Student Exhibition March 2024
It's that time again to share with us what you have been learning at the center with our wonderful instructors. Your artwork can be something you created in class or that was created because of the class you have taken.

 Exhibition Dates:  _____-______, 2023

5/19              Application deadline Thursday by Midnight.                    
5/20-25         Standards Committee Selections 
4/28               Notifications Posted (on this page)
5/30               Drop Off, Tuesday 11 am - 4 pm                              
6/1                 Open for Visitors, Thursday 10 am
6/6                 Reception Friday 6-8 pm                       
7/5                 Pick Up, Tuesday 11 am - 4 pm (see note below)


Special Rules:    

• Open only to art students that have taken classes with our instructors during 2023-2024. Your art must be either something you created in class or that you created because of the classes you have been taking. Open to all medias and 3D.
• Be sure to read ALL general rules at the bottom of this page.    

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Interpretation of Theme:
An inspiring description of the theme plus some ideas for how to interpret it.  Can also include missteps or things artists should not do.  

This exhibit has an open theme, just shows your creativity and how you are mastering the instructions given by your teachers.
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If you are unsure of how to approach this theme, please reach out to us.


Eligibility: 

• This exhibition is only open to students that have taken classes at the Virginia Beach Art Center during 2023-2024.

Entry Fee: 

•  There is a jury process; not all pieces may be accepted.
• There is no entry fee for this exhibit.
• 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.
• Submit a short statement about each piece, to be displayed with the work.  Statement should be less than 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.
•  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, DATE, 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.
• Exhibition postcards/handouts will be available at drop off.
• Pick up is Tuesday, DATE, 11 am-4 pm.  The Art Center will be open on Tuesday July 4th, and will allow pick up that day as well.

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 READ ALL GENERAL RULES at very bottom.

​Commission:   

• 25% of sales retained by The Artists Gallery for AG Artists and 30% if you are a student that is not a member of the center. (Only for those artists selling their work.)

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 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 exhibitions@artcentervb.org.
• Works requiring special installation must be cleared in advance.
• Artworks do not need to be for sale for this 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.