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The Association of Southern California Handweavers 2009 Regional Conference

March 6-8, 2009, Riverside Convention Center , Riverside , California

Invites submissions for

 

CELEBRATE COLOR!

Fashion Show, Saturday, March 7, 2009 8 PM

 

We want to make this the most exciting and colorful fashion show ever hosted by the ASCH!

Therefore, we invite participants from all over to submit their wearable fiber art.

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Our Focus Will Be on Inspirational Use of Color and Collaboration Between Artists

How do you think about color? Does it inspire you, have meaning or purpose in your work or just happen accidentally? Does it evoke emotional responses?

Do you weave yardage? You might team with someone to sew a garment and another to knit or bead on your garment. Are you a spinner? Someone could weave with your beautiful yarn. This is an opportunity for those who don't usually make garments or accessories to enter with other talents they possess by collaborating with another person.

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Individual Items are Welcome • Ensembles are Encouraged

Several matching or coordinated items like a jacket, skirt, hat, and purse may be considered one submission.

If you work alone you may submit up to three entries. If you collaborate you may submit up to five entries of any combination, i.e. working alone on three and collaborating on two.

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Be Creative, Use Unusual Materials, Techniques, and Let Color Inspire You!

We prefer that 50% of the entry be handwoven but all media are acceptable. Knitting and crochet should contain handspun yarns or a uniquely designed pattern. Entries may also be hand felted, surface design, handmade fabric, hand dyed, basketry technique, handmade fiber jewelry and accessories, etc.

This is not a juried show, however, entry does not guarantee that it will be shown in the Fashion Show. The organizers may choose to place it in an exhibit. Single item entry may be combined with another's entry to enhance its presentation. Entries shown at a previous ASCH conference are ineligible.

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ELIGIBILITY:

•  Open to ASCH, CNCH Guild members and everyone interested in participating!

•  We prefer that 50% of the entry be handwoven but all media are acceptable.

•  Knitting and crochet should contain handspun yarns or a uniquely designed pattern.

•  Entries may also be hand felted, surface design, handmade fabric, hand dyed, basketry technique, handmade fiber jewelry and accessories, etc.

•  Entries must have been completed within the last two years.

•  Entries shown at a previous ASCH conference are ineligible.

•  Individual Items are welcome. Ensembles are encouraged: matching or coordinated items like a jacket, skirt, hat, and purse may be combined as an ensemble and submitted as one entry.

•  If you work alone you may submit up to three entries.

•  If you collaborate you may submit up to five entries in any combination, i.e. you may work alone on 3, 2, or 1 and collaborate on another 2, 3, or 4 entries.

 

ENTRY FEES:

•  ASCH & CNCH guild members, first entry, $15; additional entries, $5 each. (For collaborations, primary entrant must be an ASCH or CNCH guild member to receive guild rates.)

•  NON-Members, first entry $20; additional entries, $5 each.

•  Entry Fees can be paid by check or money order in US funds drawn on a US bank, payable to ASCH'09.

 

ENTRY PROCEDURE:

•  POSTMARK DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS JANUARY 15, 2009

•  Submit professional quality, glossy, 4” x 6” prints. Up to two views (one full view required) of the item or entire ensemble being worn by a model.

•  Write your name(s) and entry number on back of each print.

•  Prints will not be returned. Images may be used for promotion and publicity.

•  Accepted work must remain on display until 4:00 pm, Sunday, March 8, 2009, and may not be picked up early.

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