Accepted Artworks

Teachers Summer Exhibit
Calling all art instructors that have been teaching at the Virginia Beach Art Center during 2023 and through 2024 season. You are invited to submit up to 3 new pieces never exhibited at a teachers show in our classroom.  Show us what you are creating that is new and fresh and that your students and other visiting patrons will enjoy seeing.

 Exhibition Dates:  June 14-September 29, 2024

5/16              Application deadline Thursday by Midnight.                    
5/20-25        Jury Selections 
5/24              Notifications Posted (on this page)
6/11               Drop Off, Tuesday 11 am - 4 pm only.                             
6/13               Open for Visitors, Thursday 10 am
9/29               Last day to view exhibit.
10/1                Pick Up, Tuesday 11 am - 4 pm (see note below)

Special Rules:    

• Artwork must be new and never exhibited at any teachers exhibit before. Artwork may be pieces you have exhibited in the main gallery during the 2024 exhibition season only and no artworks shown prior to 2024 are eligible.
• Be sure to read ALL general rules at the bottom of this page.    

Interpretation of Theme:
All types of art that are suitable for our community gallery are eligible for this open theme exhibit.  

All types of art are encouraged. Broad interpretation of theme is encouraged and not limited to just representational art. Abstract, collages, photography, jewelry, 3D and other types of art are welcomed to submit.
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For questions about this exhibit please contact Jorge A. Saenz at [email protected]


Eligibility: 

• Open to all art instructors that are currently teaching or have taught at the Virginia Beach Art Center during 2023 - 2024.

Entry Fee: 

• There is no fee to submit for this exhibit.​
• There is a jury process, and selected pieces will be accepted into the exhibition. Read and follow all instructions in the prospectus to ensure your artworks meet the criteria's set forth in the prospectus. 

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To Submit: 

• Review the General Rules below to ensure that your art fulfills the requirements.
• Fill out the entry form on this page by midnight of the submission deadline. 
• Prior to uploading your photos rename them on the device you are using (PC, Mac Book, iPhone or other phone) in the following format: lastname_firstname_titleofartwork.jpg here is an example, smith_john_teachersexhibit.jpg once you have done this you can upload your file into the Choose File box under the submission form. You must ensure you are using a jpg format. We cannot convert your photos using a different format than jpg.
• ​Please make sure you are following these instructions. If unsure of how to label a photo get with a friend or google instructions. (Make sure your photos are labeled correctly and that they are in a jpg format, and cropped around the edge of the painting without the frame as this distracts our jurors from seeing your work properly. Not doing so could affect your submissions from being accepted into the jurying process.)
• Submit a short statement about each piece, to be displayed with the work.  Statement should be 50-75 words (basically 2 lines in a standard Word document).  The Art Center staff reserves the right to edit statements for clarity, length or typos.
•  Be sure to enter your website and social media handles so we can tag you in our posts!
• If you do not get the confirmation page, your entry did not go through.
•  It is the artist's responsibility to check back on this page for notification of acceptance to the show.

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Drop Off and Pick Up of Art:

• Drop off is Tuesday, June 11, 11 am to 4 pm.
• No works will be accepted after Tuesday at 4 pm. 
• Ensure artwork is labeled on the back and under 3D with your name and title of work.
• Art will be checked during drop off and during hanging.  Art can still be refused for the show if there are issues with presentation, hanging wire, craftsmanship, or if artwork differs significantly than what was submitted.
• Exhibition postcards/handouts will be available at drop off.
• Pick up is Tuesday, October 1, 11 am-4 pm.  

ATTENTION:  Read ALL GENERAL RULES at the bottom of this page, but be aware of these common oversights:

• Original works only.  No reproductions.  Digital works (photography, digital art, hand-pulled prints) must be in limited editions (25 or less), signed and numbered. Please include if AI was used to create the artwork. Should your photography/digital print sell you may not replace with another of the same artwork juried in. (See below)
• Presentation must be professional and not detract from the artwork.  
• Gallery wrapped canvases that are 1" or wider must be painted on the sides with either the painting wrapping around or with a complimentary color. No visible staples on the sides of the canvas. 
•  Paintings on 3/4" canvas or smaller MUST HAVE A FRAME.
• Hanging wires must be tight across, and near the top 1/3 of the frame. Absolutely no SAWTOOTH HANGERS!
• Artwork does not have to be for sale but must be on view for entire exhibition.
• PLEASE READ ALL GENERAL RULES at very bottom.

​Commission:   

• 25% retained by the Virginia Beach Art Center.​​

Questions/Contacts:
Virginia Beach Art Center
532 Virginia Beach Blvd. Suite A
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
[email protected]
www.artcentervb.org
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GENERAL RULES

• This is a juried exhibition. 
• One to three pieces can be submitted.
• Current original works only, not previously exhibited at any other Virginia Beach Art Center teachers exhibition.
• Artworks must be created by the person submitting.
• No Reproductions. (Photography and Digital Art must be limited in edition to no more than 25 and signed and numbered.)
• All work must be visibly signed by the artist (2D on front or back, 3D on bottom) and include edition numbers (e.g., 1/25, 2/25) for hand-pulled prints, photography or digital art.
• Virginia Beach Art Center is a community gallery.  All artworks should be suitable for viewers of all ages.
• All works must be free of copyright infringement.  It is the individual artist's responsibility to ensure that they are adhering to copyright requirements.  The Virginia Beach Art Center is not liable for any copyright infringement issues that may arise.
• Artworks, mats and frames must be in good and clean condition.
• Unframed canvas must have a professional finish that does not detract from the art.  No visible staples. 
• WIRE INSTRUCTIONS: All two-dimensional works must have a tight hanging wire, near the top 1/3 of the frame.  Wire must be attached to the frame and not the backing/canvas. No saw-tooth hangers.  -NO EXCEPTIONS-
• Works must be labeled on back with artist name and title of work. 
• Size and weight limitations:  Width of 2D works is limited to 40 inches in any direction (including frame) and 15 pounds or less. The base of 3D works may not be more than 10" square. Size and weight restrictions may be waived by contacting the exhibition coordinator directly prior to submission. If you have any questions about if your work qualifies, please email [email protected].
• Works requiring special installation must be cleared in advance.
• All works do not have to be for sale but must remain at the gallery throughout the duration of the exhibition.
• Pricing should be consistent with the artist's other works.  
• Artist will be notified of a sale.​
• Sales checks are ready for pick up by the 5th of the month that follows the close of the exhibition.  
• While staff and volunteers take great care with the artworks, the Virginia Beach Art Center is not responsible and cannot be held liable for any damages to artworks before, during or after this exhibition.
• ​Submitting your images is an indication that you give the Virginia Beach Art Center permission to use images of your art for promotional purposes.