Northern Colorado Weavers Guild (“NCWG”) invites all fiber artists to participate in our
annual Fiber Celebration 2020. Last year we took a hiatus to take a breath and regroup.
We appreciate all past participants and invite you all to participate in this extraordinary
fiber art event. We also welcome and encourage new submissions from fiber artists who
have never entered Fiber Celebration!
Pieces representing fiber art of all types are welcome, including but not limited to basketry,
crocheting, dyeing, embroidery, felting, knitting, papermaking, quilting, sculpture, spinning
and weaving.

Timeline: 

01/31/20: ArtCall.org Call for submissions begins
04/23/20: Deadline for entries
05/09/20: Notification of juror decisions
05/29 - 06/12/20: Window for delivery of shipped items
06/15/20: (11 am - 2 pm) Hand delivery of items to Carnegie Center for Creativity
06/17/20:  (12:00-6:00 pm) Show opens to the public
06/19/20: Opening Reception/Awards Presentation and Gallery Talk
07/03/20: (12:00-9pm) First Friday Art Walk
07/11/20: Final Day of Exhibit (12:00-6pm)
07/12/20: Pick up hand delivered items from Carnegie Center for Creative Arts

ELIGIBILITY — All fiber artists may submit up to Five (5) items (no more than one

submission for each of the five named categories listed below). All items must be original,
not executed under supervision, not from a kit, and must be completed within the last Two
(2) years.

CATEGORIES — There are Five (5 ) categories listed below. You may submit One (1) item
for each category if you so choose. Please refer to “Entry Fees” below if you submit more
than Three (3) items.

A. Functional Two & Three Dimensional — Household pieces that are meant to be
used, such as rugs, coverlets, table linens, and hand-spun yarn (please state use
for hands-on yarn).
B. Non-Functional Two Dimensional — Flat pieces emphasizing decorative and/or
expressive ideas.
C. Non-Functional Three Dimensional — Pieces designed to occupy space,
emphasizing decorative and/or expressive ideas.
D. Wearable — Garments or yardage designed to be worn (for yardage, please state
use).
E. Wearable Accessories — Purses, scarves, wraps/shawls, jewelry, hats, gloves,
belts, etc.

JURYING — Judging will be based on aesthetics, originality, craftsmanship, and suitability of technique and materials. If functional, the piece will also be judged on its appropriateness to purpose. The juror reserves the right to reclassify the piece if needed. All pieces must be less than 4ft x 5ft when hung.

JUROR — We are proud to announce that Jean Scorgie will be judging this event and will give the Gallery Talk at the Opening Reception on June 19, 2020. Jean Scorgie , a former editor of Handwoven magazine, launched her own periodical Weaver’s Craft in 2000. Drawing on her years teaching weaving through classes and workshops, Jean writes for beginning and intermediate handweavers, presenting clear explanations and instructions for weaving useful projects while exploring new techniques. Known for her clear writing, Jean’s acclaimed publication has reached thousands of handweavers throughout the world.

ENTRY FEE (Non-Refundable) — The entry fee, which includes Three (3) items for submission is $35.00 USD. Additional entries may be submitted at a cost of $10.00 USD

for each additional item. A total of Five (5) items may be submitted, one for each named category above. Only one entry is allowed per category per artist.

ENTRY SUBMISSION — Submissions will be made online through ArtCall.org. If you are not familiar with ArtCall.org, please refer to “How to Submit Entries using ArtCall.Org" under this tab on this website.

Entrants must submit Two (2) images per item in JPG format no larger than Five (5) MB (approximately 4200 x 3200 pixels). One image must show the overall piece and one image must show a close-up detail so the technique can be seen. If a larger version is needed (such as for advertising purposes), we will contact you. Spinners may submit Two (2) yards of hands-on yarn in lieu of pictures, but the hands-on yarn must be received no later than April 2, 2020.

Each submission requires a title, list of materials used, technique(s) used, and a brief artist statement/description.

Entry Submissions must be completed by April 20, 2020

The juror and the Fiber Celebration Committee retain the right to disqualify any work from the exhibit that is unacceptable or that differs substantially from the entry images.

SHIPPING — If your entry is selected, you will receive further information about shipping or hand delivering the item(s). You are responsible for all shipping charges, based on the insured value of your item(s), to and from the specified shipping locations. Items must be ready for hanging or display and when necessary, directions for installation must be provided.

AWARDS — Cash awards up to $150 will be given at the juror’s discretion and presented during the Opening Reception/Awards Presentation held on June 19, 2020, 6 pm - 8 pm.

LIABILITY — All entries will be handled with utmost care. Exhibits are NOT insured by the Carnegie Center for Creativity nor by the Northern Colorado Weavers Guild during the run of the exhibit, including hanging and taking down. Each Artist is asked to provide the proper insurance for their accepted work if desired.

Artists are responsible for insurance during shipping to and from the designated shipping location for the exhibit. Neither Northern Colorado Weavers Guild nor the Carnegie Center for Creativity are responsible for deterioration or damage during shipping. The Carnegie Center for Creativity will require a release form from accepted Artists and each Artist must list insurance values on all pieces exhibited. Juror accepted pieces must remain for the duration of the show.

INQUIRIES — All inquiries are to be submitted by email. If there is a problem with email, feel free to contact the Committee Chair by telephone:

Fiber Celebration Chair:
Deborah Lane
719.213-6224
FiberCelebration@gmail.com

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION — We are endeavoring to provide additional information and guidance on our website under this tab (Fiber Celebration). Come back to this website as will continue to add articles regarding (a) how to use and submit your entries via ArtCall.org; (b) how to better display and photograph your item for submission (c) what a juror is looking for when going through the jurying process; and (d) other articles which we feel might be beneficial to the artist who is entering a juried exhibit for the first time.

Thank you, 

Fiber Celebration Chairs
Deborah Lane
Sarah Chimblo
Judy Warren