January 29 – March 3: Cool
Artist Eligibility: HCAC Artist Members
Exhibit Submission Form Due Date: Monday, January 20 by 5 pm
Drop Off Date & Time: Tuesday, January 28 from 10 am – 5 pm
Exhibit Dates: January 29 – March 3
Opening Reception: Friday, January 31 from 5 -8 pm
Exhibit Description: In conjunction with HCAC’s Cool Jazz concert, the 2025 inaugural exhibit is centered around the concept of “Cool.” This broad theme allows for the exploration of everything from cool temperatures to cool colors.
Please Note: You will fill out the above 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. Artists may submit up to three pieces; however, HCAC cannot guarantee all pieces will be displayed at one time. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the Gallery Protocols at the bottom of THIS WEBPAGE and ensure your artwork meets all of them.
Contract Submission Instructions
- Step One: Familiarize yourself with the Gallery Protocols and ensure your artwork meets all of them.
- Step Two: Open provided link
- Step Three: Fill in the fields with the correct information. For example: Artist Full Name, Artwork Title, Artwork Price, etc.
- Step Four: Upload an image of your work if you’d like you’d like us to use the image to promote the exhibit.
- Then check yes or no to be entered in a drawing to be the demo artist at the opening reception of the exhibit.
- Agree to the terms by selecting “yes”
- Step Five: Click on the “Submit” button
- 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.
- Step Six: Drop off and pick up artwork at the allotted date and times.
2025 Gallery Exhibitions
Seven thematic exhibits were selected by the Gallery Committee for 2025. Each exhibit encourages artists working in all mediums to participate. If you’re an artist and would like to exhibit in our downtown gallery, join the HCAC Artist Membership Program today!
January 29 – March 3: Cool
Artist Eligibility: HCAC Artist Members
Exhibit Submission Form Due Date: Monday, January 20 by 5 pm
Drop Off Date & Time: Tuesday, January 28 from 10 am – 5 pm
Exhibit Dates: January 29 – March 3
Opening Reception: Friday, January 31 from 5 -8 pm
Exhibit Description: In conjunction with HCAC’s Cool Jazz concert, the 2025 inaugural exhibit is centered around the concept of “Cool.” This broad theme allows for the exploration of everything from cool temperatures to cool colors.
March 5 – April 7: An African American Art Expedition: Faces and Places
Artist Eligibility: Specially Curated, Ann Miller Woodford
Exhibit Dates: March 5 – April 7
Opening Reception: Friday, March 7 from 5 -8 pm
Exhibit Description: Coming Soon
April 9 – June 2: Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-Based Art
Artist Eligibility: HCAC Artist Members
Exhibit Submission Form Due Date: Monday, March 31 by 5 pm
Drop Off Date & Time: Tuesday, April 8 from 10 am – 5 pm
Exhibit Dates: April 9 – June 2
Opening Reception: Friday, April 11 from 5 -8 pm
First 2025 Art After Dark: May 2 from 6 – 9 pm
Exhibit Description: A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum.
June 4 – July 28: Form
Artist Eligibility: HCAC Artist Members
Exhibit Submission Form Due Date: Monday, May 26 by 5 pm
Drop Off Date & Time: Tuesday, June 3 from 10 am – 5 pm
Exhibit Dates: June 4 – July 28
Opening Reception & Art After Dark: Friday, June 6 from 6 – 9 pm
Art After Dark: July 4 from 6 – 9 pm
Exhibit Description: Form is a fundamental art principle that refers to the physical nature of an object or how an artist represents a three-dimensional object in a two-dimensional space.
July 30 – Sept. 1: Chiaroscuro
Artist Eligibility: HCAC Artist Members
Exhibit Submission Form Due Date: Monday, July 21 by 5 pm
Drop Off Date & Time: Tuesday, July 29 from 10 am – 5 pm
Exhibit Dates: July 30 – Sept. 1
Opening Reception & Art After Dark: Friday, August 1 from 6 – 9 pm
Exhibit Description: Chiaroscuro is a term that traditionally refers to using light and shadow to create the illusion of light coming from a specific source. It involves playing with extreme light and dark areas to add depth and drama to a piece of art.
September 3 – October 27: Layers
Artist Eligibility: HCAC Artist Members
Exhibit Submission Form Due Date: Sunday, August 25 by Midnight
Drop Off Date & Time: Tuesday, September 2 from 10 am – 5 pm
Exhibit Dates: September 3 – October 27
Opening Reception & Art After Dark: Friday, September 5 from 6 – 9 pm
Art After Dark: October 3 from 6 – 9 pm
Exhibit Description: Art is all about layers – layers of ink in a relief print, layers of batting and fabric in a quilt, and background layering in an oil painting. This exhibit is all about celebrating the different layers of mediums that artists use to create their masterpieces.
Oct. 29 – End of Year: Small Works 2025
Artist Eligibility: HCAC Artist Members
Exhibit Submission Form Due Date: Monday, October 20 by 5 pm
Drop Off Date & Time: Tuesday, October 28 from 10 am – 5 pm
Exhibit Dates: October 29 – End of Year
Opening Reception & Art After Dark: Friday, November 7 from 6 – 9 pm
Art After Dark: December 5 from 6 – 9 pm
Exhibit Description: It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Our annual exhibit and community-favorite, Small Works! This exhibit showcases artwork, 12×12 inches or smaller, and ornaments perfect for spreading the joy of creativity through gift-giving!
Gallery Exhibit Protocols
Please Note: You will fill out the above 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. Artists may submit up to three pieces; however, HCAC cannot guarantee all pieces will be displayed at one time. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the Gallery Protocols at the bottom of THIS WEBPAGE and ensure your artwork meets all of them.
The goal of the Haywood County Arts Council Haywood Handmade Gallery is to promote HCAC artist members’ handmade work. Please review carefully!
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 they deem 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 five exhibit pieces can be submitted. (More than eight can be submitted if they are tree ornaments 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 install 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 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 below section.
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, clasp, or for quilts, a bar or rod of some kind that can adhered 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.
