The Arts Council of Moore County invites artists to enter the “The Winter Blues” competition by submitting their best interpretation of the “Winter Blues” theme. This would include scenes of winter landscapes, life influenced by the colors of winter, abstracts with colors and lines associated with winter, etc... This is a juried competition open to 2D and 3D artists.

Please Note: Juried art shows are competitive exhibits where artists submit their work to a panel of judges ("Jury") for review and selection. The Jury will review submitted images and select artwork based on originality, technical skill, artistic merit, and suitability to the show's theme "Winter Blues" and gallery space. The Jury's decision is final and will be posted on the Arts Council website by noon on December 2, 2025. www.mooreart.org

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ONLINE ENTRIES ONLY! No mail-in entries accepted.

TO ENTER:

COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW
ONLINE ENTRIES ONLY! No mail-in entries accepted.

ENTRY FEE: $25 for 1 or 2 pieces (non-refundable)
Entries must include one digital image of each submitted work (limit 2).
Images must be uploaded and entry fee
received by midnight on November 14, 2025.

 

ELIGIBILITY & REQURIEMENTS: Artists must be at least 16 years old. 2D entries must be no larger than 60” on any side, including mat & frame. 3D entries may be entered with a stand.

ALL WORK MUST BE ORIGINAL by the artist and FOR SALE.

CRITERIA FOR ENTRIES: ACMC reserves the right to decline any accepted artwork submitted by digital entry that deviates dramatically from the original image. Artwork must be original, entirely the work of the artist and executed within the last two years. Artwork done under supervision (such as a workshop or step by step class) is not eligible. All 2D and 3D artworks are welcome. Artificial Intelligence (AI) art is not allowed. Artwork must be dry and ready for display. 2D artwork must be properly prepared for installation by being wired on the back (no alligator clips or hooks). 3D artwork must stand either independently or on a display base supplied by the artist or one provided by ACMC. The ACMC reserves the right to reject any work that does not meet their standards and has the final decision on installation. All decisions are final. 

COMMISSIONS, SALES, LIABILITY, RIGHTS & CONDITIONS: All artwork must be for sale. The artwork price is set by the Artist, with the Arts Council’s commission on sales being 35% for Artist Circle Members and 40% for all others. Artists whose art is sold during the exhibit will be notified. Artwork must stay on display until the close of the exhibit. Although reasonable care will be given to handling all art, the gallery will not be responsible for any loss or damage. The artist grants permission to ACMC to photograph and reproduce any art for publicity and educational purposes.

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING DIGITAL IMAGES:

Submitted images must be high resolution JPG format with no digital enhancements. No visible mats or frames and image must be oriented correctly (horizontally or vertically).

IMPORTANT!!
PLEASE! Label/Name each image file as follows:
LastNameFirstName_Title.jpg

Example: SmithJim_FlowerGarden.jpg 

Submit your ARTWORK ENTRIES below:

Jury results will be posted on ACMC’s website (www.MooreArt.org/WinterBlues)
by noon on December 2, 2025.

Please do not send email inquiries requesting notification confirmation
until after December 2, 2025.