The Fiber Artists' Collective (FAC) is an organization of professional fiber artists creating fiber art for residential, corporate and public settings. The Fiber Artists' Collective's mission is to enable professional fiber artists to work cooperatively to present and market their work, educate the public and inspire its appreciation and awareness of works of contemporary fiber art.
Membership
Membership is open to professional contemporary decorative fiber artists who demonstrate a commitment to creating high quality works of fiber art, as well as dealing professionally with the public, galleries, consultants and/or designers. Most members have a minimum of 5 years of professional experience. In order to be considered for membership, a fiber artist must be nominated by a current FAC member who is personally familiar with his/her work.
Members' work must meet the following standard: whether produced in quantity or as an individual piece, the ideal handmade fiber art reflects excellence. The work should be well-conceived, expertly executed without technical faults and reflect the unique design, skill and vision of the fiber artist.
Potential applicants for membership must be nominated by a current member, after which the screening committee may issue an invitation to apply for membership. The application will be evaluated by a 5-person review panel.
- The opportunity to participate in the annual mailing to the trade which provides exposure for participants to galleries, museums, designers, and the media.
- Thumbnail image on the FAC Roster
page.
- An individual
gallery page on the FAC website. More info...
- The opportunity to maintain contact and solicit advice and information from other fiber artists through the FAC Member Forum.
- The opportunity* to be included in FAC exhibitions, presentations and special events as well as FAC public relations programs.
- The opportunity to work with other members to develop opportunities for fiber art.
*Fees in addition to annual membership dues may be required for participation in some of the listed benefits.
- Pay dues in a timely fashion.
- Share names of galleries and media contacts with the group.
- Have and pay for an individual gallery page on the FAC website.
- Respond if called upon to participate in the organization by volunteering on a committee.
- Remain informed by participating in the Member Forum.
- Update membership files and image library files as necessary.
Annual membership dues are $135 and cover a period from April 1 to March 31.
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