Call for Exhibition Proposals 2026
Visions Museum of Textile Art (VMOTA) is pleased to invite textile and fiber artists for solo or group exhibitions to submit proposals to exhibit in our galleries in 2026. VMOTA hosts three exhibition cycles for our main galleries and eight exhibition cycles for our Spotlight Gallery. We seek to exhibit a variety of artists working in various textile and fiber art mediums. This call for proposals is open to national and international artists at all career levels.
Our Purpose
Visions Museum of Textile Art (VMOTA) celebrates and shares with the public the rich history, artistry, and cultural significance of quilting and textile arts. We provide a welcoming and inclusive space where individuals of all ages and backgrounds can explore, appreciate, and engage with the beauty and craftsmanship of textile art. To learn more about VMOTA, visit vmota.org.
Sept 1, 2024 | Call for Entry Opens (Noon PST, Online Only) |
Dec 15, 2024 | Call for Entry Closes (Noon PST) |
Jan 13-17, 2025 | Selection Review |
April 15, 2025 | Artists Notified of Selection |
VMOTA hosts exhibitions in 3 on-site galleries simultaneously.
Jan 21 - May 9, 2026 | Exhibition Cycle 1 (Galleries 1-3) |
May 27-Sept 12, 2026 | Exhibition Cycle 2 (Galleries 1-3) |
Sept 30, 2026- Jan 9, 2027 | Exhibition Cycle 3 (Galleries 1-3) |
VMOTA's Spotlight Gallery is open to emerging artists within 250 miles of our museum and rotates every 6 weeks.
Jan 21-Feb 28, 2026 | Spotlight Cycle 1 |
Mar 4- Apr 18, 2026 | Spotlight Cycle 2 |
Apr 22-Jun 6, 2026 | Spotlight Cycle 3 |
Jun 10-Jul 25, 2026 | Spotlight Cycle 4 |
Jul 29-Sept 12, 2026 | Spotlight Cycle 5 |
Sept 16-Oct 31, 2026 | Spotlight Cycle 6 |
Nov 4-Dec 19, 2026 | Spotlight Cycle 7 |
Dec 23, 2026-Jan 30, 2027 | Spotlight Cycle 8 |
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND ELIGIBILITY:
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PROPOSALS:
For more information or questions about our proposal process, please contact us at info@vmota.org.
In order to submit your work for Proposal Season 2026, you must register on this ArtCall site by clicking on the Register button in the header above (if you already have an ArtCall.org login, you can simply log in using the green Login button instead). If you have a narrow browser screen (mobile, etc.) you may have to click on the three horizontal lines in the upper RIGHT to see the buttons. Fill in the necessary information on the registration form and create a password.
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