2019 Form, Not Function: Quilt Art at the Carnegie

Form, Not Function is an annual juried exhibition of contemporary quilt art held at the Carnegie Center for Art & History in New Albany, Indiana. All works must be quilted (two or more distinct layers held together with stitches). The layers may include fiber and textile materials, but other techniques and mediums are acceptable as long as the work is quilted. The exhibit is open to artists age 18 or older living in the United States. Collaborative works made by multiple artists are eligible.

Works must be original and completed since January 1, 2016, and ready to hang on the wall including the hanging rod. There is no minimum or maximum size. Three-dimensional works (including those mounted on stretchers) are eligible if ready to exhibit on the floor, on a pedestal, or with hardware for wall display. The exhibition will be on view May 24 – July 20, 2019. Accepted artists will be eligible for cash awards, including a $1,000 Best of Show award.

Entry fee is $35.00 for up to three works (represented by up to 6 images). Entries must be submitted online by March 28, 2019 at 11:59:59 PM Mountain Time Zone. For each work, submit two digital images: one full view showing all edges and one detail view showing stitching and characteristic details. Include title, media, dimensions, and price with each image. Submit a completed application, artist statement, and biography (each 3,000 characters maximum). Artists will be notified of acceptance on April 15, 2019. The exhibit is juried by a rotating panel of fiber artists and experts who consider originality, design, technique, and craftsmanship. No more than one work by an artist will be selected.