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What if I have two residences? Artists who have had a listed permanent address for at least six months in one of the 12 participating states (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia) and have a valid ID for that state are welcome to apply.  If […]

ArtFields community mural created during ArtFields 2013 by Jessica Diaz, Morgan Funkhouser, Olivia Cramer, and Sam Ogden in partnership with the Lake City community.   Each year among our many submissions, we often find submissions that haven’t adhered to the Artists’ Rules as listed. We want each artist’s submission to move forward to judging and […]

  Our selection panel views all the artwork digitally during the rating process, so it’s very important to present your work with the strongest photos/videos so that the panelists get a good grasp of your art. Our friends over at Second Floor Media offered some tips on how to photograph your art.    Find the […]

“Rum Runners” by Kory Russell and “Portrait of Lethy by her Apple Tree, 1987” by David Edwards on display during ArtFields 2021 in Sip Co.    What is ArtFields, anyway?  As we begin our open call to artists, you may be wondering, “What is ArtFields?”  ArtFields was an event founded in 2013 and we’re celebrating […]

“Sarracenia Alabamensis” by Logan Tanner hangs in Main Street Mercantile during ArtFields 2021. ArtFields offers a unique display of art as local businesses transform into art galleries during the event. Photo by Dawson Powers.   We are excited to once again begin our annual call to artists in the 12 Southeastern states! Adult artists working […]

We are proud to announce the first change in exhibition layout for Crossroads Gallery!  After opening in December of 2019 as a permanent location to feature previous ArtFields winners, we were faced with our annual event cancellation amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, we have been eagerly awaiting another rotation of winners and the opportunity […]

It has been one month and one week since the Finale of ArtFields 2021.   As excited as we were to host a successful, in-person event, I think that the ArtFields Team needed some time to catch our breath and reflect on the experience.   We can collectively agree that 2020 was a challenge on […]

  Lake City’s art scene was kicked off with ArtFields, a nine-day art event that celebrates Southeastern artists and turns the entire town into an art gallery by displaying work in downtown businesses. But what about the other days of the year? What’s going on for art lovers and other visitors? In addition to a […]

Lake City, SC-The Lake City ArtFields Collective is proud to announce winners of the 9th annual ArtFields event held April 23-May 1. Each year, thousands attend the event to view artwork from Southeastern artists on display all around downtown Lake City. From renovated warehouses to boutiques and restaurants, attendees find high quality art everywhere–without the […]

YOUR VOTE MATTERS! During ArtFields 2021, two People’s Choice Awards of $12,500 each will be awarded to a 2D and 3D artist. Visitors who come to Lake City can register to vote for their favorite pieces. See the steps below to be an official ArtFields voter and participate in the fun! You must register AND […]