INFORMATION FOR MAKERS

Important Dates to Remember

Call for Entries Announcement - June 13, 2025

Application Deadline (with $25 Jury Fee) - September 12, 2025

Acceptance Results Announced (By Email) - September 23, 2025

Entry Fee(s) Due to Confirm Acceptance - October 27, 2025

Delivery of Furniture, Pedestal & Accessories - October 27, 2025  9 AM to 3 PM

Show Opens to Public - October 30, 2025

Educational Seminar (Separate Registration) - November 8, 2025  1-3PM

Awards Ceremony & Reception - November 8, 2025 5:30 PM to 8 PM

Judges’ Critique for Accepted Artists - November 9, 2025 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Fundraiser Auction Ends - December 6, 2025 4:00 PM

Last Day of Furniture Show - December 12, 2025

Pick Up Furniture - December 13, 2025 9 AM - 3 PM

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

KERR ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER:

The KACC is located at 229 Earl Garrett Street in Kerrville, Texas. The TFMS will run for seven weeks with the gallery open five days a week. Show hours will be Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Admission, as always, is free to the public. The KACC is a non-profit organization. Funding for providing the facility, utilities, and staffing over the six-week run of the TFMS is largely supported by the commissions generated from sales of furniture and accessories. It is requested that if a piece of furniture sells after it leaves the TFMS to a person who first encountered it at the Show, the appropriate commission would be rendered to the KACC.

APPLICATION:

Please fill out the enclosed Entry Application describing the furniture you will enter and include two to three high quality photographs representative of your work. First time entrants must provide photos of the actual piece to be exhibited. Your application and photos can be mailed to Kerr Arts & Cultural Center - Furniture Show, P.O. Box 293634, Kerrville, TX 78029. They may also be emailed to arts@kacckerrville.com. Electronic Submittal of your application can be made at https://tinyurl.com/TFMS2024 with accompanying photos sent to arts@kacckerrville.com. All applications must be received by September 12, 2025.

PAYMENT(S):

Payment of the jury fee, entry fee(s) upon acceptance, and the educational seminar fee if attending may be made by check (made out to KACC and mailed to Kerr Arts & Cultural Center - Furniture Show, P.O. Box 293634, Kerrville, TX 78029. Payment may also be sent via PayPal to arts@kacckerrville.com.

DELIVERY:

Furniture should be delivered at the rear loading dock of the KACC (on Main Street across from the courthouse) on Monday, October 27, from 9 AM to 3 PM. Helpers will be onsite on this date only to assist with unloading. Each piece will be professionally photographed on the official delivery day for marketing purposes. Delivery can be made on an earlier day by special arrangement. Furniture will NOT be accepted after Monday, October 27.

ACCESSORIES:

All accepted furniture makers are encouraged to submit small handcrafted decorative accessories (i.e. boxes, woodturnings, clocks, children’s toys, wall art, shelves, display cabinets, lamps, etc.) for sale in the Derby Gallery. There is no entry fee for the accessories but a 30% sales commission will apply. We suggest that accessories have a sale price of less than $800.

DISPLAY:

All furniture must be displayed on a standardized pedestal (See Attachment “A”). Furniture makers (including Emerging Artists) will be allowed to display business cards and/or promotional flyers. Accepted furniture makers should provide a description of their piece to be displayed with it including the selected category and price if applicable.

CATEGORIES:

Each piece of furniture must be designated to compete in a specific category.

 Contemporary Style – Mid-Century Modern design through current day aesthetics with an emphasis on functionality and clean lines which may be straight or curvy.

Traditional Style – Reproductions of classic forms and historical styles up to but not including Mid-Century Modern. For example, Federal, Shaker, Craftsman, or Art Deco. May be period correct or an updated interpretation (such as a Maloof rocker).

Texas Style – Predominantly made from Texas materials (Mesquite or Pecan), features Texas motifs and/or evokes the Western lifestyle. May be rustic or refined.

Art Style – Unique design. May be sculptural or meant to be appreciated primarily for visual interest. May be thematic or whimsical in nature. Does not have to be functional.

Emerging Artist – Made by someone who has been making furniture for less than five years and has not received any award for furniture making. May be any style.

AWARDS:

A panel of three well qualified Judges will evaluate each furniture piece in a blind competition to determine recipients of prizes and ribbons. Pieces will be judged on quality of craftsmanship & finish (60%) as well as elements of design (40%). The awards ceremony will be held from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM on Saturday, November 11th. Prizes include cash, gift certificates, and merchandise. In addition to the awards listed below, the judges and sponsors will recognize other worthy entries.

• Jim Derby - Best of Show $1,000 cash award.

• Second Place - $ 800 cash award.

• Third place - $ 700 cash award.

• Best Contemporary Style Furniture - $ 600 cash award.

• Best Traditional Style Furniture - $ 600 cash award.

• Best Texas Style Furniture - $ 600 cash award.

• Best Art Style Furniture - $ 600 cash award.

• Johnny Jones Best Craftsmanship (Thru 2026) - $1,000 cash award.

• Society of Period Furniture Makers (SAPFM) - $ 200 cash award.

• Best Emerging Artist - $ 350 in merchandise.

• Woodcraft People’s Choice - $ 300 gift card.

• Multiple Sponsored Special Judges Awards $ Varies

SEMINAR: An educational seminar will be held Saturday afternoon, November 8, from 1-3pm for Makers and the interested public. Pre-registration is required. A nominal fee will be charged for the seminar.

JUDGES CRITIQUE: The Judges will provide feedback to Makers who wish to attend a critique from 9 AM to 12 PM on Sunday, November 9. This is a unique opportunity to get expert analysis of your work to aid your growth as an artist.

PICK UP: Furniture must remain on exhibit for the entire duration of the TFMS. The last day of the Show is December 12 . Furniture that has not sold may be picked up on December 13 between 9 AM and 3 PM.

MARKETING: The TFMS will be promoted in Woodcraft® monthly flyers and the Fine Woodworking Magazine. We will promote the show statewide in selected print media, online and through social media including www.kacckerrville.com, Facebook/Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, and Facebook/Texas Furniture Makers Show. Furniture makers are encouraged to provide contact information for their hometown newspaper so that they can be notified. The TFMS reserves the right to use photographs of entries provided by makers as well as those taken at the KACC for promotion and publicity.

ATTACHMENT “A”
Display Pedestal Specifications

Standardized exhibit pedestals greatly enhance the visual impact of the furniture on display in the gallery.

SIZE:

The minimum size of the pedestal is 16 inches long x 16 inches wide x 2 inches high.
The maximum amount of space a pedestal may occupy is 8 feet x 8 feet.
The pedestal should not exceed the size of the furniture by more than 6 inches in any direction.

CONSTRUCTION:

Pedestal top and sides should be constructed of 1/2 inch or 3/4 inch smooth plywood. Sides may also be constructed from paint grade solid wood.
Fastening shall be done with #6 finishing nails or trim screws and glued with suitable wood glue. Fastener holes should be filled and sanded flush.
An internal support should be provided for spans exceeding 24 inches.
Oversize pedestals may be constructed in several pieces.

FINISH:

Pedestals should be sanded with a minimum of 120 grit sandpaper prior to finish.
One coat of KILZ primer (or equivalent) shall be applied as the first coat.
Two coats of Sherwin Williams Alabaster (white) #7008 satin latex paint shall be applied.

NOTE:

The Show Committee reserves the right to substitute pedestals to enhance the appearance of the show. KACC reserves the right to not accept donated pedestals at the end of the Show that are too large for storage.