ARTS COUNCIL NELSON ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THE CALL
FOR ENTRIES TO CHANGING THREADS 2023

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES ~ 6th APRIL 2023

‘Encouraging fibre & textile artists to challenge the public perceptions of work that is traditionally associated with these media’
Open to all artists currently living in New Zealand.

Artworks must predominantly feature fibres or textiles, which may be natural, synthetic or any combination of these. Work may use any technique or mix of techniques and may be two or three dimensional.
There is no limitation on size of work which may be free -standing, wall mounted or suspended.
The showcase of selected entries will take place  at The Refinery ArtSpace, Nelson between
12th May - 10th June 2023
Artists may submit up to three entries with no initial entry fee; however, artists selected for the final showcase will be charged an exhibition fee.
Entry is by submission of hard copy photograph with entry form.​

Enquiries ~ Arts Council Nelson: 03 548 46 40 artscouncilnsn@gmail.com

Changing Threads National Contemporary Textile Fibre Art Awards is a National Exhibition organised by Arts Council Nelson and held annually at the Refinery ArtSpace. Encouraging fibre & textile artists to push the boundaries of contemporary practise.  Over the years the Awards have grown and proven to be highly valued both by artists and viewers  and has gained recognition as the most prestigious awards event in this area of arts practice.

Our Selectors for 2023...

Lianne Edwards’ art practice focusses on exploring our relationship with the natural world. 
Environmental concerns have been foremost in her work, with a recent focus on the key issues facing the marine environment.  

​She has collaborated with organisations such as the Sea Cleaners initiative, repurposing discarded materials from our coastlines and seas; and also with wildlife scientists, to highlight the plight of endangered albatross.  Drawing on her background in ecology and conservation she melds art and science to create intricate works from an eclectic collection of materials including postage stamps, fibre and textiles, waste products and science data.
Her work is held in the Chartwell Collection, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki; Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wallace Arts Trust and other private and public collections. Lianne is represented by Whitespace Contemporary Art, Auckland.
Ronnie Martin is an award-winning textile and mixed media artist. She has had several solo shows, and exhibited widely in national and international exhibitions. She has received a number of awards for mixed media, creative textiles and painting. She is currently on the committee of the Nelson Suter Art Society. Ronnie is part of the Creative Journey Workshops group and is a very experienced tutor. She is passionate about community arts education and sits on the Creative Communities committee. 

Ronnie has been a guest judge for many Quilting, Embroidery and Creative Fibre exhibitions and has been the Creative Director for Changing Thread Awards show for Contemporary Fibres and textiles since its inception 
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 "This prestigious exhibition aims to challenge the public perception of fibre and textile art. The work is conceptual, with a high standard of technical skill".
Jo Kinross is a contemporary fibre artist living and working in Nelson  NZ.
In 2003, with her partner, artist David Ryan, she moved from Melbourne. 
Moving to Nelson provided Jo with the opportunity to work full time with textiles.  Working with natural materials and sustainable studio practices are an essential part of her work.  Contemporary natural dyeing is a focal point of her work.  In 2014 she started to work almost exclusively with organic indigo on natural fibres.  Working with natural dyes, botanical inks and graphite on paper has since become the main vehicle for Jo’s creative expression.  She is also committed to arts education and community development and is a partner in Creative Journeys Workshops.  Jo has been involved with Changing Threads since 2010, first as an exhibitor and from 2013 to the present as a Selector.