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Open to all current SAQA Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma primary and secondary region members.

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.

Step into a world where nature inspires the hand of the maker. From the dawn of prehistoric creativity to the present day, humans have harnessed the beauty of wood and the versatility of fibers to craft extraordinary works of art. Join us in paying homage to the age-old tradition of artistic expression through wood and fibers.

AI: Artistic Interpretations unites the creativity of fiber artists from across the globe with the algorithms, data, and machine learning of Artificial Intelligence. This exhibition showcases the boundless creativity that emerges when human artistry combines with the potential of technology...

Open to all current SAQA New Mexico residents

Nature produces an endless array of colors, shapes, and patterns that creatures use to fool the eye. These animals become visible only when they move or are in contrasting surroundings. Creatures may disguise themselves to blend in by changing color on demand or with the seasons, allowing plants to grow on them, or by evolving to look like something else.

What’s in a quilter’s stash -- that accumulation of fabrics and notions and threads? Rainbows of color? Grandmother’s unfinished projects? Family clothing hand-me-downs? Mom’s button collection? A precious piece of Japanese silk? Fiber artists: show us what’s in your stash...

Open to all current SAQA Europe and Middle East Region primary and secondary region members.

Open to all current SAQA members with Colorado, Utah or Wyoming as primary or secondary region.

In 6 hours learn how to use transfer paper to add photos, handwriting, old documents, and keepsakes to your pages, blending memories into your book. More Info

Peninsula Fiber Artists show at the Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum, La Conner WA. Showcases art quilts, fabric sculpture, embroidery, felting and other textile arts from SAQA members and other artists on Washington state's Olympic Peninsula. More Info

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.

Jenny Haynes is teaching two workshops at ESS in 2027. Session 1 - Full Tilt (28th Feb - 5th Mar) Session 2 - Cogs (5th - 10th Mar) More Info

This exhibition explores the beauty, diversity and significance of pollinators and their impact on our future. Join us in raising awareness of pollinators and their importance through art. Selected pieces highlight the crucial role pollinators play in sustaining Earth's ecosystems...

You will be encouraged to work spontaneously and intuitively without a plan, rulers, measurements, or templates. Experiment, discover, and stretch out of your comfort zone into true self-expression with Guatemalan textiles. More Info

Create wearable art, learn sewing techniques, and develop your own signature style. Over five immersive days, you will upcycle pieced textiles to construct new pieces and learn leatherwork through three coordinated projects. More Info

Get ready to Pollinate + Create at our next SAQA in-person conference, April 29 - May 1, 2027 SAQA’s conference will be hosted near Detroit, Michigan, a city where art, innovation, and creativity are woven into its rich history and...

Open to all current SAQA NJ + NY primary and secondary regional members.

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.

You’ll learn to make collages from plastic waste, gain knowledge about this free art supply, and embroider with skill and assurance. More Info