that is not picked up by June 27, 2025 is no longer insured and is left at the artist’s own risk.
Shipping
SHIP VIA UPS OR FEDEX ONLY TO:
Silvermine Arts Center/Gallery
1037 Silvermine Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
203.966.9700 x220
HAND DELIVERY
Friday, April 25-10am-3pm & April 23, 11am-2pm
Awards
– Grand Prize of $1000 includes a solo Viewing Room online with Silvermine Galleries and a 1-year Guild
membership. The jurors have additional awards to give at their discretion.
