November 16 – December 21, 2023
CALL FOR ENTRIES: The Robeson Art Guild (RAG) is accepting entries for Hang the Halls, our Sixth and Final Exhibition of 2023, on November 14th at RAG (109 W 9th St., Lumberton), from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Holiday Season! That’s the theme for Hang the Halls, the season as lived and loved by each of our unique and gifted artists!

The Exhibition opens November 16th with a festive reception and announcement of awards. Join us at 6:30 pm at the Guild House for a first look at our decorations and wonderful expressions of Holiday Spirit from our Members and Artists. The Exhibition runs thru December 21, 2023.
Judge for Hang the Halls: Sandy Stratil, Multimedia Artist
Important Dates:
- Submissions Due: Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Entries are due and received at RAG (109 W 9th St., Lumberton), from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Hanging Exhibits: Wednesday, November 15, 2023.
- Opening Reception: Thursday, November 16, 2023, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
- Exhibit Ends: Thursday, December 21, 2023
- Art Removal: Art must remain on exhibit through the run of the Exhibition. The date for art removal is Thursday, December 21 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
FEES: RAG members, $10 per piece; Non-members, $15 per piece; all sales will 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 Hang the Halls Exhibition.
- Artists are encouraged to enter their pieces online at the website. Entry forms will be available online 2 weeks prior to the submission date, November 14, when the physical artworks must be dropped off at the Robeson Art Guild House, 109 W. 9th Street, Lumberton, NC 28359
- 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 cannot have been exhibited at RAG previously.
- All media, including 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. All art exhibited is insured from time of acceptance until the window for removal by the artists expires. Robeson Art Guild staff, sponsors, and/or volunteers assume no responsibility for loss of or damage to art.
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 Gallery 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. Guidelines are subject to change at any time. Submission of art for exhibition and/or sale constitutes agreement with Robeson Art Guild conditions.