Annual Fall Call to Artists, Exhibition & Fashion Show
Artists in Action’s Fiber Arts Show will showcase a wide range of artistic creations using textile materials and techniques: knitting, weaving, quilting, embroidery, macrame, felting, rug hooking, lace making, basketry, sewing, papermaking, to name a few. Fiber arts is a creative field where artists use natural or synthetic fibers and textiles to create works of art Fiber art emphasizes the artistic process and the unique qualities of the materials. It can involve intricate patterns, textures, and color combinations.
Fiber art is a dynamic and evolving field where artists use textiles to explore cultural, social, and personal themes. It allows for storytelling and personal expression through the use of colors, patterns, and symbols. Fiber art has a rich history rooted in ancient cultures, where it served both practical and ceremonial purposes. In recent decades, there has been a growing recognition of fiber art as a legitimate and important form of contemporary art, with artists pushing the boundaries of traditional techniques and materials.
This exciting and diverse show will be judged for awards by Linda Jacobson. You can learn more about Linda and see some of her art her: https://artistsinaction.org/events2/fiber-arts-exhibition/fiber-arts-judge-linda-jacobson/
The ribbon and monetary awards include these categories: Best of Show, Best Original Design, Best Wearable, Best Use of Unconventional Material, Best Use of Color, Most Functional Non-wearable, and Honorable Mention. Additionally, the People’s Choice Award will be determined by the count of ballots that are available in the gallery throughout the show.
Included, and optional, is a Fashion Show in which artists will be able to model wearable art of all kinds. This includes clothing, hats, jewelry, shoes, anything constructed of fiber that is worn on the body. Yes, it can be fun and silly. There will be four prizes valued at $500.
The “Upcycled Creations” fashion show is an integral part of the Fiber Arts Show.
“Upcycled Creations”
Fashion Show
Create an outfit from at least four pieces of used clothing and be ready to model it on the runway for judging at the Elsinore Framing/Gallery
on November 6 at 6:00 p.m.
Create an outfit for one of the following situations:
- You are going to an interview for the job of your dreams. Create an outfit for the interview.
- You are going to dinner with Liberace. Design your outfit to please him.
- You are going on vacation to Iceland? Design your outfit for this location.
- You are attending a festival in Africa. Design your outfit for the festival.
Choose the situation for which you wish to make your outfit. And tell us why you chose the situation and how you went about making your outfit. (More than 1 situation may be chosen by an applicant, but only 1 outfit from each situation please.)
Artists may embellish their outfits using paint, dye, beads, threads, etc.
Judging for the Fashion Show will be based on:
- Creativity/ Imagination
- Quality/ Craftsmanship
- Color Choices
- First Prize: $300
- Second Prize: $150
- Third Prize: $100
- People’s Choice $50
The outfit must be wearable and ready for the artist or their chosen model to present on the runway for judging on November 6 at 6:00 p.m. at Elsinore Framing/Gallery, 444 Ferry St. SE, Salem, OR.
The main objective: FUN, FUN, FUN AND MORE FUN!
An open Call to Artists is currently available for fiber art for the show and wearable art for the fashion show. The call to artists can be accessed at https://aiafiberartsshow2026.artcall.org/pages/fiber-arts-show-call-to-artists. The deadline for online submissions is Wednesday, October 14th.
You can also view the call here and download:
Artists may make submission for the exhibition and judging, just for the Fashion Show or both the fashion show and the exhibition & judging.
The Call to Artists opens on Monday, August 3th on the ArtCall platform, https://aiafiberartsshow2026.artcall.org/
Critiques will consider general art and design principles in addition to the corresponding categories:
- Best of Show
- Best Original Design
- Best Wearable
- Best Use of Unconventional Material
- Best Use of Color
- Most Functional Non-wearable
- People’s Choice (after exhibit)
An Opening Night Reception coincides with Salem’s downtown First Friday Art Walk event on November 6th between 5:00-8:00 p.m. The Fashion Show will begin at 6:00 p.m. Award presentation for Fiber Art shown in Gallery 444 and the Fashion Show will take place following the Fashion Show. The show runs through November 30th. Elsinore Framing and Fine Art Gallery is located at 444 Ferry St. SE. Hours: M-F, 9am-6pm; Sat 10am to 5pm.
Fiber Arts Show – Call to Artists
Registration/Entry Submission will be open on August 3rd, 2026. Closes on October 14th, 2026
AiA’s Fiber Arts Show will showcase a wide range of artistic creations using textile materials and techniques: knitting, weaving, quilting, embroidery, macrame, felting, rug hooking, lace making, basketry, sewing, papermaking, to name a few. Fiber arts is a creative field where artists use natural or synthetic fibers and textiles to create works of art Fiber art emphasizes the artistic process and the unique qualities of the materials. It can involve intricate patterns, textures, and color combinations.
Fiber art is a dynamic and evolving field where artists use textiles to explore cultural, social, and personal themes. It allows for storytelling and personal expression through the use of colors, patterns, and symbols. Fiber art has a rich history rooted in ancient cultures, where it served both practical and ceremonial purposes. In recent decades, there has been a growing recognition of fiber art as a legitimate and important form of contemporary art, with artists pushing the boundaries of traditional techniques and materials.
This exciting and diverse show will be judged for awards by Salem fiber artist Cameron Covey. The ribbon and monetary awards include these categories: Best of Show, Best Original Design, Best Wearable, Best Use of Unconventional Material, Best Use of Color, Most Functional Non-wearable, and Honorable Mention. Additionally, the People’s Choice Award will be determined by the count of ballots that are available in the gallery throughout the show.
Official Call to Artists for the Fiber Arts Show (live)
the Fiber Arts Show Event Timeline
November Exhibition at Elsinore Fine Art Gallery
The Fiber Arts Show art exhibition is held during November at Elsinore Fine Art Gallery, 444 Ferry St SE, in downtown Salem, Oregon. An Opening Night Reception coincides with Salem’s First Friday events on November 6th between 5:00-8:00 with the The Fashion Show will begin at 6:00 p.m. Award presentation for Fiber Art shown in Gallery 444 and the Fashion Show will take place following the Fashion Show. The show runs thru November 28th. While you’re there, be sure to cast your vote for People’s Choice.
Elsinore Fine Art Gallery Website
The Fiber Arts Show 2026 Gallery of Exhibited Art, Event Video & Awards
See the gallery of the exhibited art and watch the event video when they are available in late November, which will feature an awards presentation by the event judge, who will be Cameron Covey. Also, see which artists received awards (after the announcement at the opening reception).
Elsinore Framing & Fine Art Gallery
Attention Artists! Need Framing? Elsinore Framing & Fine Art Gallery offers local artist discounts not available to the general public. Pick up your artist resource packet in the gallery, 444 Ferry St SE, or visit their framing-specific website or call 503-581-4642 to request one.
We realize that quality framing for your creations can be quite expensive and we will work with your budget and design needs to make sure that your artwork is framed properly without breaking the bank.” —Elsinore Framing
About the ArtCall Platform (Registration Site)
AiA manages its Calls to Artists using the ArtCall platform. ArtCall.org is a distinctly separate site from the AiA website and requires registering for an ArtCall account to participate. You only need to register once; then simply log in for all future AiA calls. Please note, each “official” Call has its own unique web address (URL) which is your starting point to view the call details and participate. Using ArtCall provides an easy way for artists to pay the entry fee and submit images and descriptions of their art and provides AiA agents with an effective way to manage all aspects of the call including fee payments and jury process.