Exhibition Descriptions
May: Renewing the Fire Through Education
Artist Eligibility: Specially Curated
Contract Due Date: Sunday, April 23, 2023
Drop Off Date & Time: Tuesday, May 2, from noon – 6 pm
Exhibit Dates: May 3 – May 29, 2023
Exhibit Description: This specially curated exhibit, curated by Lori Reed, features work of Cherokee High School students and their teachers in celebration of the unveiling of the Cherokee inspired and designed mural on the HCAC’s building back wall facing Wall Street.
June: Light
Artist Eligibility: HCAC Artist Members
Contract Due Date: Sunday, May 21, 2023
Drop Off Date & Time: Tuesday, May 30, from noon – 6 pm
Exhibit Dates: May 31 – July 3, 2023
Exhibit Description: Features work that uses light as its basis for expression. Artist statements will include how light inspired their work.
July: Water
Artist Eligibility: HCAC Artist Members
Contract Due Date: Sunday, June 25, 2023
Drop Off Date & Time: Tuesday, July 4, from noon – 6 pm
Exhibit Dates: July 5 – July 31, 2023
Exhibit Description: Features work that uses water as its basis for expression. Artist statements will include how water inspired their work.
August: Dreams
Artist Eligibility: HCAC Artist Members
Contract Due Date: Sunday, July 23, 2023
Drop Off Date & Time: Tuesday, August 1, from noon – 6 pm
Exhibit Dates: August 2 – August, 28 2023
Exhibit Description: Features work that uses dreams as its basis for expression. Artist statements will include how dreams inspired their work.
September – October: What’s New?
Artist Eligibility: HCAC Artist Members
Contract Due Date: Sunday, August 27, 2023
Drop Off Date & Time: Tuesday, September 5, from noon – 6 pm
Exhibit Dates: August 30 – November 13, 2023
Exhibit Description: Features work that illustrates new techniques, materials, and themes HCAC artist members are pursuing. Artist statements will include a description of what is new and why the artist is experimenting with these new techniques.
November – December: Small Works
Artist Eligibility: HCAC Artist Members
Contract Due Date: Sunday, October 29, 2023
Drop Off Date & Time: Tuesday, November 14, from noon – 6 pm
Exhibit Dates: November 15 – December 31, 2023
Exhibit Description: Features work that is 12 x 12 inches or smaller and ornaments to encourage giving the gift of creative spirit. Artists are encouraged to create work that is multicultural in nature.
Gallery Protocols
Eligibility:
- Only artist members may participate in exhibits. This requirement is exempt for specially curated exhibits only.
- All artists must live in the Western North Carolina Mountain Region, which includes the following North Carolina counties as shown on the NC map.
- Multiple pieces may be submitted (up to five, with the understanding all may not be displayed at one time depending on the amount of participates and sizes of the artwork submitted).
Fees:
- No exhibit entry fees.
Jury:
- No jury for exhibits.
