AQIPP 2027 “rhythm”

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Conditions of Entry:

1. This exhibition is open to quilt makers residing in Australia.
2. All entries must be the quilter’s own original design and not subject to copyright in any form. The work must not be the product of an instructional setting.
3. The Entry must have been completed in the last 2 years.
4. Your entry must NOT have been previously exhibited in Australia, including any social or electronic media.
5. Quilts will be selected and judged on their interpretation of the theme ”RHYTHM” as well as their originality, design, technique and craftsmanship. Quilts may be pictorial, geometric, abstract, machine or hand pieced and quilted.
6. The circumference of the quilt must be no larger than 6 metres and no smaller than 2.5 metres.
7. Any dimension of the quilt must not exceed 1.5 metres. A quilt must consist of 2 or more layers visibly stitched together.
8. Selection for exhibition will be made from two good-quality photographs. One photo of the full quilt and one must show the detail of a section of the quilt. The photos must be of completed quilts.
9. Quilts selected for exhibition will be chosen by a jury panel and then the final exhibition will be judged. The judges’ decision will be final. No discussion or correspondence regarding the initial selection or judging will be entered into.
10. Each Entrant may submit up to two quilts. Each entry must have its own entry form and be accompanied by the maker’s statement and the entry fee ( to be announced in early 2027).
11. The online entry form will be available in early 2027.
12. The entry fee may be paid by cash or direct debit to:
    The Australian Quilters Association Inc.,
    BSB: 063-222
    Account No. 10132265 (Include name and “AQIPP”)
13. Receipt of entry forms will be acknowledged by e-mail. After jurying, all entrants will be notified of the result and, if accepted for exhibition, delivery and return instructions for the quilts will be e-mailed.
14. Quilts must be received ready to exhibit. All quilts must have a label firmly attached to the back detailing your name and address and the title of the quilt. A hanging sleeve with a finished depth of 10cm must be attached to the back of each quilt.
15. Entrants whose quilts are selected for exhibition will be responsible for the cost of packing, shipping and transit TO and FROM the organisers’ premises. The quilt must be packed in a strong re-usable container sent by registered post or hand-delivered.
16. Quilts will be covered by the Gallery’s insurance whilst they are on display from 4th November to 16 December 2027. It is the responsibility of the entrant to arrange adequate insurance for their quilt whilst it is in the possession of AQA outside these dates. It is recommended that quilts are valued and you speak to your insurer to make sure they are covered. Every care will be taken with your quilt whilst it is being handled for display.
17. The organisers reserve the right to photograph or permit to be photographed all quilts to be exhibited. These photographs may be used for publicity or other appropriate purposes. Photography by the public for personal use is permitted in the Whitehorse Artspace.
18. The organisers reserve the right to hang or not hang any quilt.