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.
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. See full instructions below:
Contract Submission Instructions
Step One: Familiarize yourself with the Gallery Protocols and ensure your artwork meets all of them.
Step Two: Open provided link
Step Three: Fill in the fields with the correct information. For example: Artist Full Name, Artwork Title, Artwork Price, etc.
Step Four: Upload an image of your work if you’d like you’d like us to use the image to promote the exhibit.
Then check yes or no to be entered in a drawing to be the demo artist at the opening reception of the exhibit.
Agree to the terms by selecting “yes”
Step Five: Click on the “Submit” button
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.
Step Six: Drop off and pick up artwork at the allotted date and times.
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
- Artwork must fit the theme of the exhibit
- Exhibit artwork cannot be repeated for at least one year.
Fees:
- No exhibit entry fees.
Jury:
- No jury for exhibits.
General:
1. Demonstrates creativity, originality, and excellence in design
2. Work is saleable
3. Each piece is individually made by the artist
4. Each piece is capable of maintaining its structural integrity over time
Installation Ready:
HCAC reserves the right to refuse any work they deem unacceptable.
Please ensure all work is appropriate for all ages.
2-D, Wall Hanging Pieces:
1. Frames, mats, acrylic, backing and writing must be high quality, clean, neat, and secure.
2. Ability to hang piece such as wire, clasp or for quilts, a bar or rod of some kind that can adhered to the wall is provided.
3. Sides of unframed canvas’ must be finished.
3-D, Jewelry, Sculptures and Pottery:
1. All work must have a stable, neat, and secure way to stand on its own accord.
2. Fragile work and jewelry must come with appropriate packaging materials.

Contact: Any questions regarding the gallery should be directed to the Art & Gallery Manager, Lauren at Artist@haywoodarts.org.