Exhibits and Awards
Convergence® is a highly anticipated, biennial opportunity to view hundreds of juried fiber art in a variety of exhibition settings.
On-Site Fiber Art Exhibits
Juried Exhibits
Enter your artwork to be seen on the world's stage. Small Expressions will be on view July 2024 at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum and all other exhibitions will be on view July 11 - 14, 2024 at the Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center in Wichita, Kansas.
A prospectus for each exhibit including description, requirements, juror, entry fees and deadlines will be available online. As always, entry fees for HGA individual, family, and professional artist members are discounted. Students with proof of enrollment at an accredited institution will receive complimentary entry.
All Entry Deadlines: March 4, 2024
- Small Expressions 2024 is an annual touring juried exhibit of small-scale fiber art not to exceed 15 inches (38cm) in any direction. Juror: Pauline Verbeek
- Sunflowers to Sunsets, Wearable Art Exhibit
sponsored by Suzoo’s Wool Works at The Sheepwalk Ranch
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: Susan Lazear - Whirlwind of Fibers, Basketry Exhibit features functional or nonfunctional, traditional or nontraditional forms in basketry techniques. Juror: Annetta Kraayeveld
- Limitless Prairies, Limitless Sky, Yardage Exhibit is open to lengths of constructed and or embellished yardage. Any fiber arts technique may be used. Juror: Denise Kovnat
- Explorers of Wind, Wagons, and Wheat, Mixed Media Exhibit is open to work created in any media using a fiber arts technique. Juror: Jean Ann Fausser
Competition and Exhibit
Skein Competition and Exhibit
sponsored by Kromski North America
A spinning competition: Skeins will be judged on criteria including overall appearance, singles, plying, dyeing/blending, and appropriate presentation. Registration Opens August 1st. Updated Guidelines Coming Soon; Download 2022 Guidelines
Invitational Exhibits
Leaders Exhibit
Features recent works created by the Convergence 2024 Leaders who teach and inspire in all areas of art.
Interns Exhibit
sponsored by Lyn McCormick
Features recent works created by the Convergence 2024 Interns who are students enrolled in accredited fiber arts programs in North America - be sure to see these works from the next generation of fiber artists.
Sponsor a Cash Prize
To sponsor a cash prize contact Programs@WeaveSpinDye.org
Off-Site Fiber Art Exhibits
Wichita
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum: Small Expressions 2024
Small Expressions is an annual juried exhibition produced by the Handweavers Guild of America, Inc. and showcasing contemporary small-scale works (not to exceed 15 inches in any direction) using fiber techniques in any media. Small in scale but visually compelling, this exhibit features work that speaks to the intricacy of expression, the intimacy of design, thoughtful communication, and visual excitement. The artists in this exhibit create a big impact through small pieces.
| Dates: | July 2, 2024 – August 14, 2024 |
| Opening Reception: | July 14, 2024 |
| Exhibition Hours: | Tuesdays – Fridays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays – Sundays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Address: | 204 S. Main Street; Wichita, Kansas |
Regional
To Be Announced
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)
- $17 - HGA Members
- $25 - Non-HGA Members
TBA
Sponsor a Cash Prize
To sponsor a cash prize contact Programs@WeaveSpinDye.org
Download Prospectus
2024 Prospectus coming soon. View past prospectuses: