QuiltCon 2024 is in the books and WOW what a show! The Modern Quilt Guild’s annual event took place in Raleigh, North Carolina this year and it was a riot of color and inspiration. Thousands of quilters attended, eager to connect with one another.

In 2023, I submitted quilts to a total of 21 exhibitions. Here’s a look at stats from those shows, including my acceptance rate, expenses, and more.

How artists can build confidence and find connection by exhibiting their work in galleries, museums, and other venues.

Last month, I attended my first-ever Quilt National opening at The Dairy Barn Arts Center in Athens, Ohio. It was a whirlwind weekend full of gorgeous quilts and great conversations with friends new and old.

Exhibiting my work in new spaces and relishing the cherries on top!

Over the past five years, my quilts have hung in museums, galleries, and convention centers around the world. Now I’m sharing what I learned about various submission processes so you can feel confident as you explore the big, wide world of exhibition opportunities.

A couple weeks ago, I took a trip to see the 2022 installment of Schweinfurth Art Center’s annual Quilts=Art=Quilts exhibition, as well as Judy Kirpich’s solo show Emotional Constructs.

Quilt by Carolina Oneto.

My joint exhibition with Audrey Esarey is now open! Complementary Curves is on view at the McLean Textile Gallery in McLean, Virginia through July 28, 2022.

Submitting your quilts to shows? Some are free to enter, others quite costly. Some need your quilts months in advance, others only keep them on hand for a couple weeks. Learn how I keep track of all the details.