ThreadLines 2008 is a juried exhibition of art quilts sponsored by Uncommon Threads at the Missouri State University Art & Design Gallery, September 5-29, 2008. The gallery is located in historic downtown Springfield and in the heart of the First Friday Art Walk, an event that draws thousands of regional visitors.

Download a copy of prospectus and entry form here.

Jason Pollen, Professor and Chairman of the fiber department at Kansas City Art Institute will serve as juror. Pollen is an internationally known textile artist who has exhibited world wide and currently serves as President of the Surface Design Association. A separate exhibit at the gallery will feature Pollen’s work in conjunction with the ThreadLines 2008 exhibit.

Mr. Pollen will give a lecture before the opening reception and will award prizes totaling $1000 for Best of Show, Juror’s Choice, and First, Second, and Third place.

Deadline for entries: June 6, 2008. Entry fee is $25 for up to 3 entries completed in the last 2 years, no residency requirement and international entries encouraged. Artwork may be for sale, the gallery and sponsors will take no commission.

January 17 2008 | Uncategorized | Comments Off

International Entry Fees

Thanks for the interest in this exhibition! After inquires from artists residing outside the U.S., we have set up to accept credit cards for entry fees for those artists. The revised prospectus and entry form can now downloaded here:
Threadlines 2008 prospectus and entry form.

January 16 2008 | Uncategorized | Comments Off