Australian entries for the World Quilt Competition 2020 are now open! Share your artwork on the international stage! Entries close on Tuesday 19 May 2020. Enter online at: www.worldquiltaustralian.com
Competition Revamp
In 2020, the framework for the World Quilt Competition has been revamped to provide more exciting opportunities for you. Key changes include:
- the minimum size is now 1,024 square inches (eg 32x32in 82x82cm)
- the “Traditional” and “Innovative” categories have been removed to create a single competition with a US$11,000 prize pool that includes Best of World, 2nd and 3rd prizes and US$600 special awards for Best Traditional Design, Best Innovative Design and Best Modern Design.
- the addition of a US$250 prize for Best Pictorial Quilt
Works must be completed in 2018, 2019 or 2020. Accepted entries premiere at the World Quilt New England (Springfield Massachusetts 13-15 August 2020) and tour to:
- Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza
- Pacific International Quilt Festival: Santa Clara, California
- The Quilt & Sewing Fest of New Jersey
See the Contest Rules for more information.