Government / public agency · Anderson, SC, United States · 1 program
Jewelry: original work made from materials such as sterling silver, enamels, glass, ceramic, paper, polymer clay, etc. No production studio work permitted.
Home Goods: functional and/or decorative items of your own creation including textiles, functional ceramics, furniture, utensils, forged items, wooden cutting boards, etc.
Stationery and Paper Accessories: items of your own creation such as greeting cards, notepads, stickers, etc.
Bath, Body, and Candles: handcrafted items such as soap, lotion, candles.
Culinary Products: products of your own creation to use in food or packaged to eat such as dip mixes, chocolate, popcorn, etc.
Apparel and Accessories: items of your own creation including hats, knit or crochet items, t-shirts, aprons, bags, patches, etc.
Each exhibiting artist must complete an online application with only one artist per entry, unless entering as a team in collaboration. No booth sharing/splitting is allowed. All artists must be juried by our review panel. Artists may apply in more than one medium category, but a separate online application must be filled out for each category.
All applicants will be reviewed by a jury review panel consisting of curators, art professionals, and an Anderson Arts Center representative. Jurors score artistic excellence using the following criteria: Artistic Merit, Technical Competence, Overall Quality of Work, and Booth Presentation. Artist images are reviewed in a blind jury process; the identities of the artists are not disclosed to jurors. Artist statements are shared with jurors while images are viewed.
Images #1-4 must represent the complete range of work that you plan to show. Image #5 must be your booth with your work displayed; your application will not be considered without a booth image.
Applicants are asked to submit an artist statement of 200 characters or less to be read by jurors during the review process, describing materials, technique, and process rather than meaning behind the work or inspiration.
Applicants will be notified by December 22, 2026 as to whether they have been accepted. A Wait List will be established by medium category based on jury scores.
BOOTH FEE $100 - You will be supplied with a 10'x10' exhibit space and electricity. You may bring your own tent, or pay the optional Tent Fee $120 for a 10'x10' tent and 8-ft table (no side walls). Set up and breakdown included. Booth and/or Tent fees are paid after you receive your invitation to the show.
Final booth assignments are determined solely at the discretion of the festival jury; location requests are a preference only and cannot be guaranteed.
Individual artists and collectives
Requirements
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Artist must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible. Each exhibiting artist must complete an online application with only one artist per entry, unless entering as a team in collaboration.
Overall quality of work
Booth presentation
Jury