Call to Artists: “Common Threads – A Textile Arts Exhibition” Prospectus
Key Upcoming Dates:
- October 15, 2026 – Entry paperwork deadline; all paperwork due to the Art Center by 5pm
- October 25, 2026 – Delivery of artwork; 11am – 4pm
Common Threads – A Textile Arts Exhibition, our 2026 Quilt & Fiber Arts Exhibit, is sponsored by the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association (BRMAA or Art Center) and promotes the talent and design of quilt and fiber artists. Each artist may enter up to three (3) pieces of artwork.
Eligibility: Original artworks of traditional or non-traditional quilts and unique fiber arts. Heirloom-quality quilts may be submitted. Commercially manufactured quilts will not be accepted. Each artist may enter up to three (3) pieces of artwork. All artwork must be “for sale” –only heirloom quilts may be marked “not for sale” or “NFS”. All quilts must include a minimum of a 2” inch pocket for gallery hanging. Please complete the entry description for each entry, noting if the artwork is specifically a quilt, fiber art, or clothing.
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association (BRMAA) will make the final determination of display arrangement and reserves the right to not display all pieces submitted.
Delivery: Artists will be responsible for hand-delivery of work to and pick-up from The Art Center. The artist is responsible for any insurance on his/her work during transit and exhibition. No artwork is to be shipped directly to The Art Center. All heirloom-quality quilts must be designated as such at the time of delivery.
Sales: The artist will receive 65% of retail price (set by the artist) and BRMAA will retain a 35% commission, unless the artist is a BRMAA member. BRMAA members receive 70% of the retail price and BRMAA will retain a 30% commission. The price submitted on Entry Form (attached) will be the price represented throughout the duration of the show. Changes are unacceptable. Georgia sales tax (7%) will be added at the point of sale. Artist must complete a W-9 (unless already on file) prior to payment being made for sale(s).
Agreement: Submission of works to this exhibition constitutes agreement on the part of the artist to all terms and conditions of this entire prospectus, which includes, but is not limited to, the right of The Art Center to use entries for publicity.
Liability: Neither BRMAA nor any of their representatives will be held responsible for lost or damaged artworks. The artist is responsible for any insurance on his/her work during transit and exhibition. While utmost care is given to all entries, BRMAA does not assume any liability for damage or loss, before, during or after exhibition.
QUILT & FIBER ARTS EXHIBIT CALENDAR
- October 15, 2026 – Entry paperwork deadline; all paperwork due to the Art Center by 5pm
- October 25, 2026 – Delivery of artwork; 11am – 4pm
- October 30, 2026 – Opening Reception from 5pm-7pm
- October 30 through November 14, 2026 – Show Open to the Public
- November 15, 2026 – Pick-up Artwork; 12pm – 4pm
