call for entries

Collage Mania II Call for Entries

Fiberart for a Cause, Fundraising for the American Cancer Society, has raised over $150,000 for the American Cancer Society, and it is the #2 nationwide fundraiser for 2007 ACS Relay for Life. The newest project to continue to raise money is the Collage Mania II that will begin on May 5, 2008. Of course, we want everyone to hop on over to Collage Mania’s guideline page to learn what to do so that you, too, can become a contributor to ACS. But, the big news is that this fundraiser cannot raise money without artwork!

The call for fiberartists is on! Numerous artists have already contributed, but it’s never too late or too crowded for you to add your creative touch to this fundraiser. All materials are acceptable, but collages should contain some fiber (paper, fabric, or other fibrous material). There are no restrictions on content or style. But do remember collages will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis to patrons, so you will want to send your best work. Jpegs of the artwork must be of the correct size and usable on the web to be accepted.

It is your responsibility to avoid infringing upon the copyright held by others in your collage. Please research and understand the issues involved in copyright and collage; here is a bried overview to begin that process. Collages may be any size and finished in any manner, but they must be mounted to 10″ x 8″ (25.4 cm x 20.3 cm). Size the collage itself to match your pricing scheme as all collages will be offered for a minimum $40 donation through Fiberart For A Cause to the American Cancer Society on May 6. May 5 will be Gold Donor Day; Gold Donor Patrons may choose collages for a minimum donation of $80. While there is a minimum donation, patrons are encouraged to donate a bit more if they can for a favorite collage. The patron donating the highest amount will receive one of my collages as a special thank-you.

Collages will be sent by you directly to their purchaser. Limit ten collages per artist. If you would like to donate more than ten, please contact Virginia Spiegel (Virginia(at)VirginiaSpiegel.com) and you all can discuss your options. More information is available for artists at the Call for Artists page.

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