The Figure Adorned

A group Exhibition at William Scofield Gallery

Opening November 14, 2025

Williams Scofield Gallery invites submissions of fiber and textile-based works for our winter exhibition

The Figure Adorned

The Figure Adorned: is a juried fiber and textile group exhibition exploring the human form and the ways we adorn it—through  garments, jewelry, tattoos, accessories, and other symbols of identity and expression. Submit work that engages the figure as subject, surface, or story.

Submission Guidelines:

Eligibility

  • Open to artist 18+ working in fiber, textile or fiber-adjacent media, natural materials.

  • Submitted work must be primarily fiber or textile-based, including (but not limited to) hand or machine stitching, quilting, weaving, felting ,soft sculpture, embroidery, mixed media, with strong fiber-based components.

  • Both 2D and 3D works are eligible.

  • Work must be original, created by the submitting artist and completed within the last five years.

  • Artwork must be ready to hang and professionally presented.

  • Work previous exhibited at William Scofield Gallery is not eligible.

  • Artists are responsible for shipping to and from the gallery, including any customs fees or international documentation.

  1. Selection Criteria:

    • Artistic merit and originality

    • Technical skill and craftmanship

    • Suitability for gallery display

    • Relevance to exhibition theme

Entry Fee

  • $25 for up to 3 works

    • Early Bird Discount: $5 off entries submitted by October 5, 2025. (Coupon Code- OCT2025)

    • Local artists ( In the greater Vancouver/Portland metro area) may request a discount code by emailing the gallery prior to submission)

Sales and Commission

  • All artworks must be for sale during the exhibition

  • William Scofield Gallery retains a 30% commission on all work sold.

  • Artist will receive payment with 30 days of sale.

  • Accepted artist are responsible for shipping; works must arrive by November 9, 2025

  • Artist are also responsible for return shipping and must include a pre-paid return label.

Shipping and Delivery

  • Accepted artist are responsible for shipping or delivery for their artwork to the gallery:

    • Shipped work must arrive by November 9, 2025.

    • Hand-delivered work must be delivered November 8-9 between 1-5 PM

  • Artists are also responsible for return shipping and must include a pre-paid return label if applicable.

Key Dates

  • Submission opens: September 19, 2025

  • Submission Deadline: October 25, 2025

  • Notification of Acceptance: October 31, 2025

  • Delivery Date Deadlines:

    • For artwork being shipped

      November 9, 2025

    • For artwork being Hand-delivered:

      November 8-9 between 1-5 PM

  • Opening Reception: November 14, 2025

  • Exhibition Dates: November 14, 2025 - January 4, 2026.

How to Submit

Click the submission link below to submit through Cafe call for entry.

Local Artist please email for discount code.

By submitting your work, you confirm that you have read and agree to the above terms.