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Program Brochure

Application Form

NEW! Fill-in Application Form
This version of the form allows you to type directly into the form and print it out. Please note: you won't be able to save it. You will need to print an extra copy for your records.

IMPORTANT - Images
We have had several questions about images included with your application.
  • Label the outside of your CD with your name.
  • Each individual image file must be labeled by the title of the piece. For example: stormcloud.jpg
  • Please make sure your Image List (page 5 of application) is complete and readable.
  • The first column of the image list should be filled in with the filename that appears on the CD. For example: stormcloud.jpg
  • Your images must be in .jpg format
  • Your images should be rotated to view correctly when opened.
  • Because there are so many ways of describing an image file, you can use this chart as a rule of thumb. For this application, your images should be:
    minimummaximum
    1000 pixels by 1000 pixels2000 pixels by 2000 pixels
    72 dpi300 dpi
    6 inches12 inches
    800 KB file size3MB file size
    As long as your image files fall in to this range, they will be fine. These images will be viewed by the jurors on a regular computer screen, so they do not need to be high resolution or print-quality files.


2008 will begin the first round of Jerome Fiber Artists' Project Grants to be awarded through the Textile Center. This program is designed to expand opportunities for emerging fiber artists in Minnesota, supporting the artists by eliminating financial barriers as they undertake specific artistic projects.

Three $5000 grants will be awarded to support a wide range of project activities - from purchasing equipment, devoting time to studio work, to travel and study with established artists.


Eligibility
To be eligible for a Project Grant, you must
  • be an artist committed to the field of fiber art
  • have completed all formal academic training by the start of the grant period (December 2008), and are not enrolled either part- or full-time in a degree granting institution or employed as a fiber art instructor at the college level
  • be a resident of Minnesota for at least 6 months prior to the application deadline
  • be in an emerging or developing stage in your artistic development

Artists who have previously received a Jerome Project Grant cannot apply again until three years after the date of their award.

Defining Fiber Art
Work should include the construction or manipulation of fibers and textiles using textile techniques such as weaving, dyeing, knitting, quilting, needle work, beading, lace making, felting, hooking, sewing, spinning, basketry etc. Mixed media work is acceptable if it is primarily constructed from textiles.

Projects
Proposed projects may include, but are not limited to: experimentation with new techniques and materials, working or studying with a mentor or established artist, purchasing equipment or tools to facilitate your work, providing studio time or rental, technical support, collaborations with other artists, education, exhibition opportunities, or travel. Projects must be started and completed between December 1, 2008 and July 30, 2009.

Expectations for Grant Recipients
  • Artists will complete their proposed project between December 1, 2008 and July 30, 2009.
  • Artists will attend 2-3 mandatory meetings for project and exhibition planning.
  • Artists will exhibit work in the Joan Mondale Gallery from August 14- September 12, 2009.
  • Artists will complete a final report due to the Textile Center on September 30, 2009.

Project Grant Timeline
  • October 1, 2008 Applications due
  • November 17-21, 2008 Awards announced
  • December 1, 2008 - July 30, 2009 Project Period
    • August 14 - September 12, 2009 Exhibition of Three Project Grant Recipients' work in the Textile Center Joan Mondale Gallery
  • September 30, 2009 Final Reports due from artists
Application
Applications must include a detailed project description and budget. Applicants must describe the impact this project grant will make in their development as a professional artist. Applications must be complete and received by the application deadline.
Download Application Forms

Selection and Notification
Application materials will be reviewed by a three member panel, who will make their selections on the basis of project merit. The panel will be comprised of accomplished fiber artists and/or art educators from throughout the region.
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of the selection process by November 21, 2008.

Information Sessions
Information sessions for Jerome Fiber Artists' Project Grants applicants will be held on Wednesday August 20 and Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 7 pm. Please check Classes & Workshops for more details. Please plan to attend if you have questions, need assistance or would like to learn more about the program before you apply.
At the September 10 session only, our Technology Tuesday Gurus will be available to assist with your digital image questions. We will help make sure your images have the right quality, size, format and labels for your submission. Bring a CD of your images and we will help you out!

Questions
Call Becka Rahn, Education Manager at 612.436.0464 or email Becka Rahn

Frequently Asked Questions
I am a knitter but I knit with wire and plastic. Do I qualify as a fiber artist?
Yes! Knitting is a textile technique. If you use fiber art techniques in your work, you qualify.

I am not sure if I am "emerging"? How do I know? An emerging artist is generally defined as an artist who shows significant potential, yet has not recieved a commensurate amount of professional accomplishment and recognition regardless of age or recognition in other fields. Emerging artists are not professors in the field of fiber art or nationally recognized in their field.

I want to put my application in a fancy folder with examples of my artwork on the cover. Can I do that?
Please submit your application as paper clipped pages with your image cd attached. We need to make copies of your application for the jurors and any extra packaging will be removed and discarded. Please note: Extra packaging, photo snapshots, work samples etc that you include with your application are discouraged and will not be returned.

IMPORTANT - Images
We have had several questions about images included with your application.
  • Label the outside of your CD with your name.
  • Each individual image file must be labeled by the title of the piece. For example: stormcloud.jpg
  • Please make sure your Image List (page 5 of application) is complete and readable.
  • The first column of the image list should be filled in with the filename that appears on the CD. For example: stormcloud.jpg
  • Your images must be in .jpg format
  • Your images should be rotated to view correctly when opened.
  • Because there are so many ways of describing an image file, you can use this chart as a rule of thumb. For this application, your images should be:
    minimummaximum
    1000 pixels by 1000 pixels2000 pixels by 2000 pixels
    72 dpi300 dpi
    6 inches12 inches
    800 KB file size3MB file size
    As long as your image files fall in to this range, they will be fine. These images will be viewed by the jurors on a regular computer screen, so they do not need to be high resolution or print-quality files.