Apply for Arts Fest Competitions, Exhibits & Performances

The following links will either redirect you to SlideRoom.com (an online application platform) or download/open a PDF document. If you are having trouble downloading/accessing an application or if you would like to be added to an application e-mail list, contact us at (843)740-5854 or [email protected].

FREE one-on-one assistance to complete applications is available! Contact the Cultural Arts Dept. at 843-740-5854 to set up an appointment. We’re happy to help!

2023 Applications & Forms

Performer/Presenter

  • Music, Dance, Theatre, Media Art, Visual Art, Literary Art
  • *NOTE: Agents applying on behalf of 2 or more acts should complete and submit a special form. DO NOT apply via the link above. Contact us at 843-740-5854 or [email protected] for assistance.
  • CLOSED – Submission deadline: Thursday, December 15, 2022

Poster Design Competition

  • South Carolina artists only
  • CLOSED – Submission deadline: Thursday, December 15, 2022

2023 African American Fiber Art Exhibition – Sister Girl Friends (and Brothers, too)

  • CLOSED – *DEADLINE EXTENDED!* Submission deadline: Monday, March 13, 2023

2023/24 National Outdoor Sculpture Competition & Exhibition

  • CLOSED – Submission Deadline: Saturday, February 25, 2023

2023 SC Palmetto Hands Juried Fine Craft Competition & Exhibition

  • South Carolina artists only
  • CLOSED – Submission deadline: Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Arty Block Party Vendor (artists/crafters, arts-related businesses & organizations)

  • NOW OPEN – Submission deadline: Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Tri-County Youth Art Competition & Exhibition Prospectus & Forms

  • Prospectus Now Available – FOR SCHOOLS, FOR INDIVIDUALS
  • Drop off entries on Thursday & Friday, April 27 & 28, 2023 (11:00am-6:00pm) at Park Circle Gallery -OR- Monday, May 1, 2023 (Noon-7pm) at Charleston Area Convention Center

Tri-County High School Sculpture Competition & Exhibition Prospectus & Forms

  • Prospectus Now Available – FOR SCHOOLS, FOR INDIVIDUALS
  • Drop off entries on Monday, May 1, 2023 (Noon-7pm) or Tuesday, May 2, 2023 (Noon-7pm) at Charleston Area Convention Center

Judged Fine Art Competition & Exhibition Prospectus

  • *Terms/regulations/entry instructions provided. No pre-registration or application required!
  • Prospectus Now Available
  • Drop off entries on Monday, May 1, 2023 (Noon-7pm) or Tuesday, May 2, 2023 (Noon-7pm) View Drop-Off Map

Judged Photography Competition & Exhibition Prospectus

  • *Terms/regulations/entry instructions provided. No pre-registration or application required!
  • Prospectus Now Available
  • Drop off entries on Monday, May 1, 2023 (Noon-7pm) or Tuesday, May 2, 2023 (Noon-7pm) View Drop-Off Map

Volunteer Sign-Up Form

  • NOW OPEN – Submission deadline: Monday, April 24, 2023