The PatternBase is accepting submissions for our first book!

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Call Type: 
Other Calls
Deadline Type: 
fixed
Deadline: 
6/12/2012
Eligibility: 
Chicago
Eligibility: 
Suburbs
Eligibility: 
Illinois
Eligibility: 
National
Eligibility: 
International

The PatternBase is accepting submissions for our first book!

About the Book:

PatternBase will showcase a collection of designs from contemporary textile and surface designers internationally and will include interviews from a number of artists working within the textile and fashion industries today.

Submission Guidelines:

Deadline: June 12, 2012

Who Can Submit?

Sumbission is open to all designers at any level.

Image Files:

  • Submit 5-10 low-resolution images. If your designs are chosen for inclusion, you will be asked to send higher resolution images.
  • Jpeg or PDF files only please, 72-150 dpi, no more than 600 pixels in any direction.
  • Files must be titled with your last name, title of the piece and image number, in the format given below.

Examples:

1.     "Randel_PillowTalk_01.jpg"

2.     "Randel_PillowTalk_Detail_02.jpg"

 

Please include the following documents:

  • An image script listing the title, dimensions, and medium of each design submitted. (Captions for the pieces are encouraged, but optional.)
  • Artist statement, brief bio, and resume, or a link to your website/blog.

How To Submit:

  • If you prefer, you may send entries via post. Include a SASE (self-addressed, stamped envelope) if you would like your entry materials returned. Please send only digital prints or a compact disc containing your images and documents. Do not send any original artworks, as we cannot be responsible for any damage or their return.

To mail your entry, please send it to:

The PatternBase
ATTN: Kristi O'Meara
1255 N. Artesian, #3
Chicago, IL  60608
United States

Notification:

Artists will be notified of inclusion within 30 days after the deadline.
Aniticipated date of release is autumn 2012

Visit http://www.thepatternbase.com/Projects.html for more info!

Posting Organization

The PatternBase

Organization Main Email: 
ask@thepatternbase.com
Contact Information: 

1933 S. May
2FF
Chicago, IL 60608
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Organization Description: 

The PatternBase is A Chicago-based art-collective dedicated to inspirational textile design, fibers-related artworks, and the study of pattern.