The New Quilt

QuiltNSW recognises the quilt medium as an art form and is committed to providing opportunities for textile artists to share their artwork in a gallery setting. The New Quilt is a juried survey exhibition showcasing the art of quilting that is open to all artists resident in Australia and New Zealand. For the purpose of this exhibition, a quilt means stitched and layered materials using any technique.

The New Quilt is returning to Hawkesbury Regional Gallery, Windsor, NSW for an extended period 25 June to 19 September 2027. Start planning your entry!

Please direct any inquiries to: thenewquilt@quiltnsw.com

Download the Conditions of Entry <Here>

Note:

• artists may enter 1 or 2 quilts. Either or both may be selected; 
• there is no prescribed theme – submit your best work reflecting your creative practice; 
• 2–D, 3–D, installation work, ceiling hung work, work on stretcher bars and framed work are eligible; and 
• in 2027, the maximum size is 2.75 x 2.5 x 2 metres (height x width x depth) and the maximum weight for ceiling hung work is 15kg. There is no minimum size requirement. 

All selected entries are eligible for consideration for two prizes:

• The New Quilt Prize $1500
• The New Quilt Prize Runner Up $500

Key dates

• 1 February 2027: online entry form opens 
• 19 March 2027: online entry form closes 
• 1 May 2027: notification of selection by e-mail 
• 1 June 2027: final date for delivery of artwork 
• 25 June 2027: exhibition opens 
• 19 September 2027: exhibition closes 
• 20 September 2027: dispatch works back to artists 

The New Quilt 2024

QuiltNSW proudly presented The New Quilt 2024 at Hawkesbury Regional Gallery, Windsor, NSW from 4 May to 23 June 2024. The New Quilt is a juried survey exhibition showcasing the art of quilting. The exhibition featured 36 quilts by contemporary textile artists from across Australia highlighting the rich diversity of stitched and layered materials. This included two invitational works by juror-judges Ruth de Vos and Fiona Gavens.

Congratulations to the winners of the inaugural awards:

• • The New Quilt Prize $1500: Sue Dennis Tempest
  • The New Quilt Prize Runner Up $500: Anna Brown Canopy 27

The New Quilt 2024 Catalogue

The 44 page catalogue for The New Quilt features full colour images of the 36 artworks along with 3 juror statements.

The New Quilt 2024 Online Gallery

Please direct any queries to: thenewquilt@quiltnsw.com