American Patchwork Exhibit Call for Art
San Marcos Art League seeks artists to submit work exploring American culture, heritage, and personal stories for February exhibition.
The San Marcos Art League is launching a call for art for their upcoming February community exhibition titled 'American Patchwork.' This exhibition invites artists to explore and interpret the American experience through their own unique perspectives and personal narratives.
The concept draws inspiration from traditional quilts, viewing them as tapestries of history, repositories of memory, and living records of human experience. Each stitch and fabric square holds stories of hopes, fears, joys, and sorrows. Similarly, the American experience is presented as a complex tapestry woven from countless individual stories, cultural backgrounds, and personal legacies.
Artists are encouraged to submit works that represent their unique perspective on their culture, heritage, family, and background, contributing a 'patch' to a larger, shared narrative of the American experience. The San Marcos Art League welcomes all media and encourages submissions that are both personally resonant and universally significant.
Key dates and information:
- Application period: January 5-30, 2026
- Intake for the show: Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
- Public opening reception: Friday, February 6, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the San Marcos Art Center
- Exhibition viewing period: Through Friday, February 27, 2026
This is an excellent opportunity for artists of all levels and media to participate in a meaningful community exhibition that celebrates diverse American perspectives and experiences.