Fabulous Forgeries
Submit your artwork to this iconic exhibition that has been running for several decades since first started at The Artists Gallery. Show us who influences your art, whether they be classical, impressionistic, or modern, who can guess which artists inspires the techniques in this show.

 Exhibition Dates:  February 2 - February 25, 2023

1/18              Application deadline Thursday by Midnight.                    
1/22-24         Standards Committee Selections 
1/26               Notifications Posted (on this page)
1/30               Drop Off, Tuesday 11 am - 4 pm                              
2/1                 Open for Visitors, Thursday 10 am
2/2                 Reception Friday 6-8 pm
                        Award Presentation, 7 pm 
2/25              Artists Talks, Sunday 2-3 pm
2/27              Pick Up, Tuesday 11 am - 4 pm (see note below)

Judge:    Ray M. Hershberger
Ray M. Hershberger was born in Sacramento, California, but has lived in Norfolk, Virginia for more than 30 years. He attended Clemson University and received his BFA from Old Dominion University. An award-winning artist, Ray participated for many years in the local outdoor art shows. He has been an art instructor for more than twenty years and enjoys classes at various levels of ages and skills. As an artist, he prefers to work in series based on similar themes or subjects. He has met with the same figure drawing group for more than twenty years.

Awards: 

• 1st Place $200
• 2nd Place $150
• 3rd Place $100
• 4 Honorable Mentions $35 each

Special Rules:    

• Artwork for this exhibit must be inspired by artists that are living or not. You can copy the work exactly or interpret in your own style.
• Be sure to read ALL general rules at the bottom of this page.    

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Interpretation of Theme:
What artists has influenced, inspired, guided your own approach to your art. We all look to the past and present for inspiration and enlightenment. Copy a master, change it up in your own style, use your own style to create your own rendition of the work, by the way the masters are not required to not be living but can be very much alive today. Just make sure you adhere to the rules below and you are golden.

All types of art are encouraged. Broad interpretation of theme is encouraged and not limited to just representational art. Abstract, collages, 3D, photography, jewelry, and other types of art are welcomed to submit, as long as they are tied into the theme of the exhibit.
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If you are unsure of how to approach this theme, please reach out to us at exhibitions@artcentervb.org.


Eligibility: 

• Open to Local/Regional Artists aged 18 or older (must be able to drop off work in person)  

Entry Fee: 

• $30 for up to three pieces ($25 for Annual Supporters and members of The Artists Gallery)
• There is a jury process; not all pieces may be accepted.
• Entry fee is non-refundable.

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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.
• You will also need to include in your statement a photo of the art that you have used to copy or inspire your art, best way to do this is to create the description in a word document with the photo inserted, copy and paste into the statement box. We require the photo of your art to accompany the statement that will be featured in the gallery next to your artwork. Ensure the image is cropped around all edges.
• ​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, to be displayed with the work.  Statement should be 50 words (basically 2 lines in a standard Word document).  The Art Center staff reserves the right to edit statements for clarity, length or typos. Keep it simple and to the point. Ensure you are labeling your art correctly, once you submit there are no changes made, your art will reflect the title and statement you submitted so now is the time to double check if you have correctly labeled your artwork.
•  Be sure to enter your website and social media handles so we can tag you in our posts!
• Pay entry fee using button on the confirmation page.
• 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, January 30th, 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. (We accept artworks the Sunday prior to drop off only after you have contacted the exhibition coordinator.)
• 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.
• Exhibition postcards/handouts will be available at drop off.
• Pick up is Tuesday, February 27th, 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!
• Artwork must be for sale and on view for entire exhibition.
• PLEASE READ ALL GENERAL RULES at very bottom.

​Commission:   

• 30% of sales retained by The Artists Gallery for Invitational Artists
• 25% of sales retained by The Artists Gallery for AG Artists

Artist Talks:

• ​Artist Talks (optional):  Sunday, February 25th, from 2pm to 3pm.  Artists are invited to an informal "Artist Talk" to discuss their works with members of the public. This event is open to all artists that have artwork in the exhibit.
• Art may be taken home after 3 pm on Sunday February 25th by those who participate in the Artist's Talk.
• Absolutely no pickup before 3 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

• 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 monthly exhibition.
• Artworks must be created by the person submitting.
• No Reproductions. (Photography and Digital Art must be limited in editions to no more than 15 and signed and numbered.) Please include in your statement if AI was used to create the work.
• 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 exhibitions@artcentervb.org.
• Works requiring special installation must be cleared in advance.
• All works must be priced for sale and remain at the gallery throughout the duration of the exhibition.
• 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.