40th Materials: Hard + Soft Contemporary Craft + Digital
Applications closedOctober 10, 2026
Denton, TX, USA (Patterson-Appleton Arts Center)
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Greater Denton Arts Council's Materials: Hard + Soft — four decades of international contemporary craft pushing material boundaries, expanded to digital and conceptual practice.
Benefits
Materials: Hard + Soft 40th anniversary (Feb 26–May 8, 2027) — one of America's premier craft exhibitions, now including digital and conceptual work with $3,900 in juror awards.
Eligibility
International craft artists in clay, fiber, glass, metal, paper, wood, mixed media, digital, or conceptual art. Work from 2024–2026, not previously at Patterson-Appleton; max 75 lbs; ready for installation.
Dates & details
- Deadline
- 11:59 PM CDT
- Programme dates
- February 26–May 8, 2027
- Costs to the artist
- $35 entry + shipping
Award
Two Juror's Choice $1,000 each; four $450 awards
Application fee
$35 first entry (2nd and 3rd free)
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