Prospectus
FINE LINE CREATIVE ARTS CENTER PRESENTS
28th ANNUAL UNCOMMON THREADS
ART-TO-WEAR RUNWAY SHOW, LUNCHEON AND BOUTIQUE
Show:
Fine Line Creative Arts Center presents the 28th Annual Uncommon Threads Art-to-Wear Show, Luncheon and Boutique. The show will be held at the Q Center in St. Charles, IL allowing for attendance of over 500. Fine Line Creative Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit art center is located in the western suburbs of Chicago in St. Charles, IL. Additional information about the show can be found at https://www.fineline.org/events/uncommonthreads.html.
Artists can participate in the following ways/categories:
Runway and Garment/Accessory Boutique – Participation is open to all one-of-a-kind wearable art in any fiber-related media. Work represented must be an original concept and executed by the artist. All items must be for sale. Each artist must submit between 3-5 pieces for the runway show. Artist work will be shown together in an act. All runway garments will be for sale after the completion of the runway show. Artists can submit additional work for sale in the Boutique (sales handled by Fine Line) beyond the 3-5 garments submitted for the runway. All extra garments will be for sale in the boutique both before and after the runway show. All runway garments are due to Fine Line by Wednesday, September 24, 2014. Please note that jewelry and children’s clothing are not shown on the runway and the committee reserves the right to make final garment selections to be included on the runway. If you would like to have a booth in the Boutique (information below), please indicate YES to booth space.
Garment/Accessory Boutique - Participation is open to all one-of-a-kind wearable art (clothing, jewelry, hats, purses, etc.). Work represented must be an original concept and executed by the artist. All items must be for sale. Artists requesting a booth are responsible for the booth set-up, sales during the boutique shopping and booth break-down/cleanup. There are advantages to having a booth: (#1) You bring your own stock/items on the day, (#2) your work will sell better if sold by you, (#3) you are not tying-up a large amount of stock and (#4) there is no restriction on selling price.
This is a runway and boutique show. Runway artists not requesting a booth need not be present for the show. Artists requesting a booth space MUST be present for the show (set-up at 8am, take-down at 3pm). For artists participating in the show as a runway artist or providing extra garments (without a booth), Fine Line will handle the display and sales. Artists are responsible for the shipping costs and insurance to and from the show.
Booths – A limited number of 8’ X 8’ booths are available. Spaces are allocated by the Boutique Committee with all decisions final. There is no limit to the number or price of items for sale. You, or your designate, must man your own booth and be responsible for your inventory. If accepted as a booth artist (with or without runway pieces) an invoice for the additional booth fee of $40 will be sent via PayPal.
The show is produced by Fine Line’s Uncommon Threads Show Committee and will be advertised throughout the Chicagoland area through print media, postcards and on-line advertising. The show charges a sales commission of 35% for any items sold during the show (runway and boutique). Fine Line will handle all sales/sales tax (even for artists with a booth) and will provide the artist with a check a week after the show for all sales (less 35% commission).
Awards:
In recognition of outstanding work, Fine Line presents cash awards to runway artists for Best of Show ($250), Best Body of Work ($200) and People’s Choice ($100).
Entry Rules:
Each applicant must submit an application, a non-refundable fee and five (5) electronic images which includes one detail image, for consideration by the jury. Images should be representational of the work to be submitted for the show. All work must be for sale. Minimum image resolution should be 300 dpi and 1400-2000 pixels on the longer dimension. Artist statements for runway artists will be printed in the show program given to each attendee (please put thought into your artist statement as they will be printed and represent your body of work during the runway show). Artists who work together may apply as one if they collaborate on every piece of work.
The 28th Annual Uncommon Threads Art-to-Wear Show, Luncheon and Boutique is open to all artists who reside and work in the United States.
Electronic Applications:
You must be prepared to pay the application fee at the time you fill out the online application and accept the Terms and Conditions.
Images:
Minimum image resolution should be 300 dpi and 1400-2000 pixels on the longer dimension.
Artists Statement:
All applicants are encouraged to submit an artist statement limited to 500 characters. Artist statements for runway artists will be printed in the show program given to each attendee (please put thought into your artist statement as they will be printed and represent your body of work during the runway show).
Jury Decisions
The Fine Line Uncommon Threads Jury will jury both the runway and boutique artists.
Runway Artists - Jurors’ selections are based on originality and runway suitability. When designing a garment, please give some thought as to how they will look on the runway. The Runway Committee will make final selections of work to be presented in the show.
Boutique Artists – All work exhibited must be a functional accessory or garment of original concept and executed by the artists. No copies or kits are eligible. We define accessories as special items that enhance a wardrobe such as scarves, shawls, jewelry, purses, hats, belts, etc. Items for sale in the boutique must be priced below $250 (does not apply to artists requesting a booth). The Boutique Committee will make final selections of work to be sold in the boutique.
Booths – A limited number of 8’ X 8’ booths are available. Spaces are allocated by the Boutique Committee with all decisions final. There is no limit to the number or price of items for sale. You, or your designate, must man your own booth and be responsible for your inventory. If accepted as a booth artist (with or without runway pieces) an invoice for the additional booth fee of $40 will be sent via PayPal.
Acceptance:
You will be notified of your status directly after the jury’s decision via the Juried Art Services website. Images for show promotion will be taken directly from the Juried Art Services website.
Fees:
If you decide to have a booth at the show, there is an additional booth fee of $40. You will be able to request additional services such as tables, chairs and electricity at no extra charge. Fine Line takes a 35% commission on all sales during the show. Artists are responsible for shipping and insurance to and from Fine Line.
Show Schedule:
Wednesday, September 24, 2014 – Delivery of work to Fine Line no later than 5pm
Sunday, October 19, 2014 – Day of Show
Thursday, October 23, 2014 – Pick-up/return shipping date at Fine Line
Show Location:
Q Center
1405 North 5th Avenue
St. Charles, IL 60174
Security:
Fine Line provides security for all runway and boutique items. Booth artists are responsible for their own security on the day of the show. Insurance of items during shipping is the responsibility of the artist (to and from Fine Line).
Inquiries:
Any questions?
Fine Line Creative Arts Center
2014 UT Show
37W570 Bolcum Rd
St. Charles, IL 60175
Email: uncommonthreads@fineline.org
Show contact: Amanda Schleede (773) 851-2783
Fine Line Phone: 630-584-9443
Website: www.fineline.org