Call for Art
Upcycled: Reclaimed and Reimagined
April 20th - May 16th
With so much considered disposable in our modern world, Upcycled calls for artists who challenge this notion and celebrate sustainability by incorporating recycled and reclaimed materials as a primary component in their work. Work will be hung at The Art Center at Johns Creek. More information about The Art Center can be found at itstheartcenter.org
IMPORTANT DATES
Submission Deadline: March 30
Notification of Acceptance: April 6
Drop Off Dates: April 13 & 14
Exhibit Dates: April 20- May 16
Closing Reception: May 16 6:00-7:30 PM
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Entry Fee: $10 for up to 3 works
Open to artists 18 and older
All mediums welcome, but at least 50% of each piece must be made with recycled or reclaimed materials.
All work must be the creation of the artist. No AI work will be considered.
Work should be fully finished and ready to hang.
25 lb weight limit for 2-dimensional work
50 lb weight limit for 3-dimensional work
48”x48” maximum size
Submissions should include an artist statement about the process and how the work relates to sustainability.
Click here to visit our Call for Art on Entrythingy and submit your artwork!
PRIZES
$500- Best in Show
$200- Juror’s Award
$150- People’s Choice
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INSTRUCTIONS & TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Click here to visit our Call for Art on Entrythingy for more information.
High Honors Youth Art Competition
June 15 – July 17, 2026
The Art Center is pleased to open submissions for its 8th Annual High Honors exhibition, a judged art competition celebrating the creativity and talent of middle and high school students in Fulton, Forsyth, DeKalb, and Gwinnett counties.
High Honors provides young artists with professional exhibition experience in a supportive and celebratory environment. All submitting artists are guaranteed to have at least one artwork accepted for exhibition, and students may submit up to three original works for consideration.
Cash awards, commemorative ribbons, and additional prizes will be presented. Middle school and high school students will be judged separately.
IMPORTANT DATES
Submission Deadline: June 8th, 2026
Notification of Selection: June 10, 2026
Artwork Drop Off Dates: June 15 & 16, 2026
Exhibition Dates: June 22 - July 17, 2026
Awards and Closing Reception: July 17, 2026 5:30p-6:30p
PRIZES
$150- First Place
$100- Second Place
$50- Third Place
All participants will receive a gift bag with art supplies
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
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Artists may submit up to three (3) original works. AI works will not be considered.
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Acceptable media include but are not limited to painting, drawing, digital art, ceramics, mixed media, fiber art, photography, and jewelry.
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Each submitting artist will have at least one work included in the exhibition
HOW TO SUBMIT
Email submissions to Althea Foster, Curator at:
afoster@itstheartcenter.org Subject line: High Honors
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Your submission email must include:
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High quality jpeg image of your submission(s)
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Artist's Name
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Address
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Email
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Phone Number
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School and Grade
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Title, Medium, Size, and Price (if applicable) for each work
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​Works may be marked For Sale (please include sale price) or Not for Sale. Artists receive 75% of the sale price for works sold during the exhibition; The Art Center retains 25%
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Presentation Requirements
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All works must be ready to hang with a sawtooth hanger or wire. We will not consider artworks with no provision for hanging.
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For safety reasons, frames works must use plexiglass or acrylic (no glass).
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The Art Center reserves the right to decline works not properly prepared for exhibition.
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Please no wet paint! Artwork should be dry and ready to be displayed.
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We look forward to showcasing the remarkable creativity of our region's young artists. High Honors is an opportunity to gain exhibition experience, receive professional recognition, and celebrate artistic achievement in a dynamic gallery setting.
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We encourage all eligible students to submit and be part of this exciting annual tradition.​
Upcycled: Reclaimed and Reimagined
April 20th - May 16th
With so much considered disposable in our modern world, Upcycled calls for artists who challenge this notion and celebrate sustainability by incorporating recycled and reclaimed materials as a primary component in their work. Work will be hung at The Art Center at Johns Creek. More information about The Art Center can be found at itstheartcenter.org
IMPORTANT DATES
Submission Deadline: March 30
Notification of Acceptance: April 6
Drop Off Dates: April 13 & 14
Exhibit Dates: April 20- May 16
Closing Reception: May 16 6:00-7:30 PM
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Entry Fee: $10 for up to 3 works
Open to artists 18 and older
All mediums welcome, but at least 50% of each piece must be made with recycled or reclaimed materials.
All work must be the creation of the artist. No AI work will be considered.
Work should be fully finished and ready to hang.
25 lb weight limit for 2-dimensional work
50 lb weight limit for 3-dimensional work
48”x48” maximum size
Submissions should include an artist statement about the process and how the work relates to sustainability.
Click here to visit our Call for Art on Entrythingy and submit your artwork!
PRIZES
$500- Best in Show
$200- Juror’s Award
$150- People’s Choice
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INSTRUCTIONS & TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Click here to visit our Call for Art on Entrythingy for more information.
Upcycled: Reclaimed and Reimagined
April 20th - May 16th
With so much considered disposable in our modern world, Upcycled calls for artists who challenge this notion and celebrate sustainability by incorporating recycled and reclaimed materials as a primary component in their work. Work will be hung at The Art Center at Johns Creek. More information about The Art Center can be found at itstheartcenter.org
IMPORTANT DATES
Submission Deadline: March 30
Notification of Acceptance: April 6
Drop Off Dates: April 13 & 14
Exhibition Dates: April 20- May 16
Cocktail Hour and Awards Reception: May 16, 6p-7p (Artists should pick up their work at this time)
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Entry Fee: $10 for up to 3 works
Open to artists 18 and older
All mediums welcome, but at least 50% of each piece must be made with recycled or reclaimed materials.
All work must be the creation of the artist. No AI work will be considered.
Work should be fully finished and ready to hang.
25 lb weight limit for 2-dimensional work
50 lb weight limit for 3-dimensional work
48”x48” maximum size
Submissions should include an artist statement about the process and how the work relates to sustainability.
Click here to visit our Call for Art on Entrythingy and submit your artwork!
PRIZES
$500- Best in Show
$200- Juror’s Award
$150- People’s Choice
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INSTRUCTIONS & TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Click here to visit our Call for Art on Entrythingy for more information.
Spring Student and Member Showcase:
Celebration: Thirty Years of Creativity
March 13th - April 10th
Submissions Open NOW!
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Deadline for entry: February 25, 2026 Deadline extended to Mar 5th!
Notification of Selection: February 27th
Drop Off Artwork: March 9-10th, 10a-4p
On display: March 13 - April 10
Exhibition Viewing Times: Mon, Thu, Fri: 1p-4p, Tue: 10a-4p, Sat: 10a-2p
Birthday Celebration and Awards Presentation: March 21, 2p-6pm (Awards 5:30p)
Artwork Pickup: April 10th (9a - 5p),April 13 & 14, (9a-5p)
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Party with us! The Art Center invited all current students and members to participate in Celebration: Thirty Years of Creativity, a special exhibition marking the thirtieth anniversary of The Art Center. The Exhibition explores the theme of celebration - whatever it means to you personally, culturally, emotionally or artistically. Whether joyful, reflective, communal or quiet or quietly introspective, we welcome your visual interpretation of what it means to celebrate.
Instructions for Participation  ​
This exhibition is open to all current members of The Art Center and adult students who have taken a class within the last 12 months. If you are taking a class, please enter in the student category. If you are taking more than one class, you may submit work from each class. Students and Members will be judged separately. Each artist may submit two artworks.
Deadline for entry is February 25th, 2026, due to the increase in participation we are unable to accept submissions after the submission deadline. This exhibition is open to all media. Questions regarding suitability may be directed to the Curator, Althea Foster, at afoster@itstheartcenter.org.
See link below to fill out our Submission Form.
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Submission Guidelines
Artists may submit two works for consideration
​Maximum artwork size: 48" x 48"
All work must be professionally presented and ready to hang (wired or sawtooth)
For safety, artwork larger than 16" x 20" must be framed using plexiglass or acrylic, not glass.
All 2-D work must be ready to hang with either a sawtooth or hanging wire. 
A short artist statement (150-250 words) describing the connection between your work and the exhibition theme is encouraged but not required.
See link below to fill out our Submission Form and upload your images.
Awards & Recognition
$500 First Place Prize, plus additional monetary awards, ribbons, and other recognitions.
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Sales
Artists may offer works for sale; 75% of the sale price goes to the artist. The Art Center retains 25%. Works can also be designated NFS (Not For Sale).
Artwork Pick up
Due to limited space and storage constraints, we are unable to house your artwork for an extended amount of time, please pick up your artwork promptly. We will hold pieces for 14 days from the close of the exhibition to offer flexibility for busy schedules. Any artwork not picked up within 14 days of the official pick-up date will become the property of The Art Center. If you need to make arrangements for an extension, or if another party will be retrieving your artwork please call 770-623-8448 or email Althea Foster at afoster@itstheartcenter.org
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Click here to visit our Artwork Submission Form and submit your artwork!
Participants without a google account: Please send images of your artwork and information (see pdf here) to our Curator Althea Foster at afoster@itstheartcenter.org -Thank you!