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African American Fiber Art Exhibition Overview
African Americans have a rich, deep, vibrant musical culture. Black musicians, singers, and songwriters are the undoubted pioneers of American music, laying the foundation for genres such as hip-hop, R&B, jazz, blues, country, rock & roll, and more. Black Music is the soundtrack of our lives, offering one of the most inescapable examples of the importance of the African American experience to the cultural heritage of all Americans, regardless of race or origin. This year's theme looks to pay homage to legends of Black American music, challenging artists to create a fiber art piece that honors and uplifts Black Music and musicians.
Read the exhibition parameters carefully. Terms and regulations must be followed exactly or entries will NOT be accepted.
Organized and presented by the City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department, this unique opportunity offers African American fiber artists a showcase to exhibit their original and innovative designs.
Following the close of the exhibition, up to 20 works will be selected to tour the state of South Carolina through the SC State Museum's 2024/2025 Traveling Exhibitions Program. Sites across South Carolina may request the exhibit to tour in their facilities, thus providing additional exposure for the selected artists.
This exhibition opportunity is open to African American artists residing in the United States, ages 18 and older, working in the medium of fiber. The $30 entry fee allows artists to submit up to four entries. Two entries per artist may be selected by the curator. Artwork DOES NOT have to be complete at time of entry. Artists may enter works in progress.
About the Curator
We are pleased to welcome back Torreah "Cookie" Washington as the curator for this annual exhibition. Cookie is an award-winning master art quilter and curator. She was born in Rabat, Morocco, and has traveled extensively, creating with textiles for more than a quarter of a century. A fourth generation textile artist, Cookie's mother, grandmother, and great grandmother were all experienced quilters, fashion designers, and master tailors. Cookie has lived in the South Carolina Lowcountry for 30 years and is excited by the now thriving arts community. Her current passion is fiber art muralism that celebrates the Divine Feminine, and the contributions of her African ancestral heritage.
How to Apply
The deadline for submission of entries is Friday, March 1, 2024. Applications are accepted and processed through SlideRoom, an online platform. If you need assistance completing your application, contact our office at 843-740-5854 or culturalarts@northcharleston.org.
The application may be accessed by clicking on the "APPLY NOW" button below, or by visiting the Apply page at NorthCharlestonArtsFest.com.
NOTE: Fiber pieces do not have to be complete at the time of application submission. Artists may upload progress photographs if the piece(s) are not finished by the application deadline. If accepted, fiber pieces must be completed, and delivered to the Cultural Arts office by Monday, April 8, 2024.
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