February Member Show plus Fiber Showcase - All Mediums Invited to Register
2/4/2026 - 2/28/2026Location: Art Place Gallery, 730 Locust Street, Hendersonville, NC 28791
Registration ends on 1/31/2026
Event Description
The Art League invites members of Local Cloth and other fiber artists from across WNC to join our member artists for our February Art Place exhibit. The show will be installed in our gallery space at 730 Locust Street in the Historic 7th Avenue District of Downtown Hendersonville. Participation is open to all members regardless of medium, plus artists wishing to exhibit fiber. 2-D, 3-D, hanging works - all are invited. The combination of various art forms in our previous Fiber and Textiles shows has always been well received.
In addition to the work in all medium from our members, the exhibit is open to the following including derivations and combinations of materials:
Art League Member Registration Fee: $20 per entry (up to two entries)
Non-Member Registration Fee: $30 per entry (up to two entries)
If you wish to join as a member, do so before registering. You can do this under the "About Us" tab on the website or scroll down on the homepage until you see the "Join" button.
IMPORTANT DATES
Registration Deadline: January 31st midnight or when we hit gallery capacity
Art Drop Off: Monday, February 2, 2026 Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Opening Event: Friday, February 6th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm.
Art Pick Up: Monday, March 2, 2026 Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Commission: 30% to the Art League
Size limitations for both fiber and all mediums: 60 inches in any direction
Display requirements: If your work requires a mannequin or special display rack, please provide it.
See below for additional requirements.
Important Please Read - New exhibit rules (not guidelines, but rules that will be enforced):
All wire must be plastic coated. Our new hanging system requires coated wire in order for artwork to hang securely.
All wire must be tight enough and installed low enough so that when you hold the wire as if hanging work, the wire is below top of frame.
No sawtooth hangers.
No eye hooks - D-rings only
Hanging rods or dowels require loops that can be suspended from a hook. (no nailing in to walls will be done in the new gallery)
Every piece of artwork must be securely labeled on the back or attached with artist name, title, price, medium, size
All artwork on 7/8 inch thin canvas must be framed and if in floater frames, edges painted
No plastic, damaged, loose, or poorly repainted frames
All deep gallery wrapped (1-1/2 inch plus) artwork must have edges painted
No wet or tacky paintings will be accepted
All paintings must be signed by artist in appropriate location
The Art League reserves the right to remove any work from the exhibit that does not meet these rules or that is deemed inappropriate
The exhibit will run from February 4th to February 28th, 2026 at the Art Place gallery. An opening reception will provide an opportunity for visitors to meet the artists on Friday, February 6th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm.
In addition to the work in all medium from our members, the exhibit is open to the following including derivations and combinations of materials:
- Felting: A process that compresses fibers into dense, durable fabrics or sculptures.
- Quilting: Layering and stitching fabrics to create intricate patterns and textures.
- Weaving: Crafting textiles by interlacing threads in structured patterns.
- Embroidery: Ornamental stitching that adds detail and narrative to fabrics.
- Lace Making: Creating delicate patterns by looping and twisting threads.
- Paper-making: Transforming fibrous materials into handcrafted sheets.
- Mixed Media Assemblages: Integrating fiber with other materials for multidimensional works.
- Surface embellishment
Art League Member Registration Fee: $20 per entry (up to two entries)
Non-Member Registration Fee: $30 per entry (up to two entries)
If you wish to join as a member, do so before registering. You can do this under the "About Us" tab on the website or scroll down on the homepage until you see the "Join" button.
IMPORTANT DATES
Registration Deadline: January 31st midnight or when we hit gallery capacity
Art Drop Off: Monday, February 2, 2026 Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Opening Event: Friday, February 6th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm.
Art Pick Up: Monday, March 2, 2026 Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Commission: 30% to the Art League
Size limitations for both fiber and all mediums: 60 inches in any direction
Display requirements: If your work requires a mannequin or special display rack, please provide it.
See below for additional requirements.
Important Please Read - New exhibit rules (not guidelines, but rules that will be enforced):
All wire must be plastic coated. Our new hanging system requires coated wire in order for artwork to hang securely.
All wire must be tight enough and installed low enough so that when you hold the wire as if hanging work, the wire is below top of frame.
No sawtooth hangers.
No eye hooks - D-rings only
Hanging rods or dowels require loops that can be suspended from a hook. (no nailing in to walls will be done in the new gallery)
Every piece of artwork must be securely labeled on the back or attached with artist name, title, price, medium, size
All artwork on 7/8 inch thin canvas must be framed and if in floater frames, edges painted
No plastic, damaged, loose, or poorly repainted frames
All deep gallery wrapped (1-1/2 inch plus) artwork must have edges painted
No wet or tacky paintings will be accepted
All paintings must be signed by artist in appropriate location
The Art League reserves the right to remove any work from the exhibit that does not meet these rules or that is deemed inappropriate