Southern Arts Invitational 2025
May 12, 2025 @ 1:00PM — July 25, 2025 @ 11:55PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Arts Center of Moultrie: 401 7th Avenue SW Moultrie, GA 31768 Get Directions

Join us for our annual Southern Arts Invitational
August 28th - October 31st, 2025 We invite you to apply for The Arts Center's Annual Southern Arts invitational. This exhibition provides artists working in all mediums the opportunity to participate in a regional exhibit featuring various works of arts. Artists are invited to submit up to three entries for the juried exhibit. The winners will be announced at the opening reception on Thursday, August 28th from 5:30 - 7:00pm. Participating artists and guests are encouraged to attend. CASH PRIZES FOR 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD PLACE.
PRELIMINARY JURYING
Artists must complete this online entry form, pay the non-refundable entry fee of $15 per entry, and submit high resolution of images by July 18th to be eligible. Artists must send images of their entry/entries to curator@moultriearts.org along with the title of each piece. All entries will be judged on the basis of artists merit. Artists will be notified of acceptance status by July 23rd, 2025.
RULES OF ELIGIBILITY
- An artist must complete ONE entry form for up to three works of art. Artists must complete registration by July 18th, 2025
- Each participating artist may enter up to three original works of his/her own creation (no reproductions) within the last three years. Artworks will NOT be accepted if they have been submitted to SAI in previous years.
- All works must be for sale and be reasonably priced. Works should be priced to include a 30% commission fee for The Arts Center if sold in or as a result of the exhibition.
- Artists must be 18 years or older to participate.
- Two dimensional works must be framed. Canvases with a gallery wrapped edge (1.25" in depth or higher) do not have to be framed and all edges must be painted.
- Two dimensional works cannot exceed 50 inches in width or 60 inches in height, including frame, and must be ready to hang by one point, with wire, ( NO sawtooth hangers) upon delivery.
- Three-dimensional works must be stable and shall not exceed 90 pounds in weight.
- No exceptionally fragile work or work requiring special installation, lighting or electrical supply will be accepted.
- Absolutely no works may be removed from the show until November 3rd, 2025.
- No change in title or price is allowed after entry form is submitted.
- The Arts Center reserves the right to decline any artwork or exclude from award consideration for rule infraction.
IMPORTANT DATES
Friday, July 18th: Deadline for Entry
Completed entry form, entry fee, and entry images MUST be received by July 18th, 2025, 11:55PM.
Wednesday, July 23rd: Notification of Acceptance
Artists will be notified of acceptance by July 23rd by e-mail.
August 4th - 5th: Art Delivery Dates
Labeled works should be delivered to The Arts Center at 401 7th Ave SW in Moultrie, Georgia. Delivery hours: 10:30 am - 5:00 pm.
Thursday, August 28th: Opening Reception
The opening reception will be from 5:30 pm—7:00 pm.
Friday, October 31st: Last Day of Exhibit
The exhibit will be on display until 5:30 pm on October 31st, 2025.
November 3rd - 4th: Art Pickup Dates
All works must be picked up from The Arts Center from 10:30 am - 5:00 pm.
ARTIST REQUIREMENTS
229.985.1922