Thank you for your interest in entering the ArtQuilt Elements 2012 exhibit.
The exhibition dates are March 30, 2012 to May 13, 2012 and will be held at the Wayne Art Center,
413 Maplewood Avenue, Wayne PA 19087.

AQE 2012 is the 10th Exhibition of this internationally acclaimed show set in suburban Philadelphia.
"One of the distinctions of our show is our professional presentation of art quilts.  The exhibition has been widely praised by reviewers and artists not only for exhibiting the quilts in a gallery setting but also for
promoting the art quilt as an art form."

The Jurors

We are privileged to have the highly qualified team of jurors for the 2012 exhibit:

Elizabeth Barton, Ph.D., quilt artist and educator.
David Revere McFadden Chief Curator and Vice President for Programs
and Collections at the Museum of Arts & Design in New York City.
Dr. Sandra Sider, SAQA President, quilt artist, educator.

Our jurors make up an eclectic panel with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. They will judge the work based on its technique, design, originality and craftsmanship. It is important to send professional high quality images.  Accepted artists must supply a digital image of at least 1800 pixels on the longest side to be included in the catalog.

The Committee

AQE is the collaborative effort of quilt artists who work year round as volunteers to produce this biennial exhibition. They are committed to providing this opportunity for other quilt artists to share their work in this extraordinary space.

Wayne Art Center Contacts:

Nancy Campbell, Executive Director
Karen Louise Fay, Director of Special Projects

AQE Committee Contacts:

Margo Clyma
Cindy Friedman
Suzan Hirsch
Deborah Schwartzman
Shawn Towey
Carolyn Vehslage

Questions? E-mail to: artquiltelements@gmail.com

Requirements

• Work submitted must be innovative and original in design. Work derivative of other quilt artists or work created in a workshop with the aid of an instructor is not acceptable.
• Work must be a personal expression of the artist’s intent.
• Quilts submitted must have been completed after January 1, 2009.
• If this quilt is framed, that information and the finished size including the frame must be listed on the application.
• There is no size restriction for 2012.
• Art quilts must be available for sale.

We reserve the right to omit from the exhibition accepted quilts that differ dramatically from what is represented by the digital image submitted.

Calendar of Events

September 25, 2011 -- Deadline for online application submission
October 28, 2011 – Notification of Acceptance
November 14, 2011 – Deadline for return of Exhibitor’s paperwork.
February 2012  -- Accepted artists information distributed.
March 10, 2012 – Deadline for receipt of all work at the WAC.
March 30 – April 1, 2012 AQE Opening weekend events including the Joint SAQA/SDA National Conference at the Marriot Conshohocken, PA. To learn more about SAQA/SDA Conference, click here.
May 13, 2012 – AQE 2012 Exhibition Closes
June 1, 2012 – Quilts returned to artists.

Awards

Our effort to cultivate organizations that acknowledge artists in various disciplines is ongoing. We are pleased to announce that awards will be given from individuals and various organizations to artists participating in the 2012 AQE Exhibition.

Entry and Exhibition Fees

The entry fee is $40 for up to three quilts.
You may pay using Visa, MasterCard, Paypal, or personal check for US entries only.  Your application will not be finalized until the entry fee has been paid.
No slide entries will be accepted.

To pay using a credit card or PayPal, use this button here:

If your work is selected for AQE 2012, you are financially responsible for the return shipping and in-transit insurance of your work. When you ship us your quilt for the exhibit, you MUST also include a pre-paid UPS or FEDEX return shipping label for the shipping of your quilt.

Insurance and Commission

The Wayne Art Center (WAC) will insure all artwork for the duration of the exhibition in the gallery. In the event of damage the artist will be required to provide documentation confirming the value of the work and the extent of the claim.

Your work must be for sale to be included in this exhibition, and a price must be listed on your entry application. The WAC will retain 40% commission of work sold during the exhibition dates, or on any sale that results from mediation by the WAC staff (Buyer must also pay 6% sales tax). 

Instructions for Online Submission:

Once you start the first online form, you can't go back so please have all your information and images ready. Here is a checklist before you begin your online registration:

• Title
• Quilt Dimensions (width and height)
• Quilt Dimensions if framed
• Artist Statement (100 words or less)
• Materials and Techniques
• Overall and Close-up images of each quilt (at least 1800 pixels on the longest side and JPGs only)
• Sale Price (max $15,000)
• Date of Completion (after Jan 1, 2009)

Registration

Registration has closed. No further registrations will be accepted at this time.

For More Information

If you have questions about the exhibit, please contact Art Quilt Elements at artquiltelements@gmail.com. If you have technical questions about the on-line system, please contact Lisa Ellis at lisa@ellisquilts.com.