2024 North Charleston Arts Fest poster design competition is open

The winning entry will get a slew of perks.

Abstract artwork with greens, blues, and yellows.

This piece is the 2023 winning design, “Forms in a Landscape,” by Christopher Dotson.

Photo provided by the City of North Charleston.

The City of North Charleston encourages local visual artists to participate in the 41st annual North Charleston Arts Fest Poster Design Competition.

Artists may enter works of fiber and printmaking, acrylic, oil, drawing, pastels, watercolor, and 2-D mixed media.

The winning piece will:

  • Be the official poster for the 2024 North Charleston Arts Fest next spring, beginning Wednesday, May 1-Sunday, May 5, and featured on all marketing efforts.
  • Go on display in City Hall as part of the City of North Charleston’s Public Art Collection.

The winning artist will:

  • Receive a $1000 purchase award.
  • Have a solo exhibition at the Park Circle Gallery in May.

There is no entry fee to participate, and the competition is open to SC residents ages 18 or older. Entries can be submitted online by Friday, Dec. 15; artists can enter three pieces.

More from CHStoday
Celebrate Small Businesses by calling one of these seven companies that will help you prepare your home for the warmer months and enjoy your newfound free time.
Put your money where your community is and help us create a guide to small businesses by submitting your favorite local spots and sharing this page with a friend.
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
The Cooper River Bridge Run is an annual race that draws tens of thousands of visitors to town for one of the largest 10K races in the US.
Maximize your commute with these reader and editor picks for Charleston podcasts from local leaders.
Plot twist — you’re in charge, we want to know what improvement projects you’d plan for the Holy City.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills or just want to try something new, the cooking class at Zero George is highly recommended.
Charleston has a packed list of races to get prepared for throughout the year
Did you know? The first St. Patrick’s Day parade took place in Charleston more than 200 years ago.
From wings and beer to big-screen thrills, here’s where to watch the NCAA Basketball Tournament in the Holy City.