Practice What You Teach
Active and retired Virginia Art Teachers have a rare chance to show off their own artwork.  A statewide expression of loving what you teach.
Application Deadline Friday September 3 on Cafe'(maybe Weebly)                       
Juror Selections September6-14
Notifications (of rejections only) Wednesday September 15
Drop off September 28, 11 am-5 pm  (shipped art may arrive September 23-28)                             
Open for Visitors Friday October 1, 10 am-5 pm
Awards Presentation October 1 at 7 pm streamed on Facebook
Artists Talks October 31, 3-4 pm
Pick up November 2, 11 am-5 pm

​Judge: 
Awards: 

• Best in Show $1000
• Award of Excellence $350
• Award of Merit $250
• Most Creative $100
• 4 Honorable Mentions $75 each

Special Rules:   Must be a current or retired K-12 art educator in Virginia

​Eligibility:  Open to Local Artists (must be able to drop off work in person)  

Entry Fee:  $30 for up to three pieces

• $25 for Artists Gallery Members and VBAC Annual Supporters
• There is a jury process and not all three pieces may be accepted
• Entry fee is non-refundable

To Submit: 

• Fill out the entry form on this page by midnight, June 25. 
• 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.  Statement should be 50-75 words.  The Art Center staff reserves the right to edit statements for clarity, length or typos.
• Pay entry fee by check (payable to VB Art Center) or PayPal/CC using button on the confirmation sent to you.

​Commission:   
30% of sales retained by The Artists Gallery for Invitational Artists
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, September 28 , at 5 PM.(shipped art may arrive September 23-28)  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 Sunday before.

Posters and postcards/handouts will be available at drop off.

Opening Events:   (Updates on Covid-19 Protocol will be available before the event)
Gallery Open:  Friday October 1, from 10 am - 5 pm at the Virginia Beach Art Center
Awards presentation 7 pm, streamed on Facebook LIVE 

​ARTIST TALKS (optional):  Sunday October 31, 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 November 2, 10 am-5 pm.  
Art may be taken home after 4 pm by those who participate in the art talk.
No pick up before 4 pm on Sunday.  October 31

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.

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