Call for Entries: Summer Living 2026

Exhibition: July 23 – September 10, 2026
Online Entry: July 2 – 14, 2026 (Click Here to Enter)

CALL FOR ENTRIES: The Robeson Art Guild (RAG) is accepting entries for the Summer Living 2026 Exhibition on Tuesday July 14 at RAG (109 W 9th St., Lumberton), from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Online entries open July 2nd and will remain open through the July 14 deadline, when the physical art work must be delivered to the Guild House unless alternate arrangements have been confirmed with the Art Guild.

The theme for Summer Living 2026 is simple: the lazy, hazy days of summer! Henri Matisse noted, “There are always flowers for those who want to see them.” Around here we tend to talk about the blessings of the season, special foods, even the magic of kids free from school, playing in the water, and remembering those dear ones now far away. How will you express your personal magical experience, the beauty of summer rainbows, blue skies, and sparkling fireflies at night? Every season has its own beauty, its own wonder. We are looking forward to seeing your unique experience.

The Exhibition opens July 23rd with a reception at the Guild House. Join us at 6:30 pm! Join us for a lovely summer evening at the Guild House.

Judge for Summer Living 2026: TBD

Judge’s Awards

• First Place:  $200
• Second Place $150
• Third Place $50
• Honorable Mention Ribbons

People’s Choice Award

• The People’s Choice is determined by visitors’ votes and is announced after the exhibition closes.

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 Summer Living 2026 Exhibition.

• Artists are encouraged to enter their pieces online on the Robeson Art Guild website. Entry forms are available online from July 2, 2026, to July 14, 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 directors, staff, sponsors, and/or volunteers assume no responsibility for loss or damage.