cTc - contemporary Textile creations

An exhibition of works that explore and combine familiar textiles and techniques, yarns, threads, fibres, patterns, textures, colour and design in expressive and unexpected combinations to create interesting and challenging textile based art works.

12 – 30 March 2010
East Gippsland Art Gallery, Bairnsdale

Artists and crafts people working with textiles and fibres are invited to participate in this exciting exhibition.

Textiles are a part of every person’s everyday experience and as an expressive media they are often overlooked but the use of textiles and threads in the creation of both decorative and functional items and garments has undergone something of a transformation over the last few years with the introduction and availability of new materials and yarns.

“contemporary Textile creations” will provide those interested in textiles with an opportunity to create interesting and challenging textile based art works that explore both familiar and new materials and techniques. Finished items for the exhibition should demonstrate the use of design and unexpected combinations of texture, fabric, yarn or fibre and colour to create interesting and challenging pieces.

“contemporary Textile creations” will be a curated exhibition and those interested in participating should contact the East Gippsland Art Gallery for details and a participation form or download the information.

Exhibition Criteria

• Works must demonstrate
  • strong design,
  • unexpected use of materials & techniques,
  • exploration of unfamiliar combinations of textiles or other materials,
  • a piece that is challenging, interesting and expressive.
• Works may be non-functional or functional but the artistry of the work should transcend its functionality.
• Works must be original.
• Works must be ready to hang or display – any display fittings/fixtures will need to be supplied by the entrant and discussed with EGAG staff prior to exhibition.
• Images showing work to be exhibited with a brief description of work – including size & materials) to be supplied on CD (jpeg) as well as a hard copy and a completed entry form to be received at the EGAG by 19th February 2010.
• Successful applicants to be notified of their inclusion in the exhibition by 26th February 2010 and works to be delivered to the EGAG by Tuesday 9th March 2010.
• The EGAG reserves the right to accept or refuse works at the time of exhibition.

cTc exhibition information

• cTc is a curated exhibition and all works submitted may not be accepted,
• a $25 participation fee applies to all successful applicants and is payable at time of exhibition,
• maximum of 2 works may be entered,
• because of the EGAG’s limited exhibition space very large works may not necessarily be considered,
• successful applicants must have their work delivered to the EGAG on time,
• works are to be delivered and collected at the entrants expense,
• acceptance into the exhibition gives the EGAG permission to use images of the work in any digital or printed promotional material,
• a 15% commission applies to works sold.

Download, print and return the Application to Exhibit Form.