The Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) is excited to present the 10th installment of its signature juried art competition and exhibition, Small Works. This competition is open to artists in all media, including both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional pieces, who reside in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and, newly added, Tennessee. The Small Works competition aims to provide opportunities and exposure for both emerging and established artists, while also encouraging art collection for those to add to their collections and those looking to start their collections. All submitted artwork is no larger than 12” x 12” x 12”.
The exhibition is now open and can be viewed Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM EST until Oct. 9, and a special viewing on Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 AM to 2 PM EST at HopeHealth Streater Community Center, 301 North Dargan Street, Florence, S.C.
FLORENCE REGIONAL ARTS ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES
WINNERS OF SMALL WORKS 2026
-Works Can Be Purchased with 20% Commission being Tax-Deductible-
(FLORENCE, S.C., Aug. 31, 2026) – The Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) announced the winning artists at the opening reception of the 10th installation of Small Works: A Juried Exhibition, held Friday, Aug. 28, at HopeHealth Streater Community Center, 301 N. Dargan Street, in downtown Florence, S.C.
For the 10th installation, FRAA received 93 entries from 79 artists from cities throughout South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and newly added Tennessee. Thirty pieces by 27 artists competed in this year's exhibition, selected by renowned artist Alex Bostic and sponsored by our Mini Masterpiece Supporters, Spherion and Hotel Florence.
Bostic chose the following winning pieces:
First place, $800, "Home" by Jessica Willis, Florence, S.C.
Second place, $450, "Fish Head" by Jeffrey Donovan, Columbia, S.C.
Third place, $350, "Somebody's Auntie" by Tina Vincent, Charlotte, N.C.
Juror's Choice, "Otter Accordion Book" by Delaney Shin, Florence, S.C,
Cash prizes are compliments of Canvas Champion, Awards Sponsor, Florence 1 Schools, with the Juror's Choice receiving award-winning wines donated by Cartersville Country Winery. In addition, each artist received an autograph sheet of America's 250th celebration featuring political philosopher Thomas Paine and enslaved African American patriot James Armistead for the U.S. Postal Service's "Figures of the American Revolution," by Bostic.
The show gives emerging artists a place to show alongside established artists. These works by artists are no larger than 12" x 12" x 12" and are available for purchase. For all pieces sold, FRAA receives a 20 percent commission, which is tax-deductible. Since its establishment in 1987, FRAA has been able to award over $400,000 to individuals, students, teachers, and organizations throughout the region in their efforts to preserve, support, advocate, and promote a vibrant arts community, leading to the arts being fundamental to the quality of life, education, and growth in today's knowledge-based economy in the Greater Florence, S.C area.
Organized by the FRAA, the show is hosted by HopeHealth, which serves as the Art Enthusiast – Venue Host, providing gallery space at its new building, the Streater Community Center. In addition to serving as an art gallery, the facility acts as a community meeting space and offers year-round programming. The artwork will be on display until Oct. 9, available for viewing Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM EST, with a special Saturday opening on Sept. 12, 10 AM to 2 PM. To purchase art, contact FRAA at director@florenceartsalliance.org, 843-407-3092, or contact a board member.
FRAA is a 501(c)(3) community-based arts agency dedicated to serving the citizens of the Greater Florence County, S.C. area. The organization is committed to advocating for, preserving, supporting, and promoting a vibrant arts community. FRAA is partially funded by the South Carolina Arts Commission, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts, in addition to individual and corporate donations and grants.
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