Winterville National Juried Small Works Exhibition 2026

$850 IN CASH AWARDS

Submission Deadline: August 30, 2026

Best in Show - $500
Juror's Award - $250
People's Choice Award - $100

The Winterville Cultural Center Gallery invites artists throughout the United States to submit original artwork for the Winterville National Juried Small Works Exhibition 2026. This exhibition celebrates the impact of small-scale contemporary artwork while showcasing exceptional artistic vision, craftsmanship, and creativity. Juried by Yu-Kai Lin Founder & Director, Kai Lin Art • Atlanta, Georgia. Held during Georgia's fall arts season, the exhibition seeks to connect artists, collectors, and the community through an exhibition of outstanding work in an intimate setting. Located just outside Athens, Georgia, the Winterville Cultural Center Gallery is committed to fostering artistic excellence while serving as an emerging cultural destination for the Southeast. All submissions must be for sale. All accepted works must comply with exhibition presentation requirements. 

Rules and Regulations:

Entry fee is $25 for members, $35 for non-members. You can become (or renew) a member or right now via this link and then return to finish your entry:

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You may enter up to three separate artworks. 

The Gallery commision is 35%, 65% of sales go to the artist.

All 2D works must be framed and ready to hang, with appropriate wire on back. Works are limited to 14 inches in any dimension, including frame. No Sawtooths, works will be rejected with sawtooth hangers. No nails, screws or ceiling hardware.

All 3D works must indicate whether they can hang or should be displayed on a pedestal and should be one piece.

All works must be for sale.

Dates to Remember:

Online submission dates are August 1- to midnite August 30, 2026.

Notification of inclusion will be sent by September 12. 

Shipped work must be recieved by Sep, 23. Arrangements for return shipping must be made by Dec. 17.

Drop off art at Winterville Cultural Center Gallery on Sep. 24, 25, 26, between 10:00 and 2:00.  NO early dropoffs please.

The show opens to the public on October 7 and the Opening Reception is Friday, October 9, 2026 from 5-7 p.m.

Exhibit end date is December 15, 2026.

Pickup art Dec. 16 between 2 and 4 pm or Dec. 17, 10 am -4 pm between 10 am - 2 pm. 

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I have read the Rules and Regulations  and this information will be emailed again with your acceptance email.

 

Current Friends of the Gallery members receive discounted entry pricing.
If you are unsure of your membership status, please contact the gallery before submitting.