A Stitch in Time: Contemporary Textile & Fiber Art
Exhibition Dates: August 17 – October 6
Juror: Aimee Le Duc
From their origins as practical crafts of protection and warmth to impractical expressions of our creative imaginations and stories, the evolution of fiber arts parallels and tells our own histories. Arts Benicia, a non-profit art center in Benicia, CA, invites artists to submit artwork for A Stitch in Time, a juried exhibition that seeks to showcase a wide range of outstanding works related to the fiber medium.
Entries may include practical and impractical 2D or 3D works for wall or floor, sculptures, vessels, installations, and/or wearables. All submissions must include a fiber material or textile technique; upcycled materials and natural fibers encouraged. There are no size limitations, but final selections will be made with consideration for an overall exhibition design that accommodates works of a variety of sizes.
Deadline for Entries: May 17, 2024 (10:59 pm Pacific Time)
Jurying of artwork: May 20-31
Notification to Artists: June 6
Shipped Artwork Received: July 22-26
Hand Delivered Work Received: July 26, 1 – 4 pm
Preview for Members & Exhibiting Artists: Thursday, August 15, 6-7 pm
Opening Reception: Saturday, August 17, 4-6 pm
In-Person Artwork Pick-Up: Oct 8, 1–4 pm
Shipped Artwork Return: Oct 8
Juror
Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, Aimee Le Duc moved to the Bay Area to attend Saint Mary’s College in Moraga, California. After graduating with a BA in Philosophy, she went on to receive her MA in Visual Criticism from California College of the Arts (CCA) and her MFA through CCA’s Creative Writing program. A Bay Area contemporary arts curator and arts administrator, she has held leadership positions in such esteemed Bay Area arts organizations as Southern Exposure, SF Camerawork, San Francisco Arts Commission, and Berkeley Art Center. In 2018, Le Duc joined Ken Fulk Inc. to restore and convert a 22,000 square foot church building into an entirely new arts and cultural organization. As the Foundation Director, Le Duc developed Saint Joseph’s Arts Society from the ground up and produced dynamic and enriching exhibitions and programs.
In early 2024, Aimee Le Duc became the first Executive Director of Campus Experience at Minnesota Street Project. Bringing more than 20 years of visual arts, public programming, and non-profit leadership, Le Duc leads the staff in the ongoing development and expansion of the Project’s campus-wide experiences for visitors, tenant galleries, artists, nonprofits, and team members.
Le Duc has served on many non-profit boards including SECA Board co-chair at SFMoMA, and is currently a board member for Saint Mary’s College Museum of Art. She lives in San Francisco with her partner, Dana, their daughter, Colette, and their cat, Anchovy.
GALLERY LOCATION
1 Commandant’s Lane, Benicia, CA 94510
GALLERY HOURS
Thursday – Sunday, 1:00 to 5:00 pm, during exhibitions. The gallery is closed between exhibitions.
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