EXHIBITION THEME
This call was inspired by a theme submitted by SAQA Member Leilani Purvis
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.
The chameleon is known for changing its colors, but many other animals also have this ability, including bugs, fish, octopuses, foxes, and rabbits. Some creatures hide in plain sight by resembling leaves and twigs, or by using disruptive patterning to blend in when needed. How will you explore this marvel of camouflage and adaptation?
EXHIBITION SCHEDULE
International Quilt Festival, Houston Texas: October 2024 (Exact Dates TBD)
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson, Arizona: July 19th - September 28, 2025
* Additional venues will be added to the schedule (exhibition will travel through December 2027)
ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS
Wall-hung (2D and 3D) and freestanding artwork are eligible. No ceiling suspended pieces.
- Pieces may not exceed 96” (8 ft or 2.4m) in height, width, or depth. There is NO minimum size.
- All artwork must fit through a standard 34” doorway.
- Wall-hung pieces (2D and 3D) must hang without distortion. Traditional quilt sleeves, stretcher bars, framed or mounted work, and other hanging mechanisms are acceptable.
- Artwork must meet SAQA’s definition of an art quilt: "a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure."
Raised in rural Southern Ontario, Lorraine Roy completed an Honours B.Sc. in Horticultural Science before opting for a professional career in art textiles. Kindled by an early love of hand-embroidery, she eventually learned to ‘paint’ with fabric using her sewing machine. All her work explores connections between art, science and nature, drawing great inspiration from the biology, mythology and cultural impact of trees, classic symbols of our connection with the natural world.
Lorraine continues to acquire new knowledge and insights about trees, in order to better address and convey our mutual rich and complex kinship. Although mainly self-taught, she has exhibited and presented widely across Canada and the USA, and is the recipient of several provincial and federal grants.
- January 1, 2024 - Online Entry Opens
- January 31, 2024 - Online Entry Deadline at 7pm Eastern Standard Time (GMT/UTC-5)
- March 31, 2024 - Notification of Acceptance via email
- May 31, 2024 - Artwork to be RECEIVED by SAQA (details provided upon acceptance)
- October 2024 - Exhibition Opens at International Quilt Festival Houston
- December 31, 2027 - End of Exhibition (work will be returned by February 28, 2028)
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY AND GUIDELINES
For information on eligibility and policies, please refer to SAQA's Exhibition Guidelines and FAQs.
Jurying of the exhibition is by digital image. Information and resources for submitting digital images can be found on SAQA’s website, Digital Image Submission Guidelines.
For specific information on shipping for exhibitions, please refer to SAQA’s Shipping Guidelines. For non-U.S. members, please refer to Shipping Reimbursement (non-US members).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
You will be asked to agree with these terms and conditions. “I agree to loan my artwork to Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. I understand the costs of insuring and shipping my artwork to the shipping center in Ohio are my responsibility. I further agree to permit the images or detail images and/or all or part of my artist statement to be used in the exhibition catalog, articles, ads, promotions, books, websites, blogs, CDs, current event news coverage, television productions, and/or multi-media productions for and about the exhibition or for and about the shows at which the exhibition may be seen. I confirm, to the best of my knowledge, the artwork entered is original and does not violate any copyright or trademark laws."
