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Past Made Present

2024 HGB Fiber Art Show & Sale Juried Showcase Exhibit Theme

Applications open September 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024

    • 2024 Showcase Theme: Past made Present
    • What is the relationship between our handwork and that of the makers that came before us?
    • How has our fiber art changed over the years (either personally or collectively?)
    • In what ways do we use historical methods in new ways?
    • Has your making changed as your skills have changed?
    • Make a fiber art piece that answers at least one of the prompts.

    Juror: Anne Bossert
    2024 Showcase Manager: Janet Strickler



    2024 Showcase Juror Anne Bossert is a fiber artist, woodworker, and metal worker rolled up in one person. 

    After completing a BFA in metalwork and jewelry at Northern Illinois University, she came to graduate school at Colorado State University, where she circuitously got into woodworking through working with textiles. 

    As a weaver painting dye onto cotton warp threads, she learned that the same dyes can be used on wood (the dyes color anything that is a cellulose fiber,) and her first foray into combining fiber art and wood was a coffee table to contain her handwoven fabric, both of which she dyed in the same colors. 

    She has continued to explore different ways of combining handwoven textiles, woodworking, and metal, and now has a workshop in Fort Collins.  You can see some of her work at https://www.annebossertart.com/.  Anne lives with her husband and Starla the cat in a mid-century ranch home they are renovating. 


    Applicants to the 2024 HGB Show & Sale Juried Showcase are asked to describe how your work relates to the theme "Past made Present".

    Showcase Submission Timeline
    • Deadline for paid HGB Membership – September 10, 2024
    • Applications open September 1, 2024
    • Deadline for Showcase Submissions – October 1, 2024
    • Notice of juried entry acceptance emailed by October 15, 2024
      • Entering Showcase items into ADE requires a password
      • The juried entry acceptance email will contain the ADE required password
    • Jury fee $20.00 – Maximum two submissions
    Current Members

    Current members may submit a maximum of two pieces as an individual or as part of a collaboration.

    The work(s) may be offered for customer purchase - HGB will retain the established Show & Sale commission of 25% for any item sold. 

    Member eligibility – HGB membership dues must be paid and posted by September 10, 2024 to access the application
    Questions? Please contact showcase@handweaversofboulder.org  
    Take a look back at past Showcases


    2024 HGB Show & Sale Showcase Application Preparation 

    2024 HGB Show & Sale Showcase Application Preparation
    • Please note you will not be able to save your application and revisit it later.
    • Chrome and Firefox are recommended browsers.
    • Do not enter Showcase items into ADE until juried entry acceptance email is received
    It is recommended you gather the following information before starting the application process:
    Contact information– Name – Email – Phone – PIN – Address
    • Prepare digital images
      - At least one submitted image should show the entire finished entry, while others may show details
      - Images are uploaded as attachments to the application
      - if unable to upload images - email as attachments to:
      showcase@handweaversofboulder.org
      - Images submitted in .jpg format
      - Images recommendation of minimum of 350 dpi and file less than 500kb
      - Identify image files with LastName_FirstName_Image#.jpg
      smith_sally_1.jpg
      smith_sally_2.jpg

    • Submission details

       - Title
       - If the piece is a collaboration, be prepared to provide additional artist information to showcase@handweaversofboulder.org
       - Artist Statement – Describe how the piece relates to the theme of "Past made Present"– the artist statement is limited to 250 characters.
       - Materials and Techniques represented in the piece
       - Price
          - Note: if the item is not for sale you will be asked to provide a declared value
       - Year made
       - Size – width x height x depth

    If you are unable to upload images online please contact the Showcase Manager
    -  showcase@handweaversofboulder.org

    • Notice of juried entry acceptance emailed by October 15, 2024
      • Entering Showcase items into ADE requires a password
      • The juried entry acceptance email will contain the ADE required password

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