Concours international du Carrefour 2025

In September, visitors to the Carrefour will get an exclusive first look at the International Contest exhibition, showcasing 30 quilts selected from entries worldwide.The award ceremony, open to the public, will take place on Friday, September 19 at 2:30 PM at the Pavillon Osmont in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, honoring the most outstanding works.Each year, a new theme inspires quilters, who have several months to create their pieces before the jury selects the finalists in spring. After the Carrefour, these quilts will embark on a journey through galleries, museums, and major international quilt shows.

EXHIBITION

Avant-Garde

Town

Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines

Exhibition venue

Pavillon Osmont, 8 rue Osmont, 68160 Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines

Year

2025

Discover Avant-Garde, a unique exhibition featuring 30 works selected by judges Shin-hee Chin, Libs Elliott, and Scott Culley to mark the 30th anniversary of the show.This bold collection showcases the cutting edge of contemporary quilting, both in subject matter and technique. The textile revolution is in full swing- quilting is now embraced as a visual art and pushing creative boundaries like never before!