South Carolina visual artists are invited to submit original, two-dimensional artwork to the 2025 North Charleston Arts Fest Poster Design Competition. The winning piece will become the official poster design of the 2025 North Charleston Arts Fest, taking place April 30-May 4, and will be featured on all promotional materials and merchandise, including posters, billboards, print and digital advertisements, television commercials, program booklets, apparel, online, and more. The winning artist will receive a $1000 purchase award and a solo exhibition at Park Circle Gallery in May 2025. In addition, the winning piece will become part of the City of North Charleston’s Public Art Collection, which is displayed throughout City Hall. There is NO entry fee to participate. The competition is open to SC residents ages 18 and older. Categories of work accepted are: acrylic, oil, drawing, pastel, watercolor, mixed media, printmaking, and fiber. The North Charleston Arts Fest is one of the most comprehensive arts festivals in the state of South Carolina, drawing thousands of residents and visitors annually to participate in a fabulous, multidiscipline 5-day celebration. The festival is packed with an array of free and ticketed events including concerts, theatre productions, children’s programs, art workshops, exhibitions, and more.
