2026 Exhibition

The 8th Annual
Juried Exhibition

Artists Collective | Spartanburg is a non-profit organization run for and by artists. Our annual juried competition supports visual artists across the southern region.

Registration opens July 1
First Place
$2,500
Second Place
$1,000
Third Place
$500
Merit Awards
$1,000+

Calling All Visual Artists

Dear art lovers in South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and Virginia. Please help us spread the word to artists in your area. Entry into this competition is through our website. On our website you can see entries from past exhibits, the jurors, the winners, and this year’s juror. Please note: the top prize money is $2,500.

Beth Regula – Chair, Management Board

Submissions

You may only enter once and are limited to three pieces.

Only original works produced within the past three years will be accepted.

  • Painting – Watercolor, Oil, Acrylic, Pastel, Ink, Gouache
  • Drawing – Pencil, Pen, Charcoal, Ink
  • Sculpture – Clay, Wood, Metal, Glass, Stone
  • Photography – Analog, Digital
  • Digital Art – 2D, Generative (AI)
  • Textile – Basketry, Quilting, Embroidery, Weaving
  • Jewelry
  • Printmaking – Relief Print, Wood Cut, Screenprint, Etching, Linocut
  • Mixed Media – Any combination of the above

If your specific medium is not listed, register under one of the main categories.

Work that differs dramatically from the submitted image may be rejected.

Jewelry submissions must have their own secure vitrine.

Hanging works must be securely wired and, if fragile, framed under Plexiglas or glass. No saw tooth or clip mounting.

Three-dimensional work must sit solidly on a flat surface or be properly mounted. Maximum size: 36 inches wide, 72 inches high, 50 lbs.

Two-dimensional pieces should not exceed 36 inches by 48 inches including the frame.

Entries must be transported or shipped by the artists and prepared for hanging in a conventional gallery.

Sale of Work

All entries are available for sale unless otherwise noted. A 40% commission will be charged by Artists Collective | Spartanburg. If a work is Not For Sale, NFS must be noted on your entry card. No 'POR' listings will be accepted. Works for sale must have the price listed and will be sold as exhibited.

Liability

Artists Collective | Spartanburg does not insure the works of art, though all artwork will be handled with care while in our possession. Upon delivery after acceptance, Artists Collective | Spartanburg reserves the right to refuse any entry if the online image misrepresented the work or if it presents danger or liability to the public. Submitted work may be photographed and reproduced for educational or publicity purposes. Receipt of entry constitutes agreement to all conditions in the prospectus.