• Wonders of Winter

    Wonders of Winter explores the season beyond snow-covered landscapes. Showcasing the range of swirling emotions that are uncovered during the wintertime, this exhibition captures warm memories, traditions, gatherings and moments of celebration. The coldest season often inspires our deepest connections to family, community, nature, and ourselves. Wonders of Winter invites views to slow down and reflect on what matters most.

  •  Submission Timeline: September 1st - September 30th, 2026

    Artists will be notified of their acceptance no later than October 5th, 2026

     

    Accepted artwork needs to be dropped off at Cain Center for the Arts

    Address: 21348 Catawba Ave, Cornelius N.C 28031

    Artwork Drop Off: October 20th - October 23rd, from 10AM - 4AM

     

    Exhibition Dates: Tuesday, October 27th, 2026 - Saturday, January 2nd, 2027

    Reception: October 29th, 2026 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm

    Artwork pickup: January 5th - January 8th, 2027

    a reminder email will be sent at the end of the exhibit to all particpating artists who have NOT sold

  • Artist Guidelines for Wonders of Winter

    Artists are invited to submit 2-D and 3-D artwork for this exhibition. Below is a list of ideas/themes to inspire your submission. This is a non-exhaustive list, and artists are welcome to submit works based on their own interpretation of Wonders of Winter

    • Family
    • Traditions
    • Winter landscapes
    • Nostalgia
    • Foods
    • Reflection
    • Holidays

    Other Guidlines

    • Size Limit: 2-D pieces can be no larger than 40in x 40in (including frame); 3-D pieces can be no larger than 15in x 15in x 15in.
    • Artwork does not have to be for sale, but we highly encourage it!
    • Artists ages 18 and up may submit TWO pieces of art. There is no guarantee that we accept either piece.
    • All art MUST COME “GALLERY READY”- meaning wired on the back, able to hang professionally/level given the framing or hardware included on back or able to sit neatly on a pedestal
    • All work must be submitted online by 5:00pm on Friday September 30th – NO EXCEPTIONS
    • Artists receive 60% of the proceeds from sales, Cain receives 40% of the proceeds
    • Artists must sign artist contracts at the time of drop off.
      • Artists must sign their own contracts, if you will not be present during the time of the drop off, we can email you the contract in advance
    • Due to the limited gallery space, we will accept submissions on a first-come, first-served basis

    If you have any questions please email Exhibits@cainarts.org

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  • Join us as we mark the beginning of a new chapter for ceramic arts in North Mecklenburg and celebrate the artists who make our creative community thrive.

    You will recieve an email once the submission window closes approving the work that you have submitted. If your work has not received an email, then it has not been accepted.

    Please make sure to check your spam folders/ junk folders to see if you have recieved the email approving your participation in the exhibit. 

    If you have any questions or issues feel free to email exhibitis@cainarts.org

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