Competitions & Exhibitions

Many of the festival’s competitions & exhibitions are curated through an application process. To access available applications, visit the apply page.

metal sculpture of man in boat with clear blue sky

National Outdoor Sculpture Competition & Exhibition

View thought provoking, outdoor sculptures by established and emerging artists from across the nation in this annual juried competition and exhibition.

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fine craft pieces displayed on wooden pedestals

South Carolina Palmetto Hands Fine Craft Competition & Exhibition

Fine craft artists from across the state will display inspiring objects in the media of clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood, and three-dimensional mixed media in this annual juried competition and exhibition.

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colorful fiber art with two women's faces and African patterns

African American Fiber Art Exhibition

The 16th installment of this annual exhibition, "Sister Girl Friends (and Brothers, too)," showcases original creations by African American fiber artists from across the nation.

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Judged Fine Art and Photography Competitions & Exhibitions

Fine art will be exhibited in eight media categories: acrylic, oil, drawing, pastel, watercolor, printmaking, printed new media, and 2-D mixed media. Professional & amateur photography in the categories of color and monochrome will also be on display.

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colorful painting with fish and bird forms

Special Exhibitions

View a variety of special solo exhibitions and installations in venues throughout the City.

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youth art and sculpture displayed on wire screens and tables

Youth Art Competitions & Exhibitions

View works in a variety of subjects and media by budding artists in grades 1-12 from across the Tri-County area. Tri-County high school students will also have sculptures on display.

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