The following is a list of regularly scheduled competitions for visual artists juried for inclusion and/or awards. The list is compiled for information only to artists looking for exhibition opportunities for their work. Inclusion on the list does not imply grant support from the Arts Council or any formal review of the policies and practices of the sponsoring organizations. Artists are encouraged to read competition guidelines carefully and contact organizers directly with questions. Organizations with competitions that would be appropriate for this list are encouraged to submit their information to jeff.pettus@ncmail.net.

Airlie Gardens of Wilmington
300 Airlie Road
Wilmington NC 28403
(910) 798-7700
airlieinfo@nhcgov.com
www.airliegardens.org
Airlie Arts Festival: Annual four-day juried arts event, providing a venue for artists in all media and featuring hands-on children's activities, music, and events. Booths provided for selected artists. All artwork must be available for purchase. Juried for entry by outside professionals in the field with purchase awards totaling $10,000. Call or visit the web site for entry information and application.

Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County
PO Box 318
Fayetteville, NC 28302-0318
(910) 323-1776
admin@TheArtsCouncil.com
www.TheArtsCouncil.com
Juried Artists Exhibition: Open to professional and amateur artists in Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson, and Scotland counties. All media eligible.
Photography Competition and Exhibition: open to professional and amateur photographers in an 11-county region. Black and white, color, and digital/mixed media works accepted. See web site for details.

Arts Council of Henderson County
538-A North Main Street
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 693-8504
www.theartscenterofhc.com
acofhc@bellsouth.net
TEAPOTS! Juried Art Competition: Open to original works of art in any medium. Artists may enter maximum of two pieces. Categories are: 2-D, 3-D, and photography. Deadline for slides is March 8, 2006. Entry fee for non-ACHC Partners. Cash prizes are awarded. 30 percent commission on all sales. Consult the web site for more information.

Arts Council of Moore County
Campbell House Galleries
PO Box 405
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-4356
acmc@pinehurst.net
www.artscouncil-moore.org
Fine Arts Festival: An annual competition held in August. Open to all artists, ages 16 or older, working in the following categories: acrylic, digital art, drawing/pastel, mixed media, oil, painting, photography, printmaking, and three-dimensional art. Limit of two works per artist. Entry fees for submissions. Size and weight restrictions apply. Deadline is mid-July. More than $2,500 in cash awards. 35 percent commission on works sold. Consult web site or contact ACMC for a complete prospectus.

Arts Council of Wayne County
2406 East Ash Street
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 736-3300
artscouncil@artsinwayne.org
www.artsinwayne.org
Annual National Juried Fine Arts Exhibition: A competition open to all artists at least 18 years of age. All media: paintings, graphics, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, mixed media, and photography. Prospectus available upon request. Must submit original work; no slides. Entry fees payable with submissions. 30 percent commission on works sold. Entries accepted in May. Consult web site for more information.

Artspace
201 East Davie Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 821-2787
info@artspacenc.org
www.artspacenc.org
Fine Contemporary Craft: A biennial national juried exhibition recognizing individual craftspeople and artists involved in the design and creation of contemporary functional and sculptural craft. Entry fee, slide deadline mid-Oct, cash awards.
Regional Emerging Artist Residency Program: Provides emerging artists with time and space to explore their work in a supportive, thriving, artistic environment. One artist in his or her early professional career is chosen from a pool of applicants for a six-month residency. Application deadlines October 1 and April 1. The residency includes a private, rent-free studio with 24-hour access.
Summer Artist in Residence Program: Provides an established artist with a studio space for four weeks while participating as an instructor in the Artspace Summer Arts Program (youth and adult classes). Artist concludes residency with a 6-8 week long exhibition in our main gallery space. Paid residency.
Artspace Artists Association: Spring and fall jury process to select members for the professional Artspace Artists Association. Application fee. Benefits include opportunities for exhibition, gift shop representation, committee participation, studio rental if available. Annual membership dues.

Arts United for Davidson County
220 South Main Street
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 249-7862
www.co.davidson.nc.us/arts
Spotlight Juried Exhibition: Annual competition open to all artists at least 18 years of age. All media are eligible. Work must be hand-delivered. Entry fee. Size and weight restrictions apply. Sculptures that require special installation may be entered, but AUDC may reserve the right to reject entries that cannot be accommodated. Works due in early June. $400 in cash awards. 30 percent commission on any works sold.

Associated Artists of Southport
130 E. West Street
Southport, NC 28461
(910) 457-5450
nationalshow@franklinsquaregallery.org
www.franklinsquaregallery.org
Annual July National Exhibition: Open to artists 18 years old or older. Eligible media include sculpture, pottery, painting, drawing, and mixed media. Entries are selected from slides, which are due in March. Cash prizes, material awards, and purchase awards. Send a SASE to organization for prospectus or download from the web site.

Associated Artists of Winston-Salem
226 N. Marshall Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
(336) 722-0340
staff@associatedartists.org
www.associatedartists.org
Dimensions: A national juried art exhibition open to professional and amateur artists. Eligible media include painting, drawing, hand-pulled prints, sculpture, and photography developed and printed by the artist. Slide entries only. Send a SASE to organization to be put on the mailing list.
Fall Juried Show: a national juried fine art exhibition open to artists 15 years and older. Slide entry. Send a SASE to be put on mailing list, or see web site.