BAM Biennial 2012: High Fiber Diet
October 25, 2012 - February 24, 2013
2012 marks the unveiling of the second edition of BAM's much-anticipated biennial. With a focus on fiber, one of the most thriving yet underexposed media in contemporary art, BAM Biennial 2012: High Fiber Diet continues BAM's commitment to recognizing the innovative work of Northwest makers.
Chosen from close to 300 proposals, participating artists include: Polly Adams Sutton, Howard and Lorraine Barlow, Dina Barzel, Lou Cabeen, Vanessa Calvert, Michael Cepress, Christine Chaney, David Chatt, Joanne Circle, Celeste Cooning, Scott Fife, Rob Folendorf, April Marie Hale, Jo Hamilton, Luke Haynes, Carolyn Hopkins, Jan Hopkins, Rock Hushka, Jiseon Lee Isbara, Ann Johnston, Christine Joy, Patti King, Sheila Klein, Paul Komada, Barbara Lee Smith, Margie Livingston, Allison Manch, Amanda Manitach, Sherry Markovitz, Heather McGilvray, Dorothy McGuinness, Rachel Meginnes, Robert Mertens, Moxie, Tiffany Pruitt, Patricia Resseguie, Lesley Richmond, Maggy Rozycki Hiltner, Scott Schuldt, Maria Shell, Shelley Socolofsky, Nate Steigenga, Claire Taylor, and Tamara Wilson.
Check back here for images of works as they are being created by the artists!
AWARDS
John & Joyce Price Award of Excellence: $5,000 and opportunity to have a solo exhibition at BAM in the future (selected by curatorial staff)
Samuel and Patricia Smith Peoples' Choice Award: $5,000 cash prize (selected by museum visitors)
JURORS
- Elissa Auther: Author, Associate Professor of Contemporary Art, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
- Elizabeth A. Brown: former Chief Curator, Director of Exhibitions & Collections, Henry Art Gallery, University of Washington, Seattle
- Stefano Catalani: Director of Curatorial Affairs/Artistic Director, Bellevue Arts Museum, Bellevue
- Marci McDade: Author, Artist and Editor of Surface Design Journal
Organized by Bellevue Arts Museum. Made possible in part by Friends of Fiber Art International, John & Joyce Price and Samuel & Patricia Smith.