Sixth LaGrange Southeast Regional

The LaGrange Southeast Regional provides the citizens of West Georgia and East Alabama access to current artistic practice; offers artists exhibition opportunities and purchase possibilities; and affords the LaGrange Art Museum and the Lamar Dodd Art Center a means for the development of significant collections of contemporary American art. 

Overview

The LaGrange Southeast Regional traces its roots to the LaGrange National Competition, which began in 1964 as the Gardens Art Festival, organized by the Chattahoochee Valley Art Association, LaGrange College, and Callaway Gardens.

In 1974, the competition was moved to LaGrange, took the name LaGrange National, and was expanded from a regional to a national show. In 1984, the competition expanded again and displayed in two locations, with the Chattahoochee Valley Art Association Museum and the Lamar Dodd Art Center, of LaGrange College.

Over the years, the LaGrange National earned an excellent reputation numerous distinguished jurors including Lloyd Goodrich, Richard Lahey, Carl Holty, Joseph Rishel, Larry Poons, Jane Livingston, Cynthia McCabe, Linda Cathcart, Ted Potter, Roy Slade, Henry Hopkins, Patterson Sims, Peter Mirin, Siri Engberg, Benny Andrews, Robert Lyon, Jane Jackson, Eleanor Heartney, J. Richard Gruber, Robert E. Steele, Annette Cone-Skelton, Deanna Sirlin, David Houston, Curlee Raven Holton, Daricia Mia DeMarr, and Hannah Israel.

The LaGrange Southeast Regional provides the citizens of West Georgia and East Alabama access to current artistic practice; offers artists exhibition opportunities and purchase possibilities; and affords the LaGrange Art Museum and the Lamar Dodd Art Center a means for the development of significant collections of contemporary American art. Both organizations have been extremely fortunate to have generous support from the Callaway Foundation of LaGrange who has provided purchase award funds to further their growing collections.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Media
• Images - Minimum: 1, Maximum: 4, jpg under 5MB with a minimum of 1200 pixels on the longest side 
• Total Media - Minimum: 1, Maximum: 4
• Entry Fee (Fourth LaGrange Southeast Regional): $45.00
 

ELIGIBILITY

• Open to artists 18 years or older living in the Southeast:
  Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia
• Work must be:
  • Original
  • Completed within the last two years 

AI-Generated Art
Works or images that are substantially or fully generated by AI are not eligible for exhibition, sale, or competition.

AI-Assisted Art
Works that use AI tools as part of a human-led creative process may be accepted, provided the artist’s input clearly predominates. Artists must be able to describe how AI was used and demonstrate substantial creative control.

Disclosure
Artists must disclose if AI was used in any part of the creation process. Submissions including AI should include a note such as: “This work includes AI-assisted elements as part of the artist’s creative process.”  Sponsors reserve the right to request clarification or documentation when needed.

Sponsors reserve final authority on eligibility.

ENTRY INFORMATION

• Platform: www.callforentry.org
• Entry Fee: $45 (up to 4 works)