Call Description

Submission Deadline: August 21, 2026

Exhibition Dates: October 2 - November 28, 2026

Each year, View holds the "Quilts Unlimited" exhibition, which is open to all artists working in the fiber-based quilting medium.  www.ViewArts.org

For any questions regarding the exhibition, please contact:

View Arts Center

Gina Colosimo

Visual Arts Program Coordinator
View Arts Center
gcolosimo@viewarts.org
315 369 6411 x206

Awards

Through the generous donations of our supporters, View is able to offer over cash prizes.

Eligibility

• The exhibition is open to all quilters working in Art, Bed or Wall quilts.

• Bed & Wall Quilts require stitching to go through all three layers of a quilt. Art Quilts require stitching to go through three layers of the quilt.

• Kit quilts and hand-tied quilts are not eligible.

• All entries require attribution given to the pattern designer if applicable, and personal execution created within the past 4 years.

• Artwork previously shown at View is not eligible.

Category Definitions

• Bed Quilt: Design to be used as a bed quilt, measuring at least 61”x61.”

• Wall Quilt: Smaller than a bed quilt and designed to be hung on the wall, measuring 60”x60” or less.

• Art Quilt: Original design, reflecting innovative construction and design techniques, theme, subject matter, and/or materials. Quilt materials and techniques must be primarily fabric.

Entry Process

• A non-refundable entry fee of $35/$30 for View Members includes the submission of one work. Each artist may submit a total of five images at a cost of an additional $10 per image. Please label detail images as “detail”. Payment should be made during the submission process. Payment and submissions must be made through CaFÉ (callforentry.org).

• For assistance with your submission contact CaFÉ (cafe@westaf.org or 303-629-1166, visit https://www.callforentry.org/artist-help-cafe/) or contact View)(Visual Arts gcolosimo@viewarts.org or 315-369-6411 x206). An appointment can be made for assistance with your submissions if needed. Please contact Gina, gcolosimo@viewarts.org

• Although each quilter can submit five entries for judging, the selection process will only allow up to two entries in the show per quilter.

Terms of Entry

• All work must be for sale or valued for insurance purposes.

• View retains a 35% commission on all entries sold.

• Works will be insured by View for the duration of the exhibition.

• Work must remain on display for the duration of the exhibition.

• By submitting to the exhibition, you agree to all terms.

Legal

• View reserves the right to utilize all images submitted to the exhibition in promotion of the exhibition and for the general promotion of View.

• View may rescind the right to hang any work submitted.

Selected Works

• Selection notification will be sent by August 28, 2026.

• Selected work must be received at View no later than September 18, 2026.

• Selected artwork must be suitably prepared for exhibition and must include the following:

- A 4” sleeve sewn on the upper back of the quilt. Please leave a 1” space between the side edge of the sleeve and the outer edge of the quilt. Please do not bring the sleeve edge to meet the quilt edge.

- Label all detail photos "Detail Title."

- A cloth label with the quilter’s name and quilt title sewn to the back, lower left-hand corner of the quilt for identification purposes. Note: Accepted Quilts will be assigned a number. Please attach a Muslin Cover showing this Number and a pinned piece covering your name and quilt title for judging.

• All shipping is at the expense of the artist. 

Important Dates

• Submission Deadline: August 21, 2026

• Selection Notification Sent by: August 28, 2026

• Selected work must be received at View no later than: September 18, 2026

• Opening Reception: Friday, October 2, 2026, 4-6 pm

• Exhibition Opens: October 2, 2026

• 2026 Quilts Unlimited Awards Ceremony: October 2, 2026

• ADK Quilt Conference: October 3-4, 2026

• Exhibition Closes: November 28, 2026

• Pick Up: November 30 and December 1, 2026 or by appointment

• Return Shipments: December 2-4, 2026

Application Requirements

• A non-refundable entry fee of $35/$30 for View Members includes the submission of one work. Each artist may submit a total of five works at a cost of an additional $10 per image. Please label detail images as “Detail”. Payment should be made during the submission process. Payment and submissions must be made through CaFÉ (callforentry.org).

Eligibility Criteria

• The exhibition is open to all quilters working in Art, Bed or Wall quilts.

• Bed & Wall Quilts require stitching to go through all three layers of the quilt. Art Quilts require stitching to go through two layers of a quilt.

• Kit quilts and hand tied quilts are not eligible.

• All entries need attribution given to pattern designer if applicable and personal execution created within the past 4 years.

• Artwork previously shown at View is not eligible.