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Artist Application
​for Studio/Wall/Shelf

The application is required for those wishing to RENT a studio, wall or shelf.

If you wish to only enter exhibitions, please check the Exhibition Schedule and Art Calls pages of the website.  Or visit the Artist Involvement page for information about more ways to be involved.

The main expectations are listed below.  It can't be stressed enough that the value of being part of this community hinges on how much the artist participates.  Participation and being present at events helps to build relationships with peers, customers, and collectors.  It also helps to build confidence and helps artists develop professionally.  This is a supportive and collaborative community, and the adage is true:  "You get out of it what you put into it."

Studio Artist:​
  • Rent full or shared studio to be used as a space for creating
  • Interact with and assist customers and visitors in a friendly way
  • 24-hour key access to building
  • Studio schedule of 2 half days or one full day per week, plus one weekend day per month
  • Perform light cleaning and prepare the building for opening and closing
  • Assist the front desk with sales and wrapping of purchases
  • Participate in monthly artist meetings, opening receptions and other events
  • Additional expectations outlined in the rental agreement

Exhibiting Artist:  ​
  • Rent wall space, shelf, fixture or other exhibition space
  • Participate in monthly artist meetings
  • Participate in opening receptions and other events
  • Additional expectations outlined in the rental agreement

​To rent wall or studio space, you must be a local/regional artist, 18+ years old, and undergo the jury process.  

Fill out the application below and submit six pieces of your artwork.  We will contact you as soon as possible.  At that point we will determine the next step to accomplish your request.

    Artist Application (for wall/shelf/studio)






    ​Submit 6 current and original pieces of work.  
    ​Each file name should include artist name, title, media, size and price.  Please submit images as JPEGS (no HEIC or PNG; they will not upload)
    Max file size: 20MB
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    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB
    When you hit the submit button, you'll have to verify that you are a human art-maker.
    After that disappears, count to 30.  It takes a long time for the file uploads, and there is no "spinning wheel" to indicate that it's working.  You will be redirected to a confirmation page after it works.
Submit
Thank you for your interest!  Once we have reviewed your application we will get in touch with you to discuss the next steps.  After 7 days, you may follow up by emailing us at [email protected] 
Location:
532 Virginia Beach Blvd.

Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(17th Street between Baltic and Mediterranean Aves.--the Purple Building)
​Hours: 
Monday Closed
Tues.-Fri. 10am-5pm
Sat. 10am-4pm
Sun. 12pm-4pm
​

​Free parking, Free entry
Virginia Beach Art Center is a harassment-free environment and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, genetics, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.  Art displayed in the building is the sole expression of the individual artist and does not reflect the opinion or position of VBAC or its board of directors, volunteers or staff.
The Art Center building is handicapped accessible.
​The Virginia Beach Art Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.  Donations to the Virginia Beach Art Center are tax-deductible.  The Art Center's financial statement is available upon written request from the Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs.
Copyright 2025:  All content on this website is copyrighted by The Virginia Beach Art Center.  
​All artist images are copyright owned by the artist.  No content from this site may be saved, copied or reproduced without permission.
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  • Home
    • Arts & Provisions in the ViBe
  • Classes
    • General Class Info
    • Art Classes
    • Pottery Studio >
      • Pottery Classes
      • Pottery Supplies
    • Plein Air League
    • Drawing Group >
      • Model Application
    • Art Center Calendars
    • Class Policies
  • Exhibitions
    • Exhibitions Calendar
    • Artist Calls
    • Solo Exhibition David Rathbone
    • Notes from the Art Curator
  • The Artists Gallery
    • About The Artists Gallery
    • Resident Artists
    • Exhibiting Artists
    • Give the Gift of Art
    • Artist Application
    • December Featured Artist
  • Join Us
    • Be Involved
    • Annual Supporters
    • Volunteer
    • Artist Involvement
    • Become An Instructor
  • About
    • Blog
    • Contact
    • Staff
    • Board
    • History