About This Opportunity
We are glad you are reading this! It means that you might want to submit for the 2026 ArtFields Festival and be part of a unique celebration of art and community in Lake City, SC. Selected artworks will be in one of the Southeast’s largest and most prestigious art events from April 10th – May 2nd, 2026 and be in the running for over $100,000 in cash prizes. Your work will be among hundreds exhibited throughout our downtown in galleries, warehouses, restaurants, shops, and other venues. Thousands of people will see it, including art curators, collectors, critics, and news media. This event offers a special way for art to be displayed outside of the traditional white walls of a gallery or museum and encourages the public to have impactful art experiences everywhere they turn-from grabbing their cup of morning coffee to getting a haircut.
2026 ArtFields Festival – April 10th – May 2nd, 2026
What You'll Get
Types: EXHIBITION, CASHPRIZE
* Grand Prize – $50,000 * Second Place- $25,000 * People’s Choice 2D – $12,500 * People’s Choice 3D – $12,500 * 5 Merit Awards – $2,000 * Southeastern Partnership Awards – (Exhibitions & Opportunities)
Application Requirements
- ARTWORK_PORTFOLIO
- APPLICATION_FORMS
Eligibility
Geographic Requirements
Alabama, AL, US; Arkansas, AR, US; Florida, FL, US; GE; Kentucky, KY, US; Louisiana, LA, US; Mississippi, MS, US; North Carolina, NC, US; South Carolina, SC, US; Tennessee, TN, US; Virginia, VA, US; West Virginia, WV, US
Other Requirements
Artists must reside in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or West Virginia for at least 6 months and be over 18 years of age.
ARTFIELDS
Lake City, South Carolina, US
Verified Organization
Active since 2020
Ready to take the next step?
Don't miss out on this opportunity. Applications close on November 1, 2025.