The City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department is seeking entries from African American fiber artists from across the nation for a special exhibition presented as a component of the 2026 North Charleston Arts Fest, set to take place April 29-May 3 in North Charleston, SC. African American artists, ages 18 and up, living in the United States and working in the medium of fiber are invited to participate in the 19th Annual African American Fiber Art Exhibition, titled Regal Threads: The Majesty of Blue and Purple. The exhibition will be on display at North Charleston City Hall, opening on the first day of the Arts Fest, April 29, 2026, and remaining on view until June 14, 2026. A $30 entry fee allows artists to submit a maximum of four entries for consideration. Up to two entries per artist may be selected by the curator of the exhibition. Artwork submitted for consideration does not have to be complete at time of entry. Artists may enter works in progress. The application can be accessed online at https://NorthCharlestonCulturalArtsDepartment.SlideRoom.com. Read the exhibition parameters carefully. Terms and regulations must be followed exactly or entries will not be accepted. Deadline for entries is Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
