FANTASTIC FIBERS is an international competitive exhibition that seeks to showcase a wide range of outstanding works related to the fiber medium. In three years Fantastic Fibers has grown to a truly international competition/exhibition. Last year’s Fantastic Fibers 2011 had over 400 entries submitted by 187 fiber artists from Canada, France, Japan and Qatar, and from 23 US states. 58 works by 47 fiber artists were chosen for the exhibit.

The competition/exhibition is open to all professional artists 18 years and/or over working in the field of fiber art. Contemporary and innovative works created with fiber as the primary medium are welcome. All work submitted must be original, completed in the last three years and not previously exhibited in a Fantastic Fibers exhibition. There are no size restrictions.

Juror Luanne Rimel is an artist, curator, and currently the Director of Education Programs at Craft Alliance Art Center in St. Louis, Missouri. She holds an MFA in Fibers from Southern Illinois University and has taught numerous workshops and classes around the country. Rimel will award a minimum of $1,750 in cash prizes for this year’s exhibition.

Digital submission only. For complete guidelines and to enter online go to: http://fantasticfibers.theyeiser.org/

Entry fee: $10 per entry, up to 5 entries total.

Deadline for submissions:  February 4, 2012

EXTENDED DEADLINE: February 11, 2012

Notification:  February 24, 2012

Accepted work due:  March 24 (4:00 pm), 2012

Exhibition dates: March 31 – May 5, 2012

Opening Reception:  Saturday, March 31, 5-7pm

Exhibition Venue: Yeiser Art Center, 200 Broadway, Paducah, KY

Contact:  Michael Crouse, Director, yeiser@theyeiser.org, 270.442.2453

Paducah is the home of the National Quilt Museum. The American Quilter’s Society Annual Show and Contest will be held in Paducah from April 25 to 28, 2012.

Yeiser Art Center

200 Broadway

Paducah, KY 42001

(270) 442-2453

yeiser@theyeiser.org

www.theyeiser.org