Prospectus and Dates

ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS

• 2D (wall hung) pieces may not exceed 60" in height or width. There is NO minimum size. 2D pieces must include a traditional quilt sleeve. How to Make a Sleeve
• 3D pieces must be freestanding and no larger than 18" x 18" x 24". There is NO minimum size
• Wearable artwork will be displayed on mannequins.
• Artwork must SAQA’s definition of an art quilt: "a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure."

IMAGE REQUIREMENTS

It is critical that submitted images be of the best possible quality: in focus, with clear details. Full-view images MUST show all the edges along with a small amount of background. Do not simply crop your full-view image.

For each wall-hung 2D entry submit one full view front digital image and one detail digital image.

For each wearable or freestanding (3D) artwork, submit one overall front image and two detail images.

Digital images must be saved as a high-quality JPEG or JPG file (No TIFF files). Finished images should be at least 2100 pixels on the longest side. Please keep images less than 5MB.

Common errors include:

• Images that are out of focus or too small
• Cropping images too closely on the full-view image.
• All edges of the artwork must be visible along with a small amount of contrasting background.
• Your background should be neutral and not include distracting elements such as hands, floors, studio, pets, pins, etc.

ENTRY FEE

$10 USD per artwork. Artists may enter up to 3 artworks. Fee must be paid online at the time of entry. Deadline to enter is June 30, 2026.

DATES

Call for entry opens: Open Now

Deadline to enter: June 30, 2026

Notifications via email: July 31, 2026

Ship artwork to Houston: September 1, 2026

Exhibition November 18-22, 2026

Artwork returned December 2026 (unless traveling).