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Call for entriesNaples Art is seeking artists/designers submissions of original, creative “wearable art” concepts for the 6th Annual “Scene to Be Scene” Runway Art Show on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Art in all media and styles will be considered in a blind submission selection process, including but not limited to sculptural creations, repurposed items worn as garments, found object ensembles, paintings on fabric and creative accessories for both men and women. For more information or to apply, see isit naplesart.org or call Naples Art at 239-262-6517.
 The Museum of Arts and Design is hosting an exhibit called Garmenting: Costume as Contemporary art. The website had great images and
From the website: The first global survey exhibition dedicated to the use of clothing as a medium of visual art, Garmenting: Costume as Contemporary Art examines work by thirty-five international contemporary artists, from established names to emerging voices, several of whom will be exhibiting for the first time in the United States. By making or altering clothing for expressive purposes, these artists create garments, sculpture, installation, and performance art that transform dress into a critical tool. Adopted globally as an artistic strategy, garmenting uses the language of fashion to challenge traditional divisions of form and function, cast a critical eye on the construction of gender, advance political activism, and address cultural difference. Live performances and activations involving five of the artists in Garmenting will be presented on-site throughout the exhibition. Gallery is located at: Museum of Arts and Design 2 Columbus Circle New York, NY 10019  Calling all quilters and crafters! Show your support for the Ukraine with quilting.
Call out for the #sunflowerquiltforukraine Project Janno McLaughlin @jannoart is a regional artist based in Scone who has set herself the task of creating a quilt as big as a house to deliver to the Ukrainian embassy in London then on to Ukraine to be wrapped Christo-like around a significant landmark. With hand-stitched squares rolling in from Australia, Africa, New York, NZ and the UK, Janno is aiming for over 9,000 pieces of 30x30 sunflower inspired fabric that she, alongside an army of local CWA women will sew together. 👉CALL TO ACTION For people all over Australia (and the world) to get crafting and send in a 30 x 30 cm block, based on the themes of sunflowers, hope, optimism, and peace. PLEASE SEND FINISHED BLOCKS TO JANNO BY JUNE 30, TO PO BOX 746, SCONE, NSW, 2337, UPDATES ON @jannoart 👉 Janno will also be at the Sydney Craft & Quilt Fair with the quilt in progress. June 29 to July 3 at The Dome, Sydney Showground, Homebush. 👉 WHAT: An enormous art project to show the people of Ukraine that people from all walks of life stand with them, from all over the world. 🥰 Janno declares, “My sunflower quilt is intended as a metaphoric hug for Ukraine and its children. A symbol of love and support that can wrap them or be touched and held, hung over a chosen building, bombsite, or train station. ...” Kingston University’s 12-week Masters Denim Project came to a close with a day-long judging session on April 7. TENCEL™ was proud to support this project as an industry sponsor, alongside Kingpins Show. Mills Bossa, Candiani Denim, Cone Denim, Denim Prive/Kassim and Hewitt Denim Mills sponsored the project and supplied fabrics to the teams, while sponsor Coats provided threads and trims were provided by sponsor YKK. The judging panel included Andrew Olah of Olah Inc, Ozge Özsoy of Bossa, Gabriel Magopat of Cone Denim, Danielle Arzaga of Candiani Denim, Chris Hewitt of Hewitt Denim, Arzu Turgay of Coats, Katie Doherty of YKK, and denim specialists Miles Johnson, Sue Barrett, Leanne Jae and Harmony Genovese. With numerous strong projects to pick from, the judges took more than 45 minutes to arrive at their decision. Group 18 was chosen as the best overall winner. Group 17 took the top prize for womenswear, while group three was named best menswear group. Finally, a special mention was given to group 14.  As an interdisciplinary artist born and raised in Dalton, Georgia "The Carpet Capital of the World”, Trish Andersen's initial attraction to the process of tufting was a means to reconnect with and explore her roots.  I follow this blog from TextileArtist.org and always find inspiration in their posts. This is the welcome message on the website: "TextileArtist.org is a place for textile artists and art enthusiasts to be inspired, learn from the best, promote their work and communicate with like-minded creatives" https://www.textileartist.org/6-abstract-textile-artists/ Click the link above and sign up for the newsletter. You will not regret it. the image below from artist Deidre Adams really caught my eye!   When: May 7 - June 25, 2022
Where: Shell Point, Tribby Arts Center, 17281 On Par Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida 33908 About: “Ding” Darling’s Project Refuge: A Couture Fashion Show Using Trash. The 2022 fashion show celebrates the 40th anniversary of the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS), which hosted both events. An exhibition showcasing the “best of the best” of the two runway shows will open to the general public. Hours/Admission: Tuesday thru Saturday 10:00 - 3:00, Free  When: June 6 - 23 , 2022 Where: 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33919 United States About: The quilts in this exhibit reflect the varied traditions and artmaking methods characteristic of contemporary art quilters. Included are original surface designs on fabric, hand stitching,machine stitching, hand embellishments, applique, and digital printing. Some works are representational. Some are abstract. Sally Dutko’s dyed and painted fabrics transform into abstract compositions hinting at subjects through color, texture, line, pattern and typography. Admission: $5.00 |
