Sponsored by The Virginia Beach Art Center

​Exhibition runs from January 8 - January 31

It's a rich, deep mysterious color.  On the 2nd Anniversary of painting our building purple, all art within will contain our signature color in some way.
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​Judge:  Mr. Jeffrey B Warden Upper School Art; Visual Arts Department Chair; Director of The Phillips Family Gallery -
​CAPE HENRY COLLEGIATE SCHOOL

Special Rule: Artwork must contain the color purple.
Eligibility:  Open to Local Artists
Enter up to 3 pieces.  Note: There is a jury process and not all three pieces may be accepted. 
Entry Fee:  $30
         ($25 for Artists Gallery Members and VBAC Annual Supporters)
         *Entry fee is non-refundable
To Submit: 

• Fill out the entry form on this page by Friday, January 1st.
• 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.
• Pay entry fee by check (payable to VBAC) 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

Awards:  Sponsored by VBAC

• Best in Show $75
• Award of Excellence $50
• Award of Merit $30
• Most Creative $25
• 2 Honorable Mentions $20 each

  
*By submitting your art, you understand and agree that The Artists Gallery and VBAC are not responsible and cannot be held liable for any loss, damaged or missing 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, JANUARY 5Th at 5 PM. 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 weekend before.

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

After the event pick up:  Tuesday, February 2, 2021, 11 am-4 pm 
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VBAC Opening:   (Updates on Covid-19 Protocol will be available before the event)

• Friday January 8th, from 10 am - 8 pm at the Virginia Beach Art Center
• Awards presentation 7 pm
• Facebook LIVE will cover the awards ceremony for our Facebook Friends.​

​ARTIST TALKS (optional):  Sunday January 31st, from 3pm to 4pm.

Artists are invited to an informal "Artist Talk"  to discuss their works with members of the public.  Art may be taken home after 4 pm by those who participate in the art talk.

Phone: 757-425-6671   
Email: artistsgallery@artcentervb.org
VBAC Website:  www.artcentervb.org/purplehaze
    
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 hang 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 has to 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.
• 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.

Note:  The content and opinions of entries accepted  into any Virginia Beach Art Center sponsored event or Artists  Gallery Exhibition are solely the opinion of the artist and do not represent the opinion nor intent of the Artists Gallery or VBAC as organizations.

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Accepting no more Entrees.