A Juried Exhibition Hosted by the Full Bloom Film Festival,
Calling All Artists
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.
THEME
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
DETAILS
- Eligibility: Artists 16+
- Mediums Accepted: Printmaking, painting, drawing, illustration, and mixed media (2D only)
- Size Limit: Maximum 36” x 36” (including frame)
- Entry Fee: Free!
- Max Submissions: 3 artworks per artist
- Sales: Optional | 20% commission on all sales
- Shipping Requirements: See full details in submission form
AWARDS
- Best in Show: $500
- 3 Awards of Distinction: $100 Speedball Product Credit each
IMPORTANT DATES
- Call Opens: April 1, 2025
- Submission Deadline: August 8, 2025
- Opening Reception: August 20, 2025 | 5:30–7:30 PM at the Iredell Arts Council
- Exhibition Dates: August 20 – September 14, 2025
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Applicants will be considered for participation.
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$350 for 10x10 spot
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2025 Annual Carolina Photography Competition
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:
- Free to enter
- Open to artists age 16 and up
- Accepting up to 3 submissions per artist
- Deadline to submit: August 8, 2025
- Accepted mediums: 2D work in painting, drawing, printmaking, illustration, or mixed media (no larger than 36" x 36")
- Best in Show: $500 prize
- Three Awards of Distinction: $100 Speedball product credit each
- Exhibition dates: August 20 – September 14, 2025 at the Iredell Arts Council during the Full Bloom Film Festival
Submission Form:
https://www.iredellartscouncil.org/filminvisualarts