The International Art Textile Biennale seeks to exhibit the best of contemporary art textiles and invites submissions that reflect a wide range of works related to the textile/fibre medium.
In 2023, Fibre Arts Australia have an opportunity to open the great textile event for the 2nd time.
INTERNATIONAL ART TEXTILE BIENNALE 2023 will again present a broad spectrum of phenomena in the field of fibre/textiles, which for a few years has invariably become more popular amongst artists all over the world.
The goal of the exhibition is to include innovative work rooted primarily in textile as well as art that explores unexpected relationships between textile and other creative disciplines.
In 2023, Fibre Arts Australia have an opportunity to open the great textile event for the 2nd time.
INTERNATIONAL ART TEXTILE BIENNALE 2023 will again present a broad spectrum of phenomena in the field of fibre/textiles, which for a few years has invariably become more popular amongst artists all over the world.
The goal of the exhibition is to include innovative work rooted primarily in textile as well as art that explores unexpected relationships between textile and other creative disciplines.
TOTAL PRIZE MONIES: AU$15,000
IATB 2023 Major Award Winner: AU$8,500
Glenys Mann Award of Excellence: AU$2,500
Australian Excellence Award: AU$1,500
International Excellence Award: AU$1,500
IATB 2023 Major Award Winner: AU$8,500
Glenys Mann Award of Excellence: AU$2,500
Australian Excellence Award: AU$1,500
International Excellence Award: AU$1,500
SELECTORS
Lisa Call, New Zealand
Julie Montgarret, Australia
Lisa Call, New Zealand
Julie Montgarret, Australia
Please Note: The IATB 2023 is Non-Acquisitive
Please read the terms of entry in full before proceeding to the Entry Form below
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Eligibility: Australia and International
Entry Deadline: 17 August 2022 Entry Fee: A$75.00 for 1 or 2 entries Contact Email: mail@fibrearts.net.au |
Calendar:
Submission deadline: 17 August 2022 Notification of jurors’ decision: 25 September 2022 Accepted work due: 13 December 2022 Opening Reception: 23 January 2023 |
Traveling Exhibition: Accepted artists will be asked to give permission for their work to travel. All work selected for touring should be available for up to two (2) years beginning December 2022. Work on tour will be insured. Work will be returned upon tour completion.
Retention of Art work: The selected works for the IATB 2023, will be retained by IATB 2023 and the regional galleries until the end of the traveling exhibition.
Return of artwork: These works will then be sent back two (2) weeks after the end of the final exhibition to the artists in the manner that they were received.
Catalogue: A full colour catalogue of the exhibition will be published. It is essential that the image provided is of a quality that will reproduce accurately and meet the high standards of a professional art publication. Exhibiting artists will receive a complimentary copy. Catalogues will also be available for purchase. All applicants will have the opportunity to preorder the exhibition catalogues.
Entry Requirements:
Up to two artworks per applicant are allowed.
Entries must be original work completed after 31st December 2020
All work must be primarily in textile or executed in a textile technique. Work must be original in concept and design and not be the result of a class or workshop.
Work must not exceed 2 metres in any single dimension.
Entry Fee:
AU$75.00 non-refundable
A fixed entry fee for up to two works submitted
And must be paid at the time of application.
Selection:
Work will be judged from digital images. Selection will be based on the overall quality of the work and its compliance with the standards stated in “Entry Requirements.”
Accepted work will be subject to final approval by the jurors’ representative.
Work, which differs significantly from the image representing it, will be disqualified and returned to the artist.
Application:
Application will be done online via IATB 2023 WEB PAGE: www.fibreart.net.au/iatb23
Artists may submit up to two (2) works.
Each entry must be represented by two (2) images: One (1) full view and one (1) detail. Works entered, as a multicomponent must be represented by three images: One (1) full view and two (2) details in jpg format, 300dpi
Please title images with the following format:
"surname_Title_work1.jpg"
"surname_Title_work1_detail.jpg" (eg. smith_feelinggroovy_work1_detail.jpg)
Digital submission Specifications:
IMAGE: JPEG or JPG only, up to 5MB, 3000 pixels or greater on the longest side (either H or W)
Artist Statement:
For each work submitted, artists must provide a no more than a 100 word artist statement/description of the work, including dimensions, materials, and techniques in a Word Doc.
Photographing your work:
Use a professional photographer if possible.
Each entry should be represented by clearly focused, well-lit images on a neutral background that accurately reflects the work submitted. Colour must represent the piece accurately. All edges be clearly visible in the image. Work exhibited in a frame must include the frame in the digital image. Work framed under glass must be photographed without glass but noted that it will be displayed with glass.
Artists will be asked to provide HIGH RESOLUTION digital images (full view and detail) for use in the catalogue. In the full view, the entire artwork must be clearly visible; the edges of the work must show. Acceptable images should be at 3000 pixels on the largest dimension.
Notification:
Notification of the jurors’ decision will be sent to the artist’s email by 25th SEPTEMBER 2022.
IATB 2023 will retain the submitted images (accepted and declined) and reserves the right to use the images in publications and gallery publicity. Beyond such use, the artist retains full copyright of submitted images.
Delivery and return of work:
Artists are responsible for all costs incurred in delivery and return of accepted artwork. Artists are responsible for insurance of their work while in transit to and from the gallery. IATB 2023 will insure artworks while in the exhibition galleries.
Each shipped entry must be packaged in a reusable container for the return of work. No Styrofoam peanuts please.
AUSTRALIAN ARTISTS.. All shipments must include prepaid return shipping postage and address mailing label.
INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS should contact IATB 2023 to make arrangements for return shipping payments before sending their work to the gallery.
Include the insured value if insurance is requested.
Hand delivered entries must be at the East Gippsland Art Gallery venue by Friday 2ND DECEMBER 2022.
DELIVERING YOUR WORK
Addresses:
POSTAL : East Gippsland Art Gallery 2 Nicholson St Bairnsdale Vic 3875
Using Post or Carriers: despatch your work to ensure that it arrives at the East Gippsland Art Gallery between 9am and 4pm, Friday 2ND DECEMBER 2022 to Tuesday 13TH DECEMBER 2022.
Keep tracking details if you post your work or keep a copy of the freight documents.
Delivering in person: please bring to the gallery between 10am and 3pm, between any of the above dates.
FREIGHT COSTS
All return freight/ postage costs must be prepaid. If you are sending works from overseas, ensure you are aware of all conditions that may apply to your work at Australian Customs. Add a value on the package to be no more than $100, this will not attract a huge customs fee.
Before wrapping/packing, place all return freight/consignment documents with your work. IATB 2023 will contact the successful International artist about RETURN postage at the end of the tour of works.
COLLECTING YOUR WORK
Posted works will be mailed after the closing of the exhibition at the final venue
COPYRIGHT
IATB 2023 and participating galleries will not be responsible for any damage or loss suffered by any person or organisation due to infringement of copyright.
YOUR PRIVACY
Your personal details will not be disclosed by either party. Any requests for details will be passed on to the exhibitor concerned.
Retention of Art work: The selected works for the IATB 2023, will be retained by IATB 2023 and the regional galleries until the end of the traveling exhibition.
Return of artwork: These works will then be sent back two (2) weeks after the end of the final exhibition to the artists in the manner that they were received.
Catalogue: A full colour catalogue of the exhibition will be published. It is essential that the image provided is of a quality that will reproduce accurately and meet the high standards of a professional art publication. Exhibiting artists will receive a complimentary copy. Catalogues will also be available for purchase. All applicants will have the opportunity to preorder the exhibition catalogues.
Entry Requirements:
Up to two artworks per applicant are allowed.
Entries must be original work completed after 31st December 2020
All work must be primarily in textile or executed in a textile technique. Work must be original in concept and design and not be the result of a class or workshop.
Work must not exceed 2 metres in any single dimension.
Entry Fee:
AU$75.00 non-refundable
A fixed entry fee for up to two works submitted
And must be paid at the time of application.
Selection:
Work will be judged from digital images. Selection will be based on the overall quality of the work and its compliance with the standards stated in “Entry Requirements.”
Accepted work will be subject to final approval by the jurors’ representative.
Work, which differs significantly from the image representing it, will be disqualified and returned to the artist.
Application:
Application will be done online via IATB 2023 WEB PAGE: www.fibreart.net.au/iatb23
Artists may submit up to two (2) works.
Each entry must be represented by two (2) images: One (1) full view and one (1) detail. Works entered, as a multicomponent must be represented by three images: One (1) full view and two (2) details in jpg format, 300dpi
Please title images with the following format:
"surname_Title_work1.jpg"
"surname_Title_work1_detail.jpg" (eg. smith_feelinggroovy_work1_detail.jpg)
Digital submission Specifications:
IMAGE: JPEG or JPG only, up to 5MB, 3000 pixels or greater on the longest side (either H or W)
Artist Statement:
For each work submitted, artists must provide a no more than a 100 word artist statement/description of the work, including dimensions, materials, and techniques in a Word Doc.
Photographing your work:
Use a professional photographer if possible.
Each entry should be represented by clearly focused, well-lit images on a neutral background that accurately reflects the work submitted. Colour must represent the piece accurately. All edges be clearly visible in the image. Work exhibited in a frame must include the frame in the digital image. Work framed under glass must be photographed without glass but noted that it will be displayed with glass.
Artists will be asked to provide HIGH RESOLUTION digital images (full view and detail) for use in the catalogue. In the full view, the entire artwork must be clearly visible; the edges of the work must show. Acceptable images should be at 3000 pixels on the largest dimension.
Notification:
Notification of the jurors’ decision will be sent to the artist’s email by 25th SEPTEMBER 2022.
IATB 2023 will retain the submitted images (accepted and declined) and reserves the right to use the images in publications and gallery publicity. Beyond such use, the artist retains full copyright of submitted images.
Delivery and return of work:
Artists are responsible for all costs incurred in delivery and return of accepted artwork. Artists are responsible for insurance of their work while in transit to and from the gallery. IATB 2023 will insure artworks while in the exhibition galleries.
Each shipped entry must be packaged in a reusable container for the return of work. No Styrofoam peanuts please.
AUSTRALIAN ARTISTS.. All shipments must include prepaid return shipping postage and address mailing label.
INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS should contact IATB 2023 to make arrangements for return shipping payments before sending their work to the gallery.
Include the insured value if insurance is requested.
Hand delivered entries must be at the East Gippsland Art Gallery venue by Friday 2ND DECEMBER 2022.
DELIVERING YOUR WORK
Addresses:
POSTAL : East Gippsland Art Gallery 2 Nicholson St Bairnsdale Vic 3875
Using Post or Carriers: despatch your work to ensure that it arrives at the East Gippsland Art Gallery between 9am and 4pm, Friday 2ND DECEMBER 2022 to Tuesday 13TH DECEMBER 2022.
Keep tracking details if you post your work or keep a copy of the freight documents.
Delivering in person: please bring to the gallery between 10am and 3pm, between any of the above dates.
FREIGHT COSTS
All return freight/ postage costs must be prepaid. If you are sending works from overseas, ensure you are aware of all conditions that may apply to your work at Australian Customs. Add a value on the package to be no more than $100, this will not attract a huge customs fee.
Before wrapping/packing, place all return freight/consignment documents with your work. IATB 2023 will contact the successful International artist about RETURN postage at the end of the tour of works.
COLLECTING YOUR WORK
Posted works will be mailed after the closing of the exhibition at the final venue
COPYRIGHT
IATB 2023 and participating galleries will not be responsible for any damage or loss suffered by any person or organisation due to infringement of copyright.
YOUR PRIVACY
Your personal details will not be disclosed by either party. Any requests for details will be passed on to the exhibitor concerned.