September 28, 2024
Artist Testimonials: Annual Competition & Festival
“Multitude” by Chase Lanier and “Membrana” by Cristina Victor on display in Jones-Carter Gallery during the 2024 Competition & Festival.
Don’t just take our word for it! Hear from some Competition Artists from the 2024 Competition & Festival as you prepare to submit artwork for the 2025 event.
“All 4 years of my experience at [the ArtFields Competition & Festival], I have nothing but positive things to say and spread the word each year to other artists. We have also reserved our same room each year at the Inn at Crossroads.”
“[The ArtFields Competition & Festival], is one of the most unique art competitions that I have ever competed in during my career. The city, staff and venues go out of their way to make everyone so welcome and to promote the artists and their artwork.”
“I had a blast. It was run so efficiently and everyone was lovely!”
“I really love coming to [the ArtFields Competition & Festival]! It’s a completely unique experience and the atmosphere is so supportive and encouraging and inspiring. I’ve made a number of friends at ArtFields and that has also led to a number or professional connections and opportunities as well!”
“This event was incredibly inspirational to me as a new artist being invited to participate. The quality of the work was some of the best I’ve seen in the Southeast area.”
“I’ve been in many juried exhibitions in 30+ years and [the ArtFields Competition & Festival] is at the top for many reasons: professional treatment of my artwork and me as an artist, exhibitions spaces are top quality. I was so impressed after seeing the exhibition that I told the Charlotte Art Guild about it and was immediately invited to speak to the members, primarily to encourage other artists to enter this wonderful show.”
“I don’t believe [the ArtFields Competition & Festival] benefited me professionally, but on a personal level, I was truly inspired by the art, the people of Lake City, and the staff of ArtFields. I have never seen this level of amazing art at any venue, anywhere! Whether I get in again or not, I will be back. The enthusiasm and participation of the people of Lake City is phenomenal. The staff could not have done a better job curating and displaying such a huge show. Kudos to everyone. Also, I was very pleased with almost every piece that won. All were very deserving of their honor, and first place was breathtaking.”
“[The ArtFields Competition & Festival], is well respected and the prize awards support the artists.”