Exhibits and Awards
Convergence® is a highly anticipated, biennial opportunity to view hundreds of juried fiber art in a variety of exhibition settings.
Juried Exhibits (On-Site)
Small Expressions (Off-Site)
Invitational Exhibits (On-Site)
Skein Competition & Exhibit (On-Site)
Awards
Submit your Exhibit
Juried Exhibits (On-Site)
Juried Exhibits
Enter your artwork to be seen on the world's stage.
A prospectus for each exhibit, including description, requirements, jurors, entry fees, and deadlines, is available online. As always, entry fees for HGA individual, household, and professional artist members are discounted. Students with proof of enrollment at an accredited institution will receive complimentary entry.
- Small Expressions 2026 is an annual touring juried exhibit of small-scale fiber art not to exceed 15 inches (38cm) in any direction. Juror: Ellen Hess
- Krewe of Threads: Let the Good Times Roll, Wearable Art Exhibit features the work of juried and invitational artists. Any fiber arts technique may be used. Exhibit will be displayed first in a runway fashion show and then as a traditional exhibit. Juror: Karen Donde
- Lagniappe: The Art of Everyday Beauty, Functional Art Exhibit - generously sponsored by Yarn Barn of Kansas - encompasses aesthetic objects designed for everyday use that are not only practical but also artistically pleasing. It's art that serves a function and is also designed for its beauty. Juror: Marcia Weiss
- Creative Spirits of the River, Yardage Exhibit is open to lengths of constructed and or embellished yardage. Any fiber arts technique may be used. Juror: Mary Zicafoose
- Threaded Revelry: Throw Me Something, Mixed Media Exhibit is open to work created in any two or more media using a fiber arts technique. Juror: Tina Linville
Download Prospectus
Small Expressions (Off-Site)
Invitational Exhibits (On-Site)
Skein Competition & Exhibit (On-Site)
Awards
Submit your Exhibit
Juried Exhibit Awards
- Cash prizes provided by HGA include: First Place ($500), Second Place ($250), and Third Place ($100) for awards totaling $850+.
- Additional Honors and/or cash prizes may be sponsored by individuals or groups.
- Winning pieces will be published in Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot magazine.
- Winning pieces will be featured on HGA's Instagram and Facebook.
Entry Fees per Piece
- $0 - Students (with HGA Student membership or proof of current enrollment)
- $18 - HGA Members
- $25 - Non-HGA Members
Entry Deadline:
Convergence Exhibits: April 30, 2026
Small Expressions: April 6, 2026
Sponsor a Cash Prize
To sponsor a cash prize, email: HGA@WeaveSpinDye.org
