Public Works is a community-wide art exhibit hosted by the Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County and sponsored by the Fayetteville Public Works Commission. This exhibit is an opportunity for artists of any age to have their work exhibited in a gallery space from June 6 to July 6, 2025. Artists who live in Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson, Sampson, and Scotland Counties, Fort Bragg or Pope Army Airfield Base are eligible to submit 2D and 3D artwork in any medium.
During the exhibit, visitors vote on their favorite works as a People’s Choice. The work with the largest number of votes will be featured on the Arts Council social media and will receive a prize basket.
Art and Artist Details
All hung artwork must have a wire on the back. No plastic box frames, uni-frames, or saw tooth hangers are allowed. Entries must be original, created by the applicant artist, and must not have been entered into any previous Arts Council exhibit. Artists may submit up to 2 pieces. Artists who have had a Local Artist Spotlight Gallery or Main Gallery Showcase in the past two fiscal years (2023-2024, 2024-2025) are not eligible to submit work.
Drop Off
Works must be dropped off at the Arts Council (301 Hay Street) on Friday May 30 between 12:00-8:00pm. Works must be complete when they are dropped off. All works must include the label below attached to the back of the piece. Artists must pay $15 for one artwork and $20 for two artworks at time of drop off.
Pick Up
Works must be picked up at the Arts Council (301 Hay Street) on July 8, 9, or 10 between 9:00-5:00. Any artwork not picked up will become the property of the Arts Council.
Liability and Sales
The Arts Council is not responsible for loss or damage while your works are in transit. Works are insured while they are hung in the Arts Council gallery.
The Arts Council will retain a 30% commission on all sold works. You must submit a current W9 when dropping off your work if it is for sale. Works not for sale must claim an insurance value on the entry form.
