Art Quilt Elements 2026

Art Quilt Elements 2026 is the 17th International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Fine Art Quilts, presented by Wayne Art Center. Selected works will be displayed in the Davenport and Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Galleries in Wayne, Pennsylvania from March 23 through April 25, 2026. A reception, awards ceremony, and meet the artists event will be held on Sunday, March 29 from 3-5pm. The exhibition is juried by Toni Kersey, Karl Reichert, and Danielle Williams.

Artists must be 18 years or older and may submit up to three original works completed after January 1, 2024. Collaborative works are accepted. Works of any size not exceeding 12 feet high will be considered. All submitted work must be for sale and remain on display for the entire exhibition duration. Work previously exhibited at Wayne Art Center is not eligible. The entry fee is $50 per application, with a maximum of six images allowed per application to show alternate views or details. Artists may submit additional applications using the same name and contact information but a different username.

The deadline for entries is October 16, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. MDT. Notification of accepted or declined work will be sent by email on November 3, 2025. Shipped and hand-delivered work should arrive between March 11-13, 2026 from 10am-5pm. Artists are responsible for all shipping costs and must include a pre-paid return shipping label. Wayne Art Center will insure accepted work for 60% of its retail value while on the premises. For more information, visit www.artquiltelements.org or contact [email protected].