This exhibit will ask PEI crafters to explore the natural flora and fauna of their location and notice how Fiona has changed their landscape. Using debris from their area we are asking people to incorporate it (if possible) into a piece of craft.
Craft items will be juried by a curator appointed by the PEICC for artistic integrity, originality, inclusion of debris if possible and level of technique for their medium. Production items will not be considered for this exhibit. All craft items submitted must be new works of craft and not exhibited previously. The call for entry for this exhibit will be open to all craft makers from the island. CARFAC fees will be paid to exhibitors.
The PEI Crafts Council welcomes you to share in this exploration of loss and change through an exhibition acknowledging the effects of Fiona on our lives.
Craft artists from across PEI are invited to share their work in alignment with the theme of “Fiona”.
We are open to your interpretation of this theme, however it relates to the work you’ve done, and continue to do.
SIGNUP HERE
TIMELINE
April 15, 2023: Drop off at PEI Crafts Council , 98 Water Street, Charlottetown for Jurying.
May 1, 2023: Notification of results.
June 2023 : Exhibit on display at the Lefurgey Cultural Centre, Summerside.
We reserve the right to display the pieces at another location on PEI.
We will be publishing a catalogue for the exhibit.
DROP OFF INFORMATION (must be provided at drop off)
Contact information: Name, Address, Phone Number, email address.
A brief artist statement.
Information on the work: title, year (must made after September 24th, 2022), medium, dimensions, retail price (for insurance purposes).
ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS
You must have expressed intent and registered be on the signup list.
Craft artists working in any material arts based discipline are eligible, including ceramic, textiles/fibre, glass, wood, metal, stone, leather, fur, quill, plastics/resin, handmade paper.
PEICC Standards Guidelines will apply to all mediums.
Craft mediums will be given priority over Fine art techniques of mixed media, collage etc.
Craft artists age 18 years and older, from any and all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply.
Membership with the PEI Crafts Council is not required to submit your work for consideration, however, artists with membership may be given priority during the selection process.
Work must have been completed after September 24, 2022. Work previously exhibited anywhere in PEI is not eligible.
EXHIBITION INFORMATION
Selected artists will be responsible for shipping or delivering the work to the PEI Crafts Council, Charlottetown.
The PEI Crafts Council will insure all items for theft and damage while on the PEICC premises.
FEES
There is no fee to submit an application.
Selected artists will receive an artist fee in line with CARFAC (Canadian Artists’ Representation/Le Front des artistes canadiens) guidelines.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The curators will consider the following when reviewing pieces:
Craft medium
Inclusion of debris
Quality of work
Relevance to the theme
Career Level – we aim to be inclusive of artists at all levels, from emerging through to established
Disciplines – we aim to show a breadth of material practices
Identity – we aim to highlight work from the broad diversity of PEI’s population
RIGHT TO REPRODUCE
The PEICC reserves the right to photograph the exhibited work, and use photographs in both printed and electronic materials for publicity and promotion.