Open February 6 – March 6, 2025
CALL FOR ENTRIES: The Robeson Art Guild (RAG) is accepting entries for the New Year Celebration Exhibition on Tuesday January 28 at RAG (109 W 9th St., Lumberton), from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The theme for the New Year Celebration Exhibition is the New Year and what it means to you, the artist. Perhaps your inspiration is the opportunity for new beginnings or the imminent arrival of Valentine’s Day. Anything that celebrates the promise of a New Year, being good to ourselves and those we love, and helps to raise spirits after the long winter is welcome. We are running a little late due to the recent cold snap – let’s have fun with this Exhibition, the First of the 2025!

The Exhibition opens Thursday, February 6 with a reception at the Guild House. Join us at 6:30 pm! The Exhibition runs through Thursday, March 6, 2025.
Join us for what will hopefully be a warmer evening, with good company, music, and lovely art.
Judge: Nanette Zeller, Fiber Artist
Important Dates:
- Submissions Due: Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Entries are due and received at RAG (109 W 9th St., Lumberton), between 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Opening Reception: Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
- Exhibit Ends: Thursday, March 6, 2025
- Art Removal: Art must remain on exhibit through the run of the Exhibition. The date for art removal is Thursday, March 6 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: 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 New Year Celebration Exhibition.
- Artists are encouraged to enter their pieces online on the Robeson Art Guild website. Entry forms are available online through January 28, 2025, the 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 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, 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 Gallery location(s), if any. The artist grants the Robeson Art Guild permission to 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.