May 21 – July 9, 2026
CALL FOR ENTRIES: The Robeson Art Guild (RAG) is accepting delivery of entries for the Artist’s Choice 2026 / Remembrance Poppy Exhibition on Tuesday May 12 at RAG (109 W 9th St., Lumberton), from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day. Online entries open April 21st: Click here to enter online.
In addition to the normal artist awards and the opportunity for everyone to vote for their personal favorites, this exhibition features our second annual Remembrance Poppy Award! The Remembrance Poppy is the emblem of National Poppy Day, recognized on the Friday prior to Memorial Day in honor of all the men and women who served and died for their country in all wars. This year the special award will be presented by Allyson Rosser, North Carolina Chapter Leader and National Recruiter for Native American Women Warriors. Allyson is a proud member of the Pee Dee Tribe of South Carolina, a U.S. Army Airborne veteran, and a passionate advocate for Native communities, women veterans, and suicide awareness and prevention. She is the first and only woman in her family to serve in the military.
The theme for Artist’s Choice 2026 is creativity, and how each individual artist chooses to express and share their work with us. Works eligible for the Remembrance Poppy Award must feature the red poppy, the internationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn around the world since World War I to honor those who served and died for their country.
The Exhibition opens Thursday, May 21, with a reception and recognition of the winners, including the new Remembrance Poppy Award and the People’s Choice Award.
The Artist’s Choice 2026 Exhibition runs through July 9, 2025.
Join us and celebrate the creativity of our local artist’s and their lovely Remembrance Poppy works, each a salute to the sacrifices of all our veterans.
Judge for Artist’s Choice 2026: Nanette Zeller
Important Dates:
- Online Entries Open: Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Click here to enter online.
- Submissions Due (Intake): Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Entries are due and received at RAG (109 W 9th St., Lumberton), between 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM or by appointment.
- Opening Reception: Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
- Exhibit Ends: Thursday, July 9, 2026.
- Art Removal: Art must remain on exhibit through the run of the Exhibition. The date for art removal is Thursday, July 9, 2026, between 11 am and 4:00 PM at RAG (109 W 9th St., Lumberton) or by appointment.
Awards
- First Place: $200
- Second Place $150
- Third Place $50
- Honorable Mention Ribbons
Special Awards
FEES: The online entry fee for members is $10 per piece and $15 per piece for non-members. All sales require a 20% commission to the Guild. Fees are subject to change at any time, without notice, at the sole discretion of the Robeson Art Guild.
SUBMISSION & REQUIREMENTS: Artists may submit up to three (3) entries for the Artist’s Choice 2026 Exhibition.
- Remembrance Poppy Award: The decision on works eligible for the new award will be made at the sole discretion of the Exhibition Committee. The exhibition judge will select the award winner from those designated as eligible.
- Artists are encouraged to enter their pieces online on the Robeson Art Guild website. Entry forms are available online from April 21, 2026, to May 12, 2026, the final date on which the physical artworks must be delivered to the Robeson Art Guild House, 109 W. 9th Street, Lumberton, NC 28359.
Click here to enter online. - Artists’ photographs of their works are encouraged. Photographs may be uploaded with an online entry or submitted by email. Please provide appropriate credit statements for each photograph.
- Artists are encouraged, but not required, to provide an artist statement for each piece.
- Work may not weigh more than 40 lbs. nor 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 a safe display device provided by the artist.
- Entries must be original, created within the past 2 years, and not previously entered in a Robeson Art Guild juried exhibition.
- All media, including fiber art, pottery, photography, photo montage and collage, are welcome.
- Artists are hereby advised that artwork entered and accepted may be displayed at an alternate location as the sole discretion of the Robeson Art Guild.
- Artists are hereby advised that artwork entered and accepted as for sale may be offered to the public through an online auction at the sole discretion of the Robeson Art Guild.
- The Robeson Art Guild retains the right to refuse any entry for any reason.
ART REMOVAL: 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 and for which no alternate arrangement has been made may be subject to additional fees and/or become the property of the Robeson Art Guild, Inc. and be disposed of at the sole discretion of the Robeson Art Guild.
LIABILITY: All reasonable care will be given in the handling and display of the art accepted for exhibition and/or sale. The Robeson Art Guild, staff, sponsors, and/or volunteers assume no responsibility for loss or damage.
