Artist Submission
We are working hard to provide opportunities for artists to show and sell their work. The best way to stay informed of opportunities to show and sell your work in the High Country and beyond is to become a member of the Arts Council.
We often get emails and invitations for shows, competitons, followships, professional development and more.
Stay in the know. Get discounts on entries. Join our community.
We often get emails and invitations for shows, competitons, followships, professional development and more.
Stay in the know. Get discounts on entries. Join our community.
Watauga Arts Council's Call for Artists:
Sell in November or December 2020! The holiday season is upon us! We know how difficult this year has been for the artists in our community. In an effort to provide an outlet for local artists who's shows have been cancelled due to COVID, we are providing two opportunties for you to sell your work in the High Country.
Please fill out the Application Form above if you would like opportunities to sell now or in the future. Applications will be jurried for these two shows. COVID-safe Opportunities: |
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DOWN TOWN POP-UPS:
We have secured an excellent location for artists to show and sell their work! 585 W. King Street is now acting as a satellite location for the Arts Council. It is much larger than our Blue Ridge ArtSpace and allows us to capture a larger audience. We would like to offer artists an opportunity to sell their work during the busy holiday weekends in downtown Boone. Due to COVID, we are still working out details of if we will be able to rent booth spaces or if we need to offer a retail location but we need to start accepting applications in order to get this ball rolling. If you have interest in selling your work in a holiday market (direct sales or retail), please apply. |
CHEAP JOE'S EMPLOYEE AND SMALL GIFTS SHOW:
Every year, Cheap Joe's Art Stuff hosts very successful Employee's Art Show. This year, CJAS has invited us to join their show, with a small holiday gift sale. We are seeking handmade items that would make good gifts. Think, traveling on a plane or stocking stuffers. We are accepting applications for artists who have items that are:
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Other Opportunties to Sell
Local
Curiosity Consignment Holiday Market:
Wanted: 15 exclusive Juried Vendors for our Annual HOLIDAY MARKET EXTRAVAGANZA and Christmas Open House @ Curiosity Consign & Design. When: Weekend Event - November 21, 22 (Set up: Friday November 20) Where: Curiosity Consign & Design Mega Warehouse, 10 X 10 spaces available in a heated indoor facility, WiFi available. Additional Info: Our permanent Marketplace Vendors will open their Christmas booth space roll out on this weekend and Curiosity will be hosting food, prizes and live music for our Christmas Open House. If you are interested in participating in this exclusive, populated event, please PM or text Dave at 336-684-0999 to reserve your space now. BRAHM GIFT SHOP OPPORTUNITY The Blowing Rock Art & History Museum is looking for local artists to be featured in their gift shop! Apply Here! |
TravelHOLIDAY MARKET IN WILMINGTON, NC
Going Local, an art gallery in Wilmington NC, is hosting their annual Holiday Market during November and December! They are hoping to host 100 artists this year and are looking for a few more to reach their goal. Going Local is a fully staffed organization that allows all artists to track their sales on a daily basis. Artists do not need to be in Wilmington to participate. If interested, please contact James Allison at 910-477-0122 or jamesa@cccgbuilds.com |
Artist Grants
We are partnered with the North Carolina Arts Council to provide financial support to our local artists with the Regional Artist Support Grant. The funds for 2020/2021 have been awarded.
Please continue to check out this page to see future opportunities for Professional Development and Community Partnerships!