Submissions accepted for Carolina's art exhibition

Carolina's Got Art! is now accepting submissions for their annual traveling exhibition, which will be seen in various locations throughout North and South Carolina in October.

"It's a great chance for Carolinas artists to take part, get their name out, sell work and win up to $10,000 in cash and prizes. We really want to have a wide distribution of artists from across the state this year as we'll be touching many locales," says Michael Orell of Carolina's Got Art!

There are a few positive changes taking place this year. There will be bigger prizes, with approximately $10,000 in cash and prizes being offered. The organization is accepting a broader range of media. Up to 50 pieces from the opening show will travel across both of the Carolinas. There will be new jurors. And another change is that there will be a second exhibition called the Salon des Refuses. This exhibition will consist of works that were not chosen for the main event. The Salon des Refuses show will be only at the Elder Gallery in Charlotte, whereas the main exhibit will be at various locations. The Salon des Refuses will be on display Oct. 7 through Nov. 30.

The entry deadline is Aug. 30. To register, visit www.carolinasgotart.com. Call 704-327-8732.

Looking for artists

Imaging Arts Gallery in the Lower King district is asking local artists to submit proposals for the theme/direction of its next art show.

"Our most recent show has been a great success and we want to keep up the momentum. Anyone who has a body of work or a plan for a show should send his/her ideas our way. At the end of the month we'll take a look at all the ideas and pick our favorite for the show to be held in the beginning of October," says Lauren Perrault, operations manager and marketing director of the gallery. All idea submissions are due by Aug. 31 and can be e-mailed to Printing@ImagingArts.com.