Definitions and Conditions of Entry

• For the purposes of this exhibition, an art quilt is defined as a fibre or mixed media piece of two or more layers held together in some way. The finished piece must be identifiable as a quilt.
• Entry is open to financial members of Queensland Quilters Inc.
• Only quilts completed after January 2008 are eligible. Any theme, any technique.
• Quilts must not have been exhibited previously in a Queensland Quilters Inc quilt show.
• Quilts must be the original design and sole work of the person whose name appears on the entry form and not a product of a workshop [or other instructional setting in which other artists have provided guidance or assistance].
• The cost of entry for up to two works is $30 and payment is required with the entry form. Payment may be made by cheque or money order payable to Queensland Quilters Inc or online at www.qldquilters.com.
• Include a stamped, self-addressed business sized envelope with your entry, unless entering online. This envelope will be used to notify you of the outcome of your entry. Online entries will be notified via e-mail. If you have not heard about your application by Friday, 11 December, 2009, please contact the curator, Sue Dennis at info@suedennis.com.
• Delivery and return instructions will be advised on juried acceptance.
• Size: quilt must be at least 50cm in any direction and must not exceed 150cm in any direction. Multi-panel pieces are acceptable and regarded as one work but must comply with overall dimensions specified.
• Each piece must be sturdy enough to travel without special requirements. Pieces that have significant 3-dimensional features, embellishments that extend more than 2cm out from the face layer, require special hanging apparatus or are delicate or require special handling will not be selected. Please note that quilts may be folded for transportation purposes.
• Quilts must have a secure label attached with the title, maker's name, address and contact phone number.
• Quilts must have a 10cm deep hanging sleeve securely attached to the back. The sleeve must be at least 4cm short of each edge.
• Queensland Quilters Inc reserves the right to photograph and make images for purposes as it sees fit.
• Insurance, if desired, is the responsibility of the entrant.
• Queensland Quilters Inc is not liable for any damage or loss of exhibition items however such loss or damage is caused, including any negligent act or omission, fault or cause.
• Work may be for sale. If sold during the exhibition a 20% commission is payable to Queensland Quilters Inc. The work must be available for all exhibitions and will not be released during this period.
• For promotion, advertising, exhibition catalogue and/or multimedia productions for and about the exhibition Queensland Quilters Inc may use full or detail images and all or part of artist statement supplied.
• The artist is responsible for the cost of postage to Queensland Quilters. Quilts will be returned by Queensland Quilters Inc using registered post and will make use of the original packing materials. Please ensure you use a PO approved box.

Selection Process

• This is a juried exhibition and the outcome of the selection process is final. Acceptance of a quilt does not automatically guarantee display.
• Entry is by high resolution digital image - one full view showing all edges and one detail to be supplied for each quilt. No slides will be accepted.
• CDs will not be returned.
• Do not send actual artwork at this time.
• Failure to provide the specific work which has been jury selected for the exhibition will result in the entrant being excluded from entering for a period of 2 years.

Guidelines for Submission of JPEG Images and CD

Note that submission of a CD is not required for online entries.

• Jurying will be from 300 dpi digital images, a minimum 1800 pixels (6 inches) on the longest side, a full view and a detail view for each work submitted. Professional-level photography is essential for inclusion in any publicity. Please acknowledge the photographer.
• Images submitted online must not exceed 3MB in size.
• Title each digital image with your last name, the first two words of your title and whether it is the full or detail view, e.g. SmithYellowFlowerFull and SmithYellowFlowerDetail.
• The full view must show all edges of the finished work.
• Create a Word document of the entry form on page 3, save that to the CD and also enclose a hard copy with signature.
• Write your name and quilt titles on the CD.

Calendar

• 31 October 2009 - Receive by date for submission of entry form, entry fee, CD and stamped, self addressed business sized envelope.
• First week of December 2009 - Written notification of entries selected posted, or sent via e-mail if entered online.
• 10 February 2010 - Delivery deadline for selected quilts.
• 2010 - Exhibition at Craft Fest and selected venues.

Artist Checklist

This checklist only applies to mailed entries.

• CD with two images (full and detail views) of each quilt submitted and a completed word document entry form.
• Signed printed copy of entry form.
• $30 entry fee-make cheque or money order payable to Queensland Quilters Inc or pay online at www.qldquilters.com.
• A stamped, self addressed business sized envelope.
• Post to:
     Queensland Quilters Inc
     PO Box 2841
     Brisbane Qld 4001