DEADLINE: June 1, 2024 (ONLINE) (POSTMARK), via Email
Atlanta Quilt Festival Juried Exhibit
Southwest Arts Center
Atlanta, GA
August 2, 2024 – September 8, 2024
The Atlanta Quilt Festival, Inc. (AQF) is pleased to announce its annual quilt competition. In keeping with the mission of the Atlanta Quilt Festival, all interpretations are welcome. The exhibition is open to all quilt makers.
This is a juried exhibition focusing on Traditional, Art, Modern and African American Heritage quilts. All quilts must have three (3) layers (top, batting and backing). Quilts should not exceed 60 inches wide and 72 inches long.
Ribbons and a cash prize will be awarded for best Traditional, Art, Modern, African American Heritage, and Best in Show.
The AQF is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of African American quilting and other textile art. It showcases some of the finest examples of African American quilts, dolls and other fiber art across the spectrum of all genres including traditional, art, modern and African American Heritage styles. At the same time, the Atlanta Quilt Festival provides a welcoming environment for beginners to introduce their work to the world.
Entry Fee: $10.00 for each quilt
2024 RULES OF ENTRY (truncated)
- All entries must have three (3) layers (top, batting and backing).
- Quilts that have been exhibited at the Atlanta Quilt Festival in the past are not eligible.
- Adhere to all dates in the Call For Entries.
- A description of your quilt is required. Include dimensions, techniques and inspiration.
- Give proper credit to others who worked on your quilt including pattern designers and long arm quilters. Use additional sheets of paper if needed.
- Quilts may not exceed 60 X 72 inches and must have a hanging sleeve and label on the back with your name and name of quilt.
- Submit at least one full view of the completed quilt and one detail view.
- Submit no more than three (3) quilts per person, with separate entry forms for each quilt.
Complete Rules of Entry available on website.
Submit an entry form for each quilt online, or mail to Atlanta Quilt Festival, 505 Stonebriar Way SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, or email entry form to info@AtlantaQuiltFestival.com.
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Atlanta Quilt Festival
505 Stonebriar Way SW
Atlanta, GA 30331
