The Art Center is proud to announce the 12th annual juried Summer Serendipity Exhibition, a vibrant celebration of creativity, community, and artistic discovery. This year’s exhibition is especially meaningful as it coincides with the Art Center’s 30th anniversary, marking three decades of supporting and showcasing exceptional artistic talent. Summer Serendipity has grown into our most anticipated exhibition of the year, drawing artists from across the Southeast. In 2025, the exhibition featured over 200 entries, with 59 selected artists representing a diverse range of styles, mediums, and voices. This year, we look forward to building on that momentum. We invite emerging and established artists alike to submit their work for consideration. Whether your work is bold and experimental or refined and traditional, Summer Serendipity celebrates the unexpected moments of beauty, connection, and creativity that art makes possible.

This exhibition offers artists the opportunity to gain regional exposure, connect with a wide audience, and be part of a milestone year in the Art Center’s history. Join us in celebrating 30 years of art, community, and creative expression. Each artist may enter up to three works for a non-refundable entry fee of $40.00. The first place award for this competition is $1500. There are other generous cash prizes and recognitions associate with this exhibition.

IMPORTANT DATES
Submission Deadline: June 19, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: July 10, 2026
Drop Off Dates: July 20 & 21, 2026
Exhibition Dates: July 27- August 29, 2026
Awards & Reception: Aug 29, 2026 6p-7:30p (Artists may pick up their work at this time)

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

- Open to artists 18 +

- All artwork must be an original creation of the submitting artist, AI work will not be considered.
- Artwork should have been completed within the last 3 years and not previously exhibited in The Art Center's Summer Serendipity juried art show.
- Eligible media includes mixed media, ceramics, drawings, fiber art, printmaking, painting, collage, digital art, photography, and sculpture. Contact the curator with questions about the eligibility of a particular medium at: afoster@itstheartcenter.org
- 2D Work: Maximum framed size is not to exceed 48 inches x 48 inches outside dimensions and weigh more than 20 lbs.
- For the safety of our staff and guests, works on paper should be framed with either acrylic or plexiglas
- Works must arrive dry and ready to hang with wire appropriate to size, weight, frame type and structure.
- Sawtooth hangers are not recommended for works larger than 16x20 inches.
- Unframed canvases are acceptable if they are back-stapled, edges painted and include hanging wire.
- 3D Work: Entries may not exceed 50 lbs. in weight and a maximum of 24" in width. Please call the curator regarding freestanding 3D entries: 770-623-8448
- We reserve the right to refuse any work we do not feel we can hang safely.
- Work submitted must include an identification label on the back which includes artist name, title, and price or NFS.
- Artists will receive 75% of proceeds on all works sold. TAC retains a 25% commission.
We strongly urge artists to use the PayPal option offered through Entrythingy. Payment may also be made by credit card by calling the art center directly at 770 623-8448 M-F 10-4. Your work is not considered submitted until all fees have been paid.

Click here to visit EntryThingy.com and submit your artwork!