September & October, 2020
Here is a list of local, regional and national exhibitions that might be of interest to fiber artists. We will not knowingly list unscrupulous venues. Please check each individual venue and use your own judgment about entering the exhibitions. Check their websites for details. Some deadline dates are for postmark dates, some for receipt of entry and some for online entries. Calls for Entry is listed on the Fiberarts Guild website www.fiberartspgh.org (Membership tab) every other month (Feb., Apr., Jun., Aug., Oct. and Dec.). Additional information about upcoming exhibitions will be posted on the Fiberarts Guild Members Facebook page.
Mary Towner mltowner2@yahoo.com
EXHIBITIONS
*NOTE: Please check each show to determine its current status in light of Covid-19. Shows may be cancelled, postponed, or moved online.*
(Note: for Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) members-only shows, go to https://www.saqa.com/calendar.php?ID=9)
Online exhibitions are not listed.
First date listed is entry deadline.
Sept. 6, 2020
2020 Botanical
Las Laguna Gallery, Laguna Beach CA
Oct. 1-31, 2020
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=7897
September 7, 2020
Talismans
The Gallery @Paragon, Phoenixville PA
Oct. 2-31, 2020
https://www.entrythingy.com/d=elandframing.com?start=list
September 9, 2020
Quilt National ‘21
The Dairy Barn Arts Center, Athens OH
May 28-Sept. 6, 2021
http://www.saqa.com/calendar-detail.php?ID=6829
September 10, 2020
Art Expo New York 2020
Pier 34, NY NY
October 1-4, 2020
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=7623
September 11, 2020
Abstract Only! 10th Anniversary Exhibit
Wailoa Center, Hilo HI
Oct. 2-28, 2020
https://www.wailoacenter.com/calendar
September 13, 2020
Material II
D’Art Center, Norfolk VA
Oct. 10-Nov. 7, 2020
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=8025
September 13, 2020
1st Annual Fiber Exhibition
Kansas City Stockyards Gallery, MO
Oct. 16-Nov. 13, 2020
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=7928
September 13, 2020
At Midnight
Art on 30th, San Diego CA
Oct. 31-Nov. 28, 2020
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=7944
September 14, 2020
Fragments
Arc Studios & Gallery, San Francisco CA
Nov. 21-Dec. 19, 2020
https://www.entrythingy.com/d=arcsf.net?start=list
September 14, 2020
Fiber III
LibertyTown Arts Workshop, Fredericksburg VA
Oct. 2-Nov. 1, 2020
https://libertytownarts.submittable.com/submit/157348/fiber-iii-a-national-juried-show
September 15, 2020
CraftForms 2020
Wayne Art Center, Wayne PA
Dec. 4, 2020-Jan. 30, 2021
http://www.saqa.com/calendar-detail.php?ID=7124
September 15, 2020
Greenwich Art Society 103rd Annual
(Guggenheim curator juried)
Bendheim Gallery, Greenwich Arts Center, CT
Sept. 30-Oct. 24, 2020
https://www.greenwichartsociety.org/current-shows
September 19, 1010
Unmasked: Portraiture in a Pandemic
ARC Gallery, Chicago IL
Oct. 28-Dec. 19, 2020
http://www.carlislearts.org/exhibit-opportunities
September 23, 2020
Old Myths, New Stories
Curtis Cultural Arts Center, Greenwood Village CO
Nov. 7-Dec. 23, 2020
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=7864
September 30, 2020
Materials: Hard + Soft
Greater Denton Arts Council, Denton TX
Feb. 5-May 8, 2021
Dentonarts.com/mhscall
October 2, 2020
The New Quilt
Hawkesbury Regional Gallery, Windsor, NSW Australia
Feb. 5-April 4, 2021
https://quiltnsw.com/exhibitions/the-new-quilt/
October 5, 2020
Another Moment in Time
Old Town Arts & Crafts Guild, Cutchogue, Long Island, NY
Oct. 31-Nov. 10, 2020
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=7477
October 16, 2020
We the People
Carlisle Arts Learning Center, Carlisle PA
Jan. 8-30, 2021
http://www.carlislearts.org/exhibit-opportunities
October 20, 2020
5x5x5
River Oaks Arts Center, Alexandria LA
Nov. 13, 2020-Feb. 6, 2021
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=8053
November 1, 2020
The Healing Power of Art
Fine Line Creative Arts Center, St. Charles IL
Jan. 8-Feb. 6, 2021
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=8020
November 1, 2020
Crocker Kingsley 2021
Jan. 8-Feb. 20, 2021
Crocker Art Museum, Roseville CA
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=7139
November 15, 2020
The Violet Protest
Phoenix Art Museum, AZ
Spring 2021
+ 50 fiber squares sent to each member of Congress
http://www.saqa.com/calendar-detail.php?ID=7094
November 9, 2020
Re-Birth
The Gallery @Paragon, Phoenixville PA
Dec. 4, 2020-Jan. 30, 2021
https://www.entrythingy.com/d=elandframing.com?start=list
January 8, 2021
Art Quilts: Going Forward
Page-Walker Arts & History Center, Cary NC
March 26-May 7, 2021
https://www.paqa-south.org/call
January 29, 2021
Small Expressions
Handweavers Guild of America
July 2021-June 2022 (on tour)
weavespindye.org/calls-for-entry
April 2, 2021
Cladogram: KMA International Juried Biennial
Katonah Museum of Art, Katonak NY
July 10-Sept. 19, 2021
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=7502
February 5, 2022
Mixed Media Exhibit
Handweavers Guild of America
July 28-31, 2022
http://weavespindye.org/calls-for-entry/
February 12, 2022
Yardage Exhibit
Handweavers Guild of America
July 28-31, 2022
http://weavespindye.org/calls-for-entry/
February 26, 2022
Wearable Art Exhibit & Fashion Show
Handweavers Guild of America
July 28-31, 2022
http://weavespindye.org/calls-for-entry/
March 4, 2022
Basketry Exhibit
Handweavers Guild of America
July 28-31, 2022
http://weavespindye.org/calls-for-entry/
OPPORTUNITIES
Ongoing
International Quilt Festival, Quilts Inc.
quilts.com/enter-a-quilt.html
United We Quilt: Sewing Justice
Online forum for progressive quilters/artists
http://www.unitedwequilt.com/submit-your-work/
December 31, 2020
Exhibition proposals
Textile Center, Minneapolis MN
Open scheduling
http://www.saqa.com/calendar-detail.php?ID=6828
December 31, 2025
Art in Embassies
Various dates and locations worldwide
http://www.saqa.com/calendar-detail.php?ID=6870
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council
Great resource for artists: seminars, opportunities, etc.
www.pittsburghartscouncil.org
Bi-annual open call
The Hopper Prize
Monetary prizes and digital exposure
hopperprize.org
No deadline
Proposals for monthly gallery exhibitions
Penn State New Kensington Art Gallery, Upper Burrell PA
https://newkensington.psu.edu/art-gallery
Pittsburgh Artist Registry
Register and post your work online for free
https://www.pittsburghartistregistry.org/
Fiber Art Network
Become a member; excellent resource
fiberartnow.net
Fiber Art Now magazine
Ongoing call for articles
http://fiberartnow.net/story-submissions
Surface Design Association
Become a member; excellent resource
surfacedesign.org
SAQA (Studio Art Quilt Associates)
Another excellent organization
https://www.saqa.com/join-donate