Quilts=Art=Quilts 2022

Quilts=Art=Quilts is an international juried quilt exhibition at the Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn, New York. The Art Center has been presenting quilts in a gallery setting since 1981. Jurors select quilts based on overall quality of design, visual impact and originality. Prizes are awarded, including $1,000 for Best of Show.

Applicants may submit up to 2 artworks for consideration. You may submit one full view image and one detail image of each work for a total of 4 images. Detail images are optional. Full view images must be labeled with the title of the artwork. Detail images must be labeled as follows: Title of artwork_detail. The entry fee for current members of the Schweinfurth Art Center is $30. The fee for non-members is $35. To get the membership discount you must call the Art Center at 315-255-1553 for the promo code.

Quilts must measure a minimum of 900 square inches total (height x width=square inches). The vertical dimensions of any single piece may not exceed 108 inches. Quilts must have been completed in 2019, 2020, 2021 or 2022. Quilts must be in pristine condition and show ready. Quilts with pre-programmed computerized machine quilting are not eligible. Quilts made or derived from kits, workshops, classes or commercial patterns are not eligible. Quilts must have a continuous 3" wide sleeve attached to the back of the top of the quilt. Exceptions are made if appropriate means of hanging or display is provided. Quilts must be available from October 3, 2022 through January 11, 2023. Quilts previously exhibited at the Schweinfurth Art Center are not eligible.

Notification of acceptance will be emailed September 15, 2022. All quilts must arrive at the Schweinfurth Art Center between Monday, October 3rd and Saturday October 8th. Hand delivery will be accepted during regular hours: Monday–Saturday, 10 am–5 pm. Artists are responsible for packing, shipping and insurance of accepted work to and from the Art Center. Quilts may be picked up from Tuesday, January 10, through Friday, January 13, 2023, from 10am-5pm or by appointment. Shipped work will be returned by mail beginning Wednesday, January 11, 2023. The Artist Reception & Awards is Saturday October 29, 2022 5-7:30pm. The exhibition runs October 29, 2022 through January 8, 2023. The Art Center will retain a 25% commission on all sales made during the exhibition.