Call for Art

Stitch, Fiber and Fabric

August 11 – October 24, 2025

Reception: TBD Saturday, September 6 OR September 13, 3 – 5 pm

Artworks © L’Merchie Frazier

Artworks created whose primary materials consists of natural or synthetic fibers or textiles, and/or threads. Does your work in 2D and 3D contemporary fibers push the boundaries of traditional forms?

Works will be curated and displayed both physically at the Menino Arts Center and online in a virtual 3D gallery where you can enter, stroll, and view at your own pace.

Juror is L’Merchie Frazier – https://lmerchiefrazier.org

Submission Fee:
HPAA Members: $30 for up to three pieces
Non Members: $40 for up to three pieces

Deadlines for Entries: Mon, July 7, 11:59pm

Drop-off:
Monday, August 4, 7pm – 9pm (2 hrs)
Tuesday, August 5, 8am – 10am (2 hrs)

For the Full Prospectus and to Submit Artwork:

https://form.jotform.com/251485773892169

36th Annual HPAA Scollay Square Members Exhibition

Photo of award winners from 5/12/22 reception with Mayor Wu, Rep. Consalvo, and Councilor Louijeune by Director Erik Gehring.

At Boston City Hall:
August 4 – October 24, 2025
Reception with Mayor Wu and Rep. Consalvo: TBD

At Menino Arts Center:
November 10, 2025 – January 9, 2026
Reception: TBD

Works will be curated and displayed at Boston City Hall’s Scollay Square Gallery and the Menino Arts Center Galleries and also in a Virtual 3D Online Gallery that you can enter, stroll, and view at your own pace.

2025 HPAA Membership fee must be paid to participate in the exhibit. If you are unsure of your status, please email Director Erik Gehring at director@hpaa-mac.org. Need to renew your membership? Go to: https://www.hpaa-mac.org/hpaa-membership/.

One piece may be submitted per HPAA member for a $25 hanging fee.

The exhibition is not juried, but the City of Boston’s Arts and Culture Department will jury awards:
– Best in Show
– 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
– 3 Juror’s Choice (one per juror)
– 1 Member’s Choice (TBD: voting could happen online or in person at the Awards Reception)

Deadlines for Entries: Wed, July 9, 11:59pm

Drop-off:
Monday, July 28, 7pm – 9pm (2 hrs)
Tuesday, July 29, 8am – 10am (2 hrs)

Exhibition Fee:
HPAA Members: One piece for $25