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EXHIBITIONS    CALENDAR   2 0 2 0

Note:  Dates and Exhibition titles are subject to change.  Always check the prospectus.

L e s s   I s   M o r e
​AUG  7 - 30

​Sometimes a small expression brings even greater joy. Come find Small Works no greater than 10” high or wide, and even smaller Miniatures – no dimension greater than 5”.
  • OPENING - AUGUST 7  from 10 AM TO 5 PM
  • AWARDS CEREMONY ON FACEBOOK LIVE AT 7PM
  • ​ON VIEW THROUGH AUGUST 30
CALL TO ARTISTs PROSPECTUS

S e a   o f   C h a n g e  - Mid-Atlantic
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SEPT  4 - 27

​There is beauty in all the waterways that surround us, but our climate is changing and perhaps our lives as well.  Artists from the Mid-Atlantic states celebrate our present and warn of our future.
  • OPENING - SEPTEMBER 4  from 10 AM TO 5 PM
  • AWARDS CEREMONY ON FACEBOOK LIVE AT 7PM
  • ​ON VIEW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27
CALL TO ARTISTs PROSPECTUS

Virginia  Is  For Artists
​OCT  2 -  NOV 1

​Formerly "Practice What You Teach".   Virginia Artists including art teachers are the main event!  Enjoy this showcase of the best art made by artists from all over Virginia.
  • OPENING - OCTOBER 2  from 10 AM TO 5 PM
  • AWARDS CEREMONY ON FACEBOOK LIVE AT 7PM
  • ​ON VIEW THROUGH NOVEMBER 1
CALL TO ARTISTs PROSPECTUS

FINE  ART   FUNDRAISER
​NOV  6 - 15

​Donated works from local artists will be auctioned online and in the gallery!
  • OPENING - NOVEMBER 6  from 10 AM TO 5 PM
  • BID ANNOUNCEMENTS  ON FACEBOOK LIVE AT 7PM
  • ​ON VIEW THROUGH NOVEMBER 15
CALL TO ARTISTS PROSPECTUS

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE
​NOV 20  -   DEC 23

​Unique, hand-crafted gifts perfect for showing someone that you care enough to give a gift no one else will ever receive. 
  • OPENING - NOVEMBER 20  from 10 AM TO 5 PM
  • VIRTUAL TOUR ON FACEBOOK LIVE AT 7PM
  • ​ON VIEW THROUGH DECEMBER 23
CALL TO ARTISTS PROSPECTUS

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How to Enter

All participating artists must go through a jury process to receive the exhibition prospectuses.  Click here for more information.
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How to Sponsor

Sponsorships help VBAC continue to offer high-quality exhibitions and also provide prize money for the artists.  Click here for more information.
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How to Buy Art

The artworks in each exhibition are in the Gallery for only about a month!  Did you see a piece you love?  Contact us and we'll  connect you with the artist.

Why our visitors love us...

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"Where to begin...25 years of openings, purchases, laughter, and friendships...goldfish in cat food cans, costumes, and guest cameos...mentoring for those who waited to pursue their passion...high brow and low brow judges...love."  Sheila Braithwaite

Location
532 Virginia Beach Blvd.
​Virginia Beach, VA 23451
VBAC's building is handicapped accessible.


​Contact Us

757-425-6671
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create@artcentervb.org
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Hours: 
Monday Closed
Tues.-Fri. 10am-5pm
Sat. 10am-4pm
Sun. 12am-4pm
​Free parking, Free entry
Follow Us:
 ​Virginia Beach Art Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and has a  harassment-free environment.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, or sexual orientation.  Art displayed in the building is the sole expression of the individual artist and does not reflect the opinion or position of the Art Center,  board of directors, volunteers or staff.
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  • Home
  • BLOG
  • Calendar
  • EXHIBITIONS
    • Purple Haze Exhibition
    • Fabulous Forgeries - Call to Artists
  • Education
    • Become an instructor
  • Pottery
    • Clay and Pottery Supplies
  • The Artists Gallery
  • Volunteer
  • Support
    • Our Annual Supporters
  • About
  • Contact
  • Prints by JEAN RAWLS
  • New Artist Application