Tag: Online Exhibitions

Exhibition: Hats Off – IFA Online Show

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International Feltmakers Association (IFA) members were requested to submit headwear-related felted works for the fifth annual exhibition, ‘Hats Off: Online Exhibition 2024.’

All IFA members, whether beginners or advanced in their felting journey, had the opportunity to apply to this inclusive online show. 47 members entered pieces they created using wet and/or needle felting. Two of Feltmakers Ireland’s members have pieces in this online exhibition: Juliane Gorman submitted her wet felted, Oversized Sunflower Beret, and Joanne Turner submitted her Wizard Hat inspired by Terry Prachett’s Discworld series.

On the IFA’s page, click on each hat to learn more about the artist’s inspiration, materials, and links to her social media and website. The variety of headwear is fascinating!

To see all of the felted hats, visit the IFA’s website – https://www.feltmakers.com/hats-off-online-exhibition-2024/

If you are a member of the IFA, there are four hat-related videos commissioned for this year’s AGM, which you can watch on the association’s private YouTube pages – https://www.feltmakers.com/ifa-agm-2024/

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Open Call: Felt United 2023

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FELT UNITED 2023 THEME: CHANGING SEASONS

This may be of interest to Feltmakers Ireland members/followers:

Nicola Brown and Dawn Edwards warmly invite you to participate in this year’s Felt United theme, ‘Changing Seasons, ’ through the sharing of your felt images pertaining to the theme.

The allure of nature’s changing seasons offers an endless source of inspiration…From the vibrant hues of autumn leaves to the delicate blossoms of spring, each season brings its unique magic and transformation.

Felt United is celebrated on the first Saturday in October, so this year, that falls on October 7, 2023.

Please feel free to interpret the theme in any way that you wish. We are requesting that you please include a short statement along with your photo(s). It’s always interesting for our members to hear from the artist regarding the thinking that goes into making their creations.

We look forward to seeing your felt submissions, and you may begin submitting your images as soon as your felt creation is complete.

Let your imagination bloom and embrace the enchantment of the ‘Changing Seasons’ through your felt art!

Our warmest regards,

Dawn Edwards (USA) and Nicola Brown (IRELAND)

We Felt United

For more information, please see the Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefeltunited/permalink/10160920882251007

Exhibition and Online Catalogue: Interwoven, the Many Voices of Fiber

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A contemporary textile art exhibition in Columbus, Ohio, at the Riffe Gallery, curated by Quilt and Surface Design Symposium director Tracy Rieger.

While one may not be able to travel to Ohio, there is a richly illustrated online catalogue on FLICKR. If you click on an image, there is an explanation about inspiration and techniques.

Among the artists are feltmaker, Pam MacGregor.

Here is the link to the catalogue of 80 pieces by various artists – https://www.flickr.com/photos/ohioartscouncil/sets/72177720304838681/with/52780203593/

Reminder: Tomorrow is last day to apply to Colour Our World – Feltmakers Ireland Members Exhibition 2021

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The deadline is approaching- 20th of August. We have many exciting entries already, but want to encourage as many of our members as possible to participate!

Remember:
1) There is no fee for submitting your piece.

2) This is a “members exhibition” with no adjudication or judging, we would like to show the range, breadth and depth of our talent as an organisation, with the primary purpose of promoting the craft of felt- be you a beginner or a professional.

3) Please read the application form carefully- for details of requirements, size, photograph etc…

SIZE REQUIREMENTS 30CM X30CM… THIS IS IMPORTANT FOR DIGITAL EXHIBITION AND THE IDEA IS TO HAVE A GIANT GRID OF ALL OUR MEMBERS WORK IN A PHYSICAL SPACE TOO!

4) Let the title “Colour our World” inspire you, don’t be afraid to push the boundaries, show your skills, experiment… 1 piece from each member is guaranteed accepted… 

5) Feel free to contact the committee for any assistance, advice, question or help.

Colour our world 2021 Feltmakers Exhibition formDownload

Colour Our World- Members Exhibition 2021

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Members Exhibition 2021

We would like to invite all members to take part in our exhibition for 2021.

The title is ” Colour our World”. This is a members exhibition, we ideally would like to show one piece from each member ( you can submit up to 3 pieces, if you like, with the guaranteed of acceptance of one piece and up to three).


This year, everything is different… and we are getting used to the idea of flexing, pivoting, changing and moving with everything that life throws at us. 


The deadline is approaching- end of July- please submit a piece… we have over 70 members and would love ech and every one of you to take this opportunity to be part of a members exhibition- celebrate your craft… perhaps you haven’t had your work shown in an exhibition before? this is a great opportunity for exposure.


1) There is no fee for submitting your piece… the member is responsible for getting the piece to any venue- should we be able to secure a physical space.

2) This is a “members exhibition” with no adjudication or judging, we would like to show the range, breadth and depth of our talent as an organisation, with the primary purpose of promoting the craft of felt- be you a beginner or a professional.

3) This exhibition is primarily online- with a proposed date of showing in August 2021 as part of the DCCI 50th anniversary celebrations. COVID restrictions allowing and in conjunction with other organisations such as DCCI or other GANS groups we will strive to find a physical space to show all the members pieces together- in autumn of 21 or New year 22 as the situation allows.

4) Please read the application form carefully- for details of requirements, size, photograph etc…

SIZE REQUIREMENTS 30CM X30CM… THIS IS IMPORTANT FOR DIGITAL EXHIBITION AND THE IDEA IS TO HAVE A GIANT GRID OF ALL OUR MEMBERS WORK IN A PHYSICAL SPACE TOO!

5) Let the title “Colour our World” inspire you, don’t be afraid to push the boundaries, show your skills, experiment… 1 piece from each member is guaranteed accepted… 

6) Feel free to contact the committee for any assistance, advice, question or help.


Have fun and we look forward to seeing what everyone comes up with!

Together this could be a wonderful collective art project of feltmakers responding to their world in the most unusual of times.

Colour our world 2021 Feltmakers Exhibition formDownload

Colour Our World- Members Exhibition 2021

Published on by Feltmakers Ireland
Members Exhibition 2021

We would like to invite all members to take part in our exhibition for 2021.

The title is ” Colour our World”. This is a members exhibition, we ideally would like to show one piece from each member ( you can submit up to 3 pieces, if you like, with the guaranteed of acceptance of one piece and up to three).


This year, everything is different… and we are getting used to the idea of flexing, pivoting, changing and moving with everything that life throws at us. 


So this is why, the committee has decided upon changes to our exhibition…


1) There is no fee for submitting your piece… the member is responsible for getting the piece to any venue- should we be able to secure a physical space.

2) This is a “members exhibition” with no adjudication or judging, we would like to show the range, breadth and depth of our talent as an organisation, with the primary purpose of promoting the craft of felt- be you a beginner or a professional.

3) This exhibition is primarily online- with a proposed date of showing in August 2021 as part of the DCCI 50th anniversary celebrations. COVID restrictions allowing and in conjunction with other organisations such as DCCI or other GANS groups we will strive to find a physical space to show all the members pieces together- in autumn of 21 or New year 22 as the situation allows.

4) Please read the application form carefully- for details of requirements, size, photograph etc…

5) Let the title “Colour our World” inspire you, don’t be afraid to push the boundaries, show your skills, experiment… 1 piece from each member is guaranteed accepted… 

6) Feel free to contact the committee for any assistance, advice, question or help.


Have fun and we look forward to seeing what everyone comes up with!

Together this could be a wonderful collective art project of feltmakers responding to their world in the most unusual of times.

Colour our world 2021 Feltmakers Exhibition formDownload