Festival Events

Friday, June 5 – Preview Night

A relaxed evening kickoff where the community can meet participating artists, explore downtown, and enjoy an early look at the work being showcased.

Saturday, June 6 – Art & Business Crawl

Artists will be paired with downtown businesses and set up inside their spaces to display and sell artwork, creating a lively, walkable art experience throughout Main Street.

Saturday, June 6 – Juried Art Show

Artists may also submit work for a juried exhibition highlighting outstanding pieces from across the region.

2026 Theme: “Roots & Branches”

Focus: Intergenerational connections and ecological systems

Description: Artists are invited to explore how natural ecosystems mirror human communities—how families, cultures, and neighborhoods grow like forests, with roots grounded in history and branches reaching toward the future.

How to Participate

We are now officially accepting artist registrations for the Preview Night and Art & Business Crawl.

➡️ Registration Form

Registration Deadline: May 16, 2026

Biographical information submitted through the form is essential for marketing the event and will be used to create your Meet the Artist feature on our festival webpage.

 Preview Night Details

Friday, June 5 6:00–9:00 PM

Location: 100 block of West Central Ave., Historic Downtown Mount Holly

• No commission is taken on Preview Night sales.

• Artists are responsible for their own setup, including tent & tables, display materials, and payment methods.

Art Crawl Details

Saturday, June 6 10:00 AM–3:00 PM

• A 10% commission applies to all Art Crawl sales.

• Artists are responsible for all setup needs, including tents (if applicable), tables, display materials, and payment methods.

Juried Art Show Submissions

Artists wishing to participate in the Juried Art Show should submit their work using the link below:

➡️ Submit via Café: Juried Art Show Application

• Submission Deadline: May 16, 2026

• Juried Results Announced: May 20, 2026

• Art Drop-Off: Saturday, June 6 from 8:30 AM–12:00 Noon

Location: The Grand Hall – Mount Holly Municipal Complex

400 East Central Ave., Mount Holly, NC 28120

• Art Pick-Up: All artwork must be collected immediately following the Juried Art Show reception and awards ceremony, ending at approximately 7:00 PM.

• A 10% commission applies to all Juried Art Show sales.

There is no cost to participate in the Preview Night or the Art & Business Crawl. We hope you’ll join us in filling downtown Mount Holly with creativity, conversation, and inspiring artwork.