Art Calls Unraveled
Opportunity Description
U.S. National Deadline: November 7, 2026 – Woman Made Gallery invites women and nonbinary artists to submit work for “Unraveled,” an exhibition exploring contemporary fiber and textile-based practices. From quilting and weaving to soft sculpture and expanded fiber practices, this open call celebrates work that engages both the preservation and reinvention of textile tradition.
Exhibition Dates: January 16–February 13, 2027.
ELIGIBILITY
Submissions are open to women and nonbinary artists at all career stages. Artists working in fiber + textiles (inclusive of traditional and experimental uses of the medium) are welcome to apply.
Submitted work must be original, created by the artist, and produced without the primary use of AI image-generation tools.
Artworks must incorporate fiber based materials and/or strategies at some stage in the making process. Including but not limited to the following: sewing, quilting, weaving, crochet, embroidery, tapestry, lace-making, natural dyeing, beadwork, wearable work, felting, knitting, knotting, soft sculpture, and expanded fiber practices.
ENTRY FEE
$30 Entry. Each submission may include 1 to 3 artworks. WMG offers reduced fees/ waivers to those with need.
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Notification: November 29, 2026
SALES
Work may be offered for sale or listed as Not for Sale (NFS). In the case of a sale, WMG retains a 40% commission, with the remaining balance paid to the artist within 30 days of the sale date.
About:
Woman Made Gallery is a tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization founded in 1992. Its goal is to cultivate, promote and support the work of female-identified artists by providing exhibition opportunities, professional development, and public programs that invite discussion about what feminism means today. More than 8,000 women artists have exhibited their work since WMG was established. WMG welcomes the participation of people of all gender expressions and orientations as artists and program participants, members and supporters.
Woman Made Gallery
2150 S Canalport #4A-3
Chicago, IL 60608
t: (312)-738-0400
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