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Artist Calls
To submit your art for consideration for our exhibitions and
to find out about our open artist calls - click on the links below.
to find out about our open artist calls - click on the links below.
ARTISTS GALLERY ANNUAL EXHIBITION
Submission Deadline: Closed
Exhibition Dates: December 5 - 23, Brock Gallery
We are so excited to present our first annual exhibition that will feature resident and exhibiting artists from the Artists Gallery. This exhibit is an open theme so you can create anything your heart desires. The only restriction is that you have to be an active member of the Artists Gallery as a resident studio artist or an exhibiting artist that rents wall space. This exhibit will highlight the incredible talent of every single artist so yes, your work will be represented with at least one of your entries so start creating because we can't wait to see what you will submit. Our very own Executive Director Margaret Foltz will be the juror, and we have awards just like in every other exhibit. So, I hope you are excited because I know we are.
HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE MARKET '25
Submission Deadline: Closed
Holiday Market Dates: December 6-7 and December 13-14
This year our iconic Holiday Boutique will be a market where festive and unique items will be on sale by different vendors for 2 weekends in December.
WHATS YOUR MUSE
Submission Deadline: midnight December 11
Exhibition Dates: January 9, 2026 - February 1, 2026
Muse by definition is a person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist. We can expand the concept even further to include anything that stirs you up and inspires you to create. Color, emotions, people, the written word, there really is no limit. What inspires you?
FABULOUS FORGERIES PRESENTS" THE RENAISSANCE"
Submission Deadline: midnight January 15, 2026
Exhibition Dates: February 6 - March 1, 2026
The word renaissance means rebirth. There are major “Renaissance” periods in history that embody the idea of a new beginning in culture, art, music and way of life. Let’s pull inspiration from these times and celebrate the amazing idea of Rebirth!
RETROSPECTIVE AT TOWNE PAVILION CENTER 1
Submission Deadline: midnight January 22, 2026
Exhibition Dates: February 20 - July 5, 2026
Our first exhibit of the year at our satellite location will contain a retrospective body of work by artists that have exhibited in the main gallery at the center in 2025. Artists may submit any work that has graced the walls of our main gallery in 2025.
The theme is open to any interpretation and if the artist wishes to create something new, they may do so if they exhibited with us in the past year.
MONOCHROMATIC
Submission Date: midnight February 12, 2026
Exhibition Dates: March 6 - March 29, 2026
What if you could only use one color to express yourself? What would it be? How would you manipulate that color to create values and tones that convey what you are trying to say? Use texture to see how the eye perceives color change through shadow and light. Challenge yourself in this exercise of restraint and pure creativity.
SOLO EXHIBITION
Accepting Applications
Calling all artists to apply for a solo exhibit in the Jean Rawls classroom. This is a great space to attract collectors who will also see your artworks during our monthly exhibition openings and while they are taking one of our art courses offered at the center. So don't be shy apply and see what happens.
TIME: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Submission Closed: Currently on view at Towne Pavilion Center 1
Exhibition Dates: July 11, 2025 - February 17, 2026
Time: What does it mean for us, is it about the past, the present or the future. Is it about just reading a book, having coffee with friends, spending time with our families, gardening or pursuing other activities. The perfect exhibit for any artist. This exhibit is being held at Towne Pavilion Center 1, for more information read below all our guidelines and rules for entering.
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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.
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