Laurel Arts 2021 Uncommon Threads Arts Exhibition

Laurel Arts welcomes submissions to a Uncommon new exhibit entitled Uncommon Threads, to be held in April 2021. The show will be Threads open to the public from April 6 to May 4. We are looking for works that display the craftsmanship, creativity, and skills which Fiber Arts Exhibition convey the beauty of all areas of Fiber Arts. You may submit up to four 2-Dimensional and/or 3-Dimensional works in the areas of basketry, , , coiling, , , , lacemaking, rug-braiding, rug-hooking, macramé, tex- tile arts, , , , or any creative combination of the above.

This exhibit will ALSO be displayed The Philip Dressler Center for the Arts virtually on our website at www.laurelarts.org April 6 – May 4, 2021 (Details for the virtual show will be available *Opening Reception: Friday, April 9 on the drop-off days.)

Please call or email if you have any questions. 6 p.m.—8 p.m. Phone: 814-443-2433

Email: [email protected]

Gallery Hours Monday - Thursday

12:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m.

PO Box PO 414Box Somerset,15501 PA Laurel Arts * If an opening reception is not possible due to the ongoing restrictions, artists will be notified. 814.443.2433 www.laurelarts.org Entry Procedures Submit to office staff Attach to each work  Open to all artists 18 years of age or older. Uncommon Threads 2021 Entry #1 of ___ Uncommon Threads 2021 Entry #1 of ___  Maximum of 4 entries per artist. Artist’s Name______Artist’s Name______ Non-refundable fee of $20 made payable to Address______Address______Laurel Arts. Phone #______Phone #______ Artwork must be original and ready to display Title of Work______Title of Work______on the Walker hanging system. Medium______Price______Medium______Price______ Any hanging piece must be securely wired.  3-Dimensional artwork should stand securely. Uncommon Threads 2021 Entry #2 of ___ Uncommon Threads 2021 Entry #2 of ___

Artist’s Name______Artist’s Name______Submission Guidelines Address______Address______Phone #______Phone #______ All artwork must be signed in upon drop-off and signed out upon pickup with office staff. Title of Work______Title of Work______ Two printed submission cards listing the Medium______Price______Medium______Price______artist’s information must accompany each entry. One copy should be attached to the Uncommon Threads 2021 Entry #3 of ___ Uncommon Threads 2021 Entry #3 of ___ back of the artwork, and one copy is to be Artist’s Name______Artist’s Name______given to office staff. Address______Address______ Artists must offer at least one piece of work for sale. If artwork is not for sale please Phone #______Phone #______indicate NFS on tag. Title of Work______Title of Work______ Laurel Arts will retain a 30% commission on Medium______Price______Medium______Price______any artwork sold, please price accordingly.  Entries may be dropped off at The Philip Uncommon Threads 2021 Entry #4 of ___ Uncommon Threads 2021 Entry #4 of ___ Dressler Center for the Arts, 214 S. Harrison Ave., Somerset, PA 15501: Artist’s Name______Artist’s Name______Tuesday, March 30 (Noon—6 p.m.) Address______Address______Wednesday, March 31 (Noon—6 p.m.) Phone #______Phone #______Saturday, April 3 (10 a.m.—1 p.m.) Title of Work______Title of Work______ Because of limited space, we may not have room to display every large entry, such as Medium______Price______Medium______Price______multiple quilts. In this case, artists will be notified.