1/8/2026 - 3/8/2026
The Call for Artists - Application Deadline is March 8, 2026
Please read all information before applying to ArtScape 2026-2027
ArtScape Hendersonville is an annually changing, outdoor public-arts project that enriches the appeal of Hendersonville. Forty banners displaying the original artwork of Art League artists are hung on Main Street, the downtown avenues and the Historic 7th Avenue District.
ArtScape is corridor of colorful, waving banners brightens and enlivens Hendersonville’s historic downtown area and creates a unique outdoor art gallery for tourists and locals. The ongoing support of this annual display confirms Hendersonville’s commitment to art, creativity, and culture. They demonstrate tangibly the strong connection between the arts, local businesses, organizations, and individual art lovers.
ArtScape Hendersonville was founded in 2017 and is a program of the Art League of Henderson County.
Application Requirements:
Artists must be eighteen years old or older and be a member of the Art League of Henderson County.
- Only original artwork will be considered—no reproductions or giclées.
- Artwork may be 2D, 3D, fine crafts, or photography.
- When selecting entries, artists should consider:
- Banner-display area is square—about 24 X 24.
- Any size 2-D artwork or 3-D artwork can be submitted
- You do not have to create a piece of work that is square, but keep in mind that the image on the banner will be square.
- We do not squeeze an image to fit a square, but crop the image to square. 3-D images should have a suitable background to work in a square format.
- Banners are displayed up high on a light pole. Thus, vibrant, high-contrast entries will be most appealing.
- Artists may submit two pieces for one entry fee. But only one entry per artist will be accepted.
- All submitted artwork must be available for the exhibit, for sale and priced accordingly.
Before you apply:
You will be required to provide the following during the application process:
- Upload an image of your artwork (up to two entries). The ArtScape Committee reserves the right to crop artwork to square if you do not crop your own images. The banner images will be square.
- Your images must be properly named: Last Name-First Name-artwork-title (Example: Doe-Jane-Walk-In-The-Woods).
- It is recommended that you apply on a computer, not on your phone so that you have access to your images and ease of renaming images.
Provide Contact Information on the application form as you would like it to appear for marketing purposes:
- Each artist will have two lines of copy on Art League website.
- The first line is the artist’s name, as the artist wants it to appear in the banner.
- The second line is the artist’s contact information—a TOTAL of 42 characters to be used for (pick one): email, website, or phone number, as artist wants them to appear in marketing materials (this information will not appear on printed banners).
- Please proof read and spell carefully and count characters to insure information is included accurately.
Application Fees:
$40 - Art League Members
- ALL current Art League Members are eligible to apply regardless of county of residence.
Submission deadline is March 8, 2026
- The Art League reserves the right to crop images that are not square.
- No frames or mats should be visible in your images.
Notification Process:
- After the jury has completed its selection, artists will be notified of results by March 25, 2026.
Accepted Artwork:
- The artist’s work and name, along with the name of the banner’s sponsor, will appear on both sides of a durable-vinyl banner. Sponsorships are solicited by the ArtScape committee and provided by local businesses, organizations, and art lovers.
- The City of Hendersonville hangs the banners annually on Main Street, the downtown avenues and the Historic 7th Ave district. The City maintains the banners throughout the duration of the exhibit.
Reveal Event:
The Reveal reception of the printed banners will be held at the Art Place Gallery at 730 Locust Street on June 5, 2026. All original artwork will be on exhibition at Art Place Gallery from June 6 through June 29. Further details will be provided prior to the event.
We look forward to your submission.
Location: Art Place
2/4/2026 - 2/28/2026
The Art League invites members of Local Cloth and other fiber artists from across WNC to join our member artists for our February Art Place exhibit. The show will be installed in our gallery space at 730 Locust Street in the Historic 7th Avenue District of Downtown Hendersonville. Participation is open to all members regardless of medium, plus artists wishing to exhibit fiber. 2-D, 3-D, hanging works - all are invited. The combination of various art forms in our previous Fiber and Textiles shows has always been well received.
In addition to the work in all medium from our members, the exhibit is open to the following including derivations and combinations of materials:
- Felting: A process that compresses fibers into dense, durable fabrics or sculptures.
- Quilting: Layering and stitching fabrics to create intricate patterns and textures.
- Weaving: Crafting textiles by interlacing threads in structured patterns.
- Embroidery: Ornamental stitching that adds detail and narrative to fabrics.
- Lace Making: Creating delicate patterns by looping and twisting threads.
- Paper-making: Transforming fibrous materials into handcrafted sheets.
- Mixed Media Assemblages: Integrating fiber with other materials for multidimensional works.
- Surface embellishment
Art League Member Registration Fee: $20 per entry (up to two entries)
Non-Member Registration Fee: $30 per entry (up to two entries)
If you wish to join as a member, do so before registering. You can do this under the "About Us" tab on the website or scroll down on the homepage until you see the "Join" button.
IMPORTANT DATES
Registration Deadline: January 31st midnight or when we hit gallery capacity
Art Drop Off: Monday, February 2, 2026 Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Opening Event: Friday, February 6th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm.
Art Pick Up: Monday, March 2, 2026 Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Commission: 30% to the Art League
Size limitations for both fiber and all mediums: 60 inches in any direction
Display requirements: If your work requires a mannequin or special display rack, please provide it.
See below for additional requirements.
Important Please Read - New exhibit rules (not guidelines, but rules that will be enforced):
All wire must be plastic coated. Our new hanging system requires coated wire in order for artwork to hang securely.
All wire must be tight enough and installed low enough so that when you hold the wire as if hanging work, the wire is below top of frame.
No sawtooth hangers.
No eye hooks - D-rings only
Hanging rods or dowels require loops that can be suspended from a hook. (no nailing in to walls will be done in the new gallery)
Every piece of artwork must be securely labeled on the back or attached with artist name, title, price, medium, size
All artwork on 7/8 inch thin canvas must be framed and if in floater frames, edges painted
No plastic, damaged, loose, or poorly repainted frames
All deep gallery wrapped (1-1/2 inch plus) artwork must have edges painted
No wet or tacky paintings will be accepted
All paintings must be signed by artist in appropriate location
The Art League reserves the right to remove any work from the exhibit that does not meet these rules or that is deemed inappropriate
Location: Art Place Gallery
730 Locust Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Registration ends on 1/31/2026