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2026 Connections Fibre Art Competition and Exhibition

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Connections:   ​

A celebration of family, friends, community, heritage and culture through creative and inspiring works of fibre art. 

August 23, 2026
to
September 12, 2026
 
Focus on Fibre Arts Association invites fibre artists in Alberta to submit artworks that express their interpretation of the Connections 2026 Competition and Exhibition. All forms of two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) fibre artworks are welcome. Artworks can be improvisational, representational, or abstract.
 
The Competition and Exhibition is also celebrating fibre artists across Alberta recognizing the long standing dedication and support ACUA has provided to Ukrainian artists over the past 40 years.  Together we salute ACUA's 40th Anniversary!

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Important
Dates

June 1, 2026

July 29, 2026

August 1, 2026

August 2, 2026

August 13, 2026

August 18, 2026

August 23, 2026

August 23, 2026

August 23 to September 12, 2026

To be announced shortly

To be announced shortly

Submissions open

Submissions close at 4:00pm

Jurying complete

Artists notified of successful pieces

Intake and installation

Judging

Opening Ceremonies

Exhibition opens after Opening Ceremonies

Exhibition open to public 
Entries available for pick up 

Entries must be picked up (45 days after 1st pick up)

Competition Categories

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NEEDLEWORK

  • Machine

  • Hand

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QUILTING

  • Traditional

  • Modern

  • Art

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Woven

Non-Woven

  • Weaving

  • Knitted and Crocheted by Hand

  • Knitted by Machine

  • Wearable

  • Machine/Handmade

  • Reduce, Resue, Recycle

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Mixed Media

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Sculptural/3 Dimensional

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Rug Hooking

  • Traditional

  • Innovative

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Family and Youth

  • Family

  • Youth

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