---
title: Atlanta Quilt Festival 2026
description: >-
  Annual juried quilt exhibition in Atlanta, GA open to all quilt makers. $10
  entry fee per quilt, max 3 entries. Show runs July 31–Sept 5, 2026.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/68f1759e-238b-4431-b3fa-e3413a257d2a'
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: '2026-05-28'
updatedAt: '2026-09-23'
programType: Exhibition
organization: Atlanta Quilt Festival
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/atlanta-quilt-festival'
deadline: '2026-06-01'
entryFee: 10 USD
location: 'Atlanta, GA, United States'
isOnline: false
disciplines:
  - textile
---

# Atlanta Quilt Festival 2026

**Hosted by:** Atlanta Quilt Festival

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States | **Deadline:** June 1, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $10

## About This Program

> "Traditional, Art, Modern, and African American Heritage quilts"

The Atlanta Quilt Festival, Inc. (AQF) is pleased to announce its annual quilt competition. In keeping with the mission of the Atlanta Quilt Festival, all interpretations are welcome. The exhibition is open to all quilt makers at all stages in quilt making. This is a juried exhibition focusing on Traditional, Art, Modern, and African American Heritage quilts. All quilts must have three (3) layers (top, batting and backing). Quilts should not exceed 60 X 60 inches.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** textile
- **Note:** Open to all quilt makers at all stages of quilt making. Quilts must have three layers (top, batting, and backing). Maximum 3 quilts per artist with separate entry forms for each. The entered quilt cannot have been exhibited at the Southwest Arts Center within the last year.

### Additional Requirements

Submit entry form with quilt description, photos (at least one full view and one detailed view of completed quilt), and $10 entry fee per quilt via EntryThingy, mail to 505 Stonebriar Way SW, Atlanta GA 30331, or email entry form. Maximum 3 quilts per person with separate entry forms for each. Quilts must not exceed 60 x 60 inches and must have a hanging sleeve and label on the back with artist name and quilt name. Accepted file types: GIF, JPG, PDF, PNG; max 500MB per image. Entry fee is non-refundable.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 28, 2026
- **Deadline:** June 1, 2026
- **Program Start:** July 31, 2026
- **Program End:** September 5, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://app.entrythingy.com/apply/13817/