TEXTILE SHOW 2021: Inches of Stitches
co-sponsored with SAQACT
RECEIVING: Friday, April 30, 12 - 3 / Saturday, May 1, 10 - 2
OPENING: Saturday, May 8, 12 - 2
ON EXHIBIT: May 8 - May 28
PICKUP: Friday, May 28, 12 - 3 / Saturday, May 29, 10 - 1
Judge: TBA
OPENING: Saturday, May 8, 12 - 2
ON EXHIBIT: May 8 - May 28
PICKUP: Friday, May 28, 12 - 3 / Saturday, May 29, 10 - 1
Judge: TBA
Textile Show 2021: Inches of Stitches is an open entry show co-sponsored with Studio Art Quilt Associates Connecticut Region (SAQACT). We are delighted to work with this talented group again!
ABOUT SAQA CT
ABOUT SAQACT
The Connecticut region of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) supports and promotes professional fiber artists and educators as well as quilters developing fine art skills.
SAQA is an international non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the art quilt and the artists who create them. We are an information resource on all things artquilt related for our members as well as the public. Founded in 1989 by an initial group of 50 artists, SAQA members now number more than 3,600 artists, teachers, collectors, gallery owners, museum curators and corporate sponsors. SAQACT is one of more than 40 member regions!
The Connecticut region of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) supports and promotes professional fiber artists and educators as well as quilters developing fine art skills.
SAQA is an international non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the art quilt and the artists who create them. We are an information resource on all things artquilt related for our members as well as the public. Founded in 1989 by an initial group of 50 artists, SAQA members now number more than 3,600 artists, teachers, collectors, gallery owners, museum curators and corporate sponsors. SAQACT is one of more than 40 member regions!
ELIGIBILITY
- All entries Must be “Ready to Hang.”
- There are no size restrictions.
- Mounted or sculpture in fiber also accepted.
- Artwork does not have to be for sale.
- A 30% commission will be taken on sold items.
- Price On Request (POR) and Not for Sale (NFS) are acceptable entries.
- For further information about the show, contact the Gallery at 203 235-5347.
- Gallery 53 assumes no responsibility for loss or damage sustained to any piece at any time. Every reasonable effort will be taken to prevent damage or loss. Your signature on the entry form signifies your agreement with the terms above.
PRIZES
- First Prize ……………………….…$100.00
- Second Prize ……………………...$ 75.00
- Third Prize……………………….…$ 50.00
- John Melecsinsky Memorial Award…$100
- 2 Honorable Mention Award
SUBMIT IMAGES FOR DIGITAL SHOW
If you would like to be included in the virtual exhibit, please upload a digital image after you submit your physical pieces to Gallery 53:
Questions on submitting work for the Virtual Exhibit? Contact [email protected]
- Enter the following information:
- Artist’s name & email
- Title
- Medium
- Selling price
- Dimensions (including frame)
- Brief description (optional)
- IMAGE GUIDELINES
- Maximum file size is 20MB
- Files should be in JPEG format
- Please do not send TIFF, RAW or PDF files
- Gallery 53 reserves the right to decline to use images that are not acceptable quality
Questions on submitting work for the Virtual Exhibit? Contact [email protected]
Check out the online exhibit from our Textile Show 2020 to see this group's exceptional creativity!
Images in header from SAQA-CT 2020 Exhibit
