Artist FAQs

When does artist registration open?
January 7, 2013

When does artist registration close?
February 7, 2013

Who is eligible to enter the art contest?

What kind of artwork can be submitted?
Artists can submit 2-D and 3-D pieces, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, photography, drawing, digital media, and installation art.

*Installation artists must be present one week before ArtFields opens to install their work in the designated venue.

How will art be chosen for the competition?
Art submissions will be reviewed by an independent panel of visual arts professionals. The top-rated 400 artists will be invited to exhibit and compete.

When will the artist know if he/she is selected for competition in ArtFields 2013?
Artists will be contacted by e-mail no later than February 17, 2013.

Does the artist choose the venue?
No, the artist, once eligible, will be invited by an official ArtFields venue to exhibit his/her work during the ten-day artfest.

Does the entry have to be for sale?
No, but we do need to know the value of your piece for our records. We will list the work as NFS (not for sale) on your entry’s label. *In the event your entry is a winning piece, the artist agrees that the winning work and reproduction rights will be the sole property of Lake City Partnership Council and ArtFields.

Is the artist responsible for insuring the entry?
Yes. The venue assumes no responsibility for insuring the artwork. Companies such as Fractured Atlas  provide insurance for artists that have works in their studios, galleries, and/or remote locations.

Is the artist responsible for shipment costs to and from the venue?
Yes. The artist will be responsible for the shipment of the entry to the venue and must include a pre-paid return-shipping label for the venue to return the work at the conclusion of ArtFields.

How does artist and venue hosting work?
Once selected, the artist will be contacted by email with an ArtFields Artist and Venue Hosting Agreement detailing all rules and requirements.

What are the media guidelines?
SlideRoom can accept the following file formats:

What size should videos be?
SlideRoom accepts videos that are up to 60 MB in size (up to 120 MB when larger media files are enabled for the program). So long as the files meet the size requirement our processors will prepare them for the SlideRoom software.

For artist inquiries, please contact the Art Team at (843) 633-1235 or e-mail  ArtTeam@artfieldssc.org.