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. For the purpose of this exhibition,  a quilt means stitched and layered materials using any technique.

QuiltNSW is exploring options for the next exhibition in 2027/2028. 

Please direct any inquiries to: thenewquilt@quiltnsw.com

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