CURRENT OPEN CALLS
Fall Juried Show Open Call
We are excited to present a call for submissions for our Fall Juried Show: High in Fiber!
High in Fiber is a fiber arts exclusive exhibition showcasing the versatility and complexity of the fiber medium, from its rich history to its unique characteristics as a material.
Fiber arts, also known as textile arts, is considered to be both a new and old form of art. Historically, fiber arts is one of the oldest art forms. Dating back hundreds of thousands of years, this form of art was born out of necessity and served a practical purpose over an aesthetic one. Coupled with the understanding that fibers and textiles were historically the domain of women, fiber arts has been strongly associated with domesticism and was deemed as “lesser art”. The efforts of feminist artists during the 1970s feminist movement pushed fiber arts into the realm of high art and helped the medium become what it is today: a form of fine art.
- What does fiber arts mean to you?
- What are some of the challenges and advantages of working in this form of art?
- Do you feel that fiber arts is a respected art form within the art community? Why or why not?
Forms of fiber art include weaving, embroidery, soft sculpture, felting, rug-making, quilting, crocheting, needlepoint, fabric dyeing, and many more!
RELEVENT DATES
Application Deadline
September 30th
Notification Date
October 11th
Selected Artwork Drop Off Dates*
October 15th – 29th
*Selected artwork(s) must be dropped off or shipped to Abington Art Center by Oct. 29th.
All shipping costs are covered by the artist. Please include a return label, as artwork(s) will be shipped back to the artist in the box it came in.
SUBMISSION FEE
The application fee is $30 for Non-Members and exempt for Abington Art Center
Members.
This non-refundable fee covers the cost of the exhibition, which includes materials, labor, advertisement, and reception costs.
Please makes sure you are using the correct application form before submitting. If you are unsure of your membership status, you can call (215) 887-4882 or email studioschool@abingtonartcenter.org.
APPLICATIONS
Learn more about our juror!
THECOLORG
THECOLORG is an interdisciplinary artist and professional arts administrator based in Philadelphia, PA. They received their MFA from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and their BFA from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.
Through soft sculpture, installation, and painting, THECOLORG’s work reflects the bridge between childhood memories and adult experiences, using objects and materials that evoke a sense of familiarity and introspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Submissions to all Abington Art Center open call opportunities and juried exhibitions must be submitted using the appropriate online submission form. Open calls have two submission forms, one for Non-Members which requires a full submission fee ( $30 – $40) and one for Abington Art Center Members which includes a reduced fee ($0 – $10).
If you are a current Abington Art Center MEMBER you may use the Members Only Form. All other applicants must use the Non-Member Form. If you would like to become a Member and receive the reduced rate on Open Calls, Please visit our MEMBERSHIP Page.
All forms submitted using the Members Only form will be checked for membership status and only be reviewed if the artist has an active Membership with Abington Art Center. Please call 215-887-4882 during our hours of operation to make a submission payment over the phone. Alternatively, you may become a MEMBER on our Membership Page.
Each submission form allows one image file per piece to prevent exceeding data limitations. If you would like to show multiple views of a piece, you may submit an image with multiple views stitched together with a app or website similar to PicCollage.
No, printed or in-person submissions are not accepted. The jurors review the work digitally and cannot attend an in-person review. All entries must be submitted online using the appropriate form.
Abington Art Center has no method of retrieving lost submission forms or saving submission forms and is not responsible for lost forms that have not yet been submitted. Please make sure to have all pictures and artwork information ready when submitting, as there is no save feature and forms should be completed all at once. Please make sure to have a reliable internet connection when submitting.
For both the Annual Juried Show and the Summer Juried Show, the work is selected online entirely by the call’s juror(s). Solo Series artists are selected by AAC Staff collectively. All participants whether selected or not will be sent a notification when the review is complete. The notification will go to the artist’s provided email.
For both the Annual Juried Show and the Summer Juried Show, the exhibition is curated by the juror and hung by AAC Staff members. Solo Series artists are responsible for installation and deinstallation of their exhibition. Please take this into account before submitting.