Traje: Maya Textile Artistry, Wearable Art Exhibition
Call for Designs Professional, Graduate Student, and Undergraduate Student Categories Submission Deadline- July 15
The newly expanded Louisiana State University Textile and Costume Museum is proud to present Traje: Maya Textile Artistry, an exhibition celebrating the acquisition of The Travis Doering Collection of Maya textiles. This stunning collection houses over 195 pieces of handcrafted Maya textiles and garments. Items from the collection convey the depth of artistry and creativity among the creators of traditional Maya textiles and clothing. Maya textiles feature extensive symbolism, brought to life through vibrant colors and design. Incorporating hand weaving, embroidery, and other textile techniques, these exquisite pieces continue tradition and depict both ancient and modern Maya culture. Designers are encouraged to think broadly about Maya textile traditions and culture to create original, Maya inspired wearable art. Exhibit: September 20, 2020, to December 31, 2020, to be held at the Louisiana State University Textile and Costume Museum, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA.
General Guidelines: Professional, graduate student, and undergraduate student submissions will be juried as separate categories. Work must be original designs, which have been conceptualized, patterned, and constructed by the designer(s). Individual designers may submit up to three pieces for consideration. Each piece must reflect the theme of the exhibition. Submission Process: Task Description Jurying The LSUTCM seeks to exhibit work of the highest level of craftsmanship that embodies the visual traditions of Maya textiles.
Entries will be screened for adherence to exhibition rules and then sent out for blind jurying.
Eligibility Submitted work must utilize textile techniques (interlaced, felted, stitched, dyed, printed, etc.) and can be any material. Works are to be either wearable or able to hang flat on a wall surface. All work must be of exhibition quality, completed within the last two years (since January 2018), and not previously published in any national or international print publication.
Entry Entries can be emailed to the exhibition chair, Dr. Casey Stannard Procedure ([email protected]). The subject line of the email should be your name (last name first) followed by the word Maya. Example: Lastname, Firstname, Maya
Image Requirements: Images must be submitted as digital images of completed work. There may be two (2) images for each work: One image of the entire piece and one optional detail image; or one image of the front and one image of the back. Save as .jpg using the maximum quality setting with at least 300dpi. Length on the long side of the image should be approximately 5” in order to have a clear, large image.
Name your image in the following format: Image File Format: Lastname_Title of design.jpg or Lastname_Title_Detail.jpg
Images may be color corrected to accurately represent the work but not enhanced in any way. Image editing is limited to cropping and adding or modifying a solid background of white, black, or gray. The artist's name must not be visible on the digital image.
Artists will also submit a 150-300 word design abstract explaining their inspiration and design process. The abstract should not feature the artist’s name in the doc. Save as a .doc file.
Name your abstract in the following format: Abstract File Format: Lastname_Title of design.doc
The images of accepted work will become the property of LSUTCM and may be used for LSUTCM publications and other promotional purposes
Entry Fee No entry fee is required Task Description
Presentation All accepted entries must be sent ready to show and exhibit. of Work All work must be received ready to install. All entries must remain on display until the conclusion of the exhibit.
Shipping Shipping instructions will be sent after the acceptance notification. Work should be packed very well and shipped in a substantial reusable container. Artists must pay shipping and insurance costs to the venue and for return shipping and insurance costs from the venue.
Insurance Exhibit pieces will be insured while pieces are on location during the period of loan. During shipment, the insurance regulations of the shipping company will be in effect. The artist must provide any additional insurance. Calendar Entry Deadline: July 15, 2020 Accepted Entries Notified: August 15, 2020 Exhibition: September 20- December 31, 2020 Work Returned: January 15, 2021
Questions: Dr. Casey Stannard, Design Exhibition Chair (225) 578-2404 [email protected]