Sponsored by The Greenville Art Guild

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• If you are not able to drop off your art during the hours delineated on the website, other arrangements must be made ahead of time.
• Awards ceremony will be on 9/26/26 from 12:00-2:00. Ribbon cutting to follow. Doors open to public for viewing and voting on 9/26/26 at 2:00.
• People’s Choice will be awarded at the conclusion of the show.
• All artworks must be picked up after the program during gallery hours unless other arrangements have been made. If you are not able to pick up your art during these hours, other arrangements must be made ahead of time. All unclaimed artworks will become the property of the Art Guild after 5 days.
• We need many hands to help with the success of this show. If you can volunteer to help set up, host, or take down, please check the bottom of your entry ticket and we will contact you.

Rules

Eligibility: All work must be original in concept, design, and execution. Copies of artwork or published photos, AI produced, etc. will be rejected. Participants must be at least in high school to register. Any artwork shown in the last 4 years at the Greenville Art Guild People’s Choice Show, are not eligible. Our committee reserves the right to refuse any entry and withdraw any artwork from the exhibition at its discretion. 

Media: 2-Dimensional Art such as, but not limited to: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Pastel Drawing, Graphite and Color Pencil, Pen & Ink, Charcoal, Mixed Media. 3-Dimensional and photography are accepted. Must be under 36 inches in any direction.

Preparation of Art: Work must be appropriately framed and wired strong enough for hanging. (No saw tooth hangers). Entry identification labels provided must be affixed to the back, left bottom corner of each entry. Once entry form and fees are received, there will be no substitutions, additions, or changes.

Awards: Many awards will be given, determined by our judge and the people’s choice. Best in Show is $400. People’s Choice is $100. The top three places in professional will receive $200., $150, and $100., respectively. Amateur is $100, $75, and $50. If there is four or less participants in a division, only the first place award will be given.

Liability: Greenville Art Guild and Anna Bier Gallery assumes no responsibility for damaged or theft during the exhibit. The building will be manned during open hours and locked when show is not open.

Sales: Artists may or may not choose to have their work for sale. Any work not priced will be labeled “Not for Sale” (NFS). Sale price must include as displayed (including frame, matte, etc.). The Guild will retain 20% commission of all sales. If you have any questions, contact John Kiser 937-569-8934 or Stephanie House 937-417-1571.

Submission Categories

THREE-DIMENSIONAL ARTWORK

Sculpture - This category includes three-dimensional artworks created primarily for visual, conceptual, or expressive purposes rather than practical use. Works may be representational or abstract and may be made from any material, including clay, metal, wood, fiber, mixed media, or found objects. Pieces in this category are non-functional and are intended to be viewed as sculptural forms rather than used. Clay works that do not serve a utilitarian purpose should be entered here.

Pottery - This category includes three-dimensional works made primarily from clay that are designed for functional or utilitarian use. Examples include, but are not limited to, vessels, bowls, mugs, plates, vases, teapots, and other wares intended to hold, contain, or serve a practical purpose. Surface decoration, form, and artistic expression are important elements, but the defining characteristic of this category is functionality.

 TWO-DIMENSIONAL MIXED MEDIA & MISCELLANEOUS ARTWORK

This category includes two-dimensional artworks that do not fall exclusively within the categories of painting, drawing, photography, or three-dimensional sculpture/pottery. Mixed media works may combine two or more materials or processes—such as collage, printmaking, fiber, digital elements, assemblage, or found materials—on a flat surface. Miscellaneous works in this category may use unconventional techniques or materials but remain primarily two-dimensional. All works should be intended for wall display or flat presentation.

PAINTING

This category includes two-dimensional artworks created primarily with oil or acrylic paint. Works may be representational or abstract and may be executed on canvas, panel, paper, or other suitable surfaces. The defining characteristic of this category is the dominant use of oil or acrylic paint as the primary medium.

WATER MEDIA

This category includes two-dimensional artworks created primarily using water-based media, such as watercolor, ink wash, or gouache. Works may be representational or abstract and may incorporate controlled or fluid techniques. The defining characteristic of this category is the dominant use of water-soluble media.

DRAWING

This category includes two-dimensional artworks created primarily through dry and linear drawing media, including charcoal, ink, graphite, colored pencil, chalk pastel, or oil pastel. Works may be representational or abstract and may emphasize line, value, texture, or mark-making. The defining characteristic of this category is the dominant use of traditional drawing materials.

PHOTOGRAPHY

The photography category celebrates the visual stories, textures, and character of our local community. This category invites photographers to capture the world around them with intention focusing on subjects that reflect the spirit of our region. The three themes /genres are as follows:

Local Landscapes - Works that highlight the geography and scenery that define our area.

Local Nature - Works that feature plants, wildlife, seasonal changes, and natural details found in the local environment.

Portraits - Works that capture the personality, expression, and or story of an individual or group. Subjects may be posed or candid