Be part of the second annual SAQA Journal Gallery, our own exhibition in print. This juried opportunity features your work in a full-color publication known for its dedication to art quilts. The gallery is a tribute to our art medium, which SAQA pioneered and continues to champion.
We are looking for pieces that showcase the beauty and diversity of the contemporary art quilt movement. This is a wonderful opportunity for YOUR artwork to be seen by thousands of readers who include art professionals, collectors, curators, and art quilt enthusiasts. Artists can also optionally select to have their artwork included in other opportunities such as SAQA notecards and printed marketing materials.
Submissions will be juried by Marcia Young. Approximately 40 pieces of artwork will be selected. There are no size requirements nor is there a special theme.
Note that this call is different than the two page SAQA Member Gallery featured in each issue with a particular theme.
ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS
- Artwork must meet 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."
- Wall-hung (2D and 3D), freestanding, and ceiling suspended artwork are all eligible
- There are no size requirements nor is there a special theme
- Artwork must have been completed in the past 5 years
- Preference will be given to artwork not already included in the online collection (which includes SAQA Global Exhibitions, Virtual Galleries, Juried Artist Portfolio)
- Only current SAQA members can enter this call. The fee is $50 for up to 3 entries.
DIGITAL IMAGE REQUIREMENTS
It is critical that submitted images be of the best possible quality: in focus, with clear details, and following SAQA's digital image requirements. Read Tips for Successful Art Quilt Photography and Submitting Digital Images first!
- For each wall-hung 2D entry (depth is less than 2 inches), submit one full view front digital image and one detail digital image.
- For each 3D artwork (wall-hung or freestanding), submit one overall front image and two detail images.
- Live area of the artwork (not including background) should be a minimum of 2100 pixels on the longest side. There is no maximum size.
- Full-view images MUST show all the edges along with a small amount of background.
- Images that do not meet the requirements will not be considered for jurying.
Images should be in focus, properly exposed, and evenly lit. No part of the quilt should be in shadow. The quilt should be the only item visible in the image other than a neutral background.
If you have any questions, please contact us at calls@saqa.art
Marcia Young has been engaged in art and fine craft for over 30 years as a maker, writer, and leader in the field. She is the founder and former publisher of Fiber Art Now magazine. She has also collaborated with Schiffer Craft publishing and has served as the Executive Director of the Society of Arts + Crafts, among other leadership roles in the arts, fine craft, and maker community. She is the author of Create Naturally, a book exploring makers' relationships with nature. When not working, Marcia enjoys making ceramics at the pottery wheel, quilting at her sewing machine, or spending time with her family. She lives near Cape Cod, Massachusetts.