WORLD OF THREADS FESTIVAL 2009

Oakville Ontario Canada

COMMON THREAD EXHIBITION
Eighth Juried Fibre Exhibition
In conjunction with the Sixth Oakville Festival for Fibre Arts
Sept. 18, - Oct. 4, 2009

        Common Thread is open to all practitioners of textile media and technique.
It celebrates both tradition and innovation in textile arts. Traditional technique-based textile forms are exhibited beside contemporary, conceptual textile art. This is an opportunity to provide exposure for emerging and established artists to showcase their work in this unique international Canadian fibre arts festival.

What may be submitted:
Traditional and contemporary experimental approaches to fibre including wall hangings,
sculpture, installation, quilting, hooking, lace-making, knitting, weaving, embroidery,
crocheting, paper-making, felting, stitched canvas, mixed media, soft sculpture, wearable art,
recycling materials, plastics manipulation, basketry, conceptual work and performance.

EVENT DETAILS
DATES
18 September – 4 October, 2009
PRIZES
Best of Show - $1,500.00
Best Traditional - $750.00
Best Contemporary - $750.00
The Jurors, at their discretion, may award Certificates of Merit.
Awards will be presented at the Festival Opening Event

For more imformation, please visit : www.worldofthreadsfestival.com

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