Call for Participation: The Art of Craft 2024


A Group Art Show Celebrating Art in Everyday Objects

Show Dates: November / December 2024
Submission Deadline: September 12, 2024
Notification of Acceptance: September 19, 2024
Installation Date: October 31 or November 1, 2024, 12-5pm
Exhibition Dates: November 2024 through the end of December 2024
Opening Reception: November 2, 2024
Holiday Market: November 16, 2024
Takedown: December 28 and 29, 2024, 12-5pm

Quilting, knitting, jewelry-making, woodworking, sewing, ceramics – these crafts occupy a special place in our lives, where specialized skills are used for the production and decoration of practical, everyday objects. In the Upper Sky Valley, the long winter nights and mountain air inspire a lot of creativity in the realm of crafts – to the point where a quilt, a bowl, a necklace, cross over into becoming unique works of art. With this show, we celebrate that crossover between art and crafts, providing an opportunity for local artists and artisans to sell work particularly suitable for gifts during the holiday season. 

“The Art of Crafts” art show will be hosted in conjunction with local holiday markets and a holiday party. Set your sights on holiday shoppers. All media will be considered and do not have to be holiday themed. This is a show and sale style exhibit and offers a fantastic opportunity for artists and artisans to showcase their work during the holiday season.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Submitted work should be some form of craft.
  • We will also accept a limited number of items for our long-term gift section of the gallery.
  • You must be 18 years of age or older.

Selection Criteria: Our selection panel is composed of the three founding members of Sky Artworks, Shelly Farnham, Beanne Hull, and Karen Molesky. Submissions will be reviewed based on the demonstrated quality of the work, once the above eligibility criteria have been met. Priority will be given to Sky Artworks members and residents of the Sky Valley (including part-time residents or “weekenders”).

Exhibition Details:

  • The exhibition will run for the months of November and December 2024.
  • Selected artists receive curatorial direction, communications/PR support, and access to other Sky Artworks production resources.
  • Artists are responsible for the delivery, installation, and deinstallation of their work. Once installed, Sky Artworks’ insurance will cover the value of the pieces in the case of damage or theft during the exhibition.
  • The gallery is open Thursday through Sunday, 12 noon to 5pm

Commission Structure:

  • Non-Members: Sky Artworks takes a 40% commission on the final sale price.
  • Members: Sky Artworks members receive a discounted commission rate, with Sky Artworks taking 35% of the final sale price.

How to Submit: Send a submission letter as an email to info at skyartworks.org by, September 12, 2024, midnight PT, 

With the subject title: “[your name] — Submission for The Art of Crafts.”
Include these bulleted queries and your responses in your letter:

  • Contact information:
  • Full Name
  • Phone number
  • Address
  • Email
  • 1 to 3 sentence description of your background as an artist, artisan, or craftsperson, and your current style of work.
  • 1 to 3 sentence description of how you are engaged in the Sky Valley community.
  • Up to three representative images of the work you hope to include in our group show. This may be either images of the actual pieces or images of similar work to what you will be creating in time for the show.
  • For each piece, provide the title, size, medium/materials, and any special installation requirements.
  • Show your prior work:
  • a) Provide a link to an online portfolio illustrating prior work, or
  • b) Attach three images of prior work. You may also attach a resume or artist’s statement; however, a resume is not required.

About Sky Artworks: Sky Artworks is a non-profit community art space and gallery in the business district of Skykomish, WA. Our mission is to promote the creative community in the Upper Sky Valley by providing exhibition, educational, and production resources for artists, craftsmen, and other creatives. Our art exhibitions feature works by local artists and artisans. Learn more at Sky Artworks.org


Just a few of the crafts we are looking for (but not limited to).

 

Paper Crafts:

  1. Paper Quilling
  2. Paper Mache

Textile Crafts:

  1. Knitting
  2. Crocheting
  3. Embroidery
  4. Weaving
  5. Quilting
  6. Sewing
  7. Macramé
  8. Felt Crafts

Wood Crafts:

  1. Wood Carving
  2. Wood Burning (Pyrography)
  3. Woodturning

Metal Crafts:

  1. Jewelry Making
  2. Metal Stamping
  3. Wire Sculpting

Ceramic and Clay Crafts:

  1. Pottery
  2. Sculpture
  3. Hand-Building Clay
  4. Ceramic Painting
  5. Polymer Clay Modeling

Glass Crafts:

  1. Stained Glass
  2. Glass Blowing
  3. Glass Fusing
  4. Mosaic Art


Natural Material Crafts:

Wreath Making

Basket Weaving

Flower Pressing

Soap Making

Candle Making