May 11 – July 6, 2023
Call For Entries: The Robeson Art Guild (RAG) is accepting entries for Anything Goes, our Third exhibition of 2023, featuring work created by our artists that express their own artistic vison and chosen media, as either 2- or 3-dimensional works. This is a great opportunity for any of you who have taken classes, attended workshops, or just been experimenting! Show off what you have created and introduce our Robeson County communities and visitors to your work!
OK, What’s Up with Plein Air, You Ask: You may have been expecting the En Plein Air Exhibition in May. Well, we were too! Unfortunately, we have had to make a change. The weather took a turn for the worst, necessitating rescheduling of the En Plein Air Workshop/Residency from April to May – painting outside in a possible pouring thunderstorm did NOT seem a good idea! That kicked off the domino effect, and the En Plein Air exhibition also had to be moved – you will find that the revised prospectus now shows the date of that exhibit as July 13 – September 7, 2023. Click Here for the Revised En Plein Air Prospectus.

Call For Entries: The Robeson Art Guild (RAG) is accepting entries for Anything Goes, our Third exhibition of 2023, featuring work created by our artists that express their own artistic vison and chosen media, as either 2- or 3-dimensional works for this competition. We are anticipating some interesting work to enjoy!
All art submissions for the Anything Goes Exhibition are to be made at the Robeson Art Guild House, 109 W. 9th Street, Lumberton, NC 28359.
Submission Requirements: Artists may submit as many as three (3) entries for the Anything Goes Exhibition.
- An artist statement for each piece is encouraged and will be displayed if provided.
- Work cannot weigh more than 40 lbs. and cannot be more than 5 feet in any direction.
- Each 2-dimensional work must have secure hanging devices to hang safely.
- Each 3-dimensional work must have its own safe display device provided by the artist.
- Entries must be original, created within the past 2 years, and cannot have been exhibited at RAG previously.
- All media, including photography, photo montage and collage, are welcome.
- Artists’ photographs of their work are encouraged.
Fees: RAG members, $10 per piece; Non-member, $15 per piece; all sales will require a 20% commission to the Guild.
Judge: James Bass, Ed.D, UNC Pembroke
Awards
- First Place: $200
- Second Place $150
- Third Place $50
- Honorable Mention Ribbons
Important Dates:
- Submissions Due: Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Entries are due and received at RAG (109 W 9th St., Lumberton), from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Hanging Exhibits: Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
- Opening Reception: Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
- Exhibit Ends: Thursday, July 6, 2023
- Art Removal: Art must remain on exhibit through the run of the Exhibition. The date for art removal is Thursday, July 6 between 11 am and 4:00 PM at RAG (109 W 9th St., Lumberton), or by appointment.
Note: The Anything Goes Exhibition replaces the Student Showcase.
Art Removal
Art must remain on exhibit through the run of the exhibition. The date for En Plein Air art removal is Thursday, July 6 between 11 am and 4:00 PM at RAG (109 W 9th St., Lumberton), or by appointment.
Please note that all art must be removed when the exhibition closes. If you are unable to pick up your artwork during the scheduled time, contact us to make alternate arrangements. Artwork which is not picked up may be subject to additional fees..