Enter Your Quilt for Display at Our Shows!
Note: All quilts pictures are from the 2022 exhibits.
Note: All quilts pictures are from the 2022 exhibits.
International Quilt Festival/
LONG BEACH 2023
BEST OF THE WEST
This call is for traditional quilts made by the members of guilds in California, Oregon, Washington State, Nevada and Idaho. Enter your traditional quilts in this call where we can see how contemporary artists are paying tribute to the time-tested styles and techniques of quiltmaking’s past. All techniques are welcome, pieced, applique, whole cloth quilts and others. This exhibit will be shown at the International Quilt Festival in Long Beach, July 6-8 2023.
- Limit two (2) entries per person.
- Each work must measure a minimum of 24” on each side.
- The quilt can be NO LONGER than 86” ON A SIDE.
- There is a nonrefundable $20 submission fee per quilt.
- There is no made by date.
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Celebration #2 (64” x 84”) by Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry. The 2022 A Celebration of Color Best of Show, sponsored by eQuilter.com
A Celebration of Color
Whatever your style…quilt colorfully! This annual judged competition is open to quilters working in any style, and who like to play with color to create a vibrant work! A $1,000 Best of Show Award and three $500 prizes each in Traditional, Modern, and Art categories will be awarded. We are looking for quilts, either by hand or machine, appliquéd, pieced, or wholecloth. Any technique may be used as long as it is appropriate for the quilt (consisting of three layers) and the theme.
- All styles Traditional, Modern, and Art are acceptable.
- Limit two (2) entries per person.
- Each work must measure a minimum of 36” on each side.
- The quilt can be NO LONGER than 86” ON A SIDE.
- The quilt needs to be created between 2018 and 2023.
- There is a nonrefundable $20 submission fee.
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THE CHANGING CLIMATE
The changing weather is affecting the world – and often in a negative way. Use your creativity so show others how it is affecting you, your home, your everyday life with either immediate or long tern events and ecological impact. Quilters have often used their work to encourage growth and express activism.
- Limit two (2) entries per person.
- Each work must measure a minimum of 24” on each side.
- The quilt can be NO LONGER than 86” ON A SIDE.
- There is a nonrefundable $20 submission fee per quilt.
- There is no made by date.
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TRIBUTE TO QUEEN ELIZABETH II
The passing of the longest reigning British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II (1952 to 2022), has left a lifetime of memories and respect. Honor the monarchs’ memory with a traditional or art quilt that memorializes her long-standing dedication to the British people.
- Limit two (2) entries per person.
- Each work must measure a minimum of 24” on each side.
- The quilt can be NO LONGER than 86” ON A SIDE.
- There is a nonrefundable $20 submission fee per quilt.
- There is no made by date.
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YELLOWSTONE: A WESTERN LIFESTYLE
The popularity of the television series Yellowstone has brought renewed attention to the region, culture, and customs of the western United States and the outdoors. Use your artistic skills to create a piece that describes what Yellowstone means for you. It may be a Traditional, Modern, or Art quilt.
- Limit two (2) entries per person.
- Each work must measure a minimum of 24” on each side.
- The quilt can be NO LONGER than 86” ON A SIDE.
- There is a nonrefundable $20 submission fee per quilt.
- There is no made by date.
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International Quilt Festival/
Houston 2023
My Father’s Rose Garden (67” x 67”) by Karen Grace Fischer
Celebrate Life
Vintage bowties weave as quilting lines “ghost” their shapes, evoking bittersweet memories of a young father’s early death. Loose tie ends also suggest a life unfinished. Yet the family remains stitched together. And we smile at the 1950s fabric and labels—an amusing peek back at sartorial history.
- Limit two (2) entries per person.
- Each work must measure a minimum of 24” on each side.
- The quilt can be NO LONGER than 94” ON A SIDE.
- There is a nonrefundable $20 submission fee per quilt.
- There is no made after date.
- Will be shown at the 2023 International Quilt Festival in Houston, TX.
Call opens for submissions on January 20, 2023.
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Lāng-Sai, Lion Dance (58” x 48 ») by Ling Wan Wu
Hands All Around
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 24” on each side.
- The quilt can be NO LONGER than 94” ON A SIDE.
- There is a nonrefundable $20 submission fee per quilt.
- The works must be completed between 2020 and 2023.
- Will be shown at the 2023 International Quilt Festival in Houston, TX.
Call opens for submissions on January 20, 2023.
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Hummingbird Garden (41.5” x 30.75”) by Linda Waddle
In Full Bloom
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. We would also like to retain quilts for a possible exhibit at International Quilt Festivals in 2023.
- Limit two (2) entries per person.
- Each work must measure a minimum of 36” on each side.
- The quilt can be NO LONGER than 94” ON A SIDE.
- There is a $20.00 submission fee per quilt.
- Will be shown at the 2023 International Quilt Festival in Houston, TX.
- The works must be made between 2020 and 2023.
Call opens for submissions on January 20, 2023.
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Proverbs 4:23 (72” x 72”) by Sandie Massett; design inspiration is antique quilt pictured in Mariner`s Compass an American Quilt Classic by Judy Mathieson.
In the American Tradition
Contemporary quiltmakers often look to the art form’s rich tradition and history 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 108” ON A SIDE.
- There is a nonrefundable $20 submission fee per quilt.
- There is no made by date.
- Will be shown at the 2023 International Quilt Festival in Houston, TX.
Call opens for submissions on January 20, 2023.
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Blooming Tundra (32” x 35”) by Maria Janotkova
Landscape Quilts
From valleys and volcanoes to mountains to monuments, landscapes often inspire artists, including many in the quilt world. This expansive exhibit will showcase stunning geographical wonders.
- Limit two (2) entries per person.
- Each work must measure a minimum of 24” wide.
- The quilt can be NO LONGER than 108” ON A SIDE.
- There is a nonrefundable $20 submission fee per quilt.
- The works must be made between 2020 and 2023.
- Will be shown at the 2023 International Quilt Festival in Houston, TX.
Call opens for submissions on January 20, 2023.
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Entry Form & Info >
Shelter Me (55” x 55’) by Leila Sigler. Inspired by photos from SAS Airline Magazine from a previous exhibit.
TACTILE ARCHITECTURE™
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. The quilt may be Traditional, Modern, or Art.
- There is an entry fee of $20 (USD).
- Registration opens on January 20, 2023.
- Size requirement is minimum 36”, maximum 94” on any side.
- The piece must be completed between 2020 and 2023.
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Entry Form & Info >
PROPOSE AN EXHIBIT
Special Exhibits welcomes queries from artists and curators about proposing exhibits for future shows throughout the year.
- 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.
