The submission process is to make sure the size of each piece will fit in the limited space we have. Please provide an artist statement along with your submission(s). 

Artist Statement:

Please adhere to the 250 word count maximum. Include the following information in your artist statement:

• How long did you serve in the military?
• How has art helped you after your time in the military?
• How does your chosen art medium help you express yourself creatively?
• How long have you been practicing art?
• What inspired you to create this piece of art?

Submission open date: August 4th, 2025

Submission end date: October 17th, 2025

This is the deadline to submit artist information and images of artwork. Artwork drop-off information will be shared via email upon approval of your work. This is not a juried show, but pieces will be selected due to limited space.

Submission criteria: 

• Must be a US Military Veteran, Active Duty, Reservist, and/or National Guard service member located in North Carolina 
• All art mediums accepted – 2D, 3D, literary art, and more 
• Artwork must be original and owned by the artist
• Artists may submit up to 2 artworks for consideration
• All experience levels accepted
  
  

Artwork criteria: 
Due to space restraints, artwork must be no larger than 36″x36″ for 2D pieces (including the frame). 3D pieces are to be no larger than 36″x36″ and no more than 50 lbs.

Veteran artists may submit up to two pieces of artwork to the North Carolina Veteran Art Show. The size of the submitted 2D visual art should not exceed 36 x 36 inches, including the frame (if a framed piece). 

In order for every veteran to have the opportunity to display their artwork, it is possible only one of the two submitted artist pieces will be shown due to space limitations on the gallery walls. This will be determined after the submission process is complete.

• 2D artwork should be wired or framed and be ready for hanging
• Title of artwork required 
• Artist Statement required with submission. More details below.

For 2D and 3D submissions: a picture of each piece (attachment) 

For literary submissions:* Typed up, each separate submission should be a separate attachment

If you have any questions or concerns regarding subject matter, please contact Isabella Brezenski by email at isabella@thejoelfund.org or by telephone at 919 200 0886.