CALL FOR ARTISTS
DEADLINE AUGUST 19, 2026
2nd Annual
Mindful Making with Textiles
Show opens: SEPTEMBER 4, 2026
TEXTILES — an Open Call Exhibition
This group textiles exhibition invites knitters, crocheters, quilters, weavers, and more to create whatever textile art that moves you!
Celebrate the meditative journey often found in the repetitive process of crafting. This show encourages us to explore our rich traditions of using textiles to create art. These range from wall-bound work, quilts, and linens to wearable art and 3D forms. This exhibition illuminates how these practices honor heritage, serve as pathways to personal growth and positive change, and expand the use of textile as a medium in contemporary art practice.
Opening Reception: Friday, September 4, 5:00–8:00 PM
Submission Deadline: August 19, 2026
As part of Art On 1st’s ongoing series of open-call exhibitions, this exhibition aims to showcase emerging and established artists together, providing collectors a fresh perspective on art in Roanoke, Virginia. Featured artists come from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels.
Entries MUST be made here on our website. No work will be accepted past the deadline. All artwork must be listed for sale and Art On 1st requires a 30% commission on all sales.
Our fees are$10 per entry or $35 for a bundle of four entries. This nominal fee goes a long way in sustaining our commitment to fostering a vibrant art community, providing a place for all levels of artists, and showing our patrons a rich tapestry of creativity.