Call to Artists: Fall Student Art Show

Accepted Artwork

Student Show
This is an opportunity for all students who took a class through the Virginia Beach Art Center from January 2021 through September 15, 2022 to show off your skills and creativity!  What are the favorite pieces you've made in your art classes?  Have you made additional works based on what you have learned?  We'd love to show off your talent!  

 Exhibition Dates:  October 1 - 31
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9/16          Submission Deadline (midnight)                   
9/19-20    Selections made by Standards Committee
9/23           Notifications: NEW! Check for "Accepted Artwork"                             button at the top of the page on Friday, 9/23.
9/27          Drop Off, Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm                              
10/01        Open for Visitors, Saturday at 10am.
10/14        Reception and Artists Talks, Friday 6-8 pm
11/01         Pick Up, Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm

Special Rules:    

• This show is for Virginia Beach Art Center students only.  
• This show will not be judged.  No awards will be given.
• Up to two pieces may be submitted. 
• Size limitations:  2D works are limited to no more than 24" on either side.  The base of 3D works may not be more than 12" on either side and no more than 15" high. 
• You may decide whether or not your piece is for sale. 
• Students under 18 will not be able to sell their pieces.

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​Eligibility: 

• Open to Virginia Beach Art Center students who have taken a class through the Virginia Beach Art Center in between January 1, 2021 and September 15, 2022.

Entry Fee: 

• There is no entry fee for this show

                             
To Submit: 

• Read the prospectus in full.
• 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 Last name, First name_Title.
• Submit a description and statement about each piece for the jury to read.  This will not be displayed with your art.  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.

ATTENTION:  Read all rules below, but be aware of these common oversights:

• Presentation must be professional and not detract from the artwork.  
• Unframed pieces must have a professional finish (gallery wrapped) with clean lines and no visible staples on the sides of the canvas. 
• All two-dimensional works must have a tight hanging wire, three inches down from the top of the frame. 
• PLEASE READ ALL GENERAL RULES at very bottom.

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Commission:   

• 25% of sales retained by The Virginia Beach Art Center. 

Liability and Permission:

• By submitting your art, you understand and agree that the Virginia Beach Art Center and The Artists Gallery are not responsible and cannot be held liable for any damages to artworks during and after this exhibition. 
• You give us permission to use images of your artwork for marketing purposes.

Drop Off Art:

• The deadline for drop off is Tuesday, September 27, 10 am to 4 PM.
• No works will be accepted after Tuesday at 4 pm. If you cannot drop off on Tuesday, please arrange with us for an EARLY drop off.
• Affix a label on the back of 2D artwork or under 3D artwork with Artist name, Title and Medium.

Exhibition Events:   

• Viewing Begins Saturday, October 1, from 10am - 5pm at the Virginia Beach Art Center.
• Opening Reception and Artist Talks, Friday, October 14 from 6-8 pm.  Artists are invited to an informal "Artist Talk" to discuss their works with members of the public.  

PICK UP:

• Art pickup is Tuesday, November 1, 10 am-4 pm.  
• 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. 
• 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.​