About the Exhibition
Submissions should fit the theme of the exhibition: "150 Years of Greer" to celebrate the
city’s sesquicentennial. The exhibition will be on display February - March 2026 at the Edward R. Driggers City of Greer Center for the Arts located at 804 Trade Street. Entries will be eligible for a “Purchase Award” of $1,000 and if selected the artwork will be featured on merchandise for the 150 Year Celebration.

Drop-Off & Registration for Entries (No late entries will be accepted.)
The Edward R. Driggers City of Greer Center for the Arts
804 Trade Street • Greer, SC 29651 (Office Entrance)
Saturday, January 24 • 10am-2pm
Tuesday, January 27 • 6pm-8pm

Awards Ceremony and Reception
The Art Reception will be held on Tuesday, February 10 from 6-8pm at the Center for the Arts. Unless otherwise notified, all winning entries will be on display through March 28.

About the Jurors
The jury committee consists of Greer artists and business leaders. The panel will vote
individually, and the winner will be chosen based on combined scores.

Eligibility
The 2025 City of Greer Juried Arts Exhibition is open to artists of all ages. Entries should fit the theme of the exhibition: "150 Years of Greer" Entries cannot have been entered in previous City of Greer art shows/contests and reference images used cannot be copyrighted works. All media and art styles will be considered. Entries must be original 2D* works of art that have been completed within the last 3 years. Works must not exceed 36 inches in any direction including the frame. The City of Greer art show judges will serve as the final authority on eligibility. *3D works that are able to be hung on our hanging system are permitted. We also have a limited amount of display cases for small 3D pieces.

Hanging Requirements
All original works must be received ready to hang with a secure wire across the back^. The Center for the Arts Gallery features a click-rail art hanging system with self-gripping security hooks along a vertical cable. Works that cannot be hung on our hanging system will be disqualified. Works on paper must be framed and under glass or plexiglass. Student works may be matted and shrink-wrapped, but still need a secure wire across the back. If you have questions about acceptable mounting solutions, please contact the City of Greer Cultural Arts Division. We are unable to accept work that requires suspension from the ceiling or installation by the artist.
^The City of Greer is not responsible for any damage to artwork that was not rigged with secure & proper hardware.

​*See below for additional information on hanging guidelines.

​Entry Procedure
For the 2026 exhibition, there is no fee to enter. Each entrant may submit up to three pieces of artwork. There should be a completed and signed entry form attached to the back of each submitted piece of artwork. Participants will be notified of entry denial via email.

Drop-Off & Registration for Entries
All works must be hand delivered to the City of Greer Center for the Arts (804 Trade St. • Greer, SC 29651) on January 24 & 27. Late entries will not be accepted. Please use the Office entrance on the Trade Street side of the building.

Awards
Cash prizes (check issued by the City of Greer) will be awarded to winners in each category. All winners will be on display at the Center for the Arts through the end of March and should be priced to sell. The City of Greer reserves the first option to purchase the winning works of art. You will receive an email invitation if your piece has won an award. The Art Reception will be held on Tuesday, February 10 at The Center for
the Arts, 804 Trade Street, Greer, SC 29651.

Notification and pick-up dates
When the show concludes at the end of March, all entries may be picked up from the Center for the Arts on March 31 & April 4. To make other arrangements for pickup, please contact [email protected].

Checklist

• Completed entry form
• Entry tag on back of submitted artwork
• Look for your notification email
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Inquiries
For more information, please contact Robin Byouk, Greer Cultural Arts Supervisor at 864-848-5383 or [email protected] or Sara Odom, Cultural Arts Coordinator at [email protected]

​We would like to thank each and every one of you who came out to audition for the cast of The Lion King Jr. We know that it can be very difficult to step onstage, perform, and be judged, but you all did very well. The remarkable amount of talent we saw made this a very difficult decision for the creative team.
Unfortunately, we had a very large turnout for a limited number of roles. If you were not cast in this production, please don’t be discouraged. We were looking for specific things in these auditions. We encourage you to keep learning, practicing, and performing whenever and wherever possible, and we hope to see you at a future audition with us. Thank you again for coming out to audition.
If you were cast in this production, we look forward to working with you. Whether you were selected to be a named role or a member of an ensemble, every cast member is vital to putting on an excellent production - particularly in The Lion King Jr. We can't wait to get started!

There is a mandatory parent/cast meeting on Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6 PM at the City of Greer Center for the Arts (804 Trade Street) followed by a cast read through.
Production manager Teresa Poinsette will be emailing you forms for the meeting.
​
Thank you,
The Lion King Jr. Creative Team

Characters:
Rafiki  - Darcy Yarborough
Mufasa – Rocket Lee Hutchins
Sarabi – Sarah Pitts
Zazu – Jenna Claire Martin
Scar – Porter Smith
Young Simba – Riley Macosko
Young Nala – Scarlett Smith
Simba – Isaiah Pettaway IV
Nala – Lily Boyd
Sarafina – Adelaide Joner
Banzai – Elise Curtis
Shenzi – Wren Lowery
Ed – Eden Powell
Timon – Zach Shaduk
Pumbaa – Beckett Macosko
 
Lioness Ensemble
Amya Mingo
Carter Mayfield
Kallie Poinsette
Kate Lowery
Maeve Hook
Mercedes Pettaway
Morgan Townsend
Norah Webb
Zoe Morris
 
Hyena Ensemble:
Astrid Jimenez Garcia
Betsy Butler
Caleb Schoon
Caleb Thienes
Gwen Yarborough
Josette Hyde
Niamh C. Sumner
 
Prideland Ensemble:
Ava Arms
Camila Astudillo
Cayden Smith
Ireland Davis
Izzie Wilson
Kaytee Bishop
Kyliea Schotter
Lia Rivera
Lilly Whitehead
Lucy Carter
NettieAnne Powell
Trinity Green
Vann Carter
Xavier Pettaway
Zoë Shaduk
Zaydee Lane

We would like to thank each and every one of you who came out to audition for the cast of The Lion King Jr. We know that it can be very difficult to step onstage, perform, and be judged, but you all did very well. The remarkable amount of talent we saw made this a very difficult decision for the creative team.

Unfortunately, we had a very large turnout for a limited number of roles. If you were not cast in this production, please don’t be discouraged. We were looking for specific things in these auditions. We encourage you to keep learning, practicing, and performing whenever and wherever possible, and we hope to see you at a future audition with us. Thank you again for coming out to audition.

If you were cast in this production, we look forward to working with you. Whether you were selected to be a named role or a member of an ensemble, every cast member is vital to putting on an excellent production - particularly in The Lion King Jr. We can't wait to get started!

There is a mandatory parent/cast meeting on Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6 PM at the City of Greer Center for the Arts (804 Trade Street) followed by a cast read through.
Production manager Teresa Poinsette will be emailing you forms for the meeting.

Thank you,
The Lion King Jr. Creative Team