Accepted Artwork

Endangered
Artists explore the realm of endangered animals, plants and possibly even ideas.  What is on the endangered list? ​

 Exhibition Dates:  August 5 - 28, 2022

7/26               Submission Deadline (midnight)                   
7/27-28         Standards Committee Selections 
7/30               Notifications on home page (artcentervb.org)
8/2                 Drop Off, Tuesday 11 am - 4 pm                              
8/4                 Open for Visitors, Thursday 10 am
8/5                 Reception Friday 6-8 pm
                        Award Presentation, 7 pm streamed on Facebook
8/28               Artists Talks, Sunday 3-4 pm
8/30               Pick Up, Tuesday 11 am - 4 pm

Judge:  Patrick Hayes 

Awards: 

• Best in Show $100
• Award of Excellence $75
• Award of Merit $50
• Most Creative $30
• 4 Honorable Mentions $25 each

Special Rules:    

• Artwork must have a clear connection to something that is endangered, whether an animals, plants, clean water, the planet etc. 
• Other interpretation ideas:  concepts like farming, rural living, voting rights, or take a positive spin—put racism on the endangered list.  

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Eligibility: 

• Open to Local/Regional Artists aged 18 or older (must be able to drop off work in person)
• Current original works only, not previously exhibited at Virginia Beach Art Center (VB-AC) monthly exhibitions. 

Entry Fee: 

• $30 for up to three pieces ($25 for Annual Supporters and members of The Artists Gallery)
• Entry fee is non-refundable

To Submit: 

• Fill out the entry form on this page by midnight of the submission deadline. 
• You will need to upload a photo of each of your artworks in jpg format. File name of photo should be Title of artwork.
• Submit a description and statement about each piece, to be displayed with the work.  Statement should only be 50-75 words (basically 2 lines in a standard Word document).  The VB-AC staff reserves the right to edit statements for clarity, length or typos.
• Pay entry fee by check (payable to VB Art Center) or PayPal/CC using button on the confirmation page.

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ATTENTION:  Read all general rules at the very bottom, but be aware of these common oversights:

• The VB-AC is closed on Mondays.
• Presentation must be professional and not detract from the artwork.  
• Unframed pieces must have a professional finish, with clean lines and no visible staples on the sides of the canvas. 
• Hanging wires must be tight, and near the top 1/3 of the frame.
• Artwork must be for sale and on view for entire exhibition.

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Commission:   

• 30% of sales retained by The Artists Gallery for Invitational Artists
• 25% of sales retained by The Artists Gallery for AG Artists

Liability and Permission:

• By submitting your art, you understand and agree that the VB-AC and The Artists Gallery are not responsible and cannot be held liable for any damages to artworks during and after this exhibition. 
• 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 VB-AC and The Artists Gallery are not liable for any copyright infringement issues that may arise.
• You give the VB-AC and Artists Gallery permission to use images of your artwork for marketing purposes.

Drop Off Art:

• The deadline for drop off is Tuesday, August 2nd, 11 am to 4 pm.
• No works will be accepted after Tuesday at 5 pm. If you cannot drop off on Tuesday, please email the Exhibitions Coordinator at exhibitions@artcentervb.org to arrange an EARLY drop off the Sunday before.
• Posters and postcards/handouts will be available at drop off.

Exhibition Events:   

• Viewing begins Thursday, August 4th, at 10 am at the VB-AC.
• Opening reception, Friday, August 5th from 6-8 pm.
• Awards presentation 7 pm, streamed on Facebook LIVE (our page is Virginia Beach Art Center--Home of the Artists Gallery)
• ​Artist Talks (optional):  Sunday, August 28th, from 3pm to 4pm.  Artists are invited to an informal "Artist Talk" to discuss their works with members of the public.  

PICK UP:

• Art pickup is Tuesday August 30th, 11 am-4 pm.  
• Art may be taken home after 4 pm on Sunday August 28th by those who participate in the Artist's Talk.
• Absolutely no pickup before 4 pm on the last day of the show.

Questions/Contacts:
Virginia Beach Art Center
532 Virginia Beach Blvd. Suite A
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
exhibitions@artcentervb.org
www.artcentervb.org
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GENERAL RULES​

• There is a jury process; not all pieces may be accepted.
• VB-AC is a community gallery.  All artwork should be suitable for viewers of all ages.
• Artworks, mats and frames must be in good and clean condition.
• Works must be labeled on back with title, medium, price, artist name and phone number.
• Size and weight limitations:  Width of 2D works is limited to 50 inches and 40 pounds or less.  The base of 3D works may not be more than 36" square.  Any 3D works over 40 lb. must be installed and moved by the artist.  Any exceptions to these limitations will be made on a case by case basis.  Please contact the exhibition coordinator before submitting. 
• 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 EXCEPTIONS-
• Works requiring special installation must be cleared in advance.
• Artist will be notified of a sale.​