Produced by the Handweavers Guild of America, Inc. (HGA), Small Expressions is an annual juried exhibit featuring contemporary small-scale works. The exhibit showcases works created using fiber techniques in any media, not to exceed 15 inches (38 cm) in any direction, including mounting, framing, or display devices. The exhibit is available for travel.

Exhibit: Opening August 10, 2026 – November 2, 2026, to be held at Longue Vue House & Gardens in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Following the Louisiana show, the exhibit will tour the United States through July 2027.

Juror: Textile designer and weaver Ellen Hess designs woven textiles for domestic and European textile firms. She teaches weaving and CAD at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, and has taught at the Newark Museum Arts Workshop, The Visual Arts Center of NJ, the Montclair Art Museum, the Brookfield Craft Center, Peter’s Valley Craft Education Center and national/regional fiber conferences, including Convergence, MAFA, and Stitches East. Ellen offers workshops around the country.

Entry Deadline: April 6, 2026

Full prospectus at: https://weavespindye.org/calls-for-entry/

Awards
Cash prizes provided by HGA include: $500 First, $250 Second, $100 Third
Winning works will be published in future edition of Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot magazine
Winning works will be featured on HGA’s Instagram and Facebook
All selected works will be featured in an online exhibit photo album
Additional Honors and/or cash prizes may be sponsored by individuals or groups

Entry Fees per Piece
$0 – Students (with HGA Student membership or proof of current enrollment)
$18 – HGA Members
$25 – Non-HGA Members