From the national and regional currencies to cryptocurrencies, money is a faith based tool we earn, acquire, spend, borrow, save and gift. We use it to consume, produce, impress, manipulate and control. For a concept that has absolutely no tangible basis we spend a lot of time thinking about, loving, hating, and managing money.
It’s the theme of books and movies, both fiction and real, mottoes, sayings, old wives tales, corporations and marriages. It can make our existence heavenly or hellish. Money is universal - how do you relate to, think about, and behave around money?
THIS CALL IS FOR AN ONLINE GALLERY
- Open to all SAQA members
- No entry fee (up to 3 entries per artist)
- No size or date restrictions
Because this is a virtual exhibition, it is critical that submitted images be of the best possible quality: in focus, with clear details, and following SAQA's digital image requirements. Please read Virtual Gallery Submission Guidelines for more details. If you have any questions, please contact us at calls@saqa.art.
Common image errors include:
- Images that are out of focus or too small,
- Cropping images too closely on the full-view image. All edges of the artwork must be visible along with a small amount of contrasting background.
- Distracting elements in the image background - we don't want to see design walls, rugs, your studio, hanging clips, hands, pins, etc.
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Submissions accepted November 1 - 30, 2026
Self-taught fiber artist Sharon Burns’ work focuses on nature and social justice issues. While her earlier pieces tend to be representational, she is gradually embracing more abstract expressions to deepen the impact of her messages. Burns holds a Ph.D. in Consumer Economics from Purdue University and is also a licensed CPA. Over a thirty-year career, she taught at two major universities and led three nonprofit organizations. Her most recent role—serving as director of a small Catholic Charities agency—profoundly shaped her understanding of the vulnerabilities faced by those living in poverty and struggling with mental health challenges.
Eileen Searcy is a self-taught artist who creates 2D and 3D art from textiles, fiber, pigment, and wax. Her inspiration often comes from nature, but she doesn’t feel constrained by realism and uses an imaginative color palette. Her work is available at Local Cloth in Asheville NC and on her website eileensearcyquillts.com
- November 1, 2026 - Online Entry Opens
- November 30, 2026 - Online Entry Deadline at 7pm Eastern Time (GMT/UTC-4: New York time)
- December 15, 2026 - Notification of Acceptance via email
- January 1, 2027 - Online Gallery opens
