JURIED SHOWS

Juried exhibitions are sponsored bi-annually by the DHSG with strong participation from all members. These shows offer an outstanding opportunity for members to display their fiber work, and increases the public’s awareness and appreciation for this media.

Dallas Weaves 2010 - shown at the Dallas Public Library - Main Branch from March 17 - April 30, 2010

Juror - Robert Hils from the Southwest School of Arts and Crafts in San Antonio

Categories and Prizes

Best of Show & Art Concept - Award of Excellence - Falls at Sunset by Margaret Humphries

Functional -
Award of Excellence - Celery Delight by BarbNelson
Award of Merit - Shear Towel by Lyn Smetko

Clothing -
Award of Excellence - Item #3 on Warp by Cate Buchanan
Award of Merit - Tropical Breeze by Sylvia Keizer

Basketry -
Greg Cooper Nasketry Award of Excellence - Murray High Chair by Lea Chandler

Handspun skein-
Colonel James & Phyllis Ronin Award of Excellence - Heavy White Silk by Michael Cook
Award of Merit - Mother/Child by Kay Slaughter

Handspun article -
Colonel James & Phyllis Ronin Award of Excellence - Night Carnival by Michael Cook
Award of Merit - I Got Color by Hinke Schroen

Juror's Choice - Scarf by Sarah Hartshorn

Margaret Dempster Award (for integrity in traditional handweaving) - A Little Summer Scarf by Barb Nelson & Household Blues Hand Towels by Cate Buchanan

Jean Young Kudlicki Award of Excellence (interiors and home furnishing) - Table Runner by Hinke Schreon

Julia Johnson Award (for handwoven garments) - Snow bunny Vest/Hat by Sylvia Keizer & Silk Top by Audrey Legatowitz

Handweavers Guild of America Award (outstanding work of fiber art) - A Vogue on Paris Original by Adele Harvey

Interweave Handwoven Award (functional weaving for the home) - Color and Weave by Cunthia Bohnenblust

Complex Weavers Award (beyond plain weave) - Quercy le Vert Hydrangeas by Lynn Smetko

For more information and entry forms, contact Sylvia Keizer at librarian@dallasweavers.org