Patchwork: An exhibition inspired by quilts, quilt motifs, and the art of piecing things together
- Deadline
- 41 days left
- Entry fee
- $12
- Award
- $20
- Location
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Exhibition window
- Oct 2, 2026 → Oct 30, 2026
- Applicants notified
- Aug 31, 2026
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Submit work inspired by quilts, quilt motifs, or the art of piecing things together, responding to the quilt as literal artwork, as technique, or as visual language.
Overview
An exhibition inspired by quilts, quilt motifs, and the art of piecing things together. A quilt is built from parts—scraps, blocks, fragments—brought together into something whole. Artists are invited to respond to one or more of these threads: the quilt as literal artwork, the quilt as technique, or the quilt as visual language. Submissions engaging with pattern, texture, color relationships, scrap and reuse, and the handmade are especially encouraged.
What to Submit
- The quilt as literal artwork (a finished, wearable, or hangable quilt)
- The quilt as technique (piecing, patchwork, appliqué, improvisational construction, or hand/machine stitching used in any medium)
- The quilt as visual language (grids, blocks, repeated motifs, and pattern-based composition, even outside of fiber art)
- No material specifications—work must reflect one of the three categories above
Media & Submissions
- Images: 1–3
- Audio: 0–2
- Video: 0–2
- Total files per submission: 1–5
- Submission limit: 1 per application entry; you may submit multiple entries on separate application forms
Key Dates
- Submission deadline: August 23, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET
- Artists notified: August 31, 2026
- Work arrival at Kinhouse Gallery: September 25, 2026
- Exhibition dates: October 2–30, 2026
- Exhibition reception: Friday, October 2, 2026 at Kinhouse Gallery
Eligibility
Persons with any gender identity, ability, and from any location are welcome to apply. Work must be submitted in its finished state (no works in progress) and available to be shown October 2 through October 30, 2026 in the gallery in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA.
Awards & Recognition
Selected artists for the in-person exhibition will each receive a $20 shipping stipend to help offset costs. All submissions will be considered for the in-person exhibition at Kinhouse Gallery and a special Patchwork Catalog, a published book featuring selected work with a curator's statement and high-quality images.
How to Enter
Submit multiple entries on separate application forms. Work must be finished and fit into one of the three quilt categories above. Email any questions to kinhouseart@gmail.com.
Contact
- Email: kinhouseart@gmail.com
- Award
- $20 shipping stipend for each selected artist; publication in Patchwork Catalog
- Entries per artist
- Up to 5
- Eligibility
- Open to artists of any gender identity and ability from any location; work must be finished and available for exhibition October 2–30, 2026 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
- Audience
- Open to all genders, abilities, and locations
- Contact
- kinhouseart@gmail.com
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