November-December 2025
This is a list of local, regional, national, and international exhibitions and opportunities that may be of interest to fiber artists. We will not knowingly list unscrupulous venues. Please check each individual venue thoroughly 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 (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., and Nov.). Additional information about upcoming exhibitions will be posted on the Fiberarts Guild Members Facebook page.
Mary Towner mltowner2@yahoo.com
EXHIBITIONS
Online exhibitions are not listed, with a few noted exceptions.
For Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) members-only shows, go to:
saqa.com/events/saqa-calls-entry
**NEW NOTE: We list only exhibitions that mention “fiber”, “textile” or “craft” in their eligible mediums.
First date listed is entry deadline.
11/9/25
Paper + Fiber: The Art of Gifting
1202 Contemporary, Gilroy CA
11/21/25 – 1/3/26
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16359
11/9/25
The Grandeur of Color
MVA Gallery, Bethlehem PA
2/25/26 – 3/25/26
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16236
11/9/25
Merged: A National Juried Exhibition of Collage and Assemblage
d’Art Center, Norfolk VA
1/10/26 – 2/7/26
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16359
11/15/25
Fine Art Quilts
Loewen Studio & Gallery, Williamston MI
1/31/26 – 3/7/26
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15686
11/15/25
Uncivil Canvas: Art in the Age of Discord
Woman Made Gallery, Chicago IL
1/17/26 – 2/14/26
https://artdeadline.com/ops/woman-made-gallery/
11/21/25
Materials: Hard + Soft + Digital Contemporary Craft Competition & Exhibition
Greater Denton Arts Council, Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, Denton TX
2/26/26 – 5/9/26
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15185
11/23/25
Serious Play: Explorations in Contemporary Craft
Craft Alliance, St. Louis MO
1/16/26 – 2/27/26
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16177
12/1/25
Upcycling Exhibition
Tubac Center of the Arts, Tubac AZ
1/2/26 – 2/9/26
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15959
12/1/25
Birds of a Fiber
Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Museum, La Conner WA
1/21/26 – 3/29/26
https://www.qfamuseum.org/birds-of-a-fiber.html
12/8/25
Vivid
Published in Fiber Art Now Spring 2026 issue and eligible for exhibition (TBA)
https://www.fiberartnow.net/calls/
12/13/25
Soulbeats
FIBERARTS GUILD OF PITTSBURGH’s annual juried members’ exhibition
The Harlan Gallery, Seton Hill University, Greensburg PA
2/10/26 – 3/20/26
https://fiberartspgh.org/event/soulbeats-expressions-of-the-spirit-in-fiber/
12/15/25
The Interior Wild
Atlantic Gallery, New York NY
2/17/26 – 3/7/26
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16025
12/28/25
Paper
Fine Line Creative Arts Center, St. Charles IL
2/12/26 – 3/20/26
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16144
1/11/26
Pulp – Paper – Book
Sebastopol Center for the Arts, Sebastopol CA
3/14/26 – 5/3/26
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16195
1/17/2026 (opens 12/1/25)
World of Threads Festival of Contemporary Art
Queen Elizabeth Park Community & Cultural Centre, Oakville, Ontario, Canada
9/23/26 – 1/17/27
Link TBA
1/23/26 (opens 11/23/25)
ARTQUILTSjourney
Professional Art Quilters Alliance-South, Page-Walker Arts & History Center, Cary NC
3/11/26 – 5/2/26
https://www.saqa.com/events/artquiltsjourney
1/31/26
Thinking Through Tapestry
Evanston Arts Center, Evanston IL
5/31/26 – 6/28/26
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16334
2/6/26
Fantastic Fibers
Yeiser Art Center, Paducah KY
4/6/26 – 5/16/26
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16465
2/9/26 (opens 1/1/26)
Quilt Visions 2026
Visions Museum of Textile Art, San Diego CA
10/23/26 – 1/16/27
https://quiltvisions2026.artcall.org
2/9/26
Home Improvements – The Functional Art Show
Kavanagh Gallery of Fine Line Creative Arts Center, St. Charles IL
3/26/26 – 5/8/26
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16249
3/10/26 (opens 2/1/26)
Fiber Reimagined IV
Published in Fiber Art Now Summer 2026 issue and eligible for exhibition at Gravers Lane Gallery, Philadelphia PA
7/23/26 – 9/5/26
https://www.fiberartnow.net/calls/
3/16/26
T3%+!le$: The Language of Fiber
Schweinfurth Art Center, Auburn NY
Sponsored by Surface Design Assn.
5/30/26 – 8/15/26
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16455
3/30/26
Paper
Arc Gallery, San Francisco CA
6/20/26 – 7/18/26
https://www.arc-sf.com/call-for-artists.html?utm_source=PROJECTOR+6-27-13&utm_campaign=Projector&utm_medium=email
4/6/2
Small Expressions 2026
Handweavers Guild of America, sponsor
Longue Vue House & Gardens, New Orleans LA
8/10/26 – 11/2/26, thereafter will tour US through 7/27
https://weavespindye.org/calls-for-entry/
4/20/26
Krewe of Threads: Let the Good Times Roll, Wearable Art Exhibit
Handweavers Guild of America, Convergence 2026 conference, New Orleans LA
8/13/26 – 8/16/26
https://weavespindye.org/calls-for-entry/
4/20/26
Lagniappe: The Art of Everyday Beauty, Functional Art Exhibit
Handweavers Guild of America, Convergence 2026 conference, New Orleans LA
8/13/26 – 8/16/26
https://weavespindye.org/calls-for-entry/
4/20/26
Creative Spirits of the River, Yardage Exhibit
Handweavers Guild of America, Convergence 2026 conference, New Orleans LA
8/13/26 – 8/16/26
https://weavespindye.org/calls-for-entry/
4/20/26
Threaded Revelry: Throw Me Something, Mixed Media Exhibit
Handweavers Guild of America, Convergence 2026 conference, New Orleans LA
8/13/26 – 8/16/26
https://weavespindye.org/calls-for-entry/
OPPORTUNITIES
11/11/25
The Hopper Prize Fall 2025
Artist grants and exposure
https://hopperprize.org
11/16/25
New member screening
The Craftsmen’s Guild of Pittsburgh
https://craftsmensguild.org/apply-for-membership/
11/18/25
Biafarin Awards
Artist grants + global exposure
https://www.biafarin.com/p/biafarinawards.html?SEQ=1&utm_source=colossalnews&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Mon+Nov+03+2025&utm_campaign=November+2025+Opportunities+for+Artists
11/18/25
Threads of Oak Spring
Opportunity to design quilt for permanent collection
Oak Spring Garden Foundation, Upperville VA
https://www.osgf.org/programs-and-events-calendar/2025/7/30/2hcb2m5f8y0gnho98v78ahnlqovqji
Opens 12/1/25
Community Enrichment Grants
To bring fiber art into the community
Quarterly awards, no application deadline
Website TBA
12/30/25
Bobby Anspach Studios Foundation Grant Program
Generous monetary grants
https://www.basfoundation.com/grants?utm_source=colossalnews&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Mon+Nov+03+2025&utm_campaign=November+2025+Opportunities+for+Artists
12/31/25
Solo or group show proposals for 2026/2027
ZEVE REGIONAL GALLERY, CONTEMPORARY CRAFT, PITTSBURGH PA
https://contemporarycraft.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CC-2026-2027-Zeve-Regional-Gallery-Exhibition-Open-Call-.pdf
2/6/26 (opens 1/19/26)
Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator grant program
Free small business consulting, $2,000 grants
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council
https://www.pittsburghartscouncil.org/grants/creative-entrepreneur-accelerator?blm_aid=83960
ONGOING, ROLLING, OR NO-DEADLINE OPPORTUNITIES
Innovate Grant
Quarterly grant cycles (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall)
Monetary awards, other recognition
https://innovateartistgrants.org
AD.C Artist News Desk
Income and exhibition opportunities for artists
https://artdeadline.com/author/ad-c-artist-news-desk/
Innovate Grant
Grant for artists and photographers
https://innovateartistgrants.org/
Vestige Concept Gallery shop items
Lawrenceville PA
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=9473
Joan Mitchell Foundation
Resources, grants, residencies
https://www.joanmitchellfoundation.org/contact
ArtDeadline.com
https://artdeadline.com/ops/portfolio/
International Quilt Festival
Quilts Inc., Houston TX
Upcoming shows in various US locations
https://quilts.com/enter-your-quilt/
United We Quilt: Sewing Justice
Online forum for progressive quilters/artists
https://unitedwequilt.com
Proposals for monthly gallery exhibitions
Penn State New Kensington Art Gallery, Upper Burrell PA
https://newkensington.psu.edu/art-gallery
Online Memorial Gallery
Wheat Institute, Winnipeg & Saskatchewan, Canada
https://www.wheatinstitute.com/memorial-gallery
LOCALLY BASED RESOURCES
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council (GPAC)
Resource for artists: seminars, jobs, opportunities, etc.
www.pittsburghartscouncil.org
Pittsburgh Artist Registry
Register and post your work online for free
https://www.pittsburghartistregistry.org/
Office of Public Art
Provides resources and information for community-based artists
Emphasizes public art in community change
https://opapgh.org/
FIBER ART RESOURCES and MEMBERSHIPS
Fiber Art Now
Website and magazine
Workshops, events, grants, calls for entry
https://www.fiberartnow.net/
SDA (Surface Design Association)
Resource for fiber artists
https://www.surfacedesign.org/
SAQA (Studio Art Quilt Associates)
https://www.saqa.com/join-donate
Other good sites for resources, workshops/classes/events/etc.
Fibre Arts Take Two https://www.fibreartstaketwo.com/
Jane Dunnewold https://www.janedunnewold.com/
World of Threads Festival https://www.worldofthreadsfestival.com