Yadkin Arts Council 2023 Juried Exhibition

The Yadkin Arts Council, located at the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center at 226 East Main Street in Yadkinville, NC, is pleased to announce the 2023 Juried Art Exhibition. This exhibition will be featured in the Welborn Gallery and Red Wall Gallery and celebrates creativity in North Carolina. Eligibility is open to 2D and 3D Fine Art artists who are a minimum of 18 years of age and reside in North Carolina. Artists may submit up to two original works of art for consideration, though only one piece per artist may be selected for exhibition if chosen. There will be $3,500 in combined prizes awarded: First Place $1,250, Second Place $850, Third Place $500, People's Choice $200, People's Choice Runner-Up $100, and six Honorable Mentions at $100 each.

Only original works of art produced within the past three years will be accepted in the following mediums: painting, pastel, drawing, sculpture, ceramic, glass, photography, fiber arts, original hand-pulled prints, jewelry, weaving, basketry, marquetry, wood, mixed media, and digital. Submitted art must not have been previously shown at the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center. Two-Dimensional pieces should not exceed 40 inches in width or 60 inches in height (including frame) and must weigh no more than 40lbs. Three-Dimensional work must sit solidly on a flat surface or be properly mounted for hanging. Wall hanging pieces must not exceed 40 inches in width (including frames) and weigh no more than 40lbs. All works to be hung must be professionally framed (or gallery wrapped) and securely wired. The gallery features a wire hanging system that all wall hanging pieces must be able to work with.

The entry fee is $40 (non-refundable) and covers the option to submit up to two pieces. All entries must be for sale, with the Yadkin Arts Council retaining a 25% commission and 75% going to the artist. Accepted works may be hand-delivered or shipped by the artist. Delivery of accepted artwork is June 26-29, 2023 (by appointment 9:30am-4pm). The Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony is July 14, 2023 (5-7pm), with exhibit dates July 14-September 1, 2023. Artwork pickup is September 5, 2023. Acceptance/rejection notifications will be sent via email by 5pm on June 16, 2023. The Yadkin Arts Council insures all work while on its premises; artists must provide their own incoming/outgoing shipping insurance.