Form, Not Function

Deadline: February 1, 2013 (POSTMARK) or (ONLINE)


Form, Not Function
Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Quilt Art
Carnegie Center for Art & History
New Albany, IN
May 10 - July 13, 2013



Form, Not Function is an annual juried exhibit of contemporary quilt art, open to artists living in the United States. All works must be quilted (two or more distinct layers held together with stitches); other techniques and mediums may be incorporated. Works must be ready to hang on the wall, including the hanging rod. Works must be original and completed since January 1, 2009. There is no minimum or maximum size. (Gallery walls are 12 feet high. Works cannot be suspended from the ceiling.) Three-dimensional works (including those mounted on stretchers) are eligible, but must be ready to exhibit on the floor, on a pedestal or include mounting hardware for wall display.

Entry Fee: $30.00 for three works; $10.00 for each additional work.

2013 Jurors: Sue Cavanaugh, Pat DaRif, Lisa L. Kriner

Cash Awards:
$1,000 Best of Show sponsored by Carnegie Center Inc.,
$500 Award in memory of textile artist Alma Lesch sponsored by the DElvelopment Foundation
$300 Award of Excellence presented by River City Fiber Artists
$200 Award of Excellence presented by the Louisville Area Fiber and Textile Artists
$100 Award for Political and Social Commentary
$100 Inspired by Nature Award
$50 Visitors’ Choice Award
plus additional cash Awards of Merit


Download Prospectus: www.carnegiecenter.org/ProspectusFormNotFunction2013.pdf

Online Application

Visit the website: www.carnegiecenter.org/exhibit_form


Questions? Contact Karen Gillenwater, Curator 812-944-7336 or kgillenwater@carnegiecenter.org


Carnegie Center for Art & History
201 East Spring Street
New Albany, IN 47150
812-944-7336