Call out for new members
‘Immaterial’ is a group of established textile based artists who are serious about their
art practice and advancing the status of textiles as fine art.
As energetic, independent artists we are seeking
expressions of interest from like minded creatives.
If you feel that your textile based practice shows an
innovative and challenging approach to your art and you want to cultivate and
advance the practice of stitch and textile art, then send us your submission as
soon as possible.
Being a part of a high profile exhibiting group will
enable you to gain increased exposure through exhibitions, association with
other ‘names’ and web visibility as well as peer support when desired.
Once selected, members will be expected to be active,
engaged group members, developing work, exhibition concepts and helping with
the organisation also to be available for an annual meeting of all members. There
will be one exhibition per year which all members will be expected to take part
in. This will be a showcase one year and a themed exhibition the following
year. Members are also encouraged to put forward proposals for exhibitions
highlighting their own interests and using their contacts. These exhibitions
will be in addition to the main group shows, and may involve some or all
members as relevant. An important part
of our vision for exhibitions is to avoid the common ‘ghetto-isation’ of work
in fabric and stitch, therefore additional artists may be invited as guests to
take part as appropriate.
Entry to the group will be selective and based on the
information in your submission. Selection is ongoing until the group is full.
An annual membership fee (currently $50.00) is due once
selected. This covers basic administrative costs and pay towards the annual
exhibition.
Your submission should include your CV and artistic
history, and a statement or description of your vision for your work.
Please send up to 10 images, with no more than 5 of these
being details. For each image also record the name of the piece, size (cms),
year and an outline of the materials and techniques used.
Images should be at least 160dpi and no larger than 2.0MB.
Thank you and we look forward to viewing your work.
