Winner Andrew McWilson works on his painting of the iconic Lake City fruit stand.   Congratulations to our 2025 Wet Paint Winners! The competition was judged this year by Michael Story, who emphasized during the awards presentation how excellent the pool of competitors was. Thank you to our artists, judge, and visitors who cheered on […]

Congratulations to the 2025 Portrait Contest Winners! After three, one hour long rounds, a new winner was crowned during the 2025 Competition & Festival. The theme for models was “Faces of Distinction,” which included models with notable facial hair, hair styles, glasses, or other accessories to give our artists an extra challenge. 1st Place – […]

SC Fantasy Fibers talks with visitors during the 2024 Makers Market.    ArtFields is proud to once again host a Makers Market during our 2025 Competition & Festival! Support these artists on opening weekend at the Truluck Property at 152 E Main Street. The Makers Market will be open April 26th from 11AM – 6PM […]

Visitors at the 2025 ArtFields Competition & Festival get to put on their art critic hat and help determine two winners of $12,500 each! During the event, attendees can vote on their favorite artworks to win the coveted People’s Choice Awards. One 2D and one 3D artwork will be awarded on finale night on May […]

Congratulations to the South Carolina student artists who have been invited to participate in the ArtFields Jr. Statewide Art Competition! Their work, along with hundreds from adult artists across the Southeast, will be on display in Lake City from April 25th – May 3rd. Please click here for the PDF version.   First Last City State […]

The third annual ‘Wet Paint’ Plein Air Competition is back as part of ArtFields’ 2025 Competition & Festival! WHERE: Lake City, SC during the 2025 Festival WHEN: Saturday, May 3rd from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM with awards selected by judge Michael Story. PRIZES: Artists will be awarded $1,000 for first place, $700 for second […]

Participants during the 2024 Portrait Contest.   Applications for the 2025 Portrait Contest are officially open through March 31st, 2025.  Artists will compete for Best in Show and over $3,000 in cash prizes while painting live portraits. To apply, you’ll need basic contact information and a portfolio of work. Click here to apply via ArtBooth […]

What pairs well with amazing artwork? Delicious food, of course! We’re now calling all food trucks/trailers to participate in the 2025 Competition & Festival, happening this year April 25 – May 3 in Lake City, SC. Interested businesses can apply until February 1st via the link below. Please do not bring payment until your participation […]

Shoppers enjoy Makers Market during the 2025 Competition & Festival.   The Makers Market is an open air market that coincides with the ArtFields Competition & Festival, an epic 9-day celebration of all things art in Lake City, SC! The market is chock full of goods made by incredibly talented artists from across the Southeast. […]

“The Future is in the Past” by Jasper Corley | 2024 Student Choice Award: Grades 3-5   We’re so excited to welcome your submission to the 2025 ArtFields Jr. Art Competition. While you’re working through the application process, you may have a few questions, and that’s what we’re here for. To get things started, we’ve […]