Teachers Exhibition '25
Our annual Teachers Exhibit will once again grace the walls of the Jean Rawls Classroom. Submit up to five 2D or 3D works in any style and theme. Let your imagination be your only guide. Our only request is that your work has never been shown at any of the exhibits at the center.

 Exhibition Dates:  March 14 - May 27, 2025

2/20              Application deadline Thursday by Midnight.                   
2/28              Notifications of accepted art posted on this page.
3/11               Drop Off, Tuesday 11 am - 4:45 pm only.  
3/13               Open for Visitors, Thursday 10 am
5/27               Pick Up, Tuesday 11 am - 4:45 pm (see note below)


Special Rules:    

• This exhibit is only open to current instructors that are teaching at the center and instructors that taught during 2024. You may submit up to 5 entries at no charge.
• Be sure to read ALL general rules at the bottom of this page.    

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Interpretation of Theme:
The theme is open to all art styles. Our only rule is that the work submitted cannot be anything shown at center in any of our prior exhibitions. Let your imagination run wild and free, this is the only teachers exhibit we are having in 2025.

Diverse types of art can be submitted to the exhibition. Broad interpretation of theme is encouraged and not limited to just representational art. Abstract, collages, photography, jewelry and 3D art are welcomed but must never have been exhibited in any of the center's art shows.
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If you are unsure of how to approach this theme, please reach out to Art Curator, Jorge A. Saenz @[email protected].


Eligibility: 

• This exhibit is open only to current art teachers that have taught classes at the Art Center during 2024 - 2025 and that are 18+ years old.

Entry Fee: 

• There is no entry fee for this exhibit. You may submit up to 5 entries at no charge.
• 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 all the criteria's explained in this document.​

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. We do not accept late submission.
• Prior to uploading your photos rename them on the device you are using (PC, Mac Book, iPhone or other phone brand) 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 will 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 words, basically 2 lines in a standard Word document.  The exhibition team will 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, March 11, 11 am to 4:45 pm.
• No works will be accepted after Tuesday at 4:45 pm. If you cannot drop off on Tuesday, you must contact the art curator to make other arrangements. The center does not have an available storage area for incoming art but will work with an artist should certain circumstances prevent them from delivering on the specified date. Please email Art Curator, Jorge A. Saenz at [email protected] if you have a question about the delivery and pick up dates.
• Ensure artwork is labeled on the back and under 3D with your name and title of work. Artwork does not need to be signed on the front.
• Art will be checked during drop off and ensure all requirements have been met. Art can still be refused for the show if there are issues with presentation, hanging wire, craftsmanship, etc. or if the artwork differs from the art juried in.
• Exhibition postcards/handouts will be available at drop off.
• Pick up is Tuesday, May 27, 11 am-4:45 pm.  

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

• Original works that have never been exhibited in any of the center's art shows 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. 
• 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. NO EXCEPTIONS!
•  Paintings that are on a 3/4" canvas or smaller MUST HAVE A FRAME. There are no exceptions for this requirement.
• Hanging wires must be tight across, and near the top 1/3 of the frame. Absolutely no SAWTOOTH HANGERS! Artwork is checked at drop off and you will be required to rectify if directions have not been followed.
• Artwork does not have to be for sale but must remain on view for entire exhibition.
• PLEASE READ ALL GENERAL RULES at very bottom.

​Commission:   

• ​The center will retain 25% of the sale of the artwork.​

  
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 five pieces can be submitted.
• Current original works only, not previously exhibited at any other Virginia Beach Art Center monthly 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.) Should your photography/digital print sell you may not replace with another of the same artwork juried in.
• 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 and The Artists Gallery are 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. Artwork does not need to be signed on the front.
• Size and weight limitations:  Width of 2D works is limited to 40 inches (including frame) and 40 pounds or less.  The base of 3D works may not be more than 10" square. If you have any questions about if your work qualifies, please email [email protected].
• Works requiring special installation must be cleared in advance by the art curator. Please email Jorge A. Saenz at [email protected] before submitting art that has special requirements.
• Works do not have to be priced for sale but must remain at the gallery throughout the duration of the exhibition unless the work sells, and the collector wants to take it with them.
• Pricing should be consistent with the artist's other works. In other words, do not over price because you do not want to sell it. We check websites and social media platforms to confirm the pricing is comparable to other works you have for sale.
• Artist will be notified of a sale.​
• Sales checks are ready for pick up by the 5th of the month that follows the sale of the work.
• While staff and volunteers take great care with the artworks, the Virginia Beach Art Center and The Artists Gallery are 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.