Changing Threads

1. This exhibition is open to anyone currently living in New Zealand
2. Artworks must predominantly feature fibres or textiles. These may be natural, synthetic or any combination of these.
3. Work will be selected for the exhibition on ORIGINALITY, the emphasis being on work which stretches the boundaries of fibre art to give a contemporary twist to the more traditional view of this medium. Work must be the artists own design and execution.
4. Work may use any technique or mix of techniques, and may be two or three dimensional. Maximum size is 1.5m high x2m wide. Work may be free -standing, wall mounted or suspended.
5. Artists may submit up to 3 pieces of work. The entry fee for each work submitted is $10.00. Cheques should be made payable to Arts Council Nelson. Please note that entry fees are non-refundable.
6. Initial selection of work will be by photo on C.D only. Please ensue that your name and contact details are clearly marked on the CD, and that file names correspond with the work(s) thereon. Accompanying your CD should be your entry fee(s) and completed entry form advising of contact details, title of work(s), dimensions and a description of materials used. Please note that CD’s will not be returned unless requested and a stamped self-address envelope is enclosed.

CD entries should be mailed to Arts Council Nelson, PO Box 566 Nelson. 7040, and MUST arrive by Friday 26 February 2010.

Entrants will be advised of the outcome of the initial selection process by Monday 8 March.

7. Selected entrants will then be asked to submit actual works, which may be subject to further selection. All selected work is to arrive at the Refinery Artspace, 3, Halifax St, Nelson, by 4.pm on 10 March 2010.

Suitability for space and the general look and general theme may be considerations in order to best feature a work. All successful artists will be notified on the outcome of the final selection process prior to the exhibition opening night on Saturday 20 March 2010.

8. The Awards will be selected by three judges whose decision will be final.

No correspondence will be entered into regarding the selection outcomes.

9. Work must arrive ready for hanging or placing, with instructions and inclusion of any extra requirements if unusual. Please be aware that it may not be possible to cater to any specific lighting requests due to constraints of the gallery layout, however all efforts will be made to hang selected works to their best advantage. All packaging and hanging materials must be clearly named
10. The artist’s name, title of work and sale price (or NFS) must be written clearly on the back of the artwork. Artists must ensure that they display the correct price on the back of their work as the organizers will accept no responsibility or entertain any claims in respect of the sale of an item other than the price shown on the work.  30% + Gst commission will be taken on all sales, although it is not compulsory that work be for sale.
11. All selected work must remain on exhibition for the duration of the exhibition.
12. Each artist must provide a recent photograph of themselves and a short statement about their work in A4 format for display purposes.
13. Insurance is the responsibility of the artist, both in the gallery and in transit. Whilst all due care will be taken, the organizers can not be held responsible for any damage or loss incurred.
14. Artists may collect unsold work from the Refinery Artspace, on Monday 12 April between 10.30 and 2.30.pm. For artists outside Nelson, return courier tickets must be included with the artwork, in a clearly marked envelope. Unsold works will be packaged and returned as soon as possible following the exhibition.
15. Use of imagery. In entering the Awards, artists impart permission for short-listed entries to be exhibited at the Refinery Artspace for the duration of the exhibition, and for work to be reproduced for promotional purposes of this and future Changing Threads Fibre Art Awards.

Nelson City Council reserve the right to reproduce and use the image of the winning entry of ‘The Spirit of the Nelson Region' Award, for use in regional promotional material at their discretion. Work title and artist acknowledgements will apply to any such use. Please advise in writing, at time of submission, should you not wish your entry to be considered for this particular award. Consent to this condition will be assumed unless otherwise notified in writing by the artist.

16. In submitting works to this event, artists impart their understanding and consent of the above terms and conditions.

If you have any further enquiries please do not hesitate to contact

Lloyd Harwood at Arts Council Nelson on 03 548 4640, 027 326 9166,

or email: artscouncilnelson@paradise.net.nz

Arts Council Nelson and sponsors congratulate the
2009 INAUGURAL AWARD RECIPIENTS