The Schwa Show 2026
Emerge Gallery & Art Center
August 15, 2026 (18 publicSeo.openCall.daysLeft)Greenville, NC, USA (Emerge Gallery & Art Center)
Emerge Gallery's 25th-anniversary Schwa Show (Oct 2–31, 2026) — Pitt County Arts Council's flagship national juried competition, judged by Executive Director Holly Garriott, with $2,200 in cash awards and opening reception October 2.
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Emerge Gallery's 25th-anniversary Schwa Show (Oct 2–31, 2026) — Pitt County Arts Council's flagship national juried competition, judged by Executive Director Holly Garriott, with $2,200 in cash awards and opening reception October 2.
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National competition open to artists 18+ in any media. Work completed within past 3 years, never previously shown at Emerge; must fit through 36×80 inch door and remain for full exhibition Oct 2–31, 2026. Video accepted if artist provides equipment.
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Best of Show $1,000; Best 2D $500; Best 3D $500; 3× Honorable Mention $100
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$20 (3 entries required; +$5 each for up to 2 more)