Woodworker West (July-August, 2013) | Page 16

OPPORTUNITIES
NICHE CRAFTSMANSHIP AWARDS
Niche magazine seeks entries for its 2014 Niche Awards, a national competition to recognize quality work by craftsmen showing in galleries and retail stores. There are 31 professional categories and 18 student categories, including Furniture (Cabinetry, Tables & Seating), Turning/Carved, Traditionally-Joined Wood, Paint/Color Wood, Recycled, Teapots, Holiday Ornaments, and Decorative Accessories. Entry deadline is Sept. 16. For info, visit the website: www.nicheawards.com, or call: [phone] x206.

MATERIALS HARD & SOFT
The Greater Denton Arts Council hosts its 26th annual Materials: Hard & Soft exhibition, Feb. 7-Apr. 4, 2014, at its Center for the Visual Arts in Denton, TX. This national juried competition features work in all craft media, including metal, fiber, clay, glass, paper, and wood. Pieces are selected in terms of craftsmanship and innovation. The entry deadline is Sept. 6. For info, visit the web site: www.dentonarts.com or call: [phone].

GRANTS FOR PRESERVATIONISTS
The Fitch Foundation offers research grants, up to $25,000, to mid-career professionals in historic preservation or related fields, including architecture, decorative arts, landscape architecture, urban design, and more. Applicants must have an advanced or professional degree and at least 10 years experience. Deadline is Sept. 15. For info, visit the website: www.fitchfoundation.org or call: [phone].

HAWAII COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
The Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce seeks entries in all media for Commitment to Excellence, Aug. 13-22. This 35th annual art exhibit features work in all media by Hawaiian residents. Entries are being accepted on Aug. 6-7. Over $2,000 in prize money will be awarded. For info, visit the web site: www. honolulujapanesechamber.org or call: [phone] x3.

MESA CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS
Mesa Contemporary Arts in Mesa, AZ hosts its 35th annual Contemporary Crafts exhibition, Feb. 14-Apr. 13. Open to craft in all media, cash awards of $2,000 will be presented. Entry deadline is Oct 18. For info, visit the web site: www.mesaartscenter.com or call: [phone].

humor me
The Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Dowell, MD presents Humor Me, Oct. 18-Jan. 12. In association with the Smithsonian Institute, this show presents work that explores humor through materials, composition, style, message, presentation, or anything that produces a giggle or chuckle. Open to all media, cash awards will be presented. Entry deadline is July 31. For info, visit the website: www.annmariegarden.org or call: [phone].

wood-mizer personal best contest
The 2013 Personal Best Contest recognizes Wood-Mizer sawmill owners who have fulfilled their dream projects by sawing their own lumber. Entry deadline is July 31, and $20,000+ in prize credits will be awarded. For info, visit the website: www.woodmizer.com/pbest.

woodworking at state fairs
Many state and county fairs offer woodworking competitions/ exhibitions in a hobby division, if not in fine art. Below are some of the upcoming Call for Entries: The Oregon State Fair in Salem, OR—Aug. 23-Sept. 2— conducts wood competitions in Furniture, Carving, Marquetry, Turning, Intarsia, Fretwork, and Woodburning. Fine wood art may also be entered in the Oregon Art Annual. Entry deadline is Aug. 2. For info: www.oregonstatefair.org or call: [phone]. The Colorado State Fair in Pueblo, CO—Aug. 23-Sept. 2—has wood competitions in Turning, Furniture, Scrollsaw, Carving, Toys, and Clocks. Entry deadline is Aug. 2. For info, visit the web site: www. coloradostatefair.com or call: [phone]. The New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque, NM—Sept. 11-22—offers competitions in Woodworking, Woodcarving, Woodturning, and Fine Craft. Delivery date is Aug. 2-3. For info: www. exponm.com/state-fair or call: [phone]. The Washington State Fair—Sept. 6-22—offers competitions in various Woodworking (including Furniture, Turning, Marquetry & Scrolling) Woodcarving, and Sculpture categories. Entry deadline is Aug. 22. For info: www.thefair.com or call: [phone]. The Oklahoma State Fair—Sept. 12-22–hosts competitions in Woodworking, Woodcarving, and Woodturning. Delivery dates are Sept. 7-8. For info: www.okstatefair.com or call: 405) 948-6700. The Texas State Fair in Dallas, TX—Sept. 27-Oct. 20—provides woodworking competitions in Turning, Carving, Inlay, Chests & Boxes, Sculpture, Birdhouses, Fretwork, and Other. Entry deadline is July 26. For info: www.bigtex.com or call: [phone]. The Arizona State Fair in Phoenix, AZ—Oct. 11-Nov. 3— presents Woodworking, Turning, Carving, and Inlay. For info: www. azstatefair.com or call: [phone]. Page 16 Woodworker West July-August, 2013