Exhibition Dates: September 1st - October 1st, 2023
8/17 NEW! Application Deadline, Thursday (midnight). Please ensure your photos are cropped and only showing your artwork. 8/22-23 Standards Committee Selections 8/25 Notifications Posted (on this page) 8/29 Drop Off, Tuesday 11 am - 4 pm 8/31 Open for Visitors, Thursday 10 am 9/1 Reception Friday 6-8 pm, Awards Presentation, 7 pm 10/1 Artists Talk, Sunday 2-3 pm 10/3 Pick Up, Tuesday 11 am - 4 pm (see note below) Judge: Ukwensi Chappell With years of experience as co-director/curator at several art galleries in Maui he decided to relocate to the Hampton Roads area where he opened Gallerie Ukwensi in April 2018 in the Ghent area of Norfolk VA. This unique space features several award-winning artists which are well recognized in the area. As an artist himself, his work is mesmerizing and larger than life, incorporating glass and other mixed medias that add texture and movement to his artwork. Awards:
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Interpretation of Theme: Words, we use them every day. How do you incorporate them into your artwork? Book pages, painted in, collaged, embroidered, etched into ceramics. Maybe you have a favorite letter or verse that inspires your art. Show us how Words Matter to you. All types of art are encouraged. Broad interpretation of theme is encouraged and not limited to just representational art. Abstract, collages, photography, jewelry, and other types of art are welcomed to submit, as long as they are tied into the theme of the exhibit. If you are unsure of how to approach this theme, please reach out to us at exhibitions@artcentervb.org Eligibility:
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ATTENTION: Read ALL GENERAL RULES at the bottom of this page, but be aware of these common oversights:
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Questions/Contacts: Virginia Beach Art Center 532 Virginia Beach Blvd. Suite A Virginia Beach, VA 23451 exhibitions@artcentervb.org www.artcentervb.org GENERAL RULES
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FRONT DESK: 757.425.6671 GENERAL QUESTIONS: executivedirector@artcentervb.org ART CLASS QUESTIONS: create@artcentervb.org POTTERY QUESTIONS: pottery@artcentervb.org EXHIBITION QUESTIONS: exhibitions@artcentervb.org THE ARTISTS GALLERY QUESTIONS: gallerymanager@artcentervb.org |
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Monday Closed Tues.-Fri. 10am-5pm Sat. 10am-4pm Sun. 12pm-4pm Free parking, Free entry Location:
532 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (17th Street between Baltic and Mediterranean Aves.) |
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