April 18, 2017
Official Comment on Current Debate
ArtFields is a place that gives voice to Southern art. Art can depict the beautiful and sacred, and it can depict the worst of mankind’s soul. All powerful art inspires conversation. One such conversation is unfolding now regarding a competition piece by an African American/black, Charleston area textile artist, which channels a truly tragic Southern […]
February 9, 2017
ArtFields® 2017 Portrait Contest
Applications for the ArtFields 2017 Portrait Contest are now open! Southeastern artists are encouraged to submit, including ArtFields 2017 Competition Artists. There is a $35 submission fee. Apply here through March 15, 2017. For questions, call Holly Shady at 843-374-0180.
January 4, 2017
Discovering & Celebrating Talent!
ArtFields® is all about discovering and celebrating talent. And it is in that spirit that we say a heartfelt “Congratulations” to Sandra Cook, outgoing artist liaison for ArtFields. After years of organizing our robust artist relations program, Sandy’s moving on to become Executive Director of the Florence Regional Arts Alliance. We’ll miss her, but we […]
November 16, 2016
2016 Winning Artists Share Their ArtFields® Experience
Hear from ArtFields 2016 winning artists on their experiences with submitting, venues, Lake City and networking with other artists. Charles Clary, ArtFields 2016 Top Prize Winner Brent Pafford, ArtFields 2016 Juried Prize Winner Jocelyn Chateauvert, ArtFields 2016 People’s Choice 3-D Winner http://bit.ly/2fGdFJM
September 14, 2016
ArtFields® 2017 Call for Submission is NOW OPEN!
Established and emerging Southeastern artists are invited to submit their work to ArtFields®, the region’s largest art competition, which is open to 2- and 3-dimensional artists in 12 states. The art festival (April 21-29, 2017) will award life-changing prizes of $50,000 for the Top Prize, $25,000 for Juried Panel prize and two $12,500 People’s Choice […]
May 31, 2016
ArtFields® Sets Dates for Fifth Year of World-Class Creativity
LAKE CITY, SC | MAY 31, 2016 The dates are set to celebrate the enormous talent of Southeastern artists for the fifth year in a row. ArtFields® will return here April 21 through April 29, 2017, transforming this agricultural town into an art destination brimming over with 400 juried art works from 12 states. Plans […]
February 1, 2016
ArtFields® Portrait Contest Calls for Artists
ArtFields, the South’s most engaging art competition and festival, is seeking artists for its fourth annual portrait contest to be held on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Twenty-four artists will be selected to create portraits of local educators and compete for cash prizes. Artists of all levels from the 12 Southeastern states (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, […]
January 8, 2016
ArtFields Announces Accepted Artists for 2016 Competition in Lake City
ArtFields, the South’s largest and most engaging art competition and festival, is pleased to announce the accepted artists for the 2016 event. This year’s ArtFields will take place April 22-30 in downtown Lake City, South Carolina. Selected by a jury of visual arts professionals, the accepted artists will exhibit nearly 400 works of art, representing […]
November 17, 2015
ArtFields® Announces Judges + Review Panel and DEADLINE EXTENSION!
We are thrilled to announce our ArtFields® 2016 Review Panel & Judges Panel! So thrilled that we are giving you one more week to submit. Get your entries in by November 20 and check out our fantastic group of judges! And don’t forget to complete your submission if it is still in progress!