Columbia FiberArts Guild
2015 Exhibition Prospectus
December 1, 2014
Exhibit Chair: Lynn Deal
ideallyspeaking@yahoo.com
971-303-0808
Columbia FiberArts Guild 2015 Exhibition Prospectus
Columbia FiberArts Guild (CFG) is being honored as a “Feature Guild” at NW Quilt Expo 2015 (Quilt
Expo). This opportunity showcases our guild’s ability to promote high quality fiber art by stimulating a regional
audience already interested in the creative processes of fiber. The theme of our exhibit is “A River Runs Through
It” and supports the overall Quilt Expo theme, Living in the Pacific Northwest.
How do CFG members perceive the river or rivers that run through our lives here in the Pacific
Northwest? Will you choose to incorporate aspects of personal life in your entry? Entries may be realistic or
abstract, just so long as each work of art establishes a visual point of reference to CFG’s “River” theme.
This exhibition is similar to, but different from, exhibits produced by High Fiber Diet, Wearables, or
Surface Design, in that this exhibit is for our entire CFG membership. We are approximately 160 members and
have access to approximately 50 draped spaces for 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional works of art. We invite
every guild member to exhibit up to four (4) pieces. Our show provides a three-fold opportunity:
1) Showcases high quality fiber art of both personal and professional CFG members,
2) Utilizes CFG’s 501 (c) 3 mission to educate in the artistic medium of fiber,
3) Encourages individual exploration and creative variety while promoting a singular theme.
We understand that questions and/or comments arise as entries are being prepared. The Exhibit Chair is
available via the contact information provided in this header. An Exhibit Committee is forming as of this posting.
Duties assisting the Exhibit Chair include but are not limited to developing the entry form and related
submission templates and receipt and return of CFG exhibition art. If you would like to be on the 2015 CFG
Exhibit Committee, please contact the Exhibit Chair as soon as possible.
Venue: Northwest Quilting Expo 2015, Portland Exposition Center, 2060 N. Marine Drive, Portland, Oregon
97217
Show Dates: September 24, 25, 26, 2015
Entry Form Deadline: July 15, 2015 Entry Form
Artwork Submission Date: September 9, 2015 in conjunction with CFG regular meeting, or by prior arrangement
with Exhibit Committee. The Exhibit Committee will document receipt of all exhibition art.
Artwork Return Date: October 2015 as indicated on entry form, or by prior arrangement with Exhibit
Committee. The Exhibit Committee will document return of all exhibition art.
Artwork Size: Each 2-Dimensional (2-D) entry (wall hanging, bed quilt, etc.) must measure 288” or less and 46”
or more around the perimeter; while each side must measure 90” or less and 12” or more. Each 3-Dimensional
(3-D) entry (i.e. wearable or sculpture) must follow the above size guidelines if the entry is hung. If your 3-D
entry requires a stand, it must fit on an 18” wide round table provided by Quilt Expo. Note: Quilt Expo audience
may not be able to view entire surface of 3-D items due to space limitations.
Judging: Judging is an option for this show. If you would like your show entry judged as part of Quilt Expo, please
fill out additional entry form at www.nwquiltexpo.com. Note: Quilt Expo entry deadline and size guidelines must
be followed in addition to the entry deadlines and size guidelines provided in this prospectus.
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Columbia FiberArts Guild
2015 Exhibition Prospectus
December 1, 2014
Exhibit Chair: Lynn Deal
ideallyspeaking@yahoo.com
971-303-0808
Jurying: This is a non-juried show. Please consider the following guidelines:
 Does the work submitted speak to the show theme, “A River Runs Through It?”
 Is the work original, creative, and bold?
 Does the work display a solid command of design principles?
 Do the techniques enhance the presentation?
Number of pieces: Artists may submit up to four (4) works of art. Each work must meet prospectus
requirements independently of other submissions by the same artist, with the exception that all art by the same
artist may be in a single cloth bag. Note: Label requirements (below) indicate how to submit more than one
work of art in a single cloth bag.
Entry Requirements: Original work made after August 2013 by a CFG member in good standing as of March
2015. Member must fulfill all requirements of this prospectus, including entry form process and art submission
process. The Entry Form and Attachment Deadline is July 15, 2015. The Art Submission Deadline is September 9,
2015 for accepting entries and October 2015 for returning entries. Please refer to the checklist at the end of this
prospectus and contact the Exhibit Chair if you have questions or comments.
Entry Form Process: Enter each work of art by completing an entry form and providing the following four (4)
attachments: an Art Tag, an Artist Statement and two (2) Digital Photographs (one full view and one detail view).
These materials must be digitally or physically submitted to the address indicated on entry form by July 15,
2015. The Exhibit Committee will confirm each entry form with attachments to artists within 7 days of receipt.
• Art Tag: The art tag tells the viewer the title and size of the work of art, the artist, and the materials
and applications used to create the art work (template available March 2015).
• Artist Statement: This is your opportunity to tell the viewer what you and your art are all about
(template available March 2015). This short paragraph shares your previous art experiences and/or your
background in the arts and what engaged you to create this work of art. You may also state your intent
of engaging the audience with a particular work of art.
• Digital Photography: Two (2) high quality (1200 pixels or greater) digital photographs in .jpg format
must be submitted for each work of art. One photograph must be a full view of the art work, the other
must be a detail view of the art work. Each photograph must be labeled with artist’s last name, first
initial, title, type of photograph (full or detail view). Note: Suggested photography resources include CFG
Shares file entitled Art Exhibit Photography Guidelines, www.hollyknott.com/stg/index.htm;
www.mariaelkins.com; and www.shortcourses.com/editing/edit-02.htm
Art Submission Process: Each work of art must be delivered to the Exhibit Committee on September 9, 2015 and
returned to the artist in October 2015. Protocols that facilitate this process must be followed as indicated in the
Label and Hanging Requirements. Note: Art Work Return Date will be ascertained and documented between
Artist and Exhibit Committee on or before September 9, 2015.
Label Requirements: There are three (3) different label requirements: cloth bag, art work, and supplemental
materials labels. All labels are required at the time art work is transferred from the artist to the Exhibition
Committee.
o Cloth bag label requirements: All submissions are expected to be exhibited, so four (4) pieces of
art from the same artist may be submitted in a single cloth bag. Cloth bag must have a 4”x6”
photograph of each work of art contained in a single bag. If your cloth bag contains more than
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ideallyspeaking@yahoo.com
971-303-0808
one work of art, a 4”x6” photograph of each art piece must be attached to exterior of bag.
Artist’s name, contact information, size and title of the work must also be visible on the outside
of the bag in a clear, weatherproof plastic bag or sleeve.
Art work label requirements: All art work must have an identification label secured on the
reverse or bottom of the art work. Each label must contain the artist’s name, title of work, and
contact information.
Supplemental label Requirements: additional packing items (i.e. noodle) must be labeled with
artist’s name and title of work.
Hanging Requirements: Because there is a wide scope and variety of art forms among our guild members, the
following specifications have been developed. Note: Entries must meet below specifications to be included in
CFG’s 2015 show. If you have questions or comments about your work’s display needs, please contact Exhibit
Chair as soon as possible.
 2-Dimensional hanging requirements: a 4” wide sleeve, securely sewn across the top of the back
and hidden from view when displayed.
 3-dimensional hanging requirements: a 2” wide loop at the center back for hanging unless the
following applies:
o Wearables may utilize a visually appropriate support beam if a photograph illustrating
how to use support beam is included for exhibit hanging needs
o 3-Dimensional pieces will be displayed on round tables, approximately 18” wide; 360
degree view of 3-D art may not be available to audience.
Check list: Please meet the following 10 requirements for each work of art when entering “A River Runs Through
It.”
Submission requirements on or before July 15, 2015:
______completed entry form
______One full size view .jpg photograph, 1200 pixels or greater
______One detail view .jpg photograph, 1200 pixels or greater
______Art Tag
______Artist Statement
Submission requirements for September 9, 2015:
______Cloth packing bag with label and photograph(s) securely attached to exterior
______Art work with identification label securely attached on back or underneath
______Interior packing materials labeled
______Appropriate hanging device included (sleeve, loop or support beam)
______Return of art during October 2015 documented by Exhibit Committee
Show Disclaimer: Columbia FiberArts Guild will make every attempt to ensure the safety of all CFG art,
however insurance and/or related loss prevention precautions are the sole responsibility of the
exhibiting artist. CFG anticipates exhibiting all entries, but cannot guarantee this due to unknown
physical space requirements.
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