Rutherford Visual Artists Guild Art in Bloom 2026 applications open

The Rutherford Visual Artists Guild in Rutherfordton announces its 2026 Art in Bloom event. Vendor applications are open for the event. In partnership with Rutherford Town Rising, artwork will be displayed throughout participating downtown businesses, celebrating local creativity and community.

The application deadline is March 28.

Art in Bloom is a two-week community art experience celebrating creativity, connection and revitalization in Rutherfordton. The inaugural "First Bloom" invites the community to experience the event in downtown Rutherfordton.

Local artists are invited to participate in a two-week exhibition throughout merchant locations in downtown Rutherfordton, featuring local artists, merchant-hosted displays, and a culminating gallery event will be at The Guild building.

The Guild is seeking handcrafted art vendors to participate in the Art in Bloom Market Saturday, April 25. Vendors will be a part of the closing celebration at The Guild.

Show dates are April 14-25. The Vendor Market Day will be April 25 from 10am to 3pm.

Artists may apply at https://www.rcartguild.com/art-in-bloom.