Accepted Artwork

Teachers Exhibition Fall - Winter '23-'24
Come view our instructors' talents and what makes them sought after by our students. Their work is sure to delight visitors when their artworks hang in the Jeans Rawls Classroom this Novembre through February of next year.

Submission is open to current instructors that have taught at the center during 2022 - 2023.

 Exhibition Dates:  November 17, 2023 - February 25, 2024

11/1                APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED
11/2- 11/7      Jury in process.
11/10              Notifications Posted (on this page)
11/14              Drop Off, Tuesday 11 am - 4 pm                              
11/16              Open for Visitors, Thursday 10 am
2/27               Pick Up, Tuesday 11 am - 4 pm (see note below)


Special Rules:    

• The artist's call is open only to instructors that have taught at the Virginia Beach Art Center during 2022 - 2023.  Art needs to be new and current and not exhibited in the classroom before.
• Be sure to read ALL general rules at the bottom of this page.    

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Interpretation of Theme:
This is an open theme but keep in mind that we are a community-oriented center. The submission is open to all kinds of 2D and 3D art.
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Eligibility: 

• Art Call is open only to art instructors currently teaching or that taught in 2022 at the Virginia Beach Art Center.

Entry Fee: 

• There is no entry fee for this exhibit.
• There is a jury process; not all pieces may be accepted. ​

To Submit: 

• Review the General Rules below to ensure that your art fulfills the requirements.
• 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: LastName_FirstName _Title of artwork. Please make sure you are following these instructions. If unsure of how to label a photo get with a friend or google instructions. (Make sure your photos are labeled correctly and that they are in a jpg format, and cropped around the edge of the painting without the frame as this distracts our jurors from seeing your work properly. Not doing so could affect your submissions from being accepted into the jurying process.)
• Submit a short statement about each piece and what you teach, to be displayed with the work.  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.
•  Be sure to enter your website and social media handles so we can tag you in our posts!
• If you do not get the confirmation page, your entry did not go through.
•  It is the artist's responsibility to check back on this page for notification of acceptance to the show.

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Drop Off and Pick Up of Art:

• Drop off is Tuesday, 11/14, 11 am to 4 pm.
• No works will be accepted after Tuesday at 4 pm. If you cannot drop off on Tuesday, please make arrangements with us for an EARLY drop off. 
• Ensure artwork is labeled on the back and under 3D with your name and title of work.
• Art will be checked during drop off and during hanging.  Art can still be refused for the show if there are issues with presentation, hanging wire, craftsmanship, etc.
• Pick up is Tuesday, 2/27, 11 am-4 pm.  

ATTENTION:  Read ALL GENERAL RULES at the bottom of this page, but be aware of these common oversights:

• Original works only.  No reproductions.  Digital works (photography, digital art, hand-pulled prints) must be in limited editions (15 or less), signed and numbered. Please include if AI was used to create the artwork. (See below)
• Presentation must be professional and not detract from the artwork.  
• Gallery wrapped canvases that are 1" or wider must be painted on the sides with either the painting wrapping around or with a complimentary color. No visible staples on the sides of the canvas. 
•  Paintings on 3/4" canvas or smaller MUST HAVE A FRAME.
• Hanging wires must be tight across, and near the top 1/3 of the frame. Absolutely no SAWTOOTH HANGERS!
• Artworks do not need to be for sale but must remain on view for entire exhibition. (Please contact the exhibitions coordinator if your art needs to be removed for exhibits or other reasons.)
• PLEASE READ ALL GENERAL RULES at very bottom.

​Commission:   

• 30% of sales retained by The Artists Gallery for Invitational Artists (Only if you are selling your art.)
• 25% of sales retained by The Artists Gallery for AG Artists (Only if you are selling your art.)

Questions/Contacts:
Virginia Beach Art Center
532 Virginia Beach Blvd. Suite A
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
[email protected]
www.artcentervb.org
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GENERAL RULES

• This is a juried exhibition. 
• One to three pieces can be submitted.
• Current original works only, not previously exhibited at any other Virginia Beach Art Center classroom exhibition.
• Artworks must be created by the person submitting.
• No Reproductions. (Photography and Digital Art must be limited in edition to no more than 15 and signed and numbered.)
• All work must be visibly signed by the artist (2D on front or back, 3D on bottom) and include edition numbers (e.g., 1/1, 2/15) for hand-pulled prints, photography or digital art.
• Virginia Beach Art Center is a community gallery.  All artworks should be suitable for viewers of all ages.
• 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.
• 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. 
• 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 saw-tooth hangers.  -NO EXCEPTIONS-
• Works must be labeled on back artists name and title of work. 
• Size and weight limitations:  Width of 2D works is limited to 50 inches (including frame) 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. Size and weight restrictions may be waived by contacting the exhibition coordinator directly prior to submission. If you have any questions about if your work qualifies, please email [email protected].
• Works requiring special installation must be cleared in advance.
• Artworks do not need to be priced for this exhibit.
• Pricing should be consistent with the artist's other works.  
• Artist will be notified of a sale.​
• Sales checks are ready for pick up by the 5th of the month that follows the close of the exhibition.  
• 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 Virginia Beach Art Center permission to use images of your art for promotional purposes.