2004

blue ridge handweaving show

Supported by the

Western North Carolina
Fibers/Handweavers Guild, Inc.

In the 2004 show, the winner of the HGA award was Betty Carlson's "Morning Glory"

The mission of the Blue Ridge Handweaving Show is to encourage and support both amateur and professional handloom weavers at all levels and to increase public awareness of their work.

The 2004 Blue Ridge Handweaving Showhad two venues: the Asheville show, October 7-29, was held in the John M. Crawford Gallery in the Walker Arts Building at The Asheville School, 360 Asheville School Road, Asheville, NC. Winning entries were then shown from November 1 - December 3 at The Fine Arts Center, 1613 West Washington Street, Greenville, SC.

For further information, see:

• rules and definitions
• categories
• judging and awards
• entry fee, form, & procedure
• delivery & shipping, insurance and waiver
• calendar, gallery hours - sales
• for further information

rules

• Entries must be handwoven on a loom.
• Weavers may submit up to two entries.
• Must be original designs except where traditional drafts are used and noted.
• Must have been completed within the last two years.
• If a joint effort, all contributors must be named; attach details to entry form (i. e., spinner, dyer, seamstress).
• Appropriate installation hardware and instructions must be included.
• Entries will remain on display throughout the exhibit period(s).
• Pieces greater than 60" in any direction may not be shown in their entirety due to space considerations.
• The committee reserves the right of final interpretation of these rules.

amateur/professional definitions

Amateurs

engage in handweaving as a pastime or hobby.

Professionals

generate income by marketing their work or teaching handweaving.

Entrants must indicate amateur or professional status on entry form.

categories

1. Accessories - Scarves, purses, jewelry, etc.
2. Decorative Functional - Linens, rugs, pillows, afghans, etc.
3. Decorative Non-Functional - Wall hangings, tapestries, 3-D work, etc.
4. Wearable - Clothing
5. Yardage - Minimum 3-yard length plus 14" full-width handling piece. Roll both pieces on a cardboard tube - do not fold. Weaver must be willing to allow the yardage to be hemmed and weighted for display.

judging

The judge, Janet Taylor, Professor Emeritus, Arizona State University, is a textile artist who has exhibited regionally, nationally and internationally. While teaching at the university level, she chaired the MFA Program in the School of Art at Arizona State. A frequent instructor at Penland School of Crafts, Janet has also served on their Board of Trustees. She is a founding member of the Ariel Gallery in Asheville, NC, and maintains the Janet Taylor Studio in Spruce Pine, NC.

awards

Awards will be given in each category. Special awards, including the HGA Award, will also be presented

entry fee & procedure

• There is a non-refundable fee of $25.00 for up to two entries. Make checks payable to:
  Blue Ridge Handweaving Show
• Entry forms and fees must be received by August 31, 2004. Send to:
  Blue Ridge Handweaving Show
  P O Box 454
  Drayton, SC 29333

delivery & shipping

hand-delivered entries

• Hand-delivered entries will be accepted at The Asheville School on Friday, October 1, from 9 AM to 12 noon.
• Hand-delivered entries must be picked up at The Asheville School on November 1 from 1 PM to 4 PM. If pickup is to be made by someone other than the weaver, please note on entry form.

shipped entries

• The weaver is responsible for all shipping costs and insurance of work in transit.
• The entrant must enclose payment for return shipment and insurance.
• All work must be shipped in a sturdy reusable container.
• Shipments must arrive by September 29, 2004. Ship to:
  Blue Ridge Handweaving Show
  149 Woodburn Drive
  Swannanoa, NC 28778

insurance

The Asheville School and the Greenville Fine Arts Center will insure work while it is on display. Please note the insurance value of each piece on your entry form, even if it is not for sale.

waiver

All entries will be handled with utmost care. Submission of art work automatically waives any claims for damage or loss against the WNC Fibers/Handweavers Guild. Consent for photographic reproduction for publicity purposes is to be assumed as part of the entry process.

calendar

gallery hours - sales

for further information

For a pictures of BRHS 2004, visit http://home.att.net/~brhs/

Questions? Write the Blue Ridge Handweaving Show at P O Box 454, Drayton, SC 29333.
Or E-mail to: wncfhg@main.nc.us