Call for Artist: Project Creo:
Faux Fiber

Project Creo: The root of fiber art is based on artists using traditional materials and techniques in unconventional ways. The Arts Center is looking for artists who create work that reverses this dialogue. Artist are encouraged to use materials such as steel, wood and glass to simulate fiber or fiber to simulate other media resulting in a trompe l'oeil that is engaging and refreshing.

Deadline for proposals is August 15, 2007. Faux Fiber will be on display July 11, 2008-August 23, 2008. No entry fee for submissions

Proposals must contain the following information:
*Current artist resume, including address, phone number and email.
*Brief artist statement
*Proposed work or installation, video, sound, 2D or 3D work.
*Provide a sketch of proposed work which includes approximate size,
materials utilized, hardware needed and estimated time for installation.
*Slides, video, cd or photographs of your current work.
*Support materials, including past press (optional)
*SASE for retuned materials
*Estimated shipping cost.

Contact: Melissa Christiano with questions regarding submissions at (727) 822-7872 or melissa@theartscenter.org

Send all proposals to:
The Arts Center
Attention: Melissa Christiano
719 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701

To learn more about the Arts Center and Project Creo go to theartscenter.org or projectceo.org