Description

The Maria V Howard Arts Center proudly announces a call for art from Tri-County Artists (Nash, Edgecombe, and Wilson Counties).

The People's Choice Art Show is open to artists 18 years and up.Art Show runs June 28-September 6, 2026 Art Reception: June 28, 2026, 2-4 pm
Artists may submit art in any medium. Art may not exceed 6 ft in any direction unless pre-approved by Arts Center staff. Art must be ready to install and staff has the right to reject art if not ready for installation.
Costs for Submissions:$10/one entry$20/two entries$25/three entries
Artists must complete registration, complete an application, and make payment no later than June 20, 2026.The application is available to download at the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZyvaxbFWZCywhyDBt1EzyByU_YJlIwUf/view?usp=drive_linkOR Email the Arts Program Coordinator at emily.turner@rockymountnc.govOR Call us at 252-972-1266.
Artists may drop off their submissions May 28-June 20, 2026 during our regular gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5 pm or Sunday, 1 pm-5pm.
We are closed for the following holidays, Memorial Day, May 25, 2026 and Friday, Juneteenth, June 19, 2026.

The public will vote for their favorite work of art June 28th-August 1st. Winners will be contacted week of August 4th and the winners announced to the public by August 7th.
Prizes1st Place $3002nd Place $1003rd Place $50
SalesIf artists choose to sale their work, they are responsible for all sales. Please note that staff requires artists who wish to sale art to provide a method of contact, QR code, or some other method to present to patrons.Upon purchase, proof must be presented to staff so that we may add SOLD sign to exhibiting piece. No works may be removed until the end of the exhibition.
For more information, email Arts Program Coordinator, Emily Joyce Turner at emily.turner@rockymountnc.govORCall us at 252-972-1266.

Activity Other Category

Adults

Location

Maria V Howard Arts Center, 270 Gay Street, Rocky Mount