Fine Art Quilts 2027

Contact InformationLoewen Studio & GalleryContact Email: [email protected] Phone: 517-588-6192

Requirement OverviewLocation Eligibility Type: InternationalEligible Applicant Types: ArtistSubmission Limit: 1Media RequirementsImages | Min: 1, Max: 6Audio | Min: 0, Max: 0Video | Min: 0, Max: 0Total | Min: 1, Max: 6

Opportunity SummaryWe invite artists working in the medium of quilt making to submit work for the inaugural Fine Arts Quilts exhibition celebrating the artistic and expressive potential of quilts. This juried show seeks quilts that demonstrate originality, strong design and the visual impact of fine art–beauty for its own sake. Whether abstract or representational, minimalist or intricate, entries should showcase quilting as a serious art form. Traditional techniques are welcome if presented in innovative ways. All entries must be original compositions and may include mixed media, surface design, or unconventional materials. Best of Show may be presented the opportunity to have a future solo show at the Loewen Studio & Gallery. The People's Choice award is $500. This will be voted on by in person gallery visitors. One vote per visitor.Join us in honoring and promoting the quilt as a canvas for artistic expression.

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General InformationWe invite artists working in the medium of quilt making to submit work for the inaugural Fine Arts Quilts exhibition celebrating the artistic and expressive potential of quilts. This juried show seeks quilts that demonstrate originality, strong design and the visual impact of fine art–beauty for its own sake. Whether abstract or representational, minimalist or intricate, entries should showcase quilting as a serious art form. Traditional techniques are welcome if presented in innovative ways. All entries must be original compositions and may include mixed media, surface design, or unconventional materials. Best of Show may be presented the opportunity to have a future solo show at the Loewen Studio & Gallery. The People's Choice award is $500. This will be voted on by in-person gallery visitors. One vote per visitor.Join us in honoring and promoting the quilt as a canvas for artistic expression.Applicants may submit up to 3 artworks for consideration. You must submit one full view image and one detail of each work for a possible total of 6 images. Detail images are required.Loewen Studio and Gallery is a for-profit gallery promoting quilts as art. Pamela Loewen, gallery owner and quilt artist, will be selecting the show. Applicants for this show will be considered for possible future solo shows in the gallery. All work must be for sale. The gallery will retain a 40% commission on all sales made during the exhibition. An insurance value and a sale price must be included in the application. Specifically the gallery is looking for artists who have created cohesive bodies of work with unique voices, strong design skills, beautiful color & value usage, and excellent craftsmanship.Dates to Remember Entry Deadline: November 15, 2026Notification of Acceptance: December 15, 2026Delivery of Quilts: January 4, 2027 to January 9, 2027Exhibition Dates: January 23, 2027 to March 20, 2027 Artist Reception: January 23, 2027 noon to 2pmReturn shipping of quilts: Beginning March 23, 2027Delivery/RetrievalAll quilts must arrive at the Loewen Gallery and Studio between Monday January 4, 2027 and Saturday January 9, 2027.Artists are responsible for packing, shipping and insurance of accepted work to and from the Gallery. Work MUST BE shipped in a sustainable, reusable container. All continental US based artists MUST PROVIDE RETURN SHIPPING LABELS or FORMS for quilts that need to be returned to the artists by the Gallery via mail.Artists in Alaska, Hawaii, US territories as wells international artists may ship their work one way. The Gallery will invoice them for the return shipping. After we receive payment we will ship your work back to you.Work may be dropped off and/or picked up in person if artists make arrangements with the Gallery ahead of time.InsuranceQuilts must have an insurance value indicated on the entry form. This value must be defendable in the event of a claim. The Gallery reserves the right to require a certified appraisal for any quilt valued over $1,000.The Gallery will insure all work while on site for the insurance value listed on the entry form. The Artist is responsible for insurance during shipping both ways.

Application RequirementsDigital ImagesAll images must be submitted through callforentry.org If you have trouble uploading your files you must contact Call For Entry for support.List of acceptable upload-ready files formatsfile type: JPEG file dimensions: 1,200 pixels or greater on the longest sidefile size: under 5MBcolor profile: sRGB

Eligibility CriteriaArtwork must be available for sale.Artwork has no size or date restrictions.Artwork must meet the stated definition of a quilt as defined in the rules.

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