See below for details on upcoming exhibits, contests, and other announcements. You can click the banner above to view recent opportunities posts. This week’s banner image: detail from a painting by Art League instructor Rick Weaver.
Hillyer Art Space
Deadline: Friday, November 22, 6:00 pm. Hillyer Art Space invites artists to submit to its current Open Call for Artists for the 2014-2015 exhibition season. Artists must live the DC Metro area and can’t have had a solo exhibition within the past three years. More about the call for artists →
Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
Deadline: November 29 at 2:00 pm. The 11th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest is open to photographers ages 18 and over. Submitted photographs must have been taken since January 1, 2011. Enter photographs in any of five categories: the American Experience, the Natural World, People, Travel and Altered Images. More on the photo contest →
Tokens & Sentiments
Deadline: December 27. On February 7, Capitol Arts Network will open “Tokens and Sentiments,” a juried exhibit featuring artwork, poetry and more. Photography, painting, mixed media and poetry will be considered for this exhibition at Capitol Arts Network. Think out of the box with your florals, artwork, designs, poetry, and more to offer your real life version of a valentine in this modern age. Works large and small will be considered. More on the exhibit →
Reminder: NoVa Fine Arts Festival
Deadline: December 7. The Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival (May 2014) is produced by the Greater Reston Arts Center and is a competitive, juried, outdoor event showcasing the best contemporary fine art and craft from around the country. The Festival is held in the streets of Reston Town Center, an upscale, elegant, shopping destination. More about the festival →