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The Wilmington Art Association’s 44th Annual Juried Spring Art Show and Sale

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Call Overview

Entry Deadline: 2/19/26 at 11:59 p.m. MST
Application Closed

Entry Fee (Entry Fee): $40.00

Work Sample Requirements

Images | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 2
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 2

Call Type: Competitions
Eligibility: Local
State: North Carolina
Event Dates: 4/3/26 - 4/12/26

Call Description

IMPORTANT DATES AND TIMES:

Jan. 5 - Registration opens at 8 a.m. www.callforentry.org

Feb. 19 - Registration closes at 11:59 p.m.

Feb. 26 - All applicants notified of show status- Invited/Not Invited

Mar. 1- Binwork entry opens by JotForm only

Mar. 15 - Binwork entry closes at 11:59 p.m.

Mar. 31 -10 am-4 pm Accepted artwork and binwork hand-delivered to CAC (Note: Delivery times may be modified)

April 3 (Friday) - Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony, from 6pm-8pm

April 4 (Saturday) - Judge walkthrough, participating artists invited, from 10am-11am

April 4 - 12 - Spring Art Show and Sale open to the public, from 10am-5pm

April 12 (Sunday) - Spring Art Show and Sale, 10 am-4:00 pm Show Closes at 4 p.m.

April 12 (Sunday) Pick Up/Check out artwork for all artists- 4:30 to 5:30 pm. Close at 6 pm, a Late Fee $50.00 will be charged to the artist.

WAA Artists Members Call for Art starts January 5th through February 19th!

The 2026 WAA Members exhibition will be the Wilmington Art Association's 44th annual Art Show and Sale, April 3rd through April 12th at the Hannah Block Historic Community Arts Center (CAC), 120 S. Second Street in Wilmington, NC, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day(4 p.m. on April 12). The opening award reception will take place on Friday, April 3rd, from 6 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This event takes place each year during the North Carolina Azalea Festival. Participating artists may join our Judge walkthrough on Saturday, April 4th, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Awards:

For each of the 3 show categories(2D,3D, & Photography) 1st, 2nd and 3rd place designations will be awarded as follows:

1st Place $500

2nd Place $350

3rd Place $250

Other Awards to be distributed among the 3 show categories: Honorable Mentions, The Princess’s Award, The President’s Award, and The People’s Choice Award.

All New Membership Applications are approved through WAA's website. Current Membership renewals are approved through WAA's website. All accepted artists invited MUST volunteer for a shift at the show. Mandatory volunteer opportunities will be provided at a later date.

Meet William (Billy) H. Miller

Spring Show Judge for 2026.

William (Billy) H. Miller, originally from Western New York State, is a graduate of NYC’s Parsons School of Design. While he spent much of his career as a computer graphic artist and in online marketing, he never stopped creating his own art. From New York to Texas, and now in South Carolina, Billy has been sharing his unique view of the world through his abstracts. Presently, Billy runs his own studio/art gallery in Myrtle Beach, sharing his own work and supporting the local art community. He has been a Winner & Finalist for Best Artist and Best Gallery in the Happening List and shown twice in ArtFields, and had a solo exhibition at the Franklin G. Burroughs - Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum. He is a member of multiple art groups and guilds in the Grand Strand area, and a founding member of the First Fridays Art Walk in the downtown Arts + Innovation District of Myrtle Beach. Billy also has served as a Board Member of the Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B Chapin Art Museum in Myrtle Beach for nine years before joining the staff as Museum Planning Coordinator in 2022. As a creative catalyst and Board Member of the Myrtle Beach Downtown Alliance, he is always looking for ways to support the Arts in our community. has worked in the arts since 1969.

Application Requirements

ENTRY TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

All entries must be for sale.
Commission pieces are not allowed.
Unless sold, Art must remain in the show until the designated time for pick-up.
The artist must have sole ownership over the artwork.
Mandatory artists register for a time slot to volunteer during the show.
Artists or designees must deliver artwork to the CAC on the designated date/time. Shipped or mailed art will not be accepted.
The WAA allows photographs to be taken during the event.
All jurying and judging are done anonymously. The Judge’s decision on acceptance is final.
The WAA maintains the rights to use photographs of the art and the event for future marketing or promotional materials.
Upon entering the show and by submitting payment, the artist agrees to the terms and conditions as outlined in this Prospectus. WAA Membership status must be in active status.

Eligibility Criteria

All participants are required to be current members of the WAA and must be 18 years of age or older. Membership may be renewed and/or requested via the WAA before/by Feb.15th, 5 p.m. deadline through WAA website https://wilmingtongallery.org

Artists may submit ORIGINAL two-dimensional (2-D) work, (including Photography) or three-dimensional (3-D) work. Optional: You may submit them in two categories, BUT ONLY ONE IMAGE EACH.

EXHIBITED ARTWORK ELIGIBILITY:

Artwork must be solely the creation of the artist.
Artwork must be original in conception, composition and implementation.
No kits, copies, collaborative works or workshop pieces will be accepted.
No replicas, giclee reproductions or any modified, copied or imitated art will be accepted.
The quality of the creation and design should be consistent with a fine art show.
No furniture, jewelry, tea or dining sets allowed.
No nudity, erotic or violent themes will be accepted.
*Important - The artwork must have not been previously exhibited in any WAA art shows and must have been completed after January 1, 2025.
Artwork requiring individual easels will not be accepted.
Weight of 2D & Photography art must not exceed 15 lbs.
Upon check-in, all 2D artwork must be ready for hanging on the display panels. Hanging guidelines are available at the end of the Prospectus.
All artwork must be durable enough to be handled and moved. Fragile and/or damaged frames will not be accepted.

SALES

The artist is committed to the sale price listed on CAFÉ registration.
A 30% commission will be taken on all sales.
Sales tax will be paid by the WAA.
WAA will allow buyers to take purchased artwork at the time of sale.

JURIED 2D ARTWORK DETAILS
Exhibited Pieces	2 Maximum
Mediums	1 – Fine Art: Framed Oil, Acrylic, Pastel, Watercolor, Gouache, Mixed Media, Encaustic, Alcohol Ink, Collage, Drawing, Stained Glass, Printmaking, Egg Tempera, Digital Art. 2 - Fine Art Photography: The original first print. Framed Traditional Fine Art Photography and Digital Conceptualization Photography. Shot with film, shot digitally, on altered shots, digital manipulation, or elements of one or more processes). 3-D Artwork: Ceramic, Glass, Metal, Mixed Media, Paper, Plastic, Textile, or Wood.

Size Limitations to Outside Edge of Frame	Width 50 inches	Height 50 inches
Diptych or Triptych	Must be connected and not exceed the 50 inches overall size limit.
Weight	15lbs maximum including frame.
Plexiglass, Non-Glare or Museum Glass	Any piece >30 inches that requires glass, such as pastel or watercolor, must use plexiglass, non-glare, or museum glass.
Professional Presentation	IMPORTANT - Quality frames on ALL 2D, photography including canvas. No vinyl canvas “wraps” permitted.* Photographs may be printed on traditional photo paper, velvet watercolor paper, metal, or canvas. ONLY Art on metal – frames are optional.
Acid-free Mats	White, black, off-white, or light neutral mats only. A thin color liner is acceptable. Unframed work will not be displayed.
Hanging	2D art will be hung on one or two pin hooks, depending on size and weight of art, on WAA's carpeted display panels. Picture hanging wires must be slack enough for someone to reach behind the art and place the wire on the small hook(s). Be sure the wire does not allow the artwork to lean outward, nor should the wire be visible above the picture after it is hung. Make sure the wire is of adequate strength to support the painting. No sawtooth or adhesive hangers or eye-rings. See additional hanging guidelines below.
Labeling/Identification	Each piece must have a label with artist's name, title of artwork, medium, price and size affixed to the back upper right corner.

2D BINWORK DETAILS (JotForm open registration - Mar. 1st to Mar. 15th )
Guidelines	Binwork is not part of judging. 15 Pieces maximum, NO frames allowed. Original art or prints allowed. Must be packaged as described below. Any WAA member who has paid the registration fee through Jotform can have bin work for sale.
Bin	Bin to be provided by the artist at Check-In. Artist's name must be affixed to bottom of bin. Standard medium bin size of 42 inch height when closed X 24 inch width, black canvas print rack with black legs ONLY. No other sizes or types are allowed. WAA will provide standard artist identification for display. 50 or less standard size business cards are allowed and are to be displayed in WAA provided sleeve.
Maximum Size of Bin work	Width 24 inches	Height 24 inches	Depth up to 1 inch (canvas/cradle max.)
Canvas/art/prints Wrapping and Packaging	Bin work must be enclosed in Krystal (or another brand) Seal Archival Art & Photo Bags. If required to have white foam board or matboard backing, and cannot exceed bin work maximum size (24”). NO CARDBOARD OR POSTERBOARD is allowed for backing.
Labeling/Identification	Bin work must be labeled in front upper right corner with Artist’s Name, Title, Price, Size, Medium, and named ORIGINAL or REPRODUCTION.
Small Wrapped Canvas	Must have white foam core or matboard backing.
Plein Air Panels	Hard white canvas panels do not need foam core or mat board backing.
Paper	Artwork must have white foam core cut or mat board to fit to edge of artwork and must be matted. A one-inch foam core border is acceptable.
Photos and Prints	Must have white foam core or mat board cut to fit to edge of artwork.
Inventory	Inventory of bin work, with your name, title, price, size, must be entered through JotForm by Deadline-March 15th at 5pm.

WHAT TO KNOW FOR ALL 3D ARTWORK AND BIN WORK

JURIED 3D ARTWORK DETAILS
Exhibited Pieces	2 Maximum
Mediums	Ceramic, Glass, Metal, Mixed Media, Paper, Plastic, Textile, or Wood.
Size Limitations	All artwork including bin work must be able to be displayed on a pedestal. It cannot exceed 24" in diameter. Sculptures of five feet or taller that stand safely on the floor and do not exceed the weight limit will be considered. The Show Committee may turn away pieces they believe will not be safely displayed.
Maximum weight	Up to 30 lbs.
Professional Presentation	Top heavy or unstable work will not be accepted. 3D work with a top or lid or separate piece(s) must have the separate pieces secured and labeled. Freestanding sculptures requiring special mounting or suspension will not be accepted. No illuminated pieces that require electrical connections will be accepted.
Labeling/Identification	Each piece must have a label with artist's name, title of artwork, medium, and price affixed to the bottom.
3D BIN WORK DETAILS (JotForm open registration - Mar. 1st to Mar. 15th)
Guidelines	Not part of judging. May have up to 5 pieces. All 3D bin work pieces must fit on a 36" x 36" space/pedestal.
Labeling/Identification	Each piece must have a label with artist's name, title of artwork, medium, price, size, and named "ORIGINAL" or "REPRODUCTION" affixed to bottom.
Inventory	Inventory of binwork, with your name, title, price, and size, must be entered through JotForm by March 16th deadline at 5:00 p.m. 20 or less standard business cards are allowed to be displayed in WAA-provided cardholders.

2D BINWORK DETAILS (open registration - Mar. 1st to Mar. 15th )
Guidelines	Binwork is not part of judging. 15 Pieces maximum, NO framed art. Original art and prints allowed. Must be packaged as described below. Any WAA member who has paid the registration fee can have binwork for sale.
Bin	Bin to be provided by the artist at Check-In. Artist's name must be affixed to bottom of bin. Standard medium bin size of 42 inch height when closed X 24 inch width, black canvas print rack with black legs ONLY. No other sizes or types are allowed. WAA will provide standard artist identification for display. 50 or less standard size business cards are allowed and are to be displayed in WAA provided sleeve. Artists failing to present with the correct bin will not be allowed to exhibit bin pieces.
Maximum Size of Bin work	Width 24 inches	Height 24 inches	Depth 1 inch (canvas/cradle)
Canvas/art/prints Wrapping and Packaging	Binwork must be enclosed in Krystal (or another brand) Seal Archival Art & Photo Bags. If required to have white foam board or matboard backing, and cannot extend the size of the artwork, nor exceed binwork maximum size (24”). NO CARDBOARD OR POSTERBOAD allowed for backing.
Labeling/Identification	Binwork must be labeled in front, upper right corner with artist’s name, title, price, size, and medium and named ORIGINAL or REPRODUCTION.
Wrapped Canvas	Must have white foam core or matboard backing.
Plein Air Panels	Hard white canvas panels do not need foam core or mat board backing.
Paper	Artwork must have white foam core cut or mat board to fit to edge of artwork and must be matted. A one-inch foam core border is acceptable.
Photos and Prints	Must have white foam core or mat board cut to fit to edge of artwork. A one-inch foam core border is acceptable.
Inventory	Inventory of bin work, with your name, title, price, size, must be entered through JotForm by March 16 at 5pm.