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Call for Entries: Shared Threads: Fiber Processes Hand to Hand


The Floyd Center for the Arts invites artists to submit work for Shared Threads: Fiber Processes Hand to Hand, a curated exhibition celebrating the artistry, innovation, and enduring traditions of fiber arts.


Fiber is more than a material. It is a way of making, connecting, and preserving knowledge across generations. Shared Threads explores fiber as both process and practice, featuring functional and decorative works that honor traditional techniques while embracing contemporary approaches. From heirloom crafts to experimental fiber-based practices, this exhibition celebrates the skill, creativity, and stories woven into every piece.


Artists are encouraged to submit both finished works and works in progress, giving visitors the opportunity to experience not only completed artwork but also the creative journey behind it. Functional and decorative works are welcome, and submissions may incorporate any material, provided the work demonstrates a fiber-based process.


Eligibility


This exhibition is open to artists of all ages living within 50 miles of Floyd Center for the Arts, located at 220 Parkway Lane S., Floyd, VA 24091.


This is a curated exhibition. Entries will be selected based on artistic quality, craftsmanship, originality, and how effectively the work reflects a fiber-based process and the exhibition theme.


Exhibition Dates

October 3 – November 21, 2026


Submission Information

  • Artists may submit up to three (3) entries.

  • Each entry will be reviewed independently.

  • There is no entry fee.

  • No awards or prizes will be presented.

  • Both finished works and works in progress are eligible.

  • Accepted artwork must remain on display for the duration of the exhibition.

  • Floyd Center for the Arts retains a 40% commission on artwork sales.


Important Dates


Application Deadline: Friday, August 28, 2026

Acceptance Notifications: Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Accepted Artwork Due: Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Exhibition on View: October 3 – November 21, 2026


We Welcome a Wide Range of Fiber Practices


Artists working in all forms of fiber are encouraged to apply, including:

  • Weaving

  • Quilting

  • Knitting

  • Crochet

  • Spinning

  • Felting

  • Basketry

  • Embroidery and Stitching

  • Soft Sculpture

  • Mixed Media Fiber Arts

  • Experimental Fiber Processes


Whether your work celebrates centuries-old traditions or pushes the boundaries of contemporary fiber art, we invite you to share your creativity with our community.


How to Apply


Complete the online application here:https://forms.gle/1nTcsjexkGJmyDST7

Paper applications are also available at Floyd Center for the Arts during regular business hours.


We look forward to showcasing the incredible diversity of fiber artists in our region and celebrating the threads that connect our histories, our communities, and our creative futures.

 
 
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