One of the many benefits of membership is being eligible to enter SAQA exhibitions that travel all over the world. Our variety of shows--from the trunk show, regional exhibitions, quilt venues and art venues--is designed to satisfy the needs of members at all levels of career development.
We also offer a Virtual Gallery program, offering exhibitions crafted exclusively for the online viewer. Plus, there are many other opportunities to share your artwork with the world. Scroll down to view them all!
Have a great idea for an exhibition? The Exhibitions Committee is now accepting submissions for future exhibitions.
SAQA Global Exhibitions
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Abstract art uses the pure elements and principles of design to create emotions and thoughts in the viewer. In the way a poem distills a novel into a few words, let your abstract art offer the essence of an idea using the vocabulary of line, shape, rhythm, texture, color, value and composition.
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Nature produces an endless array of colors, shapes, and patterns that creatures use to fool the eye. Only when they move or are in contrasting surroundings do these animals become visible. 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.
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SAQA and Timeless Textiles, the only commercial fibre art gallery in Australia, are partnering together to present this unique opportunity for SAQA artists. A total of 60 pieces (30 artists) will be on display at Timeless Textiles in Newcastle, NSW...
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Fire is the third and final component of our elemental series premiering at the National Quilt Museum. Previous exhibitions included Primal Forces: Earth and Primal Forces: Wind. Fire can both create and consume. From prehistory, humans have harnessed the power...Virtual Gallery Calls
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More than a routine, a ritual is something special that might bring peace of mind and help us connect to ourselves, our family, the environment around us, our culture and traditions.Other SAQA Calls
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Becoming a mentor to a developing artist has many benefits Sharing your knowledge and experience makes you feel good and can be very empowering. Remember the challenges you faced when you were first starting out? Wouldn’t it have been nice...
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Whether applied by machine or by hand, thread tells a story. Build up layers of thread, and the story becomes more interesting. Add a lonely mark here and there, and the story can take a mournful turn. Show us your best threadwork to shine in this poignant Member Gallery.
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Layered & Stitched: An Art Quilt Experience: Friday, May 17th, AND Saturday, May 18th, 9am PT Join us and be part of a collaborative, virtual event with Creative Spark and SAQA! We are looking for creative instructors who are excited...
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The Spotlight Auction will be an online event taking place during the Plurality & Heritage online conference. This is an opportunity for all SAQA members to have their work showcased to a world-wide audience.Other Opportunities
What's Next? Art is constantly evolving. Imagine a SAQA Global Exhibition that will be innovative and engaging. Share your vision with us! The SAQA Exhibitions Committee is asking members to submit themes we can consider for future SAQA Global Exhibitions.
SAQA has a very robust regional exhibition program which expands the variety of exhibition opportunities available for our members from juried shows to traveling trunk shows.
Interested in applying to be a Juried Artist member? Find out more by reviewing our application guidelines.
Explore some of the non-SAQA opportunities to exhibit your artwork. Note that SAQA lists these events as a courtesy, and inclusion on this page does not imply SAQA endorsement.
