July-August 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
First date listed is entry deadline.
7/18/25
SOFT Launch (soft sculpture media)
International Sculpture Center
Coincides with Fiberart International
5126 Butler St., Pittsburgh PA
8/2/25 – 11/6/25
https://sculpture.awardsplatform.com
7/20/25
Elevate: A Group Exhibition of Fiber and Textile-Based Art
William Scofield Gallery, Vancouver WA
8/15/25 – 9/30/25
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15705
7/20/25
Amazing Black and White
MVA Gallery, Bethlehem PA
11/19/25 – 12/31/25
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15629
7/25/25
Tools
Manifest Gallery, Cincinnati OH
99/7/25 – 12/5/25
https://www.manifestgallery.org/season22/tools/
7/25/25
Global Harmony: A Celebration of Cultures
Art in Hospitals (quilts), UChicago Medicine, Chicago IL
10/1/25 – 1/31/26
https://www.sacredthreadsquilts.com/artinhospitals-cfe.html
7/25/25
The Incredible Lightness of Art
Phila/TriState Artists Equity Assn., Community Arts Center, Wallingford PA
9/14/25 – 10/13/25
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15659
7/31/25
Opposites—Theme and Variation
MVA Gallery, Bethlehem PA
11/20/25 – 12/31/25
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15639
8/1/25
Wichita National All Craft Media Exhibition
Mark Arts, Wichita KS
10/9/25 – 12/13/25
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15530
8/3/25
Process and Practice: Crafting Wellbeing
Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey MI
9/16/25 – 11/1/25
https://crookedtree.org/call-for-artists/call-artists-process-and-practice-crafting-wellbeing-juried-dr-elizabeth-fergus
8/5/25
Quilts=Art=Quilts
Schweinfurth Art Center, Auburn NY
10/25/25 – 1/4/26
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15641
8/11/25
6 By Exhibit
Cape Fear Studios, Fayetteville NC
9/26/25 – 11/25/25
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15630
8/17/25
16th Annual Figurative Art Exhibition
Lore Degenstein Gallery, Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove PA
10/25/25 – 12/7/25
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15624
8/17/25
Entangled: Juried Fiber Art Exhibition
East End Arts Council, Long Island NY
9/20/25 – 11/1/25
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15749
8/19/25
Fiber Art: Embracing the Craft
Core Art Space, Lakewood CO
9/12/25 – 9/28/25
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15604
8/22/25
Quilts Unlimited 2025
View Arts Center, Old Forge NY
10/4/25 – 11/29/25
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=14943
9/8/25 (opens 8/1/25)
Excellence in Fibers XI
Published in Fiber Art Now Winter 2025-2026 issue and eligible for exhibition (TBA)
https://www.fiberartnow.net/calls/
9/10/25
CraftForms 2025
Wayne Art Center, Wayne PA
12/7/25 – 1/24/26
https://craftforms.org
10/10/25
By Hand – An International Craft Nouveau Competition
Blue Line Arts, Creative Arts League, Sacramento CA
1/10/26 – 2/21/26
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15351
10/16/25
Art Quilt Elements 2026
Wayne Art Center, Wayne PA
3/23/26 – 4/25/26
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15632
12/8/25 (opens 11/1/25)
Vivid
Published in Fiber Art Now Spring 2026 issue and eligible for exhibition (TBA)
https://www.fiberartnow.net/calls/
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
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/
3/15/26 (opens 8/2025)
Functional Art Exhibit, Handweavers Guild of America
Venue TBA
Dates TBA
https://weavespindye.org/calls-for-entry/
3/15/26 (opens 8/2025)
Yardage Exhibit, Handweavers Guild of America
Venue TBA
Dates TBA
https://weavespindye.org/calls-for-entry/
3/15/26 (opens 8/2025)
Wearable Art Exhibit, Handweavers Guild of America
Venue TBA
Dates TBA
https://weavespindye.org/calls-for-entry/
3/15/26 (opens 8/2025)
Mixed Media Exhibit, Handweavers Guild of America
Venue TBA
Dates TBA
https://weavespindye.org/calls-for-entry/5/21/25
Acts of Care: Nurturing the Present, Shaping the Future
Woman Made Gallery, Chicago IL
7/12/25 – 8/16/25
https://artdeadline.com/ops/woman-made-gallery/
OPPORTUNITIES
7/14/25
Artist’s Book Residency Grant + stipend, travel, housing, studio
Women’s Studio Workshop Artist’s Book Residency Grant, Kingston NY
https://wsworkshop.org/residencies/artists-book-residency-grant/?utm_source=colossalnews&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Wed+Jul+02+2025&utm_campaign=July+2025+Opportunities+for+Artists
7/28/25 (proposal due)
Solo installation exhibition in the Project Room
plus budget, travel, per diem, residence, documentation, community engagement
Locust Projects, Miami FL
https://www.locustprojects.org/for-artists/submissions/exhibition-open-call-project-room.html?utm_source=colossalnews&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Wed+Jul+02+2025&utm_campaign=July+2025+Opportunities+for+Artists
8/15/25
Solo exhibition + online exhibitions, magazine coverage, etc.
Spring/Summer 2026
The Untitled Space, Tribeca, NYC NY
https://artdeadline.com/ops/untitled-space-gallery/
8/21/2025
$5,000 early career grant for a current project
Liu Shiming Art Foundation
https://www.lsmartfund.org/grants-2025?utm_source=colossalnews&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Wed+Jul+02+2025&utm_campaign=July+2025+Opportunities+for+Artists
8/28/25
Proposals for exhibition Jan.-Dec. 2026
Rosewood Arts Center, Kettering Health Art Gallery, Kettering OH
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=14330
8/31/25Solo, two-person & group exhibitions, 2025/26 seasonThe Gallery at Penn College, Williamsport PAhttps://artdeadline.com/author/gallery-at-penn-college/
9/8/25
Proposals for exhibition June-Dec. 2026
Kahilu Exhibits galleries, Waimea HI
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15684
9/21/25
ON::VIEW Artist Residency Program
Studio space + lodging
Savannah GA
https://artssoutheast.org/onview-residency-app?utm_source=colossalnews&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Wed+Jul+02+2025&utm_campaign=July+2025+Opportunities+for+Artists
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