H2O
A Mid-Atlantic Regional exhibition that reflects our relationship to water. From a single drop to mighty oceans, from rising mists to stormy skies, water is all around us-and up to 78% of our bodies!
A Mid-Atlantic Regional exhibition that reflects our relationship to water. From a single drop to mighty oceans, from rising mists to stormy skies, water is all around us-and up to 78% of our bodies!
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Exhibition Dates:
Application Deadline Midnight May 7 on CaFE Juror Selections May 10 to 18 Notifications Wednesday May 19 Drop off June 1, 11 am-5 pm (shipped art may arrive May 26-June 1) Exhibition Opens June 4, 10 am-5 pm, ends June 27 at 4 pm Awards Presentation June 4 at 7 pm streamed on Facebook Artists Talks June 27, 3-4 pm Pick up June 29, 11 am-5 pm Juror: Vanessa D. Thaxton-Ward, Ph. D. is the Director of the Hampton University Museum (HUM). She has served in several capacities at HUM for almost 30 years. Returning to Hampton in 1991, Thaxton-Ward served as the Associate Curator and Director of Membership and Community Programs; Curator of History, the Curator of Collections, and Interim Director. Thaxton-Ward was previously employed as the Director of the York Bailey Museum and the Coordinator of History and Culture at historic Penn Center located on St. Helena Island, South Carolina, working to educate and celebrate Gullah Culture. Dr. Thaxton-Ward has served as a guest juror for many arts organizations, nationally and regionally as well as organizing and curating the Hampton University Museums, biennial national juried exhibition, New Power Generation, which focuses on emerging artists of African descent. Under Thaxton-Ward’s leadership, the museum hosted the Association of African American Museum’s 40th Conference in August 2018, and strives to mentor students of color interested in the museum profession. Awards:
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Special Rules: Must address water in some way, including watermedia, oceans, rivers, lakes, a glass of water, rain etc. Broad interpretation encouraged.
Eligibility: Open to artists in the following states: SC, NC, VA, DC, MD, DE, PA
Entry Fee: $35 for up to three pieces (Entry Fee is non-refundable)
To Submit: (Required)
Commission:
30% of sales retained by The Artists Gallery
25% of sales retained by The Artists Gallery for AG Artists
Liability and Permission:
By submitting your art, you understand and agree that the Virginia Beach Art Center and The Artists Gallery are not responsible and cannot be held liable for any damages to artworks during and after this exhibition. You give us permission to use images of your artwork for marketing purposes.
Drop Off Art:
The deadline for drop off is Tuesday, June 1, at 5 PM. (shipped art may arrive May 28-June 1). No works will be accepted after Tuesday at 5 pm. If you cannot drop off on Tuesday, please arrange for an EARLY drop off the Saturday and Sunday before. (CLOSED Monday 31)
Posters and postcards/handouts will be available at drop off. (Please share and post)
Opening Events: (Updates on Covid-19 Protocol will be available before the event)
Exhibition Opens: Friday June 4, from 10 am - 5 pm at the Virginia Beach Art Center
Awards presentation 7 pm, streamed on Facebook LIVE (https://www.facebook.com/ArtCenterVB)
ARTIST TALKS (optional): Sunday June 27, from 3pm to 4pm.
Artists are invited to an informal "Artist Talk" to discuss their works with members of the public.
PICK UP:
Art pick up is Tuesday June 29, 10 am-5 pm.
Art may be taken home after 4 pm by those who participate in the art talk. (Please let us know)
No pick up before 4 pm on Sunday, June 27.
GENERAL RULES
Eligibility: Open to artists in the following states: SC, NC, VA, DC, MD, DE, PA
Entry Fee: $35 for up to three pieces (Entry Fee is non-refundable)
- $30 for Artists Gallery Members (contact us for the discount code)
- There is a jury process and not all three pieces may be accepted
To Submit: (Required)
- Fill out the entry form by midnight, May 7 on CaFÉ™. The Apply button above will take you there.
- You will need to upload a photo of each of your artworks. File name of photo should have your last name & title.
- Submit a description and statement about each piece, to be displayed with the work. Statements are limited to 1000 characters. The Art Center staff reserves the right to edit statements for clarity, length or typos.
Commission:
30% of sales retained by The Artists Gallery
25% of sales retained by The Artists Gallery for AG Artists
Liability and Permission:
By submitting your art, you understand and agree that the Virginia Beach Art Center and The Artists Gallery are not responsible and cannot be held liable for any damages to artworks during and after this exhibition. You give us permission to use images of your artwork for marketing purposes.
Drop Off Art:
The deadline for drop off is Tuesday, June 1, at 5 PM. (shipped art may arrive May 28-June 1). No works will be accepted after Tuesday at 5 pm. If you cannot drop off on Tuesday, please arrange for an EARLY drop off the Saturday and Sunday before. (CLOSED Monday 31)
Posters and postcards/handouts will be available at drop off. (Please share and post)
Opening Events: (Updates on Covid-19 Protocol will be available before the event)
Exhibition Opens: Friday June 4, from 10 am - 5 pm at the Virginia Beach Art Center
Awards presentation 7 pm, streamed on Facebook LIVE (https://www.facebook.com/ArtCenterVB)
ARTIST TALKS (optional): Sunday June 27, from 3pm to 4pm.
Artists are invited to an informal "Artist Talk" to discuss their works with members of the public.
PICK UP:
Art pick up is Tuesday June 29, 10 am-5 pm.
Art may be taken home after 4 pm by those who participate in the art talk. (Please let us know)
No pick up before 4 pm on Sunday, June 27.
GENERAL RULES
- This is a juried exhibition.
- Current original works only, not previously exhibited at VBAC Monthly Exhibitions.
- Works should be completed within the last 2 years.
- All works must be free of copyright infringement.
- One to three pieces can be submitted, but not all may be accepted.
- All entries will be displayed together, so they must be a cohesive body of work.
- Artworks, mats and frames must be in good and clean condition.
- Image on gallery wraps must be extended around all sides of the canvas, no staples visible.
- Works must be labeled on back with title, medium, price, name and phone number.
- Size and weight limitations: Width of 2D works is limited to 50 inches 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. Any exceptions to these limitations will be made on a case by case basis. Please contact the exhibition coordinator before submitting.
- WIRE INSTRUCTIONS: All two-dimensional works must have a tight hanging wire, three inches down from the top of the frame. Wire must be attached to the frame and not the backing. -NO EXCEPTIONS
- Works requiring special installation must be cleared in advance.
- All works will be on the website and for sale throughout the duration of the exhibition.
- Artist will be notified of a sale.
- VBAC is a community gallery. The staff curates the show before judging occurs.
- All artwork should be suitable for viewers of all ages.
- 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 Art Center permission to use images of the art for the online exhibition and for promotional purposes.