Faceted Fiber: Bridgeport Art Center chicago

BRIDGEPORT ART CENTER proudly announces a call for artists for Faceted Fiber, curated by Marci Rubin, that is exhibited in our distinguished 4th Floor Gallery Nov 21 2025- Jan 2 2026.

ELIGIBILITY:

Faceted Fiber showcases art involving the diverse discourse and techniques of fiber or textile based artworks. Focusing on the materials and process as part of the artworks' significance, this exhibition emphasises the artistic and aesthetic value of a fiber based project over its utility.

By reclaiming and celebrating textile arts in the 1970’s, feminist artists ​​challenged the established art/craft binary. These inspiring artists employed techniques and actions such as sewing, quilting, macrame, crocheting, knitting, embroidery, rug-making, and basket weaving to their work, thrusting them into the realm of fine art. Artists such as Sheila Hicks, Bisa Butler, Faith Ringold, Magdalena Abakanowicz, and Lenore Tawney paved the way for the acceptance of non-traditional artistic practices and perspectives.

Faceted Fiber is accepting applications for artworks in which the main material focus are fibers, fabrics, yarns, threads, textiles… Large works, interactive and installation based pieces are encouraged to apply.

FEES & DEADLINES: The $27 application fee is non-refundable.

DEADLINE: Wednesday October 8 2025

EXHIBITION DATES: Nov 21 2025- Jan 2 2026

OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, Nov 21 2025, 7-10pm

DELIVERY OF ARTWORK: Accepted artists must hand deliver their work to the Bridgeport Art Center on either Thursday Nov 13th 2025; 2-5pm or Saturday Nov 15th , 2025; 11am- 2pm. We do not accept shipped artworks. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED

PICK UP OF ARTWORK: Saturday Jan 3, 2026 11am-2pm

ENTRY GUIDELINES: Entries must be high resolution comparable to 300 dpi at 4" x 5" in JPEG or PNG file format. Each artist may submit five (5) works. The photo submitted of your work is the image that will be used for the printed postcard if selected; please submit photos with only your work in them. Artworks must match your submission photo. All artwork must be completed, dry, include hanging hardware and be ready for installation. Please no plastic/cardboard poster frames, or static hanging wire. Use flexible picture hanging wire, wall buddies, or d-rings. Sawtooth hangers attached to the frame, not the backing, are acceptable on pieces smaller than 11” x 14”. Works will be inspected and measured at art drop off.

Please include the following information with each photo submitted: Title; Media; Size; Year; Price (artworks do not have to be for sale)

Apply through Slideroom.com https://bridgeportart.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/84657 or bridgeportart.com We look forward to your submissions and best of luck!