Supporting the Visual Arts
Through weekly activities, monthly speakers, juried and judged shows, workshops, outreach, and working with other nonprofits.
Artwork by: Kathy Holbrook
Gaston County Art Guild
The Gaston County Art Guild offers the community high quality education, networking opportunities, and coordinated events for the advancement of the visual arts. This is accomplished through weekly activities, monthly speakers, juried and judged shows, workshops, outreach, and working with other nonprofits. This non-profit organization is supported by membership dues, private and corporate donations.
“Perpetuating and Supporting Visual Arts in Our Community”
Artist work featured below: Anne Cowie, Robb Webb, Renee Collins, Connie Snipes, Regina Bos
February 23 – March 30, 2026
The Annual High School Senior Art Show
Jeanne Rauch Art Gallery | Gaston College
Participants are high school seniors from public, private, and charter schools in Gaston County, selected by their art teachers.
Judge Desiree Sterbini will decide cash prizes to be awarded to winners. This show is sponsored by Digitrol, Inc., and Gaston College.
Reception: February 26 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm
April 10-May 24
Daniel Stowe Conservancy
6500 S. New Hope Rd.
Belmont, NC
Heidi Nisbet-Big Bald with Indian Paintbrush and Ragwort-Best in Show 2026
A Visual Harvest 2026
This Entry fees for this show are $35 for Members and $45 for non-members
Click here to pay the $35 member Entry Fee
Click here to pay the $45 non-member Entry Fee
Click here to pay the $65 Entry Fee and Membership Fee
Gaston County Art Guild and Daniel Stowe Conservancy partner for a juried show at the Conservancy. All accepted pieces will be for sale in the Gallery space. You may enter using the button below for the Entry form. The prospectus and payment links are also on this page.
Opening Reception is Friday, April 10 from 5:00 to 7:00. Juror Wendy Hickey will speak on the content of the show and her background and then present the awards. Awards total $1500. After the awards, she will answer questions. A cash bar and tours of the Conservancy will be available. Come share your artwork with us at this beautiful facility.
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Artwork by: Helen Newton