Thank you for your interest in the 2023 Grifton Shad Festival Art Show!

This marks the 51st Annual Grifton Shad Festival Art Show. All North Carolina artists are invited to enter their artwork in the following categories: painting, fiber art, graphic art, photography, and three dimensional. Artists may enter up to three pieces of art in the show. For adults (over age 18), the entry fee is $5.00 per entry. There is no charge for children under age 13 or young adults ages 13 – 18. Prizes and ribbons will be awarded in each category.

Art submissions may be made at the Shad Shack, 6851 Pitt Street, Grifton, NC on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and on Thursday, March 23, 2023, from 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Public show dates are Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 12 Noon until 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday, April 16, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Shad Shack, 6851 Pitt Street, Grifton, NC

Art Show contacts are Cynthia Lilley, cell 252-253-0619, email tigerlilley38@outlook.com and Tommy Sugg, cell 252-560-7828.

More information is included in the 2023 Grifton Shad Festival Art Show Information and Agreement form below. This form also includes the registration sheet and tabs to attached to art work.