Creative Expressions Competition
All are invited to showcase their creativity by exploring the journey from farm to fiber through fiber arts and visual depictions of fiber animals—including, but not limited to sheep, alpacas, Angora goats, and Angora rabbits—across both traditional and three-dimensional art forms.
Submissions are divided into three main categories, each with its own set of subcategories. All entries within each subcategory will be judged in two age divisions:
– Youth (17 and under)
– Adult (18 and over)
Categories for Submission
A. Traditional Fine Arts
Photography
Black & white, colorPainting
Oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouacheDrawing
Pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel
B. Three-Dimensional Arts
Sculpture
Wood, metal, clay, stone, mixed mediaCeramics
Functional pottery, sculptural worksAssemblage Art
Found-object and upcycled sculpture
C. Textile & Fiber Arts
Hand-Weaving
Scarves, blankets, wall hangings, wearable artFelting
Wet felting, needle felting—flat or sculpturalKnitting
Garments, accessories, decorative piecesCrocheting
Garments, accessories, decorative piecesRug Hooking & Punch Needle
Traditional or modern stylesPlease click on the link below for further information and submission guidelines. Applications will be accepted through July 31, 2025.