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2027 ArtFields Festival Artists’ Competition
- Who Can Apply: Artists 18+ who have resided in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or West Virginia for at least 6 months.
- The Focus: Juried exhibition and art competition held during the ArtFields Festival in Lake City, SC; selected works are shown in downtown venues.
- The Funding: Cash prizes total USD 110,000, including a USD 50,000 Grand Prize and awards of USD 2,000–25,000. Entry costs USD 25; artists also pay transport and insurance.
- Key Requirements: Apply through ArtBooth with one artwork, 1–5 high-resolution images (at least 300 dpi/1 MB), artwork details, artist statement and biography. Pay the non-refundable USD 25 fee and disclose installation or display requirements.
DeadlineSunday, November 1, 2026
AwardOver $100,000 in cash prizes: Grand Prize $50,000; Second Place $25,000; People's Choice 2D and 3D $12,500 each; five Merit Awards $2,000 each.
Application fee$25
Program datesApril 9 – May 1, 2027
LocationLake City, SC
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplines2D and 3D visual art
Age range18–
Application notesRegister on ArtBooth and submit one artwork with 1–5 high-resolution images (at least 300 dpi/1 MB), artist statement, biography, dimensions in inches, and applicable display or installation requirements; pay the non-refundable USD 25 fee. Film/video entries must specify running time and required display equipment, supplied by the artist. For appropriation, provide an image of the source imagery. Review https://www.artfieldssc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ArtFields_2027_Competition-Rules_Final.pdf. Accepted artists sign the hosting agreement by February 5, 2027 and pay artwork transport and insurance.
Contactartteam@artfieldssc.org
ArtFields
Organization based in Lake City