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Application Deadline: Fantastic Fibers 2026

Application Deadline: Fantastic Fibers 2026

Yeiser Art Center
Application Deadline: Fantastic Fibers 2026

Yeiser Art Center is now accepting entries for the FANTASTIC FIBERS 2026 international juried exhibition. One of Yeiser Art Center’s most engaging and innovative international exhibitions, FANTASTIC FIBERS seeks to showcase a wide range of outstanding contemporary works related to the fiber medium.

 

Contemporary and innovative works created with fiber as the primary medium or concept are welcome. This exhibition is open to all artists 18 years and over working in the field of fiber art. All work submitted must be original, completed in the last three years and not previously exhibited in a FANTASTIC FIBERS exhibition. There are no size restrictions. Up to two separate pieces per artist are permitted with an entry fee of $40 to cover both pieces. FANTASTIC FIBERS 2026 will be on display at Yeiser Art Center from April 6th to May 16th, 2026.

 

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR MULTIPLE ENTRIES:
Artists may submit up to two distinct works, with one image for each, in their entry. The fee is $40 whether you enter one or two artworks. Each submission can include up to two different works, with one image for each. All entries must be submitted at the same time. You cannot submit additional entries after you have completed the checkout process.

 

AWARDS:
$1,000 will be awarded
• $500 First Place
• $300 Second Place
• $200 Third Place

 

SALES:
Sales will be encouraged where works are offered for purchase, but work need not be for sale to enter. Yeiser Art Center will keep a 40% commission on all gallery sales, so price your work accordingly. Work will be insured for the duration of the exhibition for the value of the work, or 60% of the retail price. Artists are responsible for insuring their work during transit to and from the Yeiser.

 

IMPORTANT DATES:

Deadline to Apply: February 6th, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: February 20th, 2026
Work Due at Yeiser Art Center By: March 23rd, 2026, by 5pm
Exhibition dates: April 6th – May 16th, 2026
Reception: April 24th, 2026, from 5:00–7:00PM

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