The juried Beatles Art Contest takes place Saturday, October 4, 2025 at CPCC's Parr Center, with the Awards Ceremony at 10:30am - FREE!
Thanks to sponsors Frame Warehouse and Harris Holt Framing & Art, more than $3,000 in cash prizes will be awarded including a Best in Show Award of $1,000.
New this year, we invite you to expand your vision of the Beatles’ influence on music, art, and culture!
From psychedelic style to cultural revolution, the Beatles helped shape the 1960s and beyond, and their music, messages and legacy continue to inspire new generations of artists. Check out this article, video, or free movie to learn more.
We’re looking for art that interprets how the Beatles influenced and were influenced by the world around them — all the themes of the era are fair game!
Fashion, freedom, equality, revolution, innovation, spirituality, cultural exchange, love, peace, and change — the whole ‘60s vibe, we want it all!
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: September 20, 2025
Call for Artists for Fall Fine Art Crawl in Downtown Statesville on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 2-6pm
The Downtown Statesville Development Corporation is now accepting applications from artists interested in participating in the Fall Fine Art Crawl, scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Downtown Statesville.
Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
This event will focus specifically on fine art—including painting, drawing, photography, and sculpture. Please note that jewelry and fiber art will not be accepted, due to space limitations and the increased number of submissions in recent years. The Spring Art Crawl featured craft artists, while the Fall event is dedicated to fine art.
Application Requirements:
All artists must submit three images of their work.
Indicate the medium used for each piece.
All work must be original fine art created by the applicant.
The artist fee is $25.00.
Artists are responsible for bringing all necessary materials to display their work at their assigned location.
Note: Even returning artists must submit a complete application with images.
All submissions will be juried by the Art Crawl committee. If accepted, you will receive an invoice for payment.
For more information about this event, contact the Downtown Statesville Development Corporation at 704-878-3436 or email: liz@downtownstatesvillenc.org.
Cinema tells stories. Visual art captures emotion. Together, they inspire something unforgettable.
As part of the 10th Year Celebration of the Full Bloom Film Festival, we're thrilled to present the 1st Annual Celebrating Film in Visual Art Exhibition—a juried competition that invites artists to explore the magic of film through visual media. Whether you're inspired by an iconic character, a legendary director, a specific genre, or the atmosphere of cinema itself, this is your chance to translate that inspiration into visual art.
The theme is open to interpretation: evoke a mood, celebrate a film, channel a personality, or reimagine a scene—this show is your stage.
ARTISTS APPLICATION
Applicants will be considered for participation.
Artisan Village – Upscale artworks & handcrafts by regional artists. All crafts/artwork must be handcrafted by the original artist for acceptance in the Artisan Village. No manufactured, mass production crafts or kits are accepted in the Artisan Village.
$350 for 10x10 spot
Quality Products | Handcrafted
Submissions are now open for the “Celebrating Film in Visual Art” exhibition and competition, a creative collaboration between the Full Bloom Film Festival, Speedball Art, and the Iredell Arts Council.
This juried exhibition invites artists to interpret the world of film through visual art in celebration of 10 years of the Full Bloom Film Festival. Drawing inspiration from characters, scenes, genres, or the emotional power of storytelling on screen. We're reaching out to ask for your support in spreading the word to artists in your community.
Key Details:
Submission Form:
https://www.iredellartscouncil.org/filminvisualarts
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