The BIG & small of It
Judged Art Competition and Exhibit
Runs February 6 thru April 2, 2026
Regional Artists are invited to show recent works in a variety of Sizes from Large too Small.
No restriction on size – as long we can fit it in! Also acceptable are artworks of big and small subjects juxtaposed together.
Subjects can be Larger or Smaller than life. Big and Tall, Short and Small, we want to see it all!
Big and Small Judged Art Competition and Exhibit 2026
Regional Artists are invited to show recent works in a variety of Sizes from Large too Small. (No restriction on size!) Including paintings and artworks of big and small subjects juxtaposed together, Larger or Smaller than life.
ELIGIBILITY: All work Must be Your Original Creation (not from any copyrighted source), not previously exhibited in a judged show at SASi, and completed within the last three years. Artwork must remain the duration of the exhibit. This is a judged exhibit. All entries will be displayed unless they do not meet the specifications below. Work requiring special installation or that is inadequately prepared may be declined.
FEE: (non-refundable) $25 members, $30 non-members, for two entries. Additional entries $5 each for members, $10 each for non-members (5 total).
SALES and PRICING: SASi will retain 30% Commission from all sales by Members, and 40% from all sales by Non-members. Artists will be paid for work sold following the close of exhibition. Work may be listed not for sale (NFS). SASi encourages all entries to be for sale.
SPECIFICATIONS: Painting (oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel), drawing,
sculpture, photography, printmaking, and mixed media are eligible. Works on paper must be protected by glass or Plexiglas and framed. All work must be properly framed, or gallery wrapped (sides properly finished), and wired for hanging. Mats must be neat and clean (preferably no signatures or titles on the mat). Three-D work must sit solidly on a flat surface or be properly mounted for hanging. The following will NOT be accepted: wet paint or inks, duplicates, giclees or copies. Unacceptable framing includes clip frames, saw-tooth hangers, cardboard, staples, string, or tape.
LIABILITY: SASi accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage of artwork. Concerned artists should provide their own insurance coverage. SASi reserves the right to decline any works that do not meet our standards or specifications and to withdraw any work from the exhibition at its discretion. SASi reserves the right to photograph, video, and reproduce any entry submitted for educational, marketing, or publicity purposes. Entry in the exhibition constitutes agreement by the artist with all conditions set forth in this prospectus.
JUDGE: to be announced
AWARDS: First Place – $300; Second Place – $200; Third Place – $100; Merit Award(s) – $50 each
SCHEDULE:
Deliver Art: SCHEDULE CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER: February 4-7 (Wed-Sat) 10 am to 3 pm.
Public Reception Saturday February 21, 5-7 pm, with Awards at 6 pm
Exhibit Dates: February 6 thru April 2, 2026
PICK UP OF ART: Fri April 3, 10 am–3 pm. SASi will Close Sat Apr 4.
Artwork must be picked up on the scheduled date. Artwork left beyond 30 days will become property of SASi.
GALLERY HOURS: Wed–Sat 10 am – 3 pm
INFORMATION: Ph 704.739.5585 Email southernartssociety@gmail.com
Website www.southernartssociety.org
PROSPECTUS: is available at Southern Arts Society galleries and for download here
LABELS FOR BACK OF ARTWORK: are available at Southern Arts Society galleries and for download here