CALL FOR ENTRIES

“Canyon Voices as Heard by The Art Quilt Association”

Mesa Verde National Park

Exhibit Dates:  August – September – October 2008

Quilt Deadline: May 16, 2008

Postcard Deadline:  June 21, 2008

THEME:

Canyon Voices

 As Heard by The Art Quilt Association

We, who live in Colorado, are exposed to an area both rich in cultural and natural resources.  Living on the edge of the High Desert, we can see brilliant vermillion cliffs at sunset and feel the fiery tang of freshly roasted green chilies on our tongues.  Is it a wonder that we are drawn to this area?

We have one of the world’s greatest finds in our own backyard as a National Park which draws tens of thousands of visitors each year.  Mesa Verde and all it represents give us an excellent look at the society of early man in all of its intricacies. Imagining the brilliant yellow of squash blossoms and golden corn tassels, the graceful shapes of beautiful pottery, woven yucca sandals and the mysterious symbols on the walls of these ancient ruins, the fiber artist is inspired to create and honor the beautiful Southwest and its Peoples.

DESIGN RULES:

• All pieces must be Southwestern in nature and not depict any symbol that would be offensive to Native American Tribes and their religious ceremonies.
• We will have our show juried but will count on the NPS at Mesa Verde to be the final say if there is a piece that they find in any way offensive.

• All pieces must be the ORIGINAL work of AQuA members.  No quilt may be constructed using a commercial pattern.
• No commercial machine quilting patterns may be used. 
• If the quilt was begun in a workshop, the workshop teacher’s name and technique must be credited on the back.  A workshop teacher’s pattern is not acceptable, only the technique.
• Hand felted handbags/purses or other hand felted items will be allowed if they use Churro wool.
• No more than two (2) members may collaborate on the construction of a quilt.  Both members must be AQuA members and both must be listed on the entry form.
• Entries cannot be larger than 20” x 32”, but there is no minimum size.
• All pieces must be for sale and the gallery takes 40%.

• Framed, unframed, and stretcher bars are all allowed.
• Pieces made prior to August 2005 will not be accepted.

•  Diptychs and triptychs are acceptable providing their size, including space between the pieces, remains within the size restrictions.

SLEEVE REQUIREMENTS:  A top sleeve is required on the back of the quilt.  Please use the sleeve construction techniques set forth on page three of this document.  This technique is mandatory for this exhibit.

SLAT:  An appropriate sized slat (see diagram) must be submitted with your quilt.  The slat, with holes drilled in each end, must extend beyond the ends of the sleeve, but not beyond the edges of the quilt.  Write your name and the quilt name on the slat.  Quilts will not be accepted without slats.

LABEL:  A cloth label must be sewn to the bottom left hand side of the quilt back.  That label must include the title of the quilt and your name, address and telephone number.  Please cover your name with fabric or a piece of tape for jurying purposes.  Please see diagram of quilt back on the following page.

ENTRY FEE: There will be a fee of $15.00 for each entry.  The Entry Form is also included as part of this document.

PHOTOGRAPHY:  Professional photography is required for all quilts even if your quilt is not juried into the show.  The photography fee is $20.00 for each quilt, which will include a full shot and one close up.  You will receive a CD with your quilt images.  You may also arrange for your own professional photographer.  A two-color digital image (full & close-up) must be submitted on a CD-ROM.  Digital images must be 300 dpi minimum, at least 4 x 6 and saved in jpeg format.  The CD must be turned in on May 16th with your quilt.

DUE DATE:  May 16, 2008.  No exceptions will be made.

JURYING:  All quilts will be juried by the juror as soon as possible after photography.  We will request comments and critiques from the juror and those will be given to you when you receive your photography CD.  However, comments and critiques by the juror will not be forthcoming until the pieces NOT selected are notified by mail and the pieces not selected are returned to their makers.  The juror will be asked to select five pieces for our website and will also select the quilt for the postcard image.

MEMBERS CHOICE:  All members present at the May 16, 2008 AQuA meeting will be asked to vote for their one favorite as “member’s choice.”  The Member’s Choice will be featured on the Canyon Voices Exhibition page on our website.

PET HAIR:  Please be sure that your quilt is free of pet hair when you turn it in.

THE KEEPER’S OF QUILT GUIDELINE REGULATIONS FOR SHOWS will examine each quilt after submission.  It is important to note, that all quilts must meet the above guidelines or they will be rejected from this competition.

POSTCARDS:  Not juried; no entry fee; must be 4 x6 or as close as you can come; must be southwest themed; nothing offensive (see quilt information).   You must complete a separate postcard entry form, which is attached.  40% Commission to Mesa Verde National Park.  Due at June 21st AQuA meeting. 

SHOW CO-CHAIRMEN:   Susan Strickland and Rita Faussone

MANDATORY SLEEVE TECHNIQUE

The Libby Lehman Method

Adapted by Bonny Stonemark

 from Threadplay by Libby Lehman, page 94

1. Cut sleeve 9-12” deep by the width of your quilt top less 1”.  Make a narrow double ¼” hem on each end.  Sleeve will be about 2” narrower than your quilt.
2. Fold sleeve in half lengthwise, wrong sides together.  Steam press.  This is a temporary guide.
3. Open sleeve and fold the edges to the middle pressed line, wrong sides together.  Steam press these new lines very firmly.  These will be your hand-sewing lines.
4. With wrong sides and raw edges together, stitch along the length of the sleeve using a ¼” seam allowance.  Backstitch the start and stop of this seam.
5. Press this center seam to one side, being careful not to press over the hand-sewing lines.
6. Place pressed edge of the sleeve, seam side to the back, ½” from the top edge of the quilt.  The sleeve will be about 1” shorter on each end than the quilt.  Hand stitch along the top of the sleeve, taking a few reinforcing stitches at each corner.

7.  Fold sleeve along lower pressed stitching line.  Pin in place and hand sew along    pressed edge. 

8. Allow sleeve to roll up almost to top edge of quilt.

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Checklist

• Quilt  _____
• Sleeve (as per Bonny Stonemark’s instructions – mandatory) _____
• Entry Form (completely filled in) _____
• Check for entry and photography _____
• Slat with drilled holes and maker’s and quilt name  _____
• If using a different photographer, CD with images _____
• Label with temporary covering over maker’s name(s) ______
• Pet hair removed from quilt _____

Staple Check Here                                                                                                      Quilt # _________

                                                                                                         Juried In____  Out ______

“CANYON VOICES AS HEARD BY

THE ART QUILT ASSOCIATION”

DEADLINE:  MAY 16, 2008 AQuA MEETING

MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2008

One Quilt per Form—Fill in All Blanks

Artist name_________________________________________________________________________________

Address____________________________________________________________________________________

Phone number_________________________ E-mail address ___________________________________________

Quilt name __________________________________________________________________________________

My quilt is the original design of the maker(s): Yes___ No ___ If no my design was inspired by____________________ _______________________________________________________________(photo, artist name, physical object.)

My quilt was begun in a workshop:  Yes ___ No ___  If yes, teacher’s name & technique must be credited on back of quilt.

All quilts must be for sale and Mesa Verde will take a 40% commission.  My quilt is to be sold for $_________________     

Please tell us about your quilt, how it came to be, and how it relates to the Free Range Fiber theme: (75 word maximum – please write clearly and concisely) __________________________________________________________________________________________

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(If extra space is needed, please use reverse side of form.)

Please give a brief description of the various techniques and/or materials... (i.e. hand painted, hand dyed, silk and tyvek etc.):________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Entry Information

Photography of all quilts is required.  If you are using a photographer other than Frank Nored, check here ___.   The fee is $20 for each quilt.  Anyone who wishes to use a professional photographer other than Frank Nored is welcome to do so.   If you choose a different photographer, a two-color digital image (full & close-up) must be submitted on a CD-ROM.  Digital images must be 300 dpi minimum, at least 4 x 6 and saved in jpeg format.  The CD must be turned in on May 16, 2008 with your quilt.

Entry Fee:  $15.00 for each entry.  Attach your check for the entry fee and for photography made payable to AQuA. 

I have attached my check in the amount of $______ which is for photography and the entry fee.  Or, I have attached by check in the amount of $______ for the entry fee as I am using a different photographer.  Note, only one check is needed for multiple pieces.  If you are submitting multiple pieces, check here ____. 

Sleeve:  All quilts entered must have a top sleeve and have a label sewn on the back.  See appropriate section of Call for Entries regarding guidelines.

Insurance:  Entry of the above item means that I fully understand that AQuA members will take every precaution to protect my quilt in the gathering, shipping and redistribution but I understand that they cannot be responsible for acts of nature beyond their control.  The Gallery at Mesa Verde is always staffed, but we have been unable to determine if they provide any insurance.

As an entrant, my signature grants AQuA and Mesa Verde National Park designated the right to photograph my quilt for publication, advertising or promotional use.

I give my permission for my quilt to travel to other venues should the occasion arrive.  Yes_____  No_____

Signature ____________________________________________________   Date ________________________

“POSTCARD” CALL FOR ENTRIES & ENTRY FORM

DEADLINE: JUNE 21, 2008 AQuA MEETING (NO EXCEPTIONS)

MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK – AUGUST/SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2008

Artist name: ________________________________________________________________________________

Address:___________________________________________________________________________________

Phone number: ____________________________E-mail address:_______________________________________

I am entering ___________________________________________ (number) of postcards as listed below.

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Call for Entries - Postcards

Postcards not meeting all of the following requirements will not be accepted. All postcards must be the work of the entering artist.   Professional photography is not required and there is no entry fee.

• All postcards must be of a southwest theme, with nothing offensive to the Native Americans or their culture.
• The word “postcard” must be stamped, printed or written on the address side of the card. 
• All postcards must be 4” x 6”.
• Due date is the AQuA meeting – June 21, 2008
• You must set your own price.
• Forty percent (40%) of the sale price of each card will go to Mesa Verde National Park.
• On the address side of each postcard, please place a piece of painter’s tape on which you have written the number (corresponding with the list below), your last name and the postcard price.
• List your postcards below with a number, your name, the price and a very short description.
• You may enter as many postcards as you wish.
• All postcards will be placed in AQuA’s postcard bin.
• AQuA will furnish the clear plastic sleeves for the postcards in the bin.
• All postcards must be listed on this entry form.
• Insurance for your postcards will not be provided.
• Wrap your postcards with this entry form and secure with a rubber band.
• Susan Strickland (242-7816) and Rita Faussone (245-6590) will chair this event. 

Entry of the below listed items means that I fully understand that AQuA members will take every precaution to protect my postcards in the gathering and display, but I understand that they cannot be responsible for acts of nature beyond their control.  As an entrant, my signature grants AQuA and/or its designated sponsors the right to photograph my postcards for publication, advertising or promotional use.

Signature____________________________________________________   Date: ________________________

List your postcards:  last name, price, very brief description. (i.e., 1. Smith, $12, lake with fish)

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If additional space is needed, use reverse side.

Quilt Back Diagram