Call for Entries - Christmas Quilt Exhibit

Call For Entries

Exhibitor Application

Calling all quilters! The Hansen Museum is excited to announce an open call for quilters to participate in our upcoming Christmas Quilt Exhibition. This special showcase will celebrate the artistry, tradition, and creativity of quilt-making, all in honor of the holiday season. We invite you to share your talent and help us make this festive display truly unforgettable.

We’d love for you to apply to be an exhibitor!

Eligibility & Guidelines

  • Open to all quilt artists, regardless of experience level.
  • Quilts/Table Runners/Wall Hangings must be Christmas or Winter themed
  • Quilts/Table Runners/Wall Hangings must be the original work of the submitting quilter. Machine quilting is permitted, and if a professional machine quilter was used, credit should be given where applicable.
  • Each participant may submit up to three entries for consideration
  • All entries must be clean, free of pet hair, smoke, and odor.
  • There is no entry fee

Quilt/Table Runner/Wall Hanging specifications

  • Entry must consist of at least 2 layers and held together by some form of stitching, whether by hand or by machine.
  • There are no minimum width and height requirements.
  • Cloth identification label sewn securely to lower right corner of quilt back, including the quilt title (if applicable) and name
    of entrant.
  • A 3-inch hanging sleeve must be securely attached to the upper back of the quilt.
    • The sleeve must be sewn ½-inch down from the top edge of the quilt along the full width, minus ½-inch on each side for hanging space.

SUBMISSION PROCESS

  • Deadline for submission is November 7, 2025.
  • Complete the entry form below
  • Upload 3 high-quality images of your quilt(s)/table runner(s)/wall hanging(s)—front, back, and a close-up of stitching details.
    • Please note that better quality images have a greater chance of being accepted.
    • Please upload photos in the following formats: JGP, JPEG, or TIFF.

PRIZES

  • Prizes will be awarded in the following categories in amounts stated:

QUILT

  • Best in Show | $1,000
  • 1st Runner Up | $500
  • 2nd Runner Up | $250
  • 3rd Runner Up | $125
  • Viewer’s Choice | $500
  • Most Creative | $500

WALL HANGINGS/TABLE RUNNERS

  • 1st Runner Up | $200
  • 2nd Runner Up | $100
  • 3rd Runner Up | $50

SELECTION PROCESS

All accepted works will be reviewed by jurors, who have full discretion in awarding prizes.

The decisions of the jurors are final and binding. No appeals or requests for reconsideration will be accepted.

Announcement of Winners

Winners except for the Viewer’s Choice, will be notified by email by 4:00 p.m. on December 23, 2025.

The Viewer’s Choice winner will be announced at the conclusion of the exhibition, once all votes have been counted.

Prize money will be awarded to the winners when they pick up their entries at the conclusion of the exhibition.

Exhibitor’s Application & Release

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