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Transylvania Community Arts Council (Arts Council) invites artists to submit artwork for its upcoming exhibit, CommUnity: The People and Places of Transylvania County and Western North Carolina, an open exhibition of fine art and craft celebrating the distinctive identity of WNC, and particularly Transylvania County. The exhibit will open on Friday, February 27, 2026, and will run through Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Arts Council Gallery
Western North Carolina and our Transylvania community, specifically, are made up of many distinct places, diverse individuals, interactions, connections and other elements, all sharing a common space. For this exhibit, the Arts Council asks artists to explore the deep connections between geographical places, landscapes (from rugged mountains, to forests and incomparable waterfalls), community heritage, and regional identity.
As an open exhibit, artists of all ages and experience levels are invited to create and submit artwork in any visual medium (other than film/video) that fits the theme of CommUnity: The People and Places of Transylvania County and Western North Carolina.
Kathy King, executive director of the Arts Council, acknowledges that the theme of the exhibit may be interpreted broadly, adding, “Because the theme may be broadly interpreted, this exhibit offers many possibilities for artists. For example, some artists may focus on Transylvania as a ‘Land of Waterfalls’; whereas, other artists may focus on our Appalachian heritage as shown in pottery, weaving, and other art forms; and others may place emphasis on landmarks and locations, either historic or personal. The many music venues in Transylvania County, such as Brevard Music Center and 185 King Street, and our First Friday Gallery Walks may provide inspiration to others. The options are truly limitless.”
Only original works of art produced within the preceding three years will be accepted.
Artists may submit up to three (3) pieces of artwork for the exhibit. The entry fee for each piece is $10. The fee is waived for Arts Council members at or above the $100 level.
Please submit via email (info@tcarts.org) up to 2 high resolution images of each of pieces of art listed on the application form.
Transylvania Community Arts Council (Arts Council) invites artists to submit artwork for its upcoming exhibit, CommUnity: The People and Places of Transylvania County and Western North Carolina, an open exhibition of fine art and craft celebrating the distinctive identity of WNC, and particularly Transylvania County. The exhibit will open on Friday, February 27, 2026, and will run through Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Arts Council Gallery
Western North Carolina and our Transylvania community, specifically, are made up of many distinct places, diverse individuals, interactions, connections and other elements, all sharing a common space. For this exhibit, the Arts Council asks artists to explore the deep connections between geographical places, landscapes (from rugged mountains, to forests and incomparable waterfalls), community heritage, and regional identity.
As an open exhibit, artists of all ages and experience levels are invited to create and submit artwork in any visual medium (other than film/video) that fits the theme of CommUnity: The People and Places of Transylvania County and Western North Carolina.
Kathy King, executive director of the Arts Council, acknowledges that the theme of the exhibit may be interpreted broadly, adding, “Because the theme may be broadly interpreted, this exhibit offers many possibilities for artists. For example, some artists may focus on Transylvania as a ‘Land of Waterfalls’; whereas, other artists may focus on our Appalachian heritage as shown in pottery, weaving, and other art forms; and others may place emphasis on landmarks and locations, either historic or personal. The many music venues in Transylvania County, such as Brevard Music Center and 185 King Street, and our First Friday Gallery Walks may provide inspiration to others. The options are truly limitless.”
Only original works of art produced within the preceding three years will be accepted.
Artists may submit up to three (3) pieces of artwork for the exhibit. The entry fee for each piece is $10. The fee is waived for Arts Council members at or above the $100 level.
Please submit via email (info@tcarts.org) up to 2 high resolution images of each of pieces of art listed on the application form.