Student Show
This is an opportunity for all students, 18 and older, who took a class through the Virginia Beach Art Center from January 2021 through April 14, 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:  May 1 - 31
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Apr 19           Application Deadline (midnight)                   
Apr 21-22     Selections made by Standards Committee
Apr 23          Notifications (via email) 
Apr 26          Drop Off, Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm                              
May 1            Open for Visitors, Sunday at noon
May 13          Reception and Artists Talks, Friday 6-8 pm
May 31           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. 

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​Eligibility: 

• Open to Virginia Beach Art Center students aged 18 or older who have taken a class through the Virginia Beach Art Center in between January 1, 2021 and April 14, 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:   

• 20% 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, April 26, 11 am to 5 PM.
• No works will be accepted after Tuesday at 5 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 Sunday, May 1, from noon - 4pm at the Virginia Beach Art Center.
• Opening Reception and Artist Talks, Friday, May 13 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, May 31, 11 am-5 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

• All works will be reviewed by the Virginia Beach Art Center's Standards Committee. 
• Current original works only, not previously exhibited at Virginia Beach Art Center Monthly Exhibitions. 
• 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.
• One to two pieces can be submitted; not all may be accepted.
• 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. 
• Works must be labeled on back (2D) or bottom (3D) with title, medium, price, artist name and phone number.
• Size and weight limitations:  Width of 2D works is limited to 24 inches and 40 pounds or less.  The base of 3D works may not be more than 12" square and no more than 15" high.  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, three inches down from the top 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.
• All works must remain at the gallery throughout the duration of the exhibition unless sold
  
• Artist will be notified of a sale.​
• Virginia Beach Art Center is a community gallery.  All artwork should be suitable for viewers of all ages.
• 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 Art Center permission to use images of the art for  promotional purposes.