Mooresville Arts, of Mooresville, North Carolina, welcomes local and regional artists to register for its annual Artoberfest Judged Show & Competition.
Up to 2 pieces per artist - members and non-members are welcome to apply. All media is eligible, with the exception of photography as that is reserved for a separate judged show in May-June.
Entry Fee: $35 for members and $50 for non-members.
This year's Judge: Molly Kenny, Gallery Director of Anne Neilson Fine Art, Charlotte, NC
$1,500 in cash and prizes will be awarded. There is no theme for this show.
SPONSORS:
Proudly sponsored by LKN Local and Four Corners Framing Gallery
SCOPE OF EXHIBIT:
This is a JUDGED show opportunity and competition, not a juried show opportunity. As long as the submitted artwork meets the criteria specified in the show prospectus and presentation guidelines, work will be accepted at intake and included in the exhibit. Please read the entire prospectus for complete information.
CALENDAR:
***IMPORTANT NOTE:
If you are unable to arrange for your artwork to be dropped off or picked up on the designated dates listed above, you MUST contact the Gallery Director (contact info on page 3) to make other arrangements. Please do not drop off or pick up your work early without prior acknowledgment. Each exhibit is promoted through the end of each show, and many patrons visit the Gallery (and purchase) in the final week of the shows. Works not picked up within 10 days will become the property of Mooresville Arts.
AWARDS:
SUBMISSION & ENTRY FEE:
Entry and payment will be online. Submissions must be received ahead of time by 5pm on Monday, September 22nd, 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
Entry Fee - $35 MA Members in good standing (limit of 2 works), $50 Non-Members (limit of 2 works). Membership is welcome, starting at $60 a year. Please visit our website at the link below for more info and to join/renew: https://mooresvillearts.org/join-or-renew
JUDGE:
Molly Kenny, Gallery Director of Anne Neilson Fine Art, Charlotte NC
Molly Kenny is the Gallery Director at Anne Neilson Fine Art, where she curates exhibitions, brings in new artists, and helps connect collectors with artwork that inspires them. Her approach is rooted in storytelling, creativity, and a genuine love for the arts.
Molly had a love for art since childhood, thanks in large part to her grandfather, who was an artist himself and a big influence on her creative path. Molly studied Photojournalism and Art History at The Pennsylvania State University, which gave her a deeper appreciation for visual storytelling.
Before joining the gallery, she worked in marketing for Uptown Charlotte, and previously in sales and events for the Carolina Panthers. Her background in communications and community engagement continues to inform her work in the art world.
Whether she’s curating a new show, introducing an artist to the gallery, or helping a collector find the perfect piece, Molly’s goal is simple: to make art feel personal, meaningful, and approachable.
ELIGIBILITY:
Artists 18 years of age or older may submit up to a total of TWO entries. Eligibility may be given to some artists 16-18 years of age; please email us for details.
All Fine Art entries accepted in any medium (with the exception of photography as that is reserved for a separate annual show in the summer). Acceptable examples of media include, but are not limited to: painting, drawing, collage, mixed media, clay, ceramics, glass, woodwork, fiber arts, and sculpture (please email the Gallery Committee for any further questions on media eligibility if unsure).
The artwork must be the artist's own original creation in concept, composition and execution. Work produced from other artists’ photographs (unless with express permission), advertisements, websites, art books, other artists’ works, commercial or mass-produced mold or patterns as well as artwork created in a workshop or class or under the direction of an instructor is not allowed for entry. Artwork must be created 100% by the artist; no usage of AI will be accepted. Work must have been completed after September 1, 2023 and not entered in ANY previous show (including but not limited to: judged, juried, themed, members’ shows) sponsored by Mooresville Arts. There is no theme for this show.
Artists who are sponsoring parties of this show, or family members of, are still eligible to apply but those artists’ entries will not be considered for judging/awards. Family members of show Judges/ Jurors are also eligible to apply for the show but will not be considered for judging/awards.
LIABILITY:
Mooresville Arts Gallery will do everything possible to keep each piece safe. However, submission of an entry is at the artist’s own risk.
SIZE, WEIGHT AND PRESENTATION GUIDELINES:
SALES:
Please note all submissions to our show will be displayed in our galleries, and if so desired, for sale. Mooresville Arts Gallery will assess a 30% commission for members and a 40% commission for non-members on artwork sold. Payment to artists will be made, via mail, at the conclusion of the exhibit.
REPRODUCTION RIGHTS & MARKETING:
Mooresville Arts Gallery reserves the right to photograph any work or use artist-provided images for publicity or promotional purposes. No compensation is provided for this use. If you have a Facebook or Instagram profile, please like/follow Mooresville Arts so that we can tag your account/profile in our promotional efforts!
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