New Appalachia 2025

New Appalachia 2025 is an exhibition exploring the intersection of traditional Appalachian craft and contemporary artistic practices. The show showcases works that blend age-old techniques with modern materials and concepts through metals, glass, fibers, wood, printing, and ceramics. By merging historical techniques with innovative approaches, the exhibition honors the lasting influence of Appalachian craft while embracing the transformative potential of today's artistic exploration.

The exhibition runs July 25 - August 30, 2025, with a closing reception on August 30, 6:30-8:30pm. Entry deadline is June 29, 2025. Artists will be notified the week of July 6. Drop-off and shipped works are accepted July 14-19. Pick-up dates for unsold work are September 1-6. The juror is Kyle Houser, Executive Director of Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media.

Awards include a $1,000 Best-in-Show prize and six 1st place prizes (one in each category), each awarded a solo show and workshop opportunities in New Appalachia 2026. Entry fee is $30. Artists may submit up to 3 works that have not been previously exhibited at the Stifel Fine Arts Center. Work must not exceed 40 inches in any direction. All 2-dimensional works must be properly framed with wire for hanging; no sawtooth hangers. Framed works larger than 24 x 30 must use plexiglass instead of single pane glass. All 3-dimensional works must include display documentation if not on a standard pedestal. High-resolution images (300 dpi) are required for the jury process. Eligibility is open to visual artists 18 years and older residing in the Appalachian region as defined by the Appalachian Regional Commission: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.