Eligibility:

• Only artist members may participate in exhibits. This requirement is exempt for specially curated exhibits only. To learn more about Artist Memberships, click here.

• All artists must live in the Western North Carolina Mountain Region, which includes the following North Carolina counties highlighted on the map at the bottom of this page.

Jury & Fees:

• No jury for exhibits

• No exhibit entry fees

General:

HCAC reserves the right to refuse any work it deems unacceptable.

• Artists must complete the exhibit submission form before the deadline. Please note: Fill out the form for each piece you're submitting for the above exhibit. You need to submit a NEW form per piece. As an example, if you're submitting three pieces, you will fill this form out three times. 

• Once the exhibit submission form is completed, no changes may be made to the price, title, etc.

• Please ensure all work is appropriate for all ages.

• Demonstrates creativity, originality, and excellence in design

• Work is saleable and for sale

• Each piece is individually made by the artist - must be original to the artist

• Each piece is capable of maintaining its structural integrity over time

• Art should be family-friendly

• No content that is political, religious, or pornographic in nature

• No group or club affiliations or symbols

• No late entries 

• Artwork must be for sale; the typical 30/70 split between HCAC and the artist will apply.

Installation Process & Requirements:

• Artists may submit up to three pieces of wall or pedestal artwork per exhibit with the exception of jewelry, in which the artist can submit up to five pieces. Another exception is ornaments for the Small Works exhibit; up to four exhibit pieces can be submitted. (Tree ornaments, up to twelve for Small Works). 

• Due to our limited space, exhibits are hung in the Salon-Style, and artworks will be hung at varying heights. 

• The volunteer installation crew considers size, colors, and themes when hanging each exhibit.

• The total number of artworks varies from exhibit to exhibit. The volunteer installation crew tries to install all artworks. If space does not allow everything to be installed, pieces will be stored on-site and displayed as replacement pieces until the exhibit's close date. With this in mind, we try to hang at least two to three pieces from each artist, unless an artist submits multiple large pieces. In which case, one would be hung.

• If a piece is larger than 36 inches in any direction, the artist must email the Art & Gallery Manager (artist@HaywoodArts.org) for approval.

• Pieces must be "Installation Ready," see section below.

Installation Ready:

Two-Dimensional, Wall-Hanging Pieces:

• Frames, mats, acrylic, backing, and writing must be high quality, clean, neat, and secure.

• The ability to hang pieces such as wire, a clasp, or, for quilts, a bar or rod of some kind that can adhere to the wall is provided.

Three-Dimensional, Jewelry, Sculptures, and Pottery:

• All work must have a stable, neat, and secure way to stand on its own accord.

• Fragile work and jewelry must come with appropriate packaging materials.

Commercially Printed Items:

Notice: Commercially printed items other than illustrated books from handmade artworks, prints, and cards are not allowed in exhibits.

Artificial Intelligence (AI):

Artwork should not be created by generative AI, either in its final appearance or during the creation process. We acknowledge that technology and its impact on the arts continue to evolve, and we will continue to thoughtfully and intentionally review these guidelines and encourage conversations around this relatively new technology.