We are glad you are reading this! It means that you might want to submit for the 2026 annual ArtFields Competition & Festival and be part of a unique celebration of art and community in Lake City, SC. Selected artworks will be in one of the Southeast’s largest and most prestigious art events from April 24th – May 2nd, 2026 and be in the running for over $100,000 in cash prizes.  Your work will be among hundreds exhibited throughout our downtown in galleries, warehouses, restaurants, shops, and other venues. Thousands of people will see it, including art curators, collectors, critics, and news media. This event offers a special way for art to be displayed outside of the traditional white walls of a gallery or museum and encourages the public to have impactful art experiences everywhere they turn-from grabbing their cup of morning coffee to getting a haircut.

ArtFields began in 2013 with a mission of elevating the profile of artists who live and work in the Southeastern United States. The event was designed to incorporate the whole town into the celebration. If you’re selected to participate, your art might be hung anywhere from a barbershop to a clothing boutique. This allows art to be infinitely more accessible to everyone. Please be assured that our team works tirelessly to ensure that each artwork is displayed at its best. Submitting to ArtFields is submitting to an exhibition and competition that is strongly committed to celebrating art and the stories our artists have to tell.

SUBMISSIONS TIMELINE

• Call For Entries – September 1 – November 1, 2025
• Selected Artists Notified – December  2025
• 2025 Competition & Festival – April 24 – May 2, 2026

PRIZES

• Grand Prize – $50,000
• Second Place- $25,000
• People’s Choice 2D – $12,500
• People’s Choice 3D – $12,500
• 5 Merit Awards – $2,000
• Southeastern Partnership Awards – (Exhibitions & Opportunities)

HAVE QUESTIONS?

We are here to help! Please look at the rules and prize information before you submit and check out our News section for helpful FAQ articles or click the button at the bottom of the page to read the current artist rules. You can also give us a call at (843) 374-0180 or email [email protected]. You’ll always talk to a real person and we’ll try our best to answer your questions about ArtFields and help you submit on ArtBooth.