Benton Fall 2026

Overview Deadline: Monday, October 12, 2026 In-Person member only Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, NC $20Up to 6 artworks per artist. the AAWS office number at 336-747-1463 or email [email protected] AAWS Website Important Dates Entry Deadline Monday, October 12, 2026 Notifications Friday, October 16, 2026 Artwork Drop-off Monday, October 26, 2026, 9am–12pm Exhibition Open October 26, 2026 Artwork Pick-up Exact date TBD, mid/late January 2027 Deadline for entry: October 12, 2026 Call for art in the highly-visible exhibit space, “Salem Foyer” on the main floor of the Benton Convention Center. Hosting countless events, conferences, and meetings from C-Suite and corporate businesspeople, the Benton Convention Center is a great venue for exposure. The space is well-suited for very large 2D art, but all 2D work will be considered. There is NO required theme at the Benton. The show is juried; entries for the show are selected by a committee of AAWS jurors. Selections are limited to approximately 15-25 pieces, depending on size. Deadline for entry is Monday, October 12, 2026. Artists will be notified of acceptance no later than Friday, October 16, 2026. Art drop off and installation: Monday, October 26, 2026. The exhibit runs through the Fall into Winter.Call for ArtistsThe Benton Convention Center is working in partnership with Associated Artists of Winston-Salem to present a series of curated fine art exhibitions that will be on display at the Benton Convention Center, Salem Foyer. All members of Associated Artists are invited to submit up to 6 works for consideration, but possible selection will be limited to no more than 4 pieces. Artwork will be selected from submitted jpg images by a committee of AAWS jurors. All work will be considered, but this space is an excellent opportunity for very large 2D work which may not always be practical and allowed in other exhibits. Depending on size, from about 15 to 25 works may be selected.VenueBenton Convention Center301 West 5th StreetWinston-Salem, NC 27101Entry FeesAAWS Members Only: $20 for up to 6 entries, with possible selection of up to 4 pieces. Note: This is a limited space curated show, and not all artists who enter may be selected for this exhibit. Entry fees are not refundable.Entry RequirementsYou must be a member of Associated Artists to participate. Entry fees are not refundable.All work will be considered, but at the Benton, we are looking for fairly large work, under 10 feet in height and 8 feet in width limits, but no piece should exceed 50 pounds in weight. All work must be framed in a professional manner with no visible staples or unpainted canvas.Works on paper should be protected by glass or plexiglass.All 2-dimensional fine art media accepted for selection but respect the basic guidelines of the BENTON: No nudes, and nothing controversial, i.e., nothing political religious, or potentially offensive to members of the general public.All work entered must be original art and cannot have been displayed in the BENTON previously, but previously entered/not selected work can be entered again.Printed reproductions of paintings and drawings will not be exhibited.Hand-pulled prints, original digital prints and photographs are all acceptable.All work must be the exhibitor’s original idea and be created by the exhibitor.SalesWork may be for sale; NFS is allowed.Sale prices are not displayed at the Benton, however, there is an AAWS plaque that instructs anyone interested to contact AAWS for information. Artists set their own prices. Artists receive 70% of the sales price; AAWS retains a 30% commission. North Carolina sales tax (7%) is added to the sales price. If your work is not for sale, please include the insurance value and designated as NFS (not for sale) on the Entry Form.Promotional ImagesAccepted images will be retained for publicity purposes during the show and may be archived by AAWS. We reserve the right to use images on our website for the virtual exhibit, for ShowSubmit.com purposes, and for promotional purposes for AAWS.Method of SelectionPieces in the show will be selected by digital image. AAWS reserves the right to refuse any art not conforming to entry representation. Artists may enter up to 6 works, but no more than 4 will be selected from that group. AAWS jurors will make the final decisions of pieces selected for the show.Artist NotificationArtists will be notified of the exhibit selection no later than Friday, October 16, 2026. Art that has been selected for exhibit must be brought to the Benton Convention Center for hanging on Monday, October 26, 2026 between 9am and 12 pm. Attach your name and title of the piece to the back of your work before delivery. You may use a sticky note or a small piece of paper for this.Delivery of Accepted ArtPlease plan on delivering your work during the designated day and hours. (See calendar at the beginning of this prospectus.) Placement of the art on the walls is determined as we make the selections. If you cannot deliver on the assigned date or arrange to have someone else deliver your art for you, let us know immediately and withdraw your entry so that we have time to select another. (Assistance in hanging may be needed, so feel free to ask.)Artwork Pick-upAll accepted work is expected to remain at the Benton for the duration of the show. Please be prepared to pick up your work at a date to be determined in mid/late January 2027. You will be notified when we have the exact date from the Benton. Pick up can be from 9am–12pm on that date, or per other arrangement. We CANNOT store art.InsuranceAAWS and BENTON will take every reasonable precaution to prevent loss of or damage to your work but will not be responsible for any loss or damage. The BENTON does not insure art on temporary shows. Your homeowners or renter’s insurance policy may provide coverage of your artwork. Check with your insurance agent. The Benton Convention Center has never had a problem regarding artwork.Member