Silver Lake Exhibition 2027

Contact InformationVirginia Quilt MuseumContact Email: [email protected] Phone: 540-433-3818

Requirement OverviewLocation Eligibility Type: InternationalEligible Applicant Types: ArtistSubmission Limit: 1Media RequirementsImages | Min: 2, Max: 5Audio | Min: 0, Max: 0Video | Min: 0, Max: 0Total | Min: 2, Max: 5

Opportunity SummaryThe Virginia Quilt Museum will be taking a Silver Lake exhibition on the road to two Mancuso shows in 2027. This exhibition will feature the historic quilt that started it all, Pat Sloan and Wendy Sheppard’s versions of the quilt, along with quilts selected from this call for entries. This exhibit will be on display at the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival from March 3 to 7, 2027, and the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza September 16 to 19, 2027. All entries must be based on the Silver Lake Pattern by Wendy Sheppard and they will be judged on use of color, craftsmanship, and overall aesthetic of the piece. Quilts must be finished quilts, but can be any size from a single block to a bed quilt. There will be an entry fee of $25 to submit a piece for consideration in the exhibition. Entries will be accepted from September 15 through December 1, 2026. Entrants will be notified of the results on December 15, 2026.A total of 15 - 25 pieces will be chosen by the jurors.

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General InformationThe Virginia Quilt Museum will be taking a Silver Lake exhibition on the road to two Mancuso shows in 2027. This exhibition will feature the historic quilt that started it all, Pat Sloan and Wendy Sheppard’s versions of the quilt, along with quilts selected from this call for entries. This exhibit will be on display at the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival from March 3 to 7, 2027, and the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza September 16 to 19, 2027. All entries must be based on the Silver Lake Pattern by Wendy Sheppard and they will be judged on use of color, craftsmanship, and overall aesthetic of the piece. Quilts must be finished quilts, but can be any size from a single block to a bed quilt. A total of 15 - 25 pieces will be chosen by the jurors.There will be an entry fee of $25 to submit a piece for consideration in the exhibition. Entries will be accepted from September 15 through December 1, 2026. Entrants will be notified of the results on December 15, 2026.Pieces can be mailed or hand delivered to the museum. Shipping is the responsibility of the artist. The Virginia Quilt Museum provides insurance coverage for all pieces while on display. All pieces, including pillow covers, must include a sleeve for hanging. The sleeve must be at least 4” wide. All pieces should be clean and free of stains and pet hair. If a piece arrives dirty or damaged the Virginia Quilt Museum reserves the right to not exhibit the piece. All pieces must be finished and quilted. Tops or “flimsies” are not accepted.Timeline:Entry submission opens September 15, 2026Entry submission closes December 1, 2026 - Online entry closes at 11:59 p.m. EasternNotification to artists on December 15, 2026Work arrives February 1 - 15, 2027 for mail deliveryWork arrives February 5 and 6, 2027 for hand deliveryMid-Atlantic Quilt Festival March 3 - 7, 2027Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza September 16 to 19, 2027In-person pick-up of quilts between October 15 - 16, 2027 between 10:00 am and 4:00 pmWorks shipped back to artists will ship between October 15 - 22, 2027Shipping:Quilts accepted into the exhibition must arrive at the Virginia Quilt Museum between February 1 - 15, 2027. Pieces can either be mailed or hand delivered to the museum. Shipping is the responsibility of the artist. Artists are responsible for the shipping of piece(s) to the Virginia Quilt MuseumPieces must arrive at the Virginia Quilt Museum by February 15, 2027Participants will be notified when the exhibition is completed and will be responsible for picking their piece(s) or reimbursing the Virginia Quilt Museum for shipping.Piece(s) must be shipped back to a United States address. The Virginia Quilt Museum will not ship internationally.Insurance:Artists are responsible for insuring their piece(s) for the duration of the project.

Application RequirementsGeneral Specifications:All pieces must be based on the Silver Lake pattern by Wendy SheppardAll pieces must be finished and quilted. Tops and non-quilted pillows are not accepted.All pieces should be clean and free of stains. If a piece arrives dirty or damaged the Virginia Quilt Museum reserves the right to not exhibit the piece.All pieces must arrive “show ready” with a sleeve attachedMust hang without distortionThe sleeve must be at least 4” wide.Artists will be required to provide the following information when submitting an entry. NameContact InformationTitle of PieceMaterialsDimensionsTechniquesArtist Statement (200 word limit)Who quilted the piece?Is this piece a collaboration?If yes, please list all collaborators and what they did$25 entry fee, paid online or via check mailed to the museumImage Requirements:Please take the best possible images of your piece. These images are how your piece will be juried. The Studio Art Quilt Associates offers great tips for successful art quilt photography! For each entry, submit one full-view front imageAnd at least one but up to four detail imagesFull-view images MUST show all the edges of the quilt and some of the area behind it where it is being photographedDigital images must be saved as a high-quality JPEG or JPG file (No TIFF files)Do not use your name or initials in the filename — only use the title of the pieceExamples: Title of Piece Full, Title of Piece DetailJurying will be done based on the images you provide. Please make them the best quality possible.

Eligibility CriteriaArtists of all ages are welcome to submit a piecePiece must be based on the Silver Lake pattern by Wendy Sheppard$25 entry fee per piece submitted, non-refundableImages of selected work may be re