Blue Ridge Arts Center

2026 Juror: Jackie Adams

Jackie Adams has over 25 years of arts education and nonprofit arts administration, curatorial and leadership experience, spanning individual artists to groups and organizations throughout South Carolina. This includes work with Columbia College, the SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, Richland School District One, Lewis and Clark Design Studio, and The Columbia Design League. Most recently, she served as Division Director of Art and Learning at the Columbia Museum of Art, overseeing the Curatorial, Education and Engagement teams. In March 2026, the CMA was recognized for its in depth programming and partnerships developed during Adams’ tenure, receiving the SC Governor’s Award for Arts in the category of Accessibility.

Click HERE to register for “2026 Juried Exhibition”

Calling all artists! The time has come to share your best artworks at the 2026 Annual Regional Juried Exhibition taking place at Blue Ridge Arts Center in Seneca, SC. Submit your art for jurying by April 26, 2026. Selected works will be on view May 15 through June 19. All 2D and 3D media are welcome.

Eligibility

  • Open to artists residing in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee and Florida.
  • Artwork must be solely the original work of the artist listed on the entry form.
  • All 2D work must be securely framed and wired for hanging (gallery-wrapped canvases which are over 1” thick, may be unframed, but all edges must be finished/painted and canvas must be wired for hanging).
  • 3D work must sit solidly on a pedestal/floor or be securely mounted & wired for hanging.
  • Works must have been created in the last 2 years and not previously been exhibited at the Blue Ridge Arts Center.

Entry Fee

  • General Entry: $40 for 1-2 pcs
  • BRAC Members: $35 for 1-2 pcs
  • Students: $25 for 1-2 pcs

Artists may enter more works by paying an additional entry fee for every two pieces.

Entry fees are non-refundable and due when entry is submitted. Proceeds fund BRAC operating expenses.

Awards

  • Best in Show: $1500
  • Category Awards: $300 each
    • Painting (Oil & Acrylic)
    • Works on Paper (including Watermedia)
    • Photography
    • 3D Works
    • Mixed Media & Other Works
  • Paul Dohr Award: $200
  • Merit Awards (5): $100

Additional awards may be added.

Sales

  • Artists may offer their work for sale.
  • BRAC will retain a 35% sales commission.
  • Work must remain for the duration of the show. No early pick-ups.

Photography Disclaimer

Blue Ridge Arts Center reserves the right to photograph or record any entry submitted for publicity or educational purposes. Photographs of artwork and artists may also be taken during drop-off, pick-up, receptions or open gallery hours.

Exhibition Timeline

Deadline for Submissions:

Notification of Acceptance:

  • Monday, May 4

Accepted Artwork Drop Off:

  • Friday, May 8 (1-4pm)
  • Saturday, May 9 (10am-1pm)

Blue Ridge Arts Center, our gallery committee and/or juror reserve the right to refuse any entries which vary significantly from the image & entry details submitted online.

Opening Reception:

  • Friday, May 15 (5:30-7pm)

Show on Display:

  • May 15 – June 19, 2026
  • Gallery Hours
    • Wednesday: 1-4pm
    • Thursday: 1-4pm
    • Friday: 1-4pm
    • Saturday: 10am-1pm

Closing Reception:

  • Friday, June 19 (5:30-6:30pm)

Artwork Pick-up:

  • Friday, June 19 (6:30-6:45pm)
  • Saturday, June 20 (10am-1pm)

No early pick-ups. Artwork left more than 30 days becomes the property of BRAC.