UpMarket Gallery invites artists to submit work for our upcoming exhibition, “Tar Heel Art” celebrating the essence of North Carolina’s history, people, and spirit.
What does it mean to be a Tar Heel? From the deep roots of the state’s industries—tar, pitch, and turpentine—to the grit and resilience that earned North Carolinians their name, we’re looking for artwork that explores the heritage, culture, and identity of our state. Whether through history, landscapes, personal narratives, or bold new interpretations, we encourage artists to reflect on what Tar Heel means to them.
UpMarket Gallery, Asheville’s newest contemporary art destination, announces an all-North Carolina exhibition which will take place May 1st – June 15th in our gallery.
This show is juried; not all artists will be accepted. All submitted art must be for sale.
Applications will be received from February 1 through March 15, 2025 through the UpMarket Gallery website. A $25 application fee applies. Begin the process by completing the application. Once submitted, you will be redirected to our secure checkout page to pay the $25.00 fee and finalize the process.
A Call for Artists has been issued, seeking applications from North Carolina artists in the following mediums:
The following mediums not accepted for this exhibition: photography, digital art, installation art and art made using artificial intelligence.
Before submitting your work, be sure to review the key details below to ensure your entry meets all requirements.
About Our Juror: Carolyn Graham Edlund
Carolyn Graham Edlund is the founder of Artsy Shark, a “top ten” art website started in 2009 that features and promotes emerging artists. With a background as the owner of a production studio and art sales rep, she has acted as an art business expert, writer, speaker for the past 15 years. She has juried and judged more than 50 visual art competitions and has extensive experience as a curator.
