(301) 791-3132
34 South Potomac Street, Suite 100, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Tues-Fri: 11am-5pm Sat: 10am -4pm or by Appt Sun-Mon: closed
Tues-Fri: 11am-5pm Sat: 10am -4pm or by Appt Sun-Mon: closed
EXTENDED Deadline: May 17, 2024
Schoolhouse Quilt Show & Competition
Call for Entry
The call for entry is now open for the 2024 Schoolhouse Quilt Show & Competition with a deadline of April 26, 2024. Quilters may enter up to a total of five (5) quilts, with the entries being $15.00 each. Entries may be submitted by completing the below entry form or by downloading and mailing a copy of the paper application. Please note no entries will be accepted onsite.
The competition and exhibition will take place June 21-23, 2024, at the Allegany County Fairgrounds, located in Cumberland, Maryland. Cumberland is situated in the scenic and historic Mountain Maryland region, home to the C&O Canal, the Great Allegheny Passage, and a vibrant arts community. Allegany County also boasts one of five regional folklife centers across the state of Maryland, recognizing the powerful role of traditional artmaking in our community.
The 3-day event will feature more than 12,000 square feet of quilt exhibition, daily workshops for novices and seasoned quilters, quilt appraisals and much more. Advance tickets will be available in the "Tickets and Workshops" section of the site and tickets will be available onsite for purchase.
Entries are accepted online and through use of the downloadable form. All entries must be received by May 17, 2024.
Allegany Arts Council
9 N Centre St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 777-2787
The Washington County Arts Council, Inc. is funded by an operating grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, (MSAC), an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. An agency of the Department of Business & Economic Development, the MSAC provides financial support and technical assistance to nonprofit organizations, units of government, colleges and universities for arts activities. Funding for the MSAC is also provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, which believes that a great nation deserves great art. Additional funding is also provided by Washington County Government and generous businesses, organizations and individuals.
The Washington County Arts Council is a proud member of County Arts Agencies of Maryland, Maryland Citizens for the Arts and Americans for the Arts.
