The Waimea Arts Council is pleased to invite island artists to participate in Fiber, Quilts & Weavings
We ask artists to submit artwork that shows the creativity possible in the area of fiber arts. Entries can include quilts, weavings, natural fiber papers and other fiber arts. We look forward to showcasing the creativity and talent of Big Island artists in this exhibit
Exhibit dates: April 4-28, 2024
Artwork submission Deadline: March 31, 2024. Artwork must be delivered to the Firehouse Gallery.
Pick up date for art not sold: April 28, 2024
Key Details:
- Location: Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island, Hawaii
- $200 “Best in Show Prize”
- Entry Limit: Up to 3 artworks per artist
- Hanging Fee: $15 per artwork*
- Sales Requirement: All artworks must be for sale
- Commission: 50% to Waimea Arts Council (Discounts available for Council Members)
- Eligibility: Open to all artists residing on the Big Island of Hawaii
- Delivery: Artworks should be delivered to the Firehouse Gallery on or up to 10 days before the due date
Special Notes:
- Members Benefit: Participating Waimea Arts Council Members receive a discount on fees and pay commission in accordance with their Membership Plan.
- *No hanging fees for Participating Artists. Friends and Supporters pay $10.
- The gallery committee reserves the right not to hang artwork (poorly executed, not “affordable art,” inappropriate, etc..), in which case the hanging fee will be returned.
- Non-WAC members need to sign a waiver when dropping off art
Artwork Guidelines:
- Submit up to three pieces (24”x36” max) enumerated #1, #2,#3 indicating your first choice, etc., in case space is limited. Exceptions on size can be made for large quilts.
- Wall art must have a hanging wire and a gallery tag on the back. Please attach the gallery slip securely to the back of the artwork.
- Email digital images of your work to photos@waimeaartscouncil.org for publicity/social media. Name your image files as follows: LastName.Title.Size.Medium.Price.jpg For example, if I had an 8×10 piece named Abstract I for $300, I would name my photo Konigsberg.AbstractI.8×10.photo.300.jpg.
- Record your art on the show intake form in the bunkhouse.
Questions:
- Please contact Kathy Sprinkle, President@WaimeaArtsCouncil.org
If urgent: Text message to 808-746-1223