FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. When is the prize open for submissions?
A. Jan 15, 2024 at 12.01am EST
Q. When is the deadline to submit?
A. April 1, 2024 at 11:59pm EST
Q. Who is eligible to apply to the Coined in the South Biennial?
A. Artists who were born/raised in, work in, or currently reside in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, or Virginia are eligible to apply.
Examples:
Born: Nigeria – Raised in Atlanta – Work in NYC – eligible
Born: Florida – Work and reside in Los Angeles – eligible
Born: Germany – Reside in Nashville, TN – eligible
Q. What type of media can I submit?
A. we can accept the following file formats: Images: .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .gif, .tif, .tiff, .bmp, .tga
Videos: .m4v, .mov, .mp4, .wmv, .flv, .asf, .mpeg, .mpg, .mkv
Q. Who do I contact with general questions about Coined in the South?
A. For general questions, please contact Coined in the South 2024 Biennial Co-Chairs, Mariama Holman and Patwin Lawrence at our contact page
Q. Who reviews the submissions?
A. All submissions are reviewed by jurors
Q. Who are the jurors for the 2024 Biennial?
Q. When is the winner announced?
A. The 2024 Coined in the South Biennial Finalists will be announced the week of June 28, 2024
Q. Why is the Biennial called ‘Coined in the South?’
A. The Charlotte Mint was established in 1837, and it began minting coins in 1838. This marked the inaugural year when the United States Mint officially initiated coin production outside of Philadelphia. In 1931, an expansion of the neighboring post office posed a significant threat to the preservation of this historic building. Nevertheless, the local community mobilized to safeguard it, and in 1933, they successfully acquired the structure from the U.S. Treasury Department, preventing its planned demolition. The building was subsequently relocated from downtown Charlotte to its current location off Randolph Rd., and in 1936, it was formally designated as the Mint Museum of Art. Given our biennial's focus on artists from the South, the name "Coined in the South" serves as a fitting tribute to our rich historical and cultural heritage.
