Following the death of Peter Collingwood his family have set up a trust in his name. Peter was known for his innovative approach to weaving and they hope that the trust will encourage people to keep pushing the boundaries and discover the next new thing.

Each year the trust will award a grant of £1000 to the person that has shown the most innovation relating to a loom based textile.

Applicants are asked to submit up to 6 images (300dpi) and supporting text of not more than 500 words by 31 July to:

Peter Collingwood Charitable Trust
Old School, Nayland
Colchester, Essex
CO6 4JH, UK

The successful applicant will be notified by 31 August. Any CDs, photos or text sent by applicants will not be returned.

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Artists working in textiles or fibre are invited to submit proposals for artwork to be included in this exhibition to be shown in the Gallery workshop space @ Wangaratta exhibitions gallery from 12 June to 11 July 2010

Proposal Requirements

• Artists may submit up to three works for selection. Entry is free
• Works must not exceed 30x30x30cm (may be smaller)
• Submissions must include a CV or brief artist's biography and jpeg files or photographs of the works for selection
• Include title/s, medium, dimensions, price including 20% commission
• Submissions must be received by Friday 14 May 5.00pm. All submissions will be subject to a selection process
• Artists will be notified of the selection by 21 May
• Selected works must be delivered to the gallery by Monday 7 June or by prior arrangement
• Artists are responsible for all delivery transport or postage costs
• Artworks will be returned by express post at the conclusion of the exhibition on 12 July

Info: Rita Lazauskas, Exhibitions Officer, Wangaratta Exhibitions Gallery, 03 5722 0761

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