December 6, 2018
Mana Hewitt & Jerome Meadows at TRAX Visual Art Center
“Persistence” by Mana Hewitt recognizes women and their struggle to be heard through a series of commemorative medals in recognition of their courage and perseverance when they have challenged societal perceptions and worked to improve conditions for all. Hewitt is a member of the faculty of the University of South Carolina’s School of Visual Art […]
October 13, 2018
ArtFields on the Road: Louisiana/Alabama – October 15-17, 2018
ArtFields’ Kevin Lassen and Holly Shady will visit Louisiana and Alabama, October 15-17, 2018. Lassen and Shady will make stops in Lafayette and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Mobile, Alabama to share information about the ArtFields 2019 event and submission process, open to Southeastern artists through November 5, 2018. Information about additional Southern art prizes from […]
January 8, 2018
Makers Market Call for Vendors – Deadline February 9, 2018
From fine art to unique hand-crafted goods and objects, the Makers Market will showcase the work of Southeastern artists and artisans. Visitors will have the opportunity to interact with the makers and purchase their creations. Makers Market will take place during the first weekend of ArtFields® 2018 on Saturday, April 21 – Sunday, April 22, […]
May 1, 2017
Congratulations to our ArtFields 2017 Category Award Winners!
Congratulations to the first time ever ArtFields 2017 Category Award Winners!! DIGITAL MEDIA Matt Bryant ~ Shift.Smear SCULPTURE Heather Mae Erickson ~ Perfect Imperfection Collection DRAWING Jessica Burke ~ San Antonio Rose (The Bandit Queen) INSTALLATION Gardner Cole Miller ~ Archipelago PHOTOGRAPHY Brant Barrett ~ Rooster Time MIXED MEDIA Connie Lippert ~ […]
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
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 […]
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 […]