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International Quilt Festival 2023


Award Winning Texas Quilts

Call Opens: Jan 20th, 2023 Last Date for Entries: Jun 8th, 2023

Current members of Texas quilt guilds are invited to enter their award winning quilts (created between 2017 – 2023) into this exhibit. Any  quilt that won an award is eligible. Let the world see how Texas guild members are creating wonderful and skillful works that honor all quilting styles and techniques of quiltmaking’s past and present.

 

Limit two (2) entries per person.

Each work must measure a minimum of 24” on each side.

The quilt can be NO LONGER than 108” ON A SIDE.

The quilt must have won an award at a quilt show.

It may be anything from Honorable Mention to the Best of Show.

The quilt must have been made between 2017 and 2023.

Nonrefundable entry fee is $20 (USD) per quilt entered.

The call closes June 7, 2023.

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Celebrate Life

Call Opens: Jan 19th, 2023 Last Date for Entries: Apr 27th, 2023

 

Quilting can be a showing of love and honor by an artist. For this exhibit, depict how you, a family member, or a friend has celebrated a loved one’s wedding, birth, birthday, or memorial. Remember to include your inspiration in the artist’s statement, which will tell why the work was created and who it is for. The piece may be a traditional, art, or modern quilt.

Nonrefundable entry fee is $20 (USD) per quilt entered.

Each work must measure a minimum of 24” on each side.

The quilt can be NO LONGER than 94” ON A SIDE.

You may submit a total of two (2) quilts for our consideration.

There is no “made after” date requirement.

The call closes on April 27, 2023.

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Hands All Around

Call Opens: Jan 19th, 2023 Last Date for Entries: May 4th, 2023

 

 

Artists from all around the world incorporate influences from their own cultures into the design and technique of their quilts. This prestigious, long-running international showcase will include recent quilts by international artists who create works inspired by such.

Limit two (2) entries per person.
Each work must measure a minimum of 24” on each side.
The quilt can be NO LONGER than 94” ON A SIDE.
There is a nonrefundable $20 (USD) submission fee per quilt.
The works must be completed between 2020 and 2023.

The call closes on May 4, 2023.

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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Blue Ribbon Winners

Call Opens: Mar 6th, 2023 Last Date for Entries: Apr 6th, 2023

 

Two great Houston Institutions have come together for International Quilt Festival Houston to present the Blue Ribbon Winning quilts from the 2023 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR).We’re sure you’ll enjoy the quilts of Texas. We want to remind you to participate in the HLSR quilt competition in 2024, check their website.  

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In Full Bloom

Call Opens: Jan 19th, 2023 Last Date for Entries: May 4th, 2023

 

 

Just as quilters create beautiful pieces of art with fabric, florists and gardeners cultivate works of beauty from the soil. The International Quilt Festival will showcase floral quilts from across the spectrum in color and splendor in the special exhibit. This exhibit will premiere at the International Quilt Market and Festival/Houston. We would also like to retain quilts for a possible exhibit at International Quilt Festivals in 2023.

 

Limit two (2) entries per person.

Each work must measure a minimum of 36” on each side.

The quilt can be NO LONGER than 94” ON A SIDE.

There is a $20.00 (USD) submission fee per quilt.

The works must be made between 2020 and 2023.      

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In the American Tradition

Call Opens: Jan 19th, 2023 Last Date for Entries: May 18th, 2023

 

 

Contemporary quiltmakers often look to the art form’s rich tradition and history for inspiration in their own works. This exhibit features recently-made quilts that incorporate traditional blocks, styles, and/or techniques.

Limit three (3) entries per person.
Each work must measure a minimum of 36” on each side.
The quilt can be NO LONGER than 108” ON A SIDE.
There is a nonrefundable $20 (USD) submission fee per quilt.
There is no made by date.

The call closes on May 18, 2023.

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Landscape Quilts

Call Opens: Jan 19th, 2023 Last Date for Entries: May 18th, 2023

 

From valleys and volcanoes to mountains to monuments, landscapes often inspire artists, including many in the quilt world. This expansive exhibit will showcase stunning geographical wonders.

Limit two (2) entries per person.
Each work must measure a minimum of 24” wide.
The quilt can be NO LONGER than 108” ON A SIDE.
There is a nonrefundable $20 (USD) submission fee per quilt.
The works must be made between 2020 and 2023.

The call closes on May 18, 2023.

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Tactile Architecture

Call Opens: Jan 19th, 2023 Last Date for Entries: May 18th, 2023

Buildings have a long history of inspiring the creative designs of quiltmakers. In the 19th century, American quilters developed classic architectural patterns such as Log Cabin, Schoolhouse, and Brick Wall. This annual juried exhibit challenges quiltmakers to create works based on architectural themes and inspirations.  The quilt may be Traditional, Modern, or Art. 

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  • There is an entry fee of $20 (USD).
  • Registration opens on January 20, 2023.
  • Size requirement is minimum 36”, maximum 94” on any side.
  • The piece must be completed between 2020 and 2023.
  • The call closes on June 2, 2023.

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International Quilt Festival Long Beach 2023


Antebellum American Quilts

Call Opens: Mar 22nd, 2023 Last Date for Entries: Apr 7th, 2023

Antebellum America’s Industrial Revolution, c1820-1860, brought about outstanding designs in printed cotton goods. Women throughout the country used these beautiful textiles to create their unique bed covers. Explore the rich colors, delightful motifs, and distinctive quilt designs that decorated American bedchambers with exceptional style. There are six contemporary quilts by Leah Zieber, which replicate this period.

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Appraisal LB 23

Call Opens: Mar 30th, 2023 Last Date for Entries: Apr 4th, 2023

A team of appraisers, who are certified by nationally recognized professional organizations and are thoroughly qualified to appraise quilted textiles will be available to appraise your quilt for a nominal fee. The appraisal is performed by an independent organization, not affiliated with International Quilt Festival. The resulting valuation is not a reflection of Festival’s estimation of your quilt.

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Best of the West

Call Opens: Jan 19th, 2023 Last Date for Entries: May 5th, 2023

This call is for quilts made by the members of guilds in California, Oregon, Washington State, Nevada, Arizona, and Idaho. Enter your quilts in this call where we can see how contemporary artists are paying tribute to the time-tested styles and techniques of quiltmaking’s past and present. All techniques are welcome, pieced, applique, whole cloth quilts and others. This exhibit will be shown at the International Quilt Festival in Long Beach, July 6-8 2023.

 

Limit two (2) entries per person.
Each work must measure a minimum of 24” on each side.
The quilt can be NO LONGER than 86” ON A SIDE.
There is a nonrefundable $20 submission fee per quilt.
There is no made by date.

 The call closes on April 7.

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Endangered Species Act SOS Flag

Call Opens: Mar 22nd, 2023 Last Date for Entries: Apr 1st, 2023

The Endangered Species Act SOS Flag (ESASOS Flag) is a collaborative piece organized by Sherrell Cuneo. Artists from all over the world selected plants, birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, insects, and amphibians. There are 50 stars for 50 states and 50 species on a tattered, embattled flag. Black Elk, an Oglala Lakota said,  “One should pay attention to even the smallest crawling creature for these too may have a valuable lesson to teach us.”

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Honey, I Shrunk the Quilts

Call Opens: Mar 13th, 2023 Last Date for Entries: Mar 31st, 2023

This solo exhibition showcases Kumiko Frydl's intricate and vibrant miniature quilting journey, starting in 2002 with the original classic, I'm still Sane", all the way through to 2021 with her most recent creation, Emerald Labyrinth, and many other exquisite stops along the way.

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Lest I Be Forgotten

Call Opens: Mar 30th, 2023 Last Date for Entries: Apr 11th, 2023

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Our Artistic Journey by Evolving Threads

Call Opens: Mar 22nd, 2023 Last Date for Entries: Apr 7th, 2023

Our Artistic Journey by Evolving Threads

Curated by Laura Greene and Lynn Hanna

Organized by Kate McCarthy and Janna Calkins

This collection of unique quilts was in response to monthly challenges that the artists created for each other. Their themes were My Happy Place, Stripe Out, Reflections, Beneath, Contrast, Rock, Layers, and What\'s Next. Quilts were created by a diverse group of women who challenged each other in a supportive and inspiring community which allowed them to evolve as artists.

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The Changing Climate

Call Opens: Jan 19th, 2023 Last Date for Entries: May 5th, 2023

The changing weather is affecting the world – and often in a negative way. Use your creativity so show others how it is affecting you, your home, your everyday life with either immediate or long tern events and ecological impact. Quilters have often used their work to encourage growth and express activism.

Limit two (2) entries per person.
Each work must measure a minimum of 24” on each side.
The quilt can be NO LONGER than 86” ON A SIDE.
There is a nonrefundable $20 submission fee per quilt.
There is no made by date.

The call closes on April 7, 2023.

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The Sporting Life

Call Opens: Feb 8th, 2023 Last Date for Entries: Apr 12th, 2023

The Sporting Life

Sports have long been ingrained into world culture from ancient times up until today, where fans are passionate about their teams and their players. This exhibit spotlights and showcases sports and the love of it from the most familiar types (football, basketball, baseball, soccer) to the more specialized (badminton or curling, anyone? How about Quidditch!). Quilts here can feature action scenes, individual players, or sporting themes. And you won’t have to break a sweat enjoying them!

 

All styles traditional, modern, and art are acceptable.

Limit two (2) entries per person.

Each work must measure a minimum of 24” on each side.

The quilt can be NO LONGER than 86” NO WIDER than 96"

There is no made by date..

There is a nonrefundable $20 submission fee.

The call closes on April 12, 2023.

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Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Call Opens: Jan 19th, 2023 Last Date for Entries: Apr 6th, 2023

The passing of the longest reigning British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II (1952 to 2022),  has left a lifetime of memories and respect. Honor the monarchs’ memory with a traditional or art quilt that memorializes her long- standing dedication to the British people.

Limit two (2) entries per person.
Each work must measure a minimum of 24” on each side.
The quilt can be NO LONGER than 86” ON A SIDE.
There is a nonrefundable $20 submission fee per quilt.
There is no made by date.

The call closes on April 6, 2023.

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Yellowstone a Western Lifestyle

Call Opens: Jan 19th, 2023 Last Date for Entries: Apr 7th, 2023

The popularity of the television series Yellowstone has brought renewed attention to the region, culture, and customs of the western United States and the outdoors. Use your artistic skills to create a piece that describes what Yellowstone means for you. It may be a Traditional, Modern, or Art quilt. Note: This call for entry and exhibit is not affiliated in any way with the producers of the television series Yellowstone or the Paramount network.

 

Limit two (2) entries per person.
Each work must measure a minimum of 24” on each side.
The quilt can be NO LONGER than 86” ON A SIDE.
There is a nonrefundable $20 submission fee per quilt.
There is no made by date.

The call closes on April 7, 2023.

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