April 8-May 24

Daniel Stowe Conservancy

6500 S. New Hope Rd. | Belmont, NC

Heidi Nisbet-Big Bald with Indian Paintbrush and Ragwort-Best in Show 2025

A Natural View 2026

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 link 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.

PROSPECTUS

ARTWORK

To view and/or purchase artwork from this show, click here.

April 9 - May 9, 2026

Bliss Gallery

25 N. Main St., Belmont, NC 28012

Plein Air Show

Gaston County Art Guild partners with Bliss Gallery for a showcase of plein air pieces focused on Gaston County. All pieces will be for sale in the Gallery. Information on entry will be provided through the plein air group.

Opening Reception: Thursday, April 9, 6-8 pm.‍ ‍The public is invited to view the show and meet the artists. The Gallery wi11 be open 12-3 pm Wednesday through Saturday for viewing the show at other times.