October 4-November 15
Hosted by Stowe Conservancy
6500 S. New Hope Rd. | Belmont, NC
Visual Harvest 2026
Stowe Conservancy is the new location for the annual Visual Harvest juried show and competiton. Stowe is thought to be among other fine arts museums in Charlotte like the Mint Museum, Bechtler Museum, and McColl Center but its gallery is designed to be experienced alongside the landscape rather than as a conventional gallery collection.
The show theme features art that focuses on any subject that is visual and/or tactile, drawing the viewer to use their imagination and senses.
All accepted pieces will be for sale in the Gallery space. Gaston County Art Guild actively pursues sales of all artwork and each accepted piece must be available for sale . All artwork has a QR code that allows it to be purchased but we ask that you leave them for the duration of the show. Special circumstances are accommodated.
You may enter using the link below for the Entry form. The prospectus and payment links are also on this page.
Opening Reception is Sunday, October 4 from 2:00 to 4:00.
November 10, 2026-January 4, 2027
Hosted by Gaston County Public Library
1155 Garrison Ave. | Gastonia, NC
In the Spirit of Miniature 2026
Gaston County Art Guild presents its annual miniature show for Guild members only featuring 2- and 3-D works measuring no more than 36” square inches or able to fit into an 8 inch cube. See the prospectus for details.
Opening Reception is Tuesday, November 10 from 2:00 to 6:00.
GENERAL SHOW GUIDELINES:
The Gaston County Art Guild offers several juried and judged art shows throughout the year. Details for each event may be found under our “Shows/Events” link. This page serves as a guideline for ALL show entries.
Eligibility of artists will be offered to any artist 18 years and older. “Members Only” shows will require current membership in the Gaston County Art Guild.
Specifications of art will include the following:
2-D and 3-D artwork must be completed within the last 2 years and not previously exhibited in a GCAG sponsored show.
All artwork must be original and not created in a classroom environment.
Photocopies and computer-generated art will not be accepted.
2-D work must be wired on the back and ready to hang; string and sawtooth hangers will not be permitted.
Watercolors, pastels, photographs, prints, collages, and drawings must be protected by a protective medium/glaze OR placed under glass/plexiglass.
If a mat is used, it must be a neutral color.
Unframed canvases must be wrapped and not have side staples.
All artwork must remain on display for the entire duration of the show unless sold to out-of-town buyers.
Liability:
All reasonable care will be given to entries, but the Gaston County Art Guild will not assume responsibility for loss or damage.
Any unclaimed artwork will become the property of the Gaston County Art Guild unless other arrangements are made.
By submitting the registration, artists agree that, if their work is the recipient of an award, the winning artwork image(s) may be used by the Art Guild/Award Sponsor for promotional purposes.
The GCAG reserves the right to refuse any artwork.