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Earth, from space, looks like a shimmering gem suspended in an inky, infinite expanse. But this serene image masks the magnificent and volatile interior forces that make life possible on the surface. A diverse group of artists from 11 countries around the world present their views of the universe in this fascinating collection of contemporary artwork.

Nature as a source of inspiration is our primary driving force in for the artist members of Women Who Run with Scissors. Our common thread is love of creating original fiber art. Fifteen members located throughout Wisconsin feature work in...

Birds are found all around the world. They remind us of ourselves yet are also able to fly up in the heavens. Artists around the globe respond to the birds they admire in myriad ways using a wide variety of materials and techniques.

Open to all current SAQA Texas primary and secondary region members.

Join Martha of Buried Diamond for a 3-day Guest Teaching Artist workshop on heirloom sewing techniques. Learn how to create tucks, lace insertions, and handmade trims, and how to apply them to wearable contemporary garments. Begin with swatch-making and material...

Wind is the movement of air; you cannot see it or hold it in your hand, but it provides a powerful source of energy essential to our planet. From a light breeze to natural hazards like hurricanes or tornadoes, wind...

Biennial quilt show judged by an NACQJ Certified Judge. Free entry. More Info

See it, touch it, hear it. Let your artwork engage the senses in this no-theme exhibition that will allow viewers of all ages to experience textile art in ways not usually allowed. Embrace the challenge to create art that is appealing not just visually, but also through sound, touch, or interactive components.

Imagine an existence where you pull one string and reality unravels. Twenty-seven artists from the U.S. (including three from Florida), United Kingdom, France, and Canada have interpreted the riotous creativity and far-out fusions of punk (Steampunk, Biopunk, Atompunk and more)...

Uncover the Heart of Our Quilting Journey Our retreat is rooted in a passion for creativity and connection. We aim to inspire quilters of all levels, blending artistry with relaxation in the serene French countryside. More Info

Pennsylvania

Spend time in the French countryside at the magical Chateau Dumas and in Paris. This year Celebrate French Textiles is offering three weeks with three different and fabulous textile artist/teachers. More Info

Silk Quilts - Silk in the Spotlight Quilts.Bern and Swiss Silk present silk quilts and the making of silk in an exceptional exhibition. Large, Small Orangery and Greenhouses Elfenau Bern, Elfenauweg 91, 3006 Bern, Switzerland Thu. 3.9.2026 to Sat. 5.9.2026...

Northern California/Northern Nevada Region

Order. Simplicity. Harmony. Minimalism is line, shape, form, and color combined to simply highlight the very essence of the medium and materials used to create art. Erasing the distinctions between mediums to call attention to the artwork itself, without expectation...

You are invited to explore the fascinating realm of fungi, from the delicate gills of mushrooms to the expansive, invisible mycelium networks beneath our feet. Celebrate the diversity, mystery, and interconnectedness of fungi in all their forms.

Whether you’re reflecting on your own early memories or interpreting a child’s perspective, this lighthearted and imaginative exhibition welcomes artwork that captures the innocence, humor, and vividness of seeing the world with a fresh perspective.

All current Canadian SAQA members from the Atlantic Canada, Central Canada and Western Canada regions, as well as those that list any of those regions as their second region, are eligible to submit work.

This new, exciting exhibition is a collaboration between Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Art Institute and SAQA. The museum seeks to inspire people to live in harmony with the natural world by fostering love, appreciation, and understanding of the (Sonoran) Desert.

In these scary times, what will you stand up for? You are invited to create small pieces of textile art of any kind stating what you stand up for: truth, science, LGBTQA+, due process, racial justice, etc. etc. Submit photos...