Call Description

We invite artists working in the medium of quilt making to submit work for the inaugural Fine Arts Quilts exhibition celebrating the artistic and expressive potential of quilts. This juried show seeks quilts that demonstrate originality, strong design and the visual impact of fine art–beauty for its own sake. 

Whether abstract or representational, minimalist or intricate, entries should showcase quilting as a serious art form. Traditional techniques are welcome if presented in innovative ways. All entries must be original compositions and may include mixed media, surface design, or unconventional materials. 

Best of Show may be presented the opportunity to have  a future solo show at the Loewen Studio & Gallery. 

The People's Choice award is $500. This will be voted on by in-person gallery visitors. One vote per visitor.

Join us in honoring and promoting the quilt as a canvas for artistic expression.

Applicants may submit up to 3 artworks for consideration. You must submit one full view image and one detail of each work for a possible total of 6 images. Detail images are required.

Loewen Studio and Gallery is a for-profit gallery promoting quilts as art. Pamela Loewen, gallery owner and quilt artist, will be selecting the show. Applicants for this show will be considered for possible future solo shows in the gallery. 

All work must be for sale. The gallery will retain a 40% commission on all sales made during the exhibition. An insurance value and a sale price must be included in the application. 

Specifically the gallery is looking for artists who have created cohesive bodies of work with unique voices, strong design skills, beautiful color & value usage, and excellent craftsmanship.

Dates to Remember 

Entry Deadline: November 15, 2025

Notification of Acceptance: December 15, 2025

Delivery of Quilts: January 12, 2026 to January 17, 2026

Exhibition Dates: January 31, 2026 to March 7, 2026 

Artist Reception: January 31, 2026 noon to 2pm

Return shipping of quilts: Beginning March 10, 2026

Delivery/Retrieval

All quilts must arrive at the Loewen Gallery and Studio between Monday January 12, 2025 and Saturday  January 17, 2026.

Artists are responsible for packing, shipping and insurance of accepted work to and from the Gallery. Work MUST BE shipped in a sustainable, reusable container. 

All continental US based artists MUST PROVIDE RETURN SHIPPING LABELS or FORMS for quilts that need to be returned to the artists by the Gallery via mail.

Artists in Alaska, Hawaii, US territories as wells   international artists may ship their work one way. The Gallery will invoice them for the return shipping. After we receive payment we will ship your work back to you.

Work may be dropped off and/or picked up in person if artists make arrangements with the Gallery ahead of time.

Insurance

Quilts must have an insurance value indicated on the entry form. This value must be defendable in the event of a claim. The Gallery reserves the right to require a certified appraisal for any quilt valued over $1,000.

The Gallery will insure all work while on site for the insurance value listed on the entry form. The Artist is responsible for insurance during shipping both ways.

Application Requirements

Digital Images

All images must be submitted through callforentry.org 

If you have trouble uploading your files you must contact Call For Entry for support.

List of acceptable upload-ready files formats

file type: JPEG 

file dimensions: 1,200 pixels or greater on the longest side

file size: under 5MB

color profile: sRGB

Eligibility Criteria

Artwork must be available for sale.

Artwork has no size or date restrictions.

Artwork must meet the stated definition of a quilt as defined in the rules.