CALL FOR ENTRY
Viriditas: Flourishing Life Energy
Juried by internationally recognized fiber artist Jane Dunnewold, the Fiber Artists of San Antonio (FASA) invites Texas and continental U.S. artists working in fiber and textile media to submit work for its 2026 Annual Juried Exhibition, Viriditas: Flourishing Life Energy.
Inspired by the writings of 12th-century mystic Hildegard von Bingen, Viriditas is a Latin term meaning “greening power” or the life-force that animates all living things. Artists are encouraged to explore themes of vitality, renewal, resilience, growth, and the creative energy that connects humanity to the natural world.
Submissions may include traditional and contemporary fiber techniques such as weaving, quilting, embroidery, felting, basketry, mixed-media textile work, and experimental fiber processes. The exhibition celebrates the diversity of contemporary fiber art and invites innovative interpretations of this inspiring theme.
Juror Jane Dunnewold is a recipient of the Quilt Japan Prize, the Gold Prize at the Taegue International Textile Exhibition, and the 2025 Mastery Award from 108 Contemporary. Dunnewold is a respected educator, author, and leader in contemporary fiber arts.
Selected works will be exhibited November 7–December 11, 2026, at the Semmes Gallery, Kelso Art Center, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas.
Key Dates:
- July 1, 2026 – Applications Open
- August 31, 2026 – Entry Deadline
- September 17, 2026 – Notification of Acceptance
- November 7, 2026 – Opening Reception
- December 11, 2026 – Exhibition Closes
For complete eligibility requirements, entry instructions, and prospectus information, visit https://www.safiberarts.org/viriditas-exhibit-2026-134029.html.
To apply, visit EntryThingy at https://app.entrythingy.com/calls/public/14150/ beginning July 1, 2026. For questions email exhibit.fasa.@gmail.com.
Exhibition Location: Semmes Gallery, Kelso Art Center, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas
The entry fee is $50 for a maximum of three (3) art pieces per person. For current FASA members the fee is $40 for a maximum of three (3) art pieces per person.
