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Join our welcoming art community!

There are many benefits to being involved in our art community:  increased sales, new collectors, new techniques, networking, creative synergy, inspiration and more!

Artists can be involved in the Virginia Beach Art Center in many ways:
  • Monthly Exhibitions
  • Rent Wall or Studio Space
  • Join the Plein Air League (PALs)
  • Join the Figure Drawing Group
  • Teach an Art Class or Demo​​

Monthly Exhibitions
To receive reminders of Calls to Artists, subscribe to our Invitational Artist List. Use the subscription form in the website footer. Sign up for "Artist Reminders" (as well as the Guest List) and you'll receive news of when the next call is available. Also look for the prospectus and entry form on the Exhibitions tab.

Renting Space
To rent wall or studio space in The Artists Gallery Co-operative, you must go through a jury process. Click here for the application and for more information. Fill out the online form and the Gallery Manager will contact you to determine the next step to accomplish your request. 

Plein Air League
The PALs meet once a month to paint on location.  There is no formal instruction, but plenty of camaraderie and support.  A gentle group critique at the end of each session helps everyone elevate their plein air skills. Use the subscription form in the footer to sign up so that you get the monthly email with details of the time and location.

Figure Drawing Group
The group meets three times a month for figure drawing exercises that range from quick poses to long (3-hour) poses.  Check out our page for details and the schedule.  Call to reserve your spot, and please notify if you must cancel--we always have a waiting list!

Teach an Art Class or Demo
We love to have new instructors and all types of artist demonstrations! Click here for more information.

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
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​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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​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
    • January Featured Artist
    • Give the Gift of Art
    • Artist Application
  • Join Us
    • Be Involved
    • Annual Supporters
    • Volunteer
    • Artist Involvement
    • Become An Instructor
  • About
    • Blog
    • Contact
    • Staff
    • Board
    • History