March-April 2026
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
Online exhibitions are not listed, with a few noted exceptions.
We list only exhibitions that mention fiber, textile, craft, or all-mediums in their eligible list.
First date listed is entry deadline.
EXHIBITIONS
3/10/26
Fiber Reimagined IV
Published in Fiber Art Now Summer 2026 issue
Eligible for exhibition at Gravers Lane Gallery, Philadelphia PA
7/23/26 – 9/5/26
https://www.fiberartnow.net/calls/
3/10/26
Golden Threads and Paper Creations
Spectrum Gallery, Centerbrook CT
3/27/26 – 5/9/26
https://spectrumartgallery.org/schedule/
3/14/26
Creative Collages (2026)
MVA Gallery, Bethlehem PA
6/19/26 – 7/18/26
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16961
3/15/26
Crosscurrents 2026
Hart Galleries, Stifel Fine Arts Center, Oglebay Institute, Wheeling WV
4/30/26 – 6/13/26
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16722
3/15/26
Visions of Green
MVA Gallery, Bethlehem PA
6/19/26 – 7/18/26
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16969
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
3/19/26
Nature and Fibers
Play Frisco, Frisco TX
4/8/26 – 6/26/26
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17062
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
3/31/26
Artist as Quilt Maker
Firelands Assn. for the Visual Arts, Oberlin OH
6/13/26 – 8/2/26
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16913
4/6/26
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/
5/8/26
Images 2026
Central PA Festival of the Arts, State College PA
7/1/26 – 7/31/26
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17047
5/18/26
Memory and Myth
Surface Design Assn.’s Exhibition in Print
Fall 2026 Surface Design Journal
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17038
5/31/26
Fiber +: Material Expansion
William Scofield Gallery, Vancouver WA
6/27/26 – 8/30/26
https://www.williamscofieldgallery.com/open-call
6/1/26
Atlanta Quilt Festival, South Fulton GA
7/31/26 – 9/5/26
https://app.entrythingy.com/atlantaquiltfestival/atlanta-quilt-festival-2026/
6/8/26 (opens 5/1)
Opposites Attract
Fall 2026 issue of Fiber Art Now and
Leedy-Voulkos Art Center, Kansas City MO
https://www.fiberartnow.net/calls/?_kx=KD3PUEas5Vp2E32zmFXesL_GIrUbJN1N1cV0e0bcYdQ.T8bJYS
7/1/26
Art of the Book & Paper
Anthony Mascioli Gallery, Central Library, Rochester NY
10/5/26 – 12/31/26
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16033
9/8/26 (opens 8/1)
Excellence in Fibers XII
Winter 2027 issue of Fiber Art Now and
On-site exhibition TBD
https://www.fiberartnow.net/calls/
OPPORTUNITIES
Open now (non-juried; crowd-sourced community art project)
Stand Up: Democracy in Stitches
Democracy in Stitches social media pages
https://www.yarndancevt.com/stand-up
3/17/26
Winter Innovate Grant
One $1800 artist grant per quarter
https://innovateartistgrants.org/?utm_source=colossalnews&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Sun%20Mar%2001%202026&utm_campaign=March%202026%20Opportunities%20for%20Artists
3/26/26
Drawing Rooms Solo Project Space #6
Drawing Room Art Gallery, Jersey City NJ
4/30/26 – 5/24/26
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17116
ONGOING, ROLLING, OR NO-DEADLINE OPPORTUNITIES
Proposals for exhibitions open call (ongoing)
David Zeve Gallery for Regional Artists
Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh PA
https://contemporarycraft.org/opportunities/artist-opportunities/
Artist Instructors
The Studio at Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh PA
https://contemporarycraft.org/opportunities/artist-opportunities/
Regional Artist Residencies
Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh PA
https://contemporarycraft.org/artists-in-residence-2/regional-artists-in-residence/
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