CALL FOR ENTRIES: INTERNATIONAL TRIENNIAL OF TEXTILE ARTS | SZOMBATHELY 2027
Theme: INTERWOVEN / GENERATION
The International Triennial of Textile Arts launches its Call for Entries 2027, inviting artists to submit works that explore the theme INTERWOVEN / GENERATION and the many conceptual, social and cultural implications it evokes.
Submitted works may investigate the material qualities of textiles or develop artistic research through the language of textile art, with no restrictions on materials, techniques or processes. The Triennial fosters dialogue between applied arts and visual arts, encouraging interdisciplinary and experimental approaches.
Only completed works created between 2024 and 2027 will be considered. Entries must relate to the proposed theme or have been conceived specifically for this edition.
The call is open to professional textile artists, visual and applied artists, members of artistic associations, and students enrolled in higher education institutions in the arts, provided their submissions comply with the requirements set out in the official regulations.
The full call is available at: https://www.textiltriennale.hu/
Awards will be presented in all categories, courtesy of the Triennial’s sponsors.
EXHIBITION VENUE
Savaria Museum and Gallery of Szombathely
Szombathely, Hungary
CONTACT
CATEGORIES
1. Wall and Spatial Textile
Professional artists living and working in European Union Member States may submit one work.
Permitted dimensions
- Minimum: 1 m²
- Maximum: 250 × 250 × 250 cm
Both two-dimensional and three-dimensional works are eligible, whether created using traditional textile techniques or experimental approaches. Alongside works rooted in textile traditions, the Triennial welcomes research-based practices employing alternative materials, contemporary languages and innovative methodologies.
There are no restrictions on materials or techniques.
2. Textile Design
Professional artists living and working in European Union Member States may submit one entry.
Maximum dimensions
250 × 250 × 250 cm
Eligible submissions include handcrafted or industrially produced:
- home textiles;
- garments;
- fashion accessories;
- objects;
- installations.
Entries may consist of unique pieces, small production series or prototypes intended for industrial manufacture.
Both individual and collaborative applications are accepted. A collection, product line, sample collection or a group consisting of one to three garments is considered a single work. The organisers reserve the right to determine the number of items to be included in the exhibition.
3. Miniature Textile
This category is open to professional artists from any country.
Each participant may submit one work.
Permitted dimensions
- Minimum: 20 × 20 × 20 cm
- Maximum: 30 × 30 × 30 cm
There are no restrictions on materials or techniques. Miniature Textile is conceived as a space dedicated to experimentation and artistic research.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applications must be submitted exclusively online via:www.textiltriennale.hu
Application period
11 January – 8 February 2027 (until midnight).
Students submitting works produced as part of a university programme are required to specify:
- institution;
- year of study;
- project supervisor;
- course or degree project title.
For collaborative or co-authored works, each participant must submit an individual application.
SELECTION
Works will be selected by an international jury on the basis of the submitted documentation.
Applications that do not comply with the dimensional requirements specified in the call will be disqualified.
The jury’s decisions are final and not subject to appeal.
Applicants will be informed of the selection results by 31 March 2027, together with detailed instructions for shipping the selected works.
SHIPPING OF SELECTED WORKS
Selected works must be delivered to Szombathely between 9 August and 3 September 2027.
Detailed shipping instructions will be sent directly to the selected artists.
The organisers reserve the right to exclude any work that, upon arrival, differs substantially from the submitted documentation or fails to meet the declared quality standards.
Selected works may not be withdrawn during the exhibition period, and early removal before the official closing of the exhibition is not permitted.
Artists are responsible for organising and covering all shipping costs, both to and from Szombathely.
INFORMATION
International Triennial of Textile Arts
Official website
https://www.textiltriennale.hu
