Community Art Wall

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2nd Annual Community Art Wall - May 2025

Community Art Wall Exhibition Information for Participating Artists


We’re excited to invite local artists to be part of our Second Annual Community Art Wall Exhibition—a shared space to showcase creativity, connect with the NoRa community and celebrate original work.

The exhibit's guidelines and requirements are listed below and must be agreed to by all participants.

 
1. Artwork Submission

  • Artists may submit one (1) original artwork.
  • The artist must hold full rights to display the work. 


2. Community Standards & Content Guidelines

  • All submitted artwork must adhere to NoRa’s principles and community values.
  • NoRa reserves the right to reject or remove any artwork that it determines does not align with the welcoming, inclusive environment fostered within the NoRa community.
     

3. Public Display & Liability

  • This exhibition takes place in a public environment.
  • While reasonable care will be taken, NoRa is not responsible for any damage or loss that may occur during the exhibition.
     

4. Exhibition Period

  • The Community Art Wall will be on exhibit from May 9 through June.
  • The exact artwork removal date will be announced in mid-June.
  • Artists agree to display their work for the duration of the exhibition.
  • If an artist needs their piece removed earlier, they must contact NoRa as soon as possible with the requested removal date.


 
5. Installation Requirements

  • Art drop-off is scheduled from May 5 through May 9, unless otherwise arranged in advance with NoRa management.
  • All artwork must be delivered during the designated installation period and be in a ready-to-exhibit state, including all necessary hooks, wires, or hanging hardware.
  • NoRa’s team will install artwork after hours at the location of their choosing within the exhibition space.
    • By participating, artists agree to allow NoRa to manage the installation of their work and accept any risks associated with the installation process.
  • NoRa can install artwork that:
    • Requires only screws in the wall, or
    • Can be hung using a cable and hanger system (limited supplies available).
  • Please note:
    • The exhibition wall surface is uneven.
    • Artists are encouraged to provide museum putty or similar materials if they would like additional support to help keep their artwork level.
       

6. Sales of Artwork

  • Artists are fully responsible for all sales of their work.
  • Artists must:
    • Provide clear sales information
    • Handle all transactions directly with buyers
  • Artwork must remain on display for the full exhibition period unless otherwise approved by NoRa.

7. Artwork Labeling

  • Each piece must include a 3” x 5” label with the following:
    • Title of the work (or “Untitled”)
    • Artist name
    • Description (optional)
    • Sale status (if applicable), including:
      • Price
      • Purchase contact information
  • Additionally, artists must ensure that their name and contact information are clearly marked on the artwork itself (preferably on the back). This helps ensure that NoRa can identify and contact the artist if the label becomes separated from the piece.

8. Artwork Removal

  • Artists must remove their artwork within five (5) days after the exhibition ends.
  • Alternate arrangements must be approved in advance by NoRa.
     

9. Optional Art Auction for Charity

NoRa is seeking artists who are interested in participating in a charity art auction at the conclusion of the exhibition.

  • Artists may choose to include their exhibited work or submit a separate piece for the auction.
  • The auction will support the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina.
  • Participating artists agree to donate at least 50% of the final sale price of the artwork to the Food Bank.
  • Artists will retain the remaining portion of the sale.
  • Participation in the auction is completely optional but strongly encouraged as a way to support the community.

 

10. Awards and Prizes

NoRa will host a friendly competition featuring all exhibited artwork, with two award categories:

  • Community Favorite (selected by public vote)
  • NoRa Team Favorite (selected by NoRa staff)
  • Each winning artist will receive:
    • A $50 gift card valid at both NoRa and Dog-Eared Books
    • An invitation to exhibit additional work at NoRa at a later date (if the artist has more work they’d like to showcase)
       

Get Involved

NoRa will continue to accept and install additional artwork as space allows throughout the duration of the exhibition.

Artists interested in participating must complete the submission form at the following link:

Apply Here

We’re looking forward to showcasing a diverse range of creative voices. Whether you’re an emerging or established artist, we welcome your participation in making this a vibrant community experience.

 

Questions & Requests

All questions, requests, or special arrangements should be directed to: art@noracafenc.com
Any requests for exceptions or changes to the terms outlined above must receive explicit confirmation from NoRa to be considered approved.

NoRa Community Art Wall

We are preparing for this year's Community Art Wall

We are currently looking for 70 artists

Whether you're a professional, amateur or never created anything before...

Whether you're a painter, sculptor, craftsman, doodler, scribbler, potter, or something completely different...

Whether you're 5, 15, 25, 500, 100 or more...

We would like to include YOUR WORK on our wall. 

Anyone interested in displaying MUST fill out an application here

Each artist may display one piece
 
Exhibition will be on display in May and June to celebrate NoRa's 7th anniversary

We will contact artists for follow-up and to confirm a spot in the exhibit. 

Please only fill out one application per artist.

Responses will be sent from info@noracafenc.com so please make sure to allow that e-mail or check your spam filter.

 

Terms and Conditions

  • Artists interested in displaying must submit an application via the Google Form by April 15th, 2026.  Link to form is here.
  • Only artists confirmed by NoRa will be allowed to display
  • Only one piece of art allowed per artist
  • Art must be appropriate for community viewing and align with NoRa's principles.  NoRa reserves the right to reject or remove any piece of art if it doesn't match what was approved or is deemed inappropriate for display.
  • Artist must agree to leave the art up during the entire exhibit unless previously agreed by NoRa management
  • Artists may list their work for sale during the exhibit as long as transaction is handled outside of NoRa.
  • Artists must accept the risk of displaying their work in a public cafe setting and understand that works may be damaged during the normal course of business.
  • NoRa will hold a Community Choice Award contest and will provide a NoRa gift card to the piece of art with the most votes. 
  • NoRa will be holding a charity auction to benefit the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina.  Those artists interested in participating in the charity auction will be contacted regarding the specifics of the event.
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7th NoRa-versary - Month of celebration begins May 1st

NoRa will turn seven on May 26th. We will be hosting a variety of events throughout the month to celebrate including a Community Art Wall and our yearly Food Bank Raffle. We will be posting events on social media and our NoRa-versary page.
NoRa March Madness

March Madness Raised Over $1000 for local charities. Congrats to "Blueberry Pancake Latte" for winning the competition.

With over 1,200 "votes" for our seven contestants, Blueberry Pancake swept this year's March Madness earning an extra donation to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina.
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Second Annual Community Art Wall - Starts May 9th

Thanks to all those who signed up to exhibit. Information is available at the Community Art Wall page. There are still slots available if you would like to exhibit. Prizes awarded and a charitable event at the end.