What a Ride (SAQA Virtual Gallery) - Call for Entry

Life might be described as a ride through time and space, so what better theme for an exhibition than one that invites work depicting facets of life in motion! From literal rides (bicycles, horses, trains, planes, surfboards) to figurative rides (through the years, through parenthood, through wars, through happy times or politically challenging times), quilters can find ways to depict movement and action in their work.

This exhibit invites SAQA members to submit works that capture life’s exciting rides using textiles and thread. The exhibit welcomes art quilts that speak of the activities, gestures, times, or movements that make life a perplexing or joyous ride.

THIS CALL IS FOR AN ONLINE GALLERY

• Open to all SAQA members
• No entry fee (up to 3 entries per artist)
• No size 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. 

Don't miss this! We have prepared a handy resource of Tips for Successful Art Quilt Photography.

Submissions accepted February 1 - 28, 2026