Crafting Play
CALL TO ARTISTS
Exhibition Dates: May 17–July 6, 2024
Submission Deadline: April 28, 2024
VISION: Florida CraftArt is excited to announce an open call for submissions for our upcoming exhibition, Crafting Play. We invite talented artists working in craft mediums or techniques to explore the intersection of craft and games, presenting unique perspectives and artistic expressions inspired by the world of games.
No one can deny the visual appeal of games. Whether it be the engulfing sweep of green offered by a baseball diamond, the graphic simplicity of Go, the folksy charm of carnival games, or the visual feast of intricately crafted Mahjong tiles.
Games teach us problem solving, decision making, cooperation, and social skills. They have been proven to improve creativity, motivation, and memory. Games are teaching tools, help us build better relationships, and relieve stress. But we have been attracted to games since ancient times because they are fun!
Humans began to craft games in the Bronze Age, nearly 7,000 years ago. In those ancient times they were often imbued with mythic and spiritual significance. Since then, they have played an integral part of all cultures, creating a common playing field for our shared human experience.
