Call Description

The Arts Council of Wayne County is accepting submissions for our 44th Annual National Juried Art Show. Selected pieces will be exhibited in our new gallery and facilities at 139 W. Walnut St. in Goldsboro, NC.

Prizes

$1000 Best In Show

$500 Second Prize

$250 Third Prize

$100 Best In Wayne County

$100 People’s Choice Award

Prizes are provided by our loyal sponsors. The Juror will award the cash prizes based solely on merit regardless of media. Honorable mentions will be awarded at the juror’s discretion.

Juror

JEAN-CLAUDE RASCH is a Colombian-American multi-media artist residing in Orlando, Florida. He is a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Fine Art Degree specializing in sculpture. Jean-Claude has been an active member of the Orlando art community since 2011 and has worked for many of the art galleries and museums in the Orlando area. Currently, Jean-Claude serves as the Young Artist Gallery Curator for CityArts in Downtown Orlando. He also enjoys working on his art practice, which includes sculptures, paintings, printmaking, digital photography, and NFTs.

Calendar

September 18, 2023- Deadline to Submit

September 22, 2023- Notifications to Artists

October 20, 2023- Deadline to Receive all Accepted Art

November 3, 2023, 6-8 PM- Opening Reception

November 3-December 1, 2023- Exhibition

December 2,4,5, 2023- Art Pick-up and Mail out

Application Requirements

Initial entries will be judged digitally through callforentry.org. 

Entry fee is $40 (non-refundable) for up to 4 works. Acceptance is not guaranteed. 

Selected pieces will be exhibited in our new gallery and facilities at 139 W. Walnut St. in Goldsboro, NC.

All art must remain the duration of the exhibition.

Work must be for sale. The ACWC will retain 35% commission on purchases. 

Eligibility Criteria

This call is open to all artists 18 years and older. 

Acceptable media include drawings, paintings, graphics, sculptures, ceramics, textiles, mixed media and photography. No slides.