In collaboration with the HART Theatre, HCAC’s program Art Across Haywood is an opportunity for current HCAC artist members to display production-themed art based on the current play. Artists may submit up to three wall hangings, (no pedestal work can be accepted at this venue) up to 36 inches.

The 2026 HART Theatre Season, Call for Artwork will be released soon. Please check back.

Gallery Exhibit Protocols

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.
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.

Commercially Printed Items:

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