Gallery One -

(an Albuquerque Fiber Arts Council Exhibition) – Call for Entry

AFAC Call for Entry - Gallery One

EXHIBITION THEME - Unraveled Histories -  Unraveled Histories explores the stories embedded in fiber—personal, cultural, and historical. Textiles serve as records of memory, preservation, and change. Artists are invited to submit work that examines history as something constructed, altered, or revealed over time. This may include themes of identity, lineage, memory, loss, resilience, and transformation. Submissions may reflect on what has been preserved, what has been lost, and what can be reinterpreted through fiber-based practices.  All fiber art disciplines will be considered (hand and machine knitting, crochet, basketry, weaving, felting, mixed media, wood and paper art, embroidery, quilting, beading, wearable art).


CALL FOR ENTRY: October 1, 2026 – October 31, 2026


ELIGIBILITY / FEE


Artists must be residents of New Mexico.
The entry fee is $20 for up to two pieces.
The entry form will be available October 1, 2026.


IMPORTANT DATES:


October 1, 2026 – Online Entry Opens
October 31, 2026 – Online Entry Deadline at 7 PM Mountain Time
November 30, 2026 – Notification of acceptance via email
Artwork delivery to Gallery One (details provided upon acceptance)
December 17, 2026 – Exhibition Opens
January 29, 2027 – End of Exhibition

Please send us photos of your guild, guild activities, studio spaces, and outreach to the community. We are putting together a video loop that will display at the entrance of Gallery One. We would love to promote your art, activities and group affiliations. 


EXHIBITION SCHEDULE

December 17, 2026 – Exhibition Opens
January 29, 2027 – End of Exhibition

QUESTIONS?

If you have questions concerning this exhibition, please contact: info@abqfiberartscouncil.org

ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS

  • All fiber art disciplines will be considered (hand and machine knitting, crochet, basketry, weaving, felting, mixed media, wood and paper art, embroidery, quilting, beading, wearable art).

  • Wall hung (2D and 3D) and Freestanding artworks are eligible. No ceiling-hung artwork.

  • Pieces may not exceed 72” (6 ft) in height, width, or depth. There is NO minimum size.

  • All artwork must fit through a standard 34” doorway. 

  • Wall-hung pieces (2D and 3D) must hang without distortion. Traditional quilt sleeves, stretcher bars, framed or mounted work, and other hanging mechanisms are acceptable. 

IMAGE REQUIREMENTS

It is critical that submitted images be of the best possible quality: in focus, with clear details.

  • For each wall-hung 2D entry (depth is less than 2 inches), submit one full view front digital image. 

  • For each 3D artwork (wall-hung or freestanding), submit one overall front image and one image from another angle.  

  • Full-view images MUST show all the edges along with a small amount of background. 

  • Digital images must be saved as a high-quality JPEG or JPG file (No TIFF files). 

  • Finished images should be at least 2100 pixels on the longest side (no maximum).  

  • Label your image(s) with your name and title (first name-last name-title)(first name-Last name-title-image2)

ELIGIBILITY / FEE

Artists must be a resident of New Mexico. The fee for entering is $20 for up to 2 pieces.

IMORTANT DATES

  • October 1, 2026 - Online Entry Opens

  • October 31, 2026 - Online Entry Deadline at 7pm mountain time   

  • Notification of acceptance via email - TBD

  • delivery of art - TBD

  • December 17, 2026 - Exhibition Opens

  • January 29, 2027 - End of Exhibition

  • Pick up of art - TBD