There is always new art gracing the walls of the Brock Gallery! Here you will find the best that local and regional artists have to offer. Each month a new exhibition theme will take you into the minds of the artists and how they interpret the world around them.
While you visit, pick up our self-guided Art Talk to help you and your friends as you view and assess the art.
Changing monthly themes guarantee that you'll find fresh and new eye candy each time you visit!
Join us on the First Friday of each month for the opening receptions. You'll meet and chat with artists, listen to the juror and get the insider's experience of art in Virginia Beach. Use the exhibition calendar below to plan your First Fridays for the rest of the year!
While you visit, pick up our self-guided Art Talk to help you and your friends as you view and assess the art.
Changing monthly themes guarantee that you'll find fresh and new eye candy each time you visit!
Join us on the First Friday of each month for the opening receptions. You'll meet and chat with artists, listen to the juror and get the insider's experience of art in Virginia Beach. Use the exhibition calendar below to plan your First Fridays for the rest of the year!
2021 - 2022 Exhibition Calendar
Click here to download 2022 schedule with due dates
2021
HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE Nov. 20 - Dec. 24
Give a gift like no other. Unique, hand-crafted gifts that are one-of-a-kind show you care enough to choose a special one for your special friend. Opening Nov. 20. Sip & Shop Dec. 3. Ends Dec. 24th at 3:00 pm.
2022
IN A BLUE MOOD Jan. 7-30
Art that includes anything from blue skies to down-in-the-gutter blues. See artwork that reflects the many shades of a sometimes happy, sometimes somber color. Submissions due Dec. 28, 2021.
FABULOUS FORGERIES Feb. 4-27
Fabulous Forgeries strikes again! What masterworks will appear this time? Submissions due Jan. 25.
ART OF POETRY Mar. 4-27
Words and images can combine in exciting ways, especially if the words are poetry. Come see how artists have interpreted the thoughts a chosen poem expresses. Virginia Beach Middle School and Old Donation student poetry will also be included. Submissions due Feb. 22.
TERRA FIRMA Apr. 1 - May 1
Earth grounds us, and the art in this show features the bounty of the earth. Clay pieces will play a prominent role. Submissions due March 22.
GOING ROGUE May 6-29
Anything goes in this exhibition that is 100% artist choice. Submissions due April 26.
H2O June 3-26
A national call that features water, water, everywhere! It has no taste, no smell, and no color, yet we can’t live without it! Submissions due May 10.
FOCAL LOCAL July 1-31
A fascination with our local landmarks is part of the psyche of tourists and residents alike. Explore our famous scenes and secret gems through paint, photography, sculpture and more. Submissions due June 21.
ENDANGERED! Aug. 5-28
Artists explore the realm of endangered animals, plants and possibly even ideas. What is on the endangered list? Submissions due July 26.
BODY OF WORK Sept. 2 - Oct. 2
The human figure is one of the most attractive - and most challenging - themes in art. Subjects may be clothed or not, active or in repose. See what forms our artists choose. Submissions due August 23.
GOING TO EXTREMES Oct. 7-30
Art that is large enough to make a statement or small enough to fit anywhere. Either very large or very small, but nothing in between. Submissions due September 27.
FINE ART FUNDRAISER Nov. 4-12
One-of-a-kind artworks will be on auction. A great chance to collect artworks or artists you’ve always wanted. Going once, going twice…. Submissions due October 11.
HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE Nov. 18 - Dec. 24
Get unique holiday gifts here. Handmade fine crafts and fine art designed to delight. Save space on your gift list for yourself! Submissions due November 8.
2021
HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE Nov. 20 - Dec. 24
Give a gift like no other. Unique, hand-crafted gifts that are one-of-a-kind show you care enough to choose a special one for your special friend. Opening Nov. 20. Sip & Shop Dec. 3. Ends Dec. 24th at 3:00 pm.
2022
IN A BLUE MOOD Jan. 7-30
Art that includes anything from blue skies to down-in-the-gutter blues. See artwork that reflects the many shades of a sometimes happy, sometimes somber color. Submissions due Dec. 28, 2021.
FABULOUS FORGERIES Feb. 4-27
Fabulous Forgeries strikes again! What masterworks will appear this time? Submissions due Jan. 25.
ART OF POETRY Mar. 4-27
Words and images can combine in exciting ways, especially if the words are poetry. Come see how artists have interpreted the thoughts a chosen poem expresses. Virginia Beach Middle School and Old Donation student poetry will also be included. Submissions due Feb. 22.
TERRA FIRMA Apr. 1 - May 1
Earth grounds us, and the art in this show features the bounty of the earth. Clay pieces will play a prominent role. Submissions due March 22.
GOING ROGUE May 6-29
Anything goes in this exhibition that is 100% artist choice. Submissions due April 26.
H2O June 3-26
A national call that features water, water, everywhere! It has no taste, no smell, and no color, yet we can’t live without it! Submissions due May 10.
FOCAL LOCAL July 1-31
A fascination with our local landmarks is part of the psyche of tourists and residents alike. Explore our famous scenes and secret gems through paint, photography, sculpture and more. Submissions due June 21.
ENDANGERED! Aug. 5-28
Artists explore the realm of endangered animals, plants and possibly even ideas. What is on the endangered list? Submissions due July 26.
BODY OF WORK Sept. 2 - Oct. 2
The human figure is one of the most attractive - and most challenging - themes in art. Subjects may be clothed or not, active or in repose. See what forms our artists choose. Submissions due August 23.
GOING TO EXTREMES Oct. 7-30
Art that is large enough to make a statement or small enough to fit anywhere. Either very large or very small, but nothing in between. Submissions due September 27.
FINE ART FUNDRAISER Nov. 4-12
One-of-a-kind artworks will be on auction. A great chance to collect artworks or artists you’ve always wanted. Going once, going twice…. Submissions due October 11.
HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE Nov. 18 - Dec. 24
Get unique holiday gifts here. Handmade fine crafts and fine art designed to delight. Save space on your gift list for yourself! Submissions due November 8.