Calls for Entry March-April 2024
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
Virtual exhibitions are not listed, with a few exceptions.
For Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) members-only shows, go to
saqa.com/events/saqa-calls-entry
NOTE: The first date listed is the entry deadline.
3/10/24
Crosscurrents 2024
Stifel Fine Arts Center, Oglebay Institute, Wheeling WV
4/11/24 – 6/14/24
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=12924
3/10/24
Flourish: Floral and Botanical Artworks
d’Art Center, Norfolk VA
4/20/24 – 5/20/24
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=13089
3/11/24
Threads
Heidi Gallery, JSDD, Livingston NJ
5/2/24 – 7/14/24
https://www.jsddmetrowest.org/heidi-gallery/threads/
3/15/24
All Who Wander
Rockaway Artists Alliance, Rockaway NY
5/18/24 – 8/17/24
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=13044
3/15/24
Perspectives: The Art of Abstracts
Southern Tier Center for Emerging Artists, Chautauqua NY
4/1/24 – 4/30/24
https://perspectivesabstracts.artcall.org/
3/23/24
Girlfriends
Woman Made Gallery, Chicago IL
5/25/24 – 6/22/24
https://artdeadline.com/ops/wmg/
3/24/24
The Great Wall of Honesdale: JourneyWayne County Arts Alliance, Honesdale PA
6/2024 – 6/2025
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=12958
3/28/24
Connections
HMVC Gallery online and on Times Square Jumbotron Billboard
4/1/24 – 4/30/24
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=13227
3/31/24 (deadline extended)
Small Expressions 2024
Handweavers Guild of America
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, Wichita KS
7/2/24 – 8/6/24
https://weavespindye.org/calls-for-entry/
3/31/24 (deadline extended)
Sunflowers to Sunsets, Wearable Art Exhibit
Handweavers Guild of America
Century II Performing Arts and Convention Center, Wichita KS
7/11/24 – 7/14//24
https://weavespindye.org/calls-for-entry/
3/31/24 (deadline extended)
Whirlwind of Fibers, Basketry Exhibit
Handweavers Guild of America
Century II Performing Arts and Convention Center, Wichita KS
7/11/24 – 7/14//24
https://weavespindye.org/calls-for-entry/
3/31/24 (deadline extended)
Limitless Prairies, Limitless Sky, Yardage Exhibit, Wichita KA
Handweavers Guild of America
Century II Performing Arts and Convention Center, Wichita KS
7/11/24 – 7/14//24
https://weavespindye.org/calls-for-entry/
3/31/24 (deadline extended)
Explorers of Wind, Wagons, and Wheat, Mixed Media Exhibit
Handweavers Guild of America
Century II Performing Arts and Convention Center, Wichita KS
7/11/24 – 7/14//24
https://weavespindye.org/calls-for-entry/
4/1/24
Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia PA
11/14/24 – 11/17/24
https://www.pmacraftshow.org/application
4/7/24
Wax-On/Wax-In
Encaustic Art Museum, Los Cerrillos NM
5/25/24 – 7/6/24
https://eainm.com/call-for-art-wax-on-wax-in/
4/8/24
78 th Ohio Annual Exhibition
Zanesville Art Institute, Zanesville OH
6/22/24 – 9/14/24
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=13101
4/15/24
Untangled: Original Fiber
ArtSpace Maynard, Maynard MA
6/29/24 – 8/3/24
https://artspacema.org/call-for-entry-untangled/
4/15/24
Where the Heart Is: The Art of Home
Southern Tier Center for Emerging Artists, Chautauqua NY
5/1/24 – 5/30/24
https://theartofhome.artcall.org/
4/30/24
Sacred Threads Travel Exhibit (quilts)
originates in Houston TX
dates TBD
https://www.sacredthreadsquilts.com/cfe.html
5/3/24
Art of the State
State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg PA
9/8/24 – 1/5/24
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=12933
5/3/24
Images 2024
Central PA Festival of the Arts, State College PA
7/1/24 – 7/30/24
https://www.entrythingy.com/d=arts-festival.com?start=list
5/15/24
OCEAN: European Patchwork Meeting International Contest
Multiple locations and dates
https://www.patchwork-europe.eu/en/the-european-patchwork-meeting/the
contest/the-2024-international-contest/
5/20/24
Connectivity
Woman Made Gallery, Chicago IL
7/13/24 – 8/17/24
https://artdeadline.com/ops/woman-made-gallery/
6/1/24
Atlanta Quilt Festival 2024
Atlanta GA
8/2/24 – 9/8/24
https://www.entrythingy.com/d=atlantaquiltfestival.com?start=list
6/30/24 (entry opens 6/1/24)
ARTwearFiber Art Now Fall 2024 issue & eligible for an onsite exhibition
https://www.fiberartnow.net/calls/?_kx=KD3PUEas5Vp2E32zmFXesL_GIrUbJN1N1cV00
bcYdQ%3D.T8bJYS
7/12/24
Politically Charged
Blue Line Arts, Roseville CA
8/31/24 – 10/12/24
https://www.bluelinearts.org/politically-charged
8/30/24
Quilt National ‘25
The Dairy Barn Arts Center, Athens OH
5/24/24 – 9/1/24
https://dairybarn.org/quilt-national-25-prospectus/
8/31/24 (entry opens 8/1/24)
Excellence in Fibers X
Fiber Art Now Winter 2024-2025 issue & eligible for an onsite exhibition
https://www.fiberartnow.net/calls/?_kx=KD3PUEas5Vp2E32zmFXesL_GIrUbJN1N1cV0e
0bcYdQ%3D.T8bJYS
1/10/25
Sacred Threads Main Exhibit (quilts)
Locations TBD, Indianapolis IN
Dates TBD
https://www.sacredthreadsquilts.com/cfe.html
OPPORTUNITIES
3/8/24
The Stifel Artist Residency
Oglebay Institute, Stifel Fine Arts Center, Wheeling WV
4/1/24 – 6/29/24
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=12706
3/15/24
Public Installation Grant
Fiber Art Now
https://www.fiberartnow.net/grants/?_kx=KD3PUEas5Vp2E32zmFXesL_GIrUbJN1N1cV0
e0bcYdQ%3D.T8bJYS
3/21/24
Innovate Grants for Art + Photo
$1800 grant each quarter
https://innovateartistgrants.org/
3/31/24
Spiritual Art Grant
Marianne Oberg Foundation for Spiritual Art (MOFSA), NC
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=12526
4/4/24
Creative Capital
Unrestricted grants for innovative project proposals
https://creative-capital.org/about-the-creative-capital-award/
4/29/24
Art*Aid Scholarship
Artist residency scholarships in Mexico and Peru
https://www.arquetopia.org/
5/14/24
Hopper Prize Spring 2024
Multiple $3500 and $1000 grant awards
https://hopperprize.org/
5/15/24 (opens 4/1/24)
Special Projects Grant
Fiber Art Now
https://www.fiberartnow.net/grants/?_kx=KD3PUEas5Vp2E32zmFXesL_GIrUbJN1N1cV0
e0bcYdQ%3D.T8bJYS
8/15/24 (opens 7/1/24)
Emerging Artist Grant
Fiber Art Now
https://www.fiberartnow.net/grants/?_kx=KD3PUEas5Vp2E32zmFXesL_GIrUbJN1N1cV0
e0bcYdQ%3D.T8bJYS
9/15/24 (opens 8/1/24)
Yarn Bombing Grant
Fiber Art Now
https://www.fiberartnow.net/grants/?_kx=KD3PUEas5Vp2E32zmFXesL_GIrUbJN1N1cV0
e0bcYdQ%3D.T8bJYS
12/15/24
TOWARD 2050 (public participation fibers installation)
Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix AZ
January – May 2025
https://www.toward2050az.com/
ONGOING, ROLLING, OR NO-DEADLINE OPPORTUNITIES
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/
Pittsburgh Artist Resources
https://www.pittsburghartistresources.org/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=em
ail&utm_content=Pittsburgh%20Artist%20Resources&utm_campaign=June%20Newslet
ter
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