September 25 – November 13, 2025
Online Entry: August 26 – September 16, 2025
CALL FOR ENTRIES: The Robeson Art Guild (RAG) is accepting entries for the Fall Into Winter 2025 Exhibition on Tuesday September 16 at RAG (109 W 9th St., Lumberton), from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The theme for Fall Into Winter 2025 is the change of seasons, as summer gives way to autumn and winter is hovering, just out of sight perhaps, but ever more clearly felt in shorter days and cooling nights. This season also embraces a bevy of special events and happenings in our local communities, from harvests and farmers markets, to school reopening, family gatherings, and seasonal celebrations. In recognition of the myriad expressions of our family and community life here, there will be a special Community Scenes Award offered as part of Fall Into Winter. Scenes depicted may be as focused as a family dinner, as personal as going to the dentist or waiting for your car at a dealership, or as meaningful as a wedding, welcoming a new baby, or cultural gathering with special meaning for you – you tell us what speaks to you of Robeson County and our surrounding areas!
The Exhibition opens September 25th with a reception at the Guild House. Join us at 6:30 pm for a lovely Fall evening opening. If you haven’t seen the new kiln room yet, be sure to take a look while you are here!
Champ Saint-Amand is set to provide the music for the evening reception!
Judge for Fall Into Winter: TBA
Important Dates:
- Online Entries Open: Thursday, August 26th. Click here to enter Online!
- Submissions Due: Tuesday, September 16. Artwork entered is due and received at RAG (109 W 9th St., Lumberton), between 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Opening Reception: Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
- Exhibit Ends: Thursday, November 13, 2025
- Art Removal: Art must remain on exhibit through the run of the Exhibition. The date for art removal is Thursday, November 13 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
- Community Scenes Award
FEES: The online entry fee for members is $10 per piece and $15 per piece for non-members. All sales require a 20% commission payable 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 Fall Into Winter 2025 Exhibition.
- Artists are encouraged to enter their pieces online on the Robeson Art Guild website. Entry forms will be available online from August 26 thru September 16, the date on which the physical artworks must be delivered to the Robeson Art Guild House, 109 W. 9th Street, Lumberton, NC 28359. Contact us with any questions and to discuss alternate arrangements.
- Eligibility for and award of any special award(s) are at the sole discretion of the Robeson Art Guild. Examples include, but are not limited to People’s Choice, special subject, and purchase awards.
- 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 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 into a Robeson Art Guild juried exhibition.
- All media, including fiber art, photography, photo montage and collage, are welcome.
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 have been made may be subject to additional fees and/or become the property of the Robeson Art Guild, Inc.
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 of or damage to artwork.
RIGHTS & CONDITIONS: All art submissions are to be made at the Robeson Art Guild House at 109 West 9th Street, Lumberton, NC 28358, unless otherwise directed. The Robeson Art Guild at its sole discretion will select and transport pieces selected for display/exhibition at other location(s) if any. By entry of the artwork in an exhibition or for other display the artist grants the Robeson Art Guild permission to transport pieces selected for display/exhibition at other location(s) if any. The artist grants the Robeson Art Guild permission to transport and display any art and to photograph and reproduce any art for publicity and educational purposes. The Robeson Art Guild reserves the right to refuse, remove or reject any art, for any reason.
