Enter Your Quilt for Display at Our Shows!
See the links below for our current calls for entry and contest exhibits.
HOUSTON 2021
HANDS ALL AROUND
Featured quilt: Gustav by Cecilia Koppmann (49″ x 71”), was an entrant in the 2020 exhibit.
Artists from all around the world incorporate influences from their own cultures into the design and technique of their quilts. This prestigious, long-running international showcase will include recent quilts by international artists who create works inspired by such.
- Limit two (2) entries per person.
- Each work must measure a minimum of 36” on each side.
- The quilt can be NO LONGER than 96” ON A SIDE.
- There is a $20 submission fee per quilt.
- The works must be made between 2017 and 2021.
IN FULL BLOOM
Featured quilt: Yucca Bloom by Sara Sharp (38″ x 46”), was an entrant in the 2020 exhibit.
Just as quilters create beautiful pieces of art with fabric, florists and gardeners cultivate works of beauty from the soil. The International Quilt Festival will showcase floral quilts from across the spectrum in color and splendor in the special exhibit. This exhibit will premiere at the International Quilt Market and Festival/Houston, October 28 thru 31 – 2021. We would also like to retain quilts for a possible exhibit at International Quilt Festivals in 2022.
- Limit two (2) entries per person.
- Each work must measure a minimum of 36” on each side.
- The quilt can be NO LONGER than 96” ON A SIDE.
- There is a $20 submission fee per quilt.
- The works must be made between 2017 and 2021.
IN THE AMERICAN TRADITION
Featured quilt: Hidden Dragonflies by Paula Wexler (79″ x 79″), was an entrant in the 2020 exhibit.
Contemporary quiltmakers often look to the art form’s rich tradition for inspiration in their own works. This exhibit features recently-made quilts that incorporate traditional blocks, styles, and/or techniques.
- Limit three (3) entries per person.
- Each work must measure a minimum of 36” on each side.
- The quilt can be NO LONGER than 96” ON A SIDE.
- There is a $20 submission fee per quilt.
- There is no made by date.
LANDSCAPE QUILTS
Featured quilt: Italy Sky City by Shu Shi-Chen (62″ x 45″), was an entrant in the 2020 exhibit.
From valleys and volcanoes, and mountains to monuments, landscapes often inspire artists, including many in the quilt world. We invite you to submit your recently made landscape quilts to be featured in this exhibit.
- Limit two (2) entries per person.
- Each work must measure a minimum of 36” on each side.
- The quilt can be NO LONGER than 96” ON A SIDE.
- There is a $20 submission fee per quilt.
- The works must be made between 2017 and 2021.
Pandemic: Life in Lockdown
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many quilters around the world have used their time in lockdown or quarantine to create pieces that express their fears, loneliness, and loss, as well as what they have learned in the past year. Share your creative journey with us in this exhibit.
- Limit two (2) entries per person.
- Each work must measure a minimum of 20” on each side.
- There is a $20 submission fee per quilt.
- The quilt can be NO LONGER than 86” ON A SIDE
TACTILE ARCHITECTURE™
Featured quilt: The Light at the End by Jean Grimes (50″ x 36”), was an entrant in the 2020 exhibit.
Buildings have a long history of inspiring the creative designs of quiltmakers. In the 19th century, American quilters developed classic architectural patterns such as Log Cabin, Schoolhouse, and Brick Wall. This annual juried exhibit challenges quiltmakers to create works based on architectural themes and inspirations.
- Limit two (2) entries per person.
- Each work must measure a minimum of 36” on each side.
- The quilt can be NO LONGER than 96” ON A SIDE.
- There is a $20 submission fee per quilt.
- There is no “made after” date requirement.
Together in Unity
Better Together (47” x 62”) by Cecilia Koppman. From the 2018 exhibit “Rising Stars.”
Throughout the world, many changes are occurring in many areas of life, society, and interpersonal relationships. Viewpoints are evolving. We are all experiencing change. Change is frightening, but change can also be positive and invigorating. Art not only illustrates change, but can also influence it. Use your talent to express in a creative work what brings us together and illustrate how listening to change and reaching out can open doors for all people.
- Limit two (2) entries per person.
- Each work must measure a minimum of 20” on each side.
- There is a $20 submission fee per quilt.
- The quilt can be NO LONGER than 86” ON A SIDE.
PROPOSE AN EXHIBIT
Special Exhibits welcomes queries from artists and curators about proposing exhibits for future shows throughout the year.
- The proposals for 2021 will be sent out soon.
- For 2021, the closing date will be announced by the end of February, 2021.
- We welcome proposals for 2022 and beyond.
- Once the proposal is complete, it will be submitted to a selection committee to be reviewed.
For further information, please email the Special Exhibits Manager, Becky Navarro, at beckyn@quilts.com.
