Upcoming Exhibition: Juried Art Show
What exhibit is upcoming in the main gallery?
Awards Total $4,000! The South Carolina Festival of Flowers Juried Art Show is a sanctioned exhibition hosted annually by The Arts Center of Greenwood in concurrence with the award-winning festival. The exhibition is on view in the main gallery June 4 - July 25, 2026. The exhibition represents exemplary contemporary art throughout the state and southeast.
Awards Total $4,000! The South Carolina Festival of Flowers Juried Art Show is a sanctioned exhibition hosted annually by The Arts Center of Greenwood in concurrence with the award-winning festival. The exhibition is on view in the main gallery June 4 - July 25, 2026. The exhibition represents exemplary contemporary art throughout the state and southeast.
Awards
Best of Show | $1,500
2nd Place | $700
3rd Place | $500
Best of 3D | $500
Juried Merit Awards (3) | $200 (each)
Arts Center Merit Award (1) | $200
Event Calendar
May 22 | online entry deadline
May 25 | acceptance notification (via email)
May 30 | art delivery (10:00 am - 3:00 pm)
June 4 - July 25 | exhibit duration
June 6 | opening reception and awards ceremony (3:00 - 5:00 pm, with ceremony @ 4:00 pm)
August 8 | art retrieval (10:00 am - 3:00 pm)
Entry Eligibility
Anyone 18 years or older may submit an art entry. All original works of art (not previously on view in a juried art show at The Arts Center of Greenwood) are eligible. Submitted artwork can include any media. If artwork is juried into the show, delivery and shipping are acceptable, but all shipped artwork must include a return label. All artwork must be securely and properly prepped for installation. No clip mounting will be accepted on wall-hanging works. If submitted artwork is not adequately prepped for display, it will be subject to removal from the exhibition. While there are no size restrictions, entries must be portable and capable for display in a conventional gallery setting. All double door frames in the gallery measure 70"X79" with a 90" diagonal and all submitted artwork must be transported through the doors. The Arts Center of Greenwood reserves the right to refuse any entry and to withdraw any work of art from exhibition at its discretion. At point of sale, The Arts Center of Greenwood will retain a 30% commission of the retail value of each artwork. A non-refundable, one-time entry fee of $35 is required for up to two entries in the exhibition.
Entry Option #1:
a) complete the online entry form + entry fee by the entry deadline
b) if accepted, deliver labeled artwork on the art delivery date
Best of Show | $1,500
2nd Place | $700
3rd Place | $500
Best of 3D | $500
Juried Merit Awards (3) | $200 (each)
Arts Center Merit Award (1) | $200
Event Calendar
May 22 | online entry deadline
May 25 | acceptance notification (via email)
May 30 | art delivery (10:00 am - 3:00 pm)
June 4 - July 25 | exhibit duration
June 6 | opening reception and awards ceremony (3:00 - 5:00 pm, with ceremony @ 4:00 pm)
August 8 | art retrieval (10:00 am - 3:00 pm)
Entry Eligibility
Anyone 18 years or older may submit an art entry. All original works of art (not previously on view in a juried art show at The Arts Center of Greenwood) are eligible. Submitted artwork can include any media. If artwork is juried into the show, delivery and shipping are acceptable, but all shipped artwork must include a return label. All artwork must be securely and properly prepped for installation. No clip mounting will be accepted on wall-hanging works. If submitted artwork is not adequately prepped for display, it will be subject to removal from the exhibition. While there are no size restrictions, entries must be portable and capable for display in a conventional gallery setting. All double door frames in the gallery measure 70"X79" with a 90" diagonal and all submitted artwork must be transported through the doors. The Arts Center of Greenwood reserves the right to refuse any entry and to withdraw any work of art from exhibition at its discretion. At point of sale, The Arts Center of Greenwood will retain a 30% commission of the retail value of each artwork. A non-refundable, one-time entry fee of $35 is required for up to two entries in the exhibition.
Entry Option #1:
a) complete the online entry form + entry fee by the entry deadline
b) if accepted, deliver labeled artwork on the art delivery date
Entry Option #2:
a) print and complete the printable entry form
b) mail the printed entry form + CD/Jump Drive with high resolution image of art entry + entry fee (120 Main Street, Greenwood, SC 29646)
a) print and complete the printable entry form
b) mail the printed entry form + CD/Jump Drive with high resolution image of art entry + entry fee (120 Main Street, Greenwood, SC 29646)
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Juror Biography
Jessica Swank is an interdisciplinary artist, currently based in Greenville, SC. Her work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally, at galleries such as Millepiani in Rome, Italy, Plexus Projects in Brooklyn, NY, ARC Gallery in Chicago, IL, and the Czong Institute for Contemporary Art (CICA) in Gimpo, South Korea. She has been recognized by Musée Magazine's “Woman Crush Wednesday,” Fraction Magazine, and Porridge Magazine. Swank is a founding member of Zero Space Collective, a contemporary artist collective with a network across the United States. Zero Space strives to make space for underrepresented artists and serve as an equitable and accessible resource. Since it's founding in 2020, Swank has assisted in developing the collective as well as curating and organizing exhibitions and digital promotions for artists. Swank earned her Master of Fine Arts from Clemson University in Visual Arts and Bachelor of Arts from Anderson University. An artist and educator, Swank has taught and led numerous classes, workshops, and panel discussions across the Southeast. She has gained funding for her work from a number of local institutions, including the South Carolina Arts Commission and Metropolitan Arts Council. Swank currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Art and is the Gallery Coordinator at the South Carolina School of the Arts at Anderson University. |
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