Artist Opportunities

Solo, Group, and Traveling Exhibition Proposals

Visual artists may submit proposals for exhibition throughout the year. Submissions must contain a minimum of 10-15 digital images, artist resume, and an artist statement. Our exhibits rotate each Spring (January – April), Summer (May – August), and Fall (September – December). Exhibitions are selected and curated 2-3 years in advance. To submit materials, e-mail your proposal to mvhartscentersubmissions@gmail.com.

Call For Artists

We are accepting submissions for our 66th National Multi-Media Juried Art Show at the Maria V. Howard Arts Center!

Deadline for submissions: April 10, 2024
 
This year’s juror is Richard Wilson, award winning, professional artist.
There is no entry fee. Artists may submit up to four works. Open to all US artists 18 years of age or older working in any media except installation. Work must be original, executed with the last 3 years, and not previously exhibited at the Arts Center.
 
AWARDS
Acquisition Award: $1500
First Place: $800
Second Place: $500
Third Place: $250
*Best Regional Artist Award (within 60 miles of Rocky Mount, NC): $250
 
Please view this year’s prospectus for important information including deadlines and instructions to submit. To access the prospectus please click here and follow the directions for submissions. If you have any questions, please email us at mvhartscentersubmissions@gmail.com or emily.turner@rockymountnc.gov.

2023 Juried Arts Show Winner

Artist: Mike Winstead

Name of piece: Steam Locomotive

National Juried Exhibitions

The Maria V. Howard Arts Center hosts three national juried exhibitions annually. To receive notifications of Call for Entries, please sign up to our email list (form located on this page). For specific questions, or if you would like to be considered as a future juror, please call Joyce Turner at 252-972-1175.

Handcrafted

The prospectus for this innovative craft exhibition is below and the exhibition will be held January 13 through April 16, 2023.

Awards:

    • $1000 – Acquisition Award
    • $300 – First Place
    • $200 – Second Place
    • $100 – Third Place

Acquisition Award: The work selected for the Acquisition Award will become part of the Arts Center’s Permanent Collection. Any artist not willing to accept the $1,000 award must submit a written statement to declare their work not eligible for this award. This statement must be submitted at the time of entry. Works not for sale will be ineligible for the award.

Media: Traditional and non-traditional craft media including but not limited to: ceramics, fiber, glass, metal, wood, paper, or any combination of craft media.

Eligibility: Open to all U.S. artists 18 years of age or older. Work must be original and executed within the past three years. Work must not have been previously exhibited at the Arts Center. Entry in this exhibit establishes an agreement on the part of the artist to all conditions listed in the prospectus.

Entry Fee: $25 non-refundable entry fee for up to four submissions. Work must be submitted through CallForEntry.org (CaFE). We no longer accept email submissions. Please use below links to view the full prospectus, submit your entries through CaFE, and create a free artist account on CaFE.

Handcrafted Prospectus 2023 Coming Soon.

Sculpture Salmagundi

The prospectus for this annual outdoor sculpture exhibition is released in June. The exhibition is installed in October, opens in November, and remains on outdoor display for one year.

Awards:

    • $1,000 honorarium is awarded for each sculpture juried into the show.
    • $1,000 Best In Show Award selected by the juror.

Media: Outdoor/Public sculpture with the ability to withstand weather and public interaction for one year.

Location: Works will be displayed on the grounds of the Imperial Centre, Downtown, and in the Parks Systems in Rocky Mount, NC.

Eligibility: Open to all U.S. artists 18 years of age or older. Work must be original and executed within the past three years. Work must not have been previously exhibited at the Arts Center. Entry in this exhibit establishes an agreement on the part of the artist to all conditions listed in the prospectus.

Entry Fee: There is no entry fee. Work must be submitted through GoogleForms. We no longer accept email submissions. Please use below links to view the full prospectus and submit your entries through GoogleForms. You may submit up to three works.

Download SALMAGUNDI XXVI 2022 Prospectus
Submit Your Artwork Through GoogleForms

Juried Art Show (JAS)

Submissions for this multi-media fine arts exhibition will open mid-January through mid-February with the exhibition being held in May – August 2023.

Awards:

    • $1,500 – Acquisition Award
    • $800 – First Place
    • $500 – Second Place
    • $250 – Third Place
    • $250 – Best Rocky Mount Area Artist

Acquisition Award: The work selected for the Acquisition Award will become part of the Arts Center’s Permanent Collection. Any artist not willing to accept the $1,500 award must indicate such on their entry form to declare their work not eligible for this award. Works not for sale will be ineligible for the award.

Media: Open to all media except installations.

Eligibility: Open to all U.S. artists 18 years of age or older. Work must be original and executed within the past three years. Work must not have been previously exhibited at the Arts Center. Entry in this exhibit establishes an agreement on the part of the artist to all conditions listed in the prospectus.

Entry Fee: $25 non-refundable entry fee for up to four submissions.

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