"Beach Umbrellas," an oil painting by Patrick Clagett, is on view in March's open exhibit through April 7.
Welcome to Artful Weekend
-our listing of area art exhibits and events-
This weekend: March 2024 Open Exhibit and Lines in Color by Alyse Radenovic at the League; Artomatic in Foggy Bottom; Stained Glass: An Artist’s Demonstration by Jimmy Powers at Mattawoman Creek Art Center; and Capital Art Book Fairat Eastern Market.
March 2024 Open Exhibit
Bored by Jane Thomas; Watercolor
Diverse artworks by member artists are the feature of Open Exhibits at The Art League. This month, 99 artworks—painting, drawing, photography, fiber art, ceramics, and mixed media—are on view. The March Open Exhibit was juried by artist Juliette Colas, and is on view through April 7.
Lines in Color by Alyse Radenovic
Alyse Radenovic at the opening of Lines in Color.
March solo artist Alyse Radenovic employs multifold vertical lines in an array of colors for the 11 works featured in her solo exhibit Lines in Color. Each painting is an elaborate yet streamlined nexus of consonant and dissonant color combinations, creating harmonious statements from the interconnection of disparate hues. Each composition is a rich and unified tapestry, at once dynamic and serene. Lines of Color is on view through April 7.
Artomatic
Art League instructor Susan O’Niell with her large-scale artworks at Artomatic.
After a seven-year absence, Artomatic, the peripatetic, DMV art festival is back! Best of all, Art League members and instructors—Pattee Hipschen, Jane Johnson, Dale McGrath, Andrea Cybyk, Peri Turns, Lisa Laohaphan, Audra Meckstroth, Michael Price, Susan O’Neill, and Jeff Tackes—are exhibiting in this sprawling, one-of-a-kind art show. In addition to the art on view, there is a roster of of interactive and immersive events to check out. Artomatic is open Wednesdays–Thursdays, 5–9:30 p.m.; Fridays–Saturdays, 12 noon–12:00 midnight; and Sunday, 12–9 p.m. through April 28 at 2100 M Street NW in Foggy Bottom.
Stained Glass: An Artist’s Demonstration with Jimmy Powers
See Art League stained glass instructor Jimmy Powers in action as he gives an artist demonstration presented by the Accokeek Artis Alliance. It takes place Sunday, April 7, at 1 p.m. at Mattawoman Creek Art Center, Smallwood State Park in Marbury, Maryland. Click herefor details and directions.
Capital Art Book Fair
Crowd gathers at the inaugural Capital Art Book Fair. Photo credit: East City Art.
The second edition of East City Art’s Capital Art Book Fairtakes place this weekend at Eastern Market’s North Hall. The event is open to the public, free of charge. Thirty-six exhibitors from across the DMV, the US, Asia and Europe will present books as works of art, editions about art or artists, limited run books, prints as well as DIY zines, graphic novels and art magazines. Over 100 fine artists, independent publishers, small presses, illustrators and photographers will be represented. It’s open Saturday, April 6, 11 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.—4 p.m., at Eastern Market’s North Hall at 225 7th Street SE, Washington D.C.
Deadline: April 14 GALLERY 44 invites artists to delve into the multifaceted nature of play and its significance in our lives. Artists are encouraged to reflect on how playfulness intersects with themes such as identity, politics, social justice, technology, environment, and the human condition. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, A Window at A Space — Brooklyn, NY
Deadline: April 20 Windows as subjects have been celebrated in human activities in arts, literature, and architecture for their aesthetic structure, cultural symbolism, and symbolic significance. A Window at A Space calls for artists to submit works that serve as extensions of the mundanity of the window. Leveraging the gallery space, this show aims to foster dialogues between individuals and shared experiences on the artistic interpretation of windows. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, 2024Mid-Atlantic New Painting Biennial — Fredericksburg, VA
Deadline: May 15 University of Mary Washington Galleries is now accepting submissions for our upcoming juried exhibition, the 2024Mid-Atlantic New Painting Biennial. This biannual celebration of contemporary painting showcases artists from Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Begun in 1997, MANP is celebrating its twelfth iteration. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, National Art League Virtual Art Show
Deadline: June 19 This call for submission is open to all artists 18 years of age or older living in the US. This is a juried exhibition for artists working in all styles of artwork, i.e. realism, expressionism, abstract 2D and 3D media, including sculpture. All artwork must be original in concept, design and execution. No size limitations. Click herefor details.
Call for Entries, Harrisonburg Quilt Along Exhibit — Harrisonburg, VA
Deadline: June 30 The Virginia Quilt Museum is hosting an exhibit of the Harrisonburg Quilt Along hosted by Pat Sloan and Wendy Sheppard. All entries will be divided into size categories and within the size categories, by color/aesthetic categories. Within each size category, a piece from each of the color/aesthetic categories will be chosen. A total of 15 pieces will be chosen by the jurors. Click here for details.
Call to Artists; VCU Health — Richmond, VA
Deadline: December 1 VCU Health is seeking artists to submit digital images of original artwork available for purchase for the new inpatient and outpatient Liver Transplant Units. This opportunity is open to artists in Virginia, North Carolina, Washington, DC, Maryland and West Virginia. Click here for details.
Re-runs: These were previously posted, but it’s not too late to enter!
Call for Applications, 2024 Virginia Folklife Program
Deadline: April 7 The Virginia Folklife Program invites people who are experienced in a cultural tradition to consider teaching another community member through the Folklife Apprenticeship Program. We provide funding for an individual who is considered a master of a tradition to train an apprentice of their choosing. Projects in music, dance, crafts, community storytelling, cultural reclamation, traditional healing, agriculture, foodways, and specialty trades are all welcome. Click here for details.
Call for Submissions, Lights Out 2024: A Group Video Exhibition — Brentwood, MD
Deadline: April 7 Lights Out: A Group Video Exhibition The Brentwood Arts Exchange is seeking submissions from artists who work in video or digital animation for a group exhibition in the Main Gallery. Themes, concepts and video duration can vary. Click here for details.
Call to Plein Air Artists, Paint It! Ellicott City — Ellicott City, MD
Deadline: April 15 Paint It! Ellicott City returns June 6-9 this year. This annual event brings artists and spectators interested in the plein air tradition to Historic Ellicott City. We are seeking artists to apply for the juried portion of the event, which culminates in a 6-week exhibit of juried artist’s work in our gallery. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, AcrylicWorks 11: The Best of Acrylic Art Competition
Deadline: April 29 Join artists from around the globe as they share their love of acrylics in our AcrylicWorks 11: The Best of Acrylic competition. Click here for details.
Call for Artists, Bethesda Urban Partnership — Bethesda, MD
Deadline: April 29 The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District announces a Call for Artists for a new public art project in downtown Bethesda, MD. The A&E District will select 15 artists whose original designs will be printed onto a vinyl wrap to adorn 15 Signal Boxes located throughout downtown Bethesda. Artists 14 years of age or older and residents of Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia are eligible. Click here for details.
Call for Submissions, Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards — Bethesda, MD
Deadline: April 30 Submissions are open for The 2024 Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards! Up to eight finalists will be chosen to display their work at Bethesda’s Gallery B in September 2024. Click herefor details.
McLean Project for the Arts Open Call for Art Teachers — McLean, VA
Deadline: April 30 MPA is excited to announce an OPEN CALL for Art Teachers! We are looking for artists/teachers to teach art classes in our DuVal studio, located in the McLean Community Center, for adults, children and teens. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, The Coral Reef Encounter 2024 — Columbia, MD
Deadline, May 1 The Coral Reef Encounter invites artists and crafters to create Coral Critters: three dimensional, fanciful fish and/or coral inspired by the beauty of a healthy coral reef. Your piece of art will be displayed prominently underwater in the Reef on June 22 and 23, 2024 at the Jeffers Hill pool in Columbia, Maryland. Click herefor details.
Call for Muralists & Digital Artists, NoMa in Color Mural Festival — D.C.
Deadline: May 1 The NoMa Business Improvement District is seeking muralists for its annual NoMa in Color Mural Festival to be held in September 2024. If you’re an established muralist or emerging artist located in the National Capital Region and interested in painting on a larger canvas, click here for details.
Call for Entries, 2024 Photo Review Photography Competition
Deadline: May 16 The Photo Review, an acclaimed critical journal of photography, is sponsoring its 39th annual photography competition, on of the oldest continuous photography competitiona in the world. The Photo Review will reproduce accepted entires in its 2024 competition issue and on its website, and prizewinning photographers will be chosen for an exhibition at Philadelphia’s noted Woodmere Art Museum. Click here for details.
Glen Echo Park Partnership Galleries: Requests for Proposals 2025 — Glen Echo, MD
Deadline: June 5 The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture requests exhibition proposals from artists for the Popcorn Gallery, Stone Tower Gallery, and Park View Gallery at Glen Echo Park for the calendar year 2025. The mission of the Glen Echo Park Partnership Galleries is to showcase the work of diverse artists, including resident artists at Glen Echo Park and artists from the greater Washington, D.C. area. Click herefor details.
Instructors Wanted at The Art League — Alexandria, VA
Deadline: Until filled The Art League is looking for skilled instructors in all visual arts disciplines. We’re particularly keen to recruit new hires for our sculpture, stained glass, and watercolor departments. Preferred applicants will have a personable and patient disposition, excellent communication skills, and the ability to teach their medium to groups of beginning, intermediate, and/or advanced level students. Class sizes range, depending on enrollment, from around 5 to 30 students. Experience teaching is helpful but not an absolute requirement. To apply, send a cover letter with statement of intent, resumé, and 6-10 tiffs or jpegs of current work to Ariane D’Souza via email at [email protected].
Ongoing: These opportunities have rolling deadlines.
Studio Sundays Submissions, Create! Magazine
Every month Create! Magazine! picks several winning images of artists’ studio spaces and features them on their website and social media along with artists’ work and story. Submit a quality image of your workspace, studio or kitchen table where you make work for a chance to be featured. For more information and to submit, click here.
Call for Artists, Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council
Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council (PGAHC) is featuring county artists at its newest art space Arts’tination at National Harbor, the premier arts and entertainment destination in our regions Located at 162 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD. Arts’tination is dedicated to supporting local artists and curating immersive creative experiences. PGAHC is recruiting artists to show and sell their work and/or to conduct arts related workshops for the public. Artists should submit work samples and inquires to [email protected]. For more information please visit https://www.pgahc.org/artstination.
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants
These monthly grants range from $500–$3,000, with the average amount being $1,700. Visual and performing artists whose work is of a contemporary, experimental nature and who have a US Tax ID Number can apply. For more information, click here.
Call for Art, Links Bridge Vineyards—Thurmont, MD
Links Bridge Vineyards, a small artisan style winery located just outside of Frederick, Maryland, is looking to feature the artwork of various artists on the walls of their tasting barn for two weeks at a time. To learn more, call Joan Cartier 301-602-5733 or email her at [email protected].
Pyramid Atlantic offers year-round workshops in printmaking, papermaking, book arts, and hybrids thereof. We offer multi-week, daytime, evening, and weekend intensives for adults in our fully equipped studios. As part of a robust and diverse schedule of offerings, we welcome unsolicited workshop proposals, and hope that you will consider applying! Workshop proposal reviews are ongoing, but for best consideration, submit class proposals by the following dates: 1/15 for Summer Workshops; 4/1 for Fall Workshops; 7/1 for Winter Workshops; 10/1 for Spring Workshops. Questions? Email Gretchen, Artistic Director, [email protected]
Call For Stories About Women in the Arts, Maryland State Arts Council
2020 has been dedicated to the Year of the Woman in Maryland. Do you have an inspiring story about vital contributions of women-identifying people who are artists, arts administrators, or cultural workers? Perhaps an exhibition, performance or project featuring women? Share it with the Maryland State Arts Council for potential use in marketing and communications! Send your ideas to [email protected], and include “Year of the Woman” in the subject line. Satff will contact senders whose stories are selected for inclusion in future newsletters, eblasts, or social media postings. Learn more about Maryland’s year of the Woman here.
Call For Artists, Busboys and Poets
Busboys and Poets is looking for submissions from Maryland and Virginia artists as it expands to new locations in both areas. Submissions can include drawings, painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, assemblage, fiber, quilts, etc. Art images reflecting life in the city, family, portraits, whimsy, abstraction, social uplift and life experiences within diverse cultures are encouraged for submission. For more information, click here.
Alterwork Studios Online Residency
This residency was designed to give emerging contemporary artists an online platform to create new work and explore their practice. Over the course of four weeks, artists will be encouraged to experiment and explore their concepts and move their work forward in the contemporary art world. Learn more here.
Accepting Artwork for Curatorial Review by AIWA
The Alper Initiative for Washington Art features five exhibitions per year in the newly constructed first floor space in the American University Museum. We accept submissions, on a rolling basis, from Washington artists of all ages and backgrounds, and working in diverse media. The museum’s Director and Curator, Jack Rasmussen, will select curators who will review these submissions for potential use in Alper Initiative exhibitions. For more information click here.
Call For Entry Hamilton Arts Collective Guest Artist Exhibition – Baltimore, MD
The Hamilton Arts Collective (HAC) and the Hamilton Gallery seek applications from artists for month-long Guest Artist exhibitions at Hamilton Gallery located at 5502 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD. The selected guest artists will be invited to exhibit a selection of their current work in Gallery I of the Hamilton Gallery. The Guest Artist exhibition is featured in Hamilton Gallery communications and will be promoted by the HAC and Hamilton Gallery. This is an open call to artists residing within 60 miles of Baltimore City. Baltimore residents are encouraged to apply. Click here to learn more.
Howard County Arts Council Quarterly Call For Artists – Ellicott City, MD
The Howard County Arts Council gallery program was established to enhance the public’s appreciation of the visual arts, provide a venue to exhibit the work of local, regional, and national artists in a professional space, and provide leadership in the arts by presenting a broad spectrum of arts in all media from both emerging and established artists. Artists, ages 18 and older, working in all media and styles including time-based and installation artists, are encouraged to apply either individually or as a group. Proposals from curators and arts organizations are also welcome. Click here to learn more.
Exhibit at Hotel Indigo Downtown Baltimore — Baltimore, MD
The Maryland Art Place (MAP) is working with Hotel Indigo in downtown Baltimore to offer rotating exhibitions in the hotel’s library and Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats restaurant. This opportunity is open to visual artists living or working in Maryland. ’s public art partnership projects (MAP), in partnership with Hotel Indigo, is pleased to announce an open call to artists. MAP will curate four exhibitions a year based on submissions entered through a rolling basis. Click here to learn more.
Solo or Group Shows in Athenaeum Gallery – VA
The Athenaeum Gallery in Alexandria, Virginia exhibits visual arts created solely by artists living or working in the region (DC, Maryland and Virginia) and strives to present visitors with a wide variety of excellent art and unique experiences. In addition to the shows curated by the Gallery Director, the Athenaeum Gallery invites artists and curators to submit show proposals. For more information, click here.
The Creativity Grant Program State of Maryland (MD)
Deadline: Rolling. The purpose of the Creativity Grant Program is to strengthen the vitality and sustainability of artists and small organizations to maintain a strong and stable arts infrastructure in the State of Maryland. The Creativity Grant also provides opportunities to serve the growing needs of relevant arts projects and collaborations within Maryland communities. For more information regarding eligibility and funding timelines, please review the Creativity Grants Guidelines. For more information about the program, and to apply visit the Creativity Grant Program State of Maryland website.
Artist/Writers: Cover Art for Academic Medicine
Deadline: Rolling. Submit original works of art inspired by, but not necessarily representative of, an academic medicine experience from any perspective: caregiver, researcher, teacher, learner, or patient (for example, learning how to be a physician or scientist, caring for patients, exploring research questions, making a new discovery, being a research participant, teaching, or being cared for in a teaching hospital). The journal welcomes photography, sculpture, painting, textile work, and other visual media. Images may be cropped or resized to fit into the allotted cover space. Artists must also submit a related Cover Art essay as a narrative companion to the artwork, to explain the connection between the work and the “academic medicine experience.” The related narrative should be 250 to 600 words and is subject to editing. To apply for this opportunity, and to learn more, visit the Academic Medicine website.
The Awesome Foundation Accepting Applications for Art Projects
Deadline: Open. The Awesome Foundation for the Arts and Sciences is a worldwide network of people devoted to forwarding the interest of “awesomeness in the universe.” Established in 2009, the foundation distributes $1,000 grants on a monthly basis to projects and their creators. The money is pooled from ten or more self-organizing “micro-trustees.” The chapters are autonomous and organized by the trustees around geographic areas or topics of interest. Apply on the Awesome Foundation website.
Call for Artists: Maryland Art Place Seeks Proposals for Rotating Exhibition Partnership with Baltimore’s Hotel Indigo (MD)
Deadline: rolling. Maryland Art Place (MAP), in partnership with Hotel Indigo is pleased to announce an open ‘Call to Artists’. As an extension of MAP’s annual IMPACT public art partnership projects, MAP is working with Hotel Indigo to offer rotating exhibitions in Hotel indigo’s library and Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats. This opportunity is available to visual artists living or working in Maryland. Maryland Art Place will curate four exhibitions a year based on submissions entered through a rolling basis. Guidelines and information here.
Peripheral ARTeries – Biennial Contemporary Art Publication
Deadline: Rolling. Peripheral ARTeries is looking for artists to be featured in the new special Biennial Edition of their art publication, that comes to its 10th edition. This opportunity is great for both established and early career artists who need a boost to their artist portfolio. The 10th edition will once again explore and show current trends and tendencies in Contemporary Art: Peripheral ARTeries cultivates a spirit of openness through a unique collaborative and participatory approach.Each artist may submit a maximum of three works or projects made in any technique: painting, drawing, video art, experimental cinema, fine art photography, experimental media, mixed media, installations, public art, performance. The call is open to all proposed kind of art and media capable of challenging the viewers’ traditional perspective on art itself. To submit, visit the Peripheral ARTeries website.
Exhibit at Hotel Indigo (VA)
Artists works will displayed in the hotel’s gallery (220 S Union St, Old Town Alexandria) for a six-month period. Two-dimensional, framed works only. Artists will install the work using the hotel’s mounting hardware. Labels will be provided by the hotel. All sales handled by artist, no commission. Preference for local or locally influenced selections but not required. The space measures approximately 7’10” by 8’3.″ If interested, contact Kate Ellis, General Manager, [email protected].
The New Project Studio – Ongoing Opportunity (VA)
Ongoing. Located in Studio 8, the New Project Studio is a community-focused arts incubator space that offers a short-term location to test new program ideas, spotlight underrepresented voices, and enhance community engagement. Projects rotate on a regular basis. For more information, click here.
Public Arts Grants & Opportunities (VA)
Ongoing. The City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts provides grants for nonprofit arts organizations as well as individual artists. See all current opportunities and online applications here.
Residency: Maryland
Deadline: ongoing. Montgomery College, Rockville and Germantown Art Department is seeking proposals for its Artist-in-Residence Program, encouraging proposals that cultivate collaborative work between artists and students.
Looking for artists: Foundry Gallery (DC)
Deadline: ongoing. Foundry Gallery is seeking a few artists in the greater Washington, DC area. If interested in applying for membership please send up to five images (jpg attachments) and an email letter to: [email protected]. The oldest cooperative in Washington, the gallery holds monthly solo and members’ group shows at its beautiful space north of Shaw near the 9:30 Club.
Looking for artists: Printmakers (DC)
Deadline: ongoing. Washington Printmakers Gallery is seeking artist members specializing in printmaking, photography and book arts. An active cooperative for over 30 years, the gallery holds monthly solo and members’ group shows in its lovely space in upper Georgetown. Distant and shared memberships are available. If interested in applying for membership please email [email protected].
"Under the Bridge," photography by Barry Dunn, is on view in March's Open Exhibit through April 7.
Welcome to Artful Weekend
-our listing of area art exhibits and events-
This weekend: March 2024 Open Exhibit and Lines in Color by Alyse Radenovic at the League; Local Flavor/Local Artists at Calloway Fine Art; Seen Better Times at Multiple Exposures Gallery; and Destinationsat The Mansion at Strathmore.
March 2024 Open Exhibit
Forcing Forsythia by Carolyn Marshall Wright; Acrylic
Diverse artworks by member artists are the feature of Open Exhibits at The Art League. This month, 99 artworks—painting, drawing, photography, fiber art, ceramics, and mixed media—are on view. The March Open Exhibit was juried by artist Juliette Colas, and is on view through April 7.
Lines in Color by Alyse Radenovic
Alyse Radenovic at the opening of Lines in Color.
March solo artist Alyse Radenovic employs multifold vertical lines in an array of colors for the 11 works featured in her solo exhibit Lines in Color. Each painting is an elaborate yet streamlined nexus of consonant and dissonant color combinations, creating harmonious statements from the interconnection of disparate hues. Each composition is a rich and unified tapestry, at once dynamic and serene. Lines of Color is on view through April 7.
Local Flavor/Local Artists
Green House by Josie Vosoba; Oil on linen
Calloway Fine Art & Consulting presents Local Flavor/Local Artists, the gallery’s second annual DMV group exhibition of 26 local artists showing artwork inspired by DC, Virginia, and Maryland. The 50 artworks— landscapes, cityscapes, and iconic landmarks— capture the spirit of our area. It is on view through April 6;1643 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington D.C.
Seen Better Times
Pacific Theater by Eric Johnson
Multiple Exposures Gallery (MEG) presents Seen Better Times, a group exhibition that depicts scenes that have “seen better days.” Juror Michael Borek says the images he chose from the 14 included photographers go behind the surface of obvious decay and “invite viewers to use their imaginations to finish the hint of a story that is sketched out, but unfinished.” Exhibition artists include Soomin Ham, Tim Hyde, Eric Johnson, Irina Lawton, Sandy LeBrun-Evans, Matt Leedham, Francine B. Livaditis, Maureen Minehan, David Myers, Van Pulley, Sarah Hood Salomon, Alan Sislen, Tom Sliter and Fred Zafran. It is on view through April 7. MEG is located in the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 North Union Street, Alexandria, Virginia.
Destinations
Along the Path, Looking North by Jennifer Allevato
From mountains and meandering streams to blue skies and cerulean seas, Destinations, at The Mansion at Strathmore, examines depictions of location through the eyes of sojourning artists. Whether a secluded lakeside scene or the hum of a bustling city, this exhibition elevates aesthetics beyond a travel snapshot. Art League member Jennifer Allevato is among the 19 artists featured in this group show. It is on view through April 12;10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, Maryland.
Call to Plein Air Artists, Paint It! Ellicott City — Ellicott City, MD
Deadline: April 15 Paint It! Ellicott City returns June 6-9 this year. This annual event brings artists and spectators interested in the plein air tradition to Historic Ellicott City. We are seeking artists to apply for the juried portion of the event, which culminates in a 6-week exhibit of juried artist’s work in our gallery. Click here for details.
Call for Artists, Bethesda Urban Partnership — Bethesda, MD
Deadline: April 29 The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District announces a Call for Artists for a new public art project in downtown Bethesda, MD. The A&E District will select 15 artists whose original designs will be printed onto a vinyl wrap to adorn 15 Signal Boxes located throughout downtown Bethesda. Artists 14 years of age or older and residents of Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia are eligible. Click here for details.
McLean Project for the Arts Open Call for Art Teachers — McLean, VA
Deadline: April 30 MPA is excited to announce an OPEN CALL for Art Teachers! We are looking for artists/teachers to teach art classes in our DuVal studio, located in the McLean Community Center, for adults, children and teens. Click here for details.
Call for Muralists & Digital Artists, NoMa in Color Mural Festival — D.C.
Deadline: May 1 The NoMa Business Improvement District is seeking muralists for its annual NoMa in Color Mural Festival to be held in September 2024. If you’re an established muralist or emerging artist located in the National Capital Region and interested in painting on a larger canvas, click here for details.
Call for Entries, 2024 Photo Review Photography Competition
Deadline: May 16 The Photo Review, an acclaimed critical journal of photography, is sponsoring its 39th annual photography competition, on of the oldest continuous photography competitiona in the world. The Photo Review will reproduce accepted entires in its 2024 competition issue and on its website, and prizewinning photographers will be chosen for an exhibition at Philadelphia’s noted Woodmere Art Museum. Click here for details.
Re-runs: These were previously posted, but it’s not too late to enter!
Call for Submissions, Foundry Gallery: Helena Foundation Young Artist Grant — D.C.
Deadline: March 29 One of Washington’s premier contemporary galleries, Foundry’s mission is to promote the work of young emerging and accomplished regional artists. We are seeking D.C. area artists interested in gallery membership and the opportunity to learn how a co-operative gallery works. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, From My Perspective 6th Annual National Exhibition — Virginia Beach, VA
Deadline: March 30 The Virginia Beach Art Center (VB-AC) presents its 6th annual national exhibit that’s all about viewpoint. What you’re seeing, what you’re feeling and what you want to say. What will you choose? Artists from Alabama to Wyoming and all US territories are invited to show off their personal best. What will you choose? Click here for details.
Call for Entry, Wyoming Game & Fish Department Conservation Stamp Art Contest — Online
Deadline: March 31 The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Collectible Conservation Stamp Art competition continues to lead the country in state wildlife stamp art competitions in number of entries, prize money and quality of artwork. The subject 2025 is the western tanager. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, Montpelier Arts Center Annual Studio Jury Competition 2024 — Laurel, MD
Deadline: March 31 Join a thriving community of professional artists in the Montpelier Resident Artist Program. Resident artists work in a diverse variety of media and styles, maintain studio hours for the public to visit, and participate in community events. These artists are selected by an annual jury panel and exhibit their work in the Montpelier Arts Center’s Resident Artist Gallery on a revolving basis. Interested artists are encouraged to visit the Arts Center, located on the beautiful grounds of Montpelier Mansion in Laurel, MD. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, Translation Through Art — Bethesda, MD
Deadline: March 31 This exhibition will feature work by Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) artists based in the DMV area, in the galleries at the Mansion at Strathmore, to celebrate AAPI heritage month in May of 2024. The goal of this show is to highlight AAPI artists in the DMV area, providing the artists with a platform to showcase their work and share their stories, and an opportunity to gain increased visibility and clients for their practices. Click here for details.
Tephra ICA Internship Opportunities — Reston, VA
Deadline: March 31 Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art (Tephra ICA) offers internships for undergraduate and graduate students. Interns will facilitate projects and train as docents while exploring their interests in different departments. Areas of opportunity include Exhibitions, Gallery Management, Development, Programming, Education, and Festival Production. Click here for details.
Call to Artists, Calloway Fine Art & Consulting Second Interiors Exhibit — D.C.
Deadline: April 1, 2024 We are seeking artwork representing or inspired by interiors. Artwork must be 2D – painting, drawing, or mixed media (no photography). For more information, click here.
Call for Applications, 2024 Virginia Folklife Program
Deadline: April 7 The Virginia Folklife Program invites people who are experienced in a cultural tradition to consider teaching another community member through the Folklife Apprenticeship Program. We provide funding for an individual who is considered a master of a tradition to train an apprentice of their choosing. Projects in music, dance, crafts, community storytelling, cultural reclamation, traditional healing, agriculture, foodways, and specialty trades are all welcome. Click here for details.
Call for Submissions, Lights Out 2024: A Group Video Exhibition — Brentwood, MD
Deadline: April 7 Lights Out: A Group Video Exhibition The Brentwood Arts Exchange is seeking submissions from artists who work in video or digital animation for a group exhibition in the Main Gallery. Themes, concepts and video duration can vary. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, AcrylicWorks 11: The Best of Acrylic Art Competition
Deadline: April 29 Join artists from around the globe as they share their love of acrylics in our AcrylicWorks 11: The Best of Acrylic competition. Click here for details.
Call for Submissions, Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards — Bethesda, MD
Deadline: April 30 Submissions are open for The 2024 Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards! Up to eight finalists will be chosen to display their work at Bethesda’s Gallery B in September 2024. Click herefor details.
Call for Entries, The Coral Reef Encounter 2024 — Columbia, MD
Deadline, May 1 The Coral Reef Encounter invites artists and crafters to create Coral Critters: three dimensional, fanciful fish and/or coral inspired by the beauty of a healthy coral reef. Your piece of art will be displayed prominently underwater in the Reef on June 22 and 23, 2024 at the Jeffers Hill pool in Columbia, Maryland. Click herefor details.
Glen Echo Park Partnership Galleries: Requests for Proposals 2025 — Glen Echo, MD
Deadline: June 5 The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture requests exhibition proposals from artists for the Popcorn Gallery, Stone Tower Gallery, and Park View Gallery at Glen Echo Park for the calendar year 2025. The mission of the Glen Echo Park Partnership Galleries is to showcase the work of diverse artists, including resident artists at Glen Echo Park and artists from the greater Washington, D.C. area. Click herefor details.
Instructors Wanted at The Art League — Alexandria, VA
Deadline: Until filled The Art League is looking for skilled instructors in all visual arts disciplines. We’re particularly keen to recruit new hires for our sculpture, stained glass, and watercolor departments. Preferred applicants will have a personable and patient disposition, excellent communication skills, and the ability to teach their medium to groups of beginning, intermediate, and/or advanced level students. Class sizes range, depending on enrollment, from around 5 to 30 students. Experience teaching is helpful but not an absolute requirement. To apply, send a cover letter with statement of intent, resumé, and 6-10 tiffs or jpegs of current work to Ariane D’Souza via email at [email protected].
Ongoing: These opportunities have rolling deadlines.
Studio Sundays Submissions, Create! Magazine
Every month Create! Magazine! picks several winning images of artists’ studio spaces and features them on their website and social media along with artists’ work and story. Submit a quality image of your workspace, studio or kitchen table where you make work for a chance to be featured. For more information and to submit, click here.
Call for Artists, Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council
Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council (PGAHC) is featuring county artists at its newest art space Arts’tination at National Harbor, the premier arts and entertainment destination in our regions Located at 162 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD. Arts’tination is dedicated to supporting local artists and curating immersive creative experiences. PGAHC is recruiting artists to show and sell their work and/or to conduct arts related workshops for the public. Artists should submit work samples and inquires to [email protected]. For more information please visit https://www.pgahc.org/artstination.
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants
These monthly grants range from $500–$3,000, with the average amount being $1,700. Visual and performing artists whose work is of a contemporary, experimental nature and who have a US Tax ID Number can apply. For more information, click here.
Call for Art, Links Bridge Vineyards—Thurmont, MD
Links Bridge Vineyards, a small artisan style winery located just outside of Frederick, Maryland, is looking to feature the artwork of various artists on the walls of their tasting barn for two weeks at a time. To learn more, call Joan Cartier 301-602-5733 or email her at [email protected].
Pyramid Atlantic offers year-round workshops in printmaking, papermaking, book arts, and hybrids thereof. We offer multi-week, daytime, evening, and weekend intensives for adults in our fully equipped studios. As part of a robust and diverse schedule of offerings, we welcome unsolicited workshop proposals, and hope that you will consider applying! Workshop proposal reviews are ongoing, but for best consideration, submit class proposals by the following dates: 1/15 for Summer Workshops; 4/1 for Fall Workshops; 7/1 for Winter Workshops; 10/1 for Spring Workshops. Questions? Email Gretchen, Artistic Director, [email protected]
Call For Stories About Women in the Arts, Maryland State Arts Council
2020 has been dedicated to the Year of the Woman in Maryland. Do you have an inspiring story about vital contributions of women-identifying people who are artists, arts administrators, or cultural workers? Perhaps an exhibition, performance or project featuring women? Share it with the Maryland State Arts Council for potential use in marketing and communications! Send your ideas to [email protected], and include “Year of the Woman” in the subject line. Satff will contact senders whose stories are selected for inclusion in future newsletters, eblasts, or social media postings. Learn more about Maryland’s year of the Woman here.
Call For Artists, Busboys and Poets
Busboys and Poets is looking for submissions from Maryland and Virginia artists as it expands to new locations in both areas. Submissions can include drawings, painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, assemblage, fiber, quilts, etc. Art images reflecting life in the city, family, portraits, whimsy, abstraction, social uplift and life experiences within diverse cultures are encouraged for submission. For more information, click here.
Alterwork Studios Online Residency
This residency was designed to give emerging contemporary artists an online platform to create new work and explore their practice. Over the course of four weeks, artists will be encouraged to experiment and explore their concepts and move their work forward in the contemporary art world. Learn more here.
Accepting Artwork for Curatorial Review by AIWA
The Alper Initiative for Washington Art features five exhibitions per year in the newly constructed first floor space in the American University Museum. We accept submissions, on a rolling basis, from Washington artists of all ages and backgrounds, and working in diverse media. The museum’s Director and Curator, Jack Rasmussen, will select curators who will review these submissions for potential use in Alper Initiative exhibitions. For more information click here.
Call For Entry Hamilton Arts Collective Guest Artist Exhibition – Baltimore, MD
The Hamilton Arts Collective (HAC) and the Hamilton Gallery seek applications from artists for month-long Guest Artist exhibitions at Hamilton Gallery located at 5502 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD. The selected guest artists will be invited to exhibit a selection of their current work in Gallery I of the Hamilton Gallery. The Guest Artist exhibition is featured in Hamilton Gallery communications and will be promoted by the HAC and Hamilton Gallery. This is an open call to artists residing within 60 miles of Baltimore City. Baltimore residents are encouraged to apply. Click here to learn more.
Howard County Arts Council Quarterly Call For Artists – Ellicott City, MD
The Howard County Arts Council gallery program was established to enhance the public’s appreciation of the visual arts, provide a venue to exhibit the work of local, regional, and national artists in a professional space, and provide leadership in the arts by presenting a broad spectrum of arts in all media from both emerging and established artists. Artists, ages 18 and older, working in all media and styles including time-based and installation artists, are encouraged to apply either individually or as a group. Proposals from curators and arts organizations are also welcome. Click here to learn more.
Exhibit at Hotel Indigo Downtown Baltimore — Baltimore, MD
The Maryland Art Place (MAP) is working with Hotel Indigo in downtown Baltimore to offer rotating exhibitions in the hotel’s library and Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats restaurant. This opportunity is open to visual artists living or working in Maryland. ’s public art partnership projects (MAP), in partnership with Hotel Indigo, is pleased to announce an open call to artists. MAP will curate four exhibitions a year based on submissions entered through a rolling basis. Click here to learn more.
Solo or Group Shows in Athenaeum Gallery – VA
The Athenaeum Gallery in Alexandria, Virginia exhibits visual arts created solely by artists living or working in the region (DC, Maryland and Virginia) and strives to present visitors with a wide variety of excellent art and unique experiences. In addition to the shows curated by the Gallery Director, the Athenaeum Gallery invites artists and curators to submit show proposals. For more information, click here.
The Creativity Grant Program State of Maryland (MD)
Deadline: Rolling. The purpose of the Creativity Grant Program is to strengthen the vitality and sustainability of artists and small organizations to maintain a strong and stable arts infrastructure in the State of Maryland. The Creativity Grant also provides opportunities to serve the growing needs of relevant arts projects and collaborations within Maryland communities. For more information regarding eligibility and funding timelines, please review the Creativity Grants Guidelines. For more information about the program, and to apply visit the Creativity Grant Program State of Maryland website.
Artist/Writers: Cover Art for Academic Medicine
Deadline: Rolling. Submit original works of art inspired by, but not necessarily representative of, an academic medicine experience from any perspective: caregiver, researcher, teacher, learner, or patient (for example, learning how to be a physician or scientist, caring for patients, exploring research questions, making a new discovery, being a research participant, teaching, or being cared for in a teaching hospital). The journal welcomes photography, sculpture, painting, textile work, and other visual media. Images may be cropped or resized to fit into the allotted cover space. Artists must also submit a related Cover Art essay as a narrative companion to the artwork, to explain the connection between the work and the “academic medicine experience.” The related narrative should be 250 to 600 words and is subject to editing. To apply for this opportunity, and to learn more, visit the Academic Medicine website.
The Awesome Foundation Accepting Applications for Art Projects
Deadline: Open. The Awesome Foundation for the Arts and Sciences is a worldwide network of people devoted to forwarding the interest of “awesomeness in the universe.” Established in 2009, the foundation distributes $1,000 grants on a monthly basis to projects and their creators. The money is pooled from ten or more self-organizing “micro-trustees.” The chapters are autonomous and organized by the trustees around geographic areas or topics of interest. Apply on the Awesome Foundation website.
Call for Artists: Maryland Art Place Seeks Proposals for Rotating Exhibition Partnership with Baltimore’s Hotel Indigo (MD)
Deadline: rolling. Maryland Art Place (MAP), in partnership with Hotel Indigo is pleased to announce an open ‘Call to Artists’. As an extension of MAP’s annual IMPACT public art partnership projects, MAP is working with Hotel Indigo to offer rotating exhibitions in Hotel indigo’s library and Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats. This opportunity is available to visual artists living or working in Maryland. Maryland Art Place will curate four exhibitions a year based on submissions entered through a rolling basis. Guidelines and information here.
Peripheral ARTeries – Biennial Contemporary Art Publication
Deadline: Rolling. Peripheral ARTeries is looking for artists to be featured in the new special Biennial Edition of their art publication, that comes to its 10th edition. This opportunity is great for both established and early career artists who need a boost to their artist portfolio. The 10th edition will once again explore and show current trends and tendencies in Contemporary Art: Peripheral ARTeries cultivates a spirit of openness through a unique collaborative and participatory approach.Each artist may submit a maximum of three works or projects made in any technique: painting, drawing, video art, experimental cinema, fine art photography, experimental media, mixed media, installations, public art, performance. The call is open to all proposed kind of art and media capable of challenging the viewers’ traditional perspective on art itself. To submit, visit the Peripheral ARTeries website.
Exhibit at Hotel Indigo (VA)
Artists works will displayed in the hotel’s gallery (220 S Union St, Old Town Alexandria) for a six-month period. Two-dimensional, framed works only. Artists will install the work using the hotel’s mounting hardware. Labels will be provided by the hotel. All sales handled by artist, no commission. Preference for local or locally influenced selections but not required. The space measures approximately 7’10” by 8’3.″ If interested, contact Kate Ellis, General Manager, [email protected].
The New Project Studio – Ongoing Opportunity (VA)
Ongoing. Located in Studio 8, the New Project Studio is a community-focused arts incubator space that offers a short-term location to test new program ideas, spotlight underrepresented voices, and enhance community engagement. Projects rotate on a regular basis. For more information, click here.
Public Arts Grants & Opportunities (VA)
Ongoing. The City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts provides grants for nonprofit arts organizations as well as individual artists. See all current opportunities and online applications here.
Residency: Maryland
Deadline: ongoing. Montgomery College, Rockville and Germantown Art Department is seeking proposals for its Artist-in-Residence Program, encouraging proposals that cultivate collaborative work between artists and students.
Looking for artists: Foundry Gallery (DC)
Deadline: ongoing. Foundry Gallery is seeking a few artists in the greater Washington, DC area. If interested in applying for membership please send up to five images (jpg attachments) and an email letter to: [email protected]. The oldest cooperative in Washington, the gallery holds monthly solo and members’ group shows at its beautiful space north of Shaw near the 9:30 Club.
Looking for artists: Printmakers (DC)
Deadline: ongoing. Washington Printmakers Gallery is seeking artist members specializing in printmaking, photography and book arts. An active cooperative for over 30 years, the gallery holds monthly solo and members’ group shows in its lovely space in upper Georgetown. Distant and shared memberships are available. If interested in applying for membership please email [email protected].
"Should We Talk to Her?," photography by Leslie Landerkin, is on view in March's Open Exhibit through April 7.
Welcome to Artful Weekend
-our listing of area art exhibits and events-
This weekend: March 2024 Open Exhibit and Lines in Color by Alyse Radenovic at the League; Sydney Vernon at Phillips@THEARC; Nando Alvarez: Transmutaciónat the American Poetry Museum; and Revolutions at the Hirshhorn.
March 2024 Open Exhibit
Silk Scarf by Deron DeCesare; Mixed media
Diverse artworks by member artists are the feature of Open Exhibits at The Art League. This month, 99 artworks—painting, drawing, photography, fiber art, ceramics, and mixed media—are on view. The March Open Exhibit was juried by artist Juliette Colas, and is on view through April 7.
Lines in Color by Alyse Radenovic
Alyse Radenovic at the opening of Lines in Color.
March solo artist Alyse Radenovic employs multifold vertical lines in an array of colors for the 11 works featured in her solo exhibit Lines in Color. Each painting is an elaborate yet streamlined nexus of consonant and dissonant color combinations, creating harmonious statements from the interconnection of disparate hues. Each composition is a rich and unified tapestry, at once dynamic and serene. Lines of Color is on view through April 7.
Sydney Vernon
Sydney Vernon, The Real Thing Strange, 2023, Pastel on paper, Courtesy of the artist and Kapp Kapp
Since 2018, DMV native Sydney Vernon has been superimposing and altering personal family photographs with both real and imagined histories from Black American culture to explore the Black femme experience. New and recent works in her eponymous exhibition, at Phillips@THEARC, combine elements of painting, drawing, collage, and printmaking invites viewers into Vernon’s world. Her depictions of intimate interior scenes and familiar spaces complement the paintings by Pierre Bonnard on view at The Phillips Collection. Sydney Vernon is on view through June 6; 1801 Mississippi Ave, SE, Washington, D.C.
Nando Alvarez: Transmutación
Rejas Screenprinted monoprint by Nando Alvarez. Photo credit: Sami Miranda
Transmutación, at the American Poetry Museum, is an exhibit of screenprints and screenprinted monoprints by artist Nando Alvarez that are filled with a beautiful tension and provide the viewer with a moment to wonder about the stories that inhabit them. The traditional screenprints use colors reminiscent of chicha posters and are paired with poems by poet Sami Miranda that use the layout of those posters to create poems in conversation with Alvarez’s work. Alvarez’s screenprinted monoprints are layered and beautifully rendered. Transmutación opens Saturday, March 23, with a reception at 4 p.m. that includes live screenprinting, music, and poetry written in conversation with the work. The exhibit is on view through the end of April; 716 Monroe Street NE, Washington, D.C.
Revolutions: Art From the Hirshhorn Collection, 1860–1960
Revolutions presents artwork by 126 artists, including Francis Bacon, Thomas Eakins, Horace Pippin, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Pablo Picasso, alongside interventions by 19 contemporary artists, including Torkwase Dyson, Rashid Johnson, and Flora Yukhnovich, that demonstrate how many artistic movements and tropes explored between 1860 and 1960 remain critically important today. The installation, which illustrates the significance of Joseph H. Hirshhorn’s founding gift, includes eight works by Alberto Giacometti and six by Willem de Kooning, as well as less familiar artists such as the Haitian painter Hector Hyppolite, represented with three works. Revolutions is on view through April 20; Independence Ave and 7th Street.
"Social Solitude," by Hae Soon Wethington, is on view in March's Open Exhibit.
Welcome to Artful Weekend
-our listing of area art exhibits and events-
This weekend: March 2024 Open Exhibit and Lines in Color by Alyse Radenovic at the League; The Fabulous Staigers at Nepenthe Gallery; Vantage Points: Women Artists and the Landscapeat Willow Street Gallery; and Living Colors at Pazo Fine Art.
March 2024 Open Exhibit
A Quiet Exuberance by Caitlin Garvey; Photography
Diverse artworks by member artists are the feature of Open Exhibits at The Art League. This month, 99 artworks—painting, drawing, photography, fiber art, ceramics, and mixed media—are on view. The March Open Exhibit was juried by artist Juliette Colas, and is on view through April 7.
Lines in Color by Alyse Radenovic
Alyse Radenovic at the opening of Lines in Color.
March solo artist Alyse Radenovic employs multifold vertical lines in an array of colors for the 11 works featured in her solo exhibit Lines in Color. Each painting is an elaborate yet streamlined nexus of consonant and dissonant color combinations, creating harmonious statements from the interconnection of disparate hues. Each composition is a rich and unified tapestry, at once dynamic and serene. Lines of Color is on view through April 7.
The Fabulous Staigers
Rainbow Roll no.6 by Melissa Staiger
Art League member Marsha Staiger isn’t the only artist in her family—her daughters are, too. Marsha and her New York based eldest daughter Melissa Staiger join forces for The Fabulous Staigers, a duo exhibition at Nepenthe Gallery in Alexandria, Virginia. It is on view through from March 23; 7918 Fort Hunt Road.
Vantage Points: Women Artists and the Landscape
Majestic Montserrat by Chris Luckman
Vantage Points: Women Artists and the Landscape, at Willow Street Gallery, brings together DC-based artists Mei Mei Chang, Martha Crawley, Chris Luckman, Nancy Randa, Katharine Shuman, and Katie Jett Walls, all of whom are current and past members of the artist collective at DC Arts Studios. Each of these women approach their creative expressions of the natural world differently, but each is fully in command of her perspective, centered not as a subject but as creator within the natural world. In addition to the artworks on display, these artists are opening up their process to gallery visitors with installations of reference material and inspiration behind the landscape pieces you on view. Join Willow Street Gallery for an opening reception Friday, March 15, from 6-8 p.m.; artists’ talk Friday, March 22 from 6-8 p.m.; and the closing reception and poetry reading: Friday, April 5 from 6-8 p.m. Vantage Points is on view through April 5; 6925 Willow Street NW, Washington, D.C.
Living Colors
Image detail: David Headley, School of Paris (in secondary colors), 2021
Pazo Fine Art presents Living Colors, a unique exhibition highlighting paintings by Josef Albers, Thomas Downing, Matthew Feyld, Dorothy Fratt, David Headley, Helene Herzbrun, Howard Mehring, Terry Parmelee, Kimber Smith, and Vivian Springford. Living Colors delves into the transformative period of 20th century abstractionists whose artistic dialogue underscored an important shift, among pioneers of the avant-garde, into the Color Field movement; often of the variety Clement Greenberg described as “Post Painterly Abstraction.” It is on view through May 18; 4228 Howard Avenue, Kensington, Maryland.
Call for Artists, City of Rockville Swim and Fitness Center — Rockville, MD
Deadline: March 24 As part of the City’s Art in Public Architecture program, an art installation is proposed for inclusion in the renovations of the outdoor pool at the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center. The project aims to bring a unique and vibrant artwork to the community while enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the outdoor pool. The selected artist(s) or artist teams will work to develop a design that complements the pool and the surrounding environment. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, Translation Through Art — Bethesda, MD
Deadline: March 31 This exhibition will feature work by Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) artists based in the DMV area, in the galleries at the Mansion at Strathmore, to celebrate AAPI heritage month in May of 2024. The goal of this show is to highlight AAPI artists in the DMV area, providing the artists with a platform to showcase their work and share their stories, and an opportunity to gain increased visibility and clients for their practices. Click here for details.
Tephra ICA Internship Opportunities
Deadline: March 31 Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art (Tephra ICA) offers internships for undergraduate and graduate students. Interns will facilitate projects and train as docents while exploring their interests in different departments. Areas of opportunity include Exhibitions, Gallery Management, Development, Programming, Education, and Festival Production. Click here for details.
Call for Submissions, Lights Out 2024: A Group Video Exhibition — Brentwood, MD
Deadline: April 7 Lights Out: A Group Video Exhibition The Brentwood Arts Exchange is seeking submissions from artists who work in video or digital animation for a group exhibition in the Main Gallery. Themes, concepts and video duration can vary. Click here for details.
Call for Submissions, Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards — Bethesda, MD
Deadline: April 30 Submissions are open for The 2024 Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards! Up to eight finalists will be chosen to display their work at Bethesda’s Gallery B in September 2024. Click herefor details.
Glen Echo Park Partnership Galleries: Requests for Proposals 2025 — Glen Echo, MD
Deadline: June 5 The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture requests exhibition proposals from artists for the Popcorn Gallery, Stone Tower Gallery, and Park View Gallery at Glen Echo Park for the calendar year 2025. The mission of the Glen Echo Park Partnership Galleries is to showcase the work of diverse artists, including resident artists at Glen Echo Park and artists from the greater Washington, D.C. area. Click herefor details.
Re-runs: These were previously posted, but it’s not too late to enter!
Taubman Museum of Art’s Sidewalk Art Show — Roanoke, VA
Deadline: March 13Calling All Emerging Artists! This year, the Taubman Museum of Art is celebrating its 66th Annual Sidewalk Art Show, taking place June 1 and 2 (the weekend following Memorial Day). This juried art show has become one of Southwest Virginia’s most anticipated events, a premier destination for fine art shopping – this annual museum fundraiser attracts thousands of art patrons to the historic district of downtown Roanoke. Mediums presented include fine craft, sculpture, original paintings, prints, watercolors, etchings, mixed media, jewelry, and photography. Click here for details.
Call for Film Submissions, District Dreamers Film Festival — D.C.
Deadline: March 15 Attention filmmakers from or currently residing in the greater Washington DC area! The District Dreamers Film Festival is thrilled to announce its call for submissions for our upcoming independent festival. We invite creative minds to showcase their cinematic brilliance in narratives, documentaries, or animations that captivate and inspire. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, Montpelier Arts Center Announces Library Gallery Competition 2024 — Laurel, MD
Deadline: March 17 Montpelier Arts Center is holding a competition for exhibitions that will be held in the Library Gallery between September 2024 and July 2025. Eligible artists must be 18 years and older and reside in Maryland. Previous winners from 2019 to the present are ineligible. The juror may elect to exhibit artists who apply for solo shows or artists who apply as groups. Click here for details.
Call for Submissions, WINTER * NEW $1,800.00 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo
Deadline: March 21 Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. Submissions are being accepted for Winter 2024 grants. Click here for details.
Call for Submissions, Winter * $1,800.00 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo
Deadline: March 21 Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800 grants each quarter, to (1) Artist and (1) Photographer. In addition, (12) honorable mentions (6 in art and 6 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. Click here for details.
Call for Photography, 2024 International Portfolio Review — N.Y.
Deadline: March 22 Soho Photo, New York City’s longest-running photography gallery, is awarding solo shows to three winning photographers.The competition is open to all photographers 18 years and older. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, Falls Church Arts | Flora and Fauna: Thriving or Threatened — Falls Church, VA
Deadline: March 24 Artists are invited to submit work that celebrates the beauty and diversity of the natural world or explores the challenges it faces. Exhibition Dates: Saturday, April 20–Sunday, June 9, 2024 . Click herefor details.
Call for Submissions, Foundry Gallery: Helena Foundation Young Artist Grant — D.C.
Deadline: March 29 One of Washington’s premier contemporary galleries, Foundry’s mission is to promote the work of young emerging and accomplished regional artists. We are seeking D.C. area artists interested in gallery membership and the opportunity to learn how a co-operative gallery works. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, AcrylicWorks 11: The Best of Acrylic Art Competition
Deadline: April 29 Join artists from around the globe as they share their love of acrylics in our AcrylicWorks 11: The Best of Acrylic competition. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, From My Perspective 6th Annual National Exhibition — Virginia Beach, VA
Deadline: March 30 The Virginia Beach Art Center (VB-AC) presents its 6th annual national exhibit that’s all about viewpoint. What you’re seeing, what you’re feeling and what you want to say. What will you choose? Artists from Alabama to Wyoming and all US territories are invited to show off their personal best. What will you choose? Click here for details.
Call for Entry, Wyoming Game & Fish Department Conservation Stamp Art Contest — Online
Deadline: March 31 The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Collectible Conservation Stamp Art competition continues to lead the country in state wildlife stamp art competitions in number of entries, prize money and quality of artwork. The subject 2025 is the western tanager. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, Montpelier Arts Center Annual Studio Jury Competition 2024 — Laurel, MD
Deadline: March 31 Join a thriving community of professional artists in the Montpelier Resident Artist Program. Resident artists work in a diverse variety of media and styles, maintain studio hours for the public to visit, and participate in community events. These artists are selected by an annual jury panel and exhibit their work in the Montpelier Arts Center’s Resident Artist Gallery on a revolving basis. Interested artists are encouraged to visit the Arts Center, located on the beautiful grounds of Montpelier Mansion in Laurel, MD. Click here for details.
Call to Artists, Calloway Fine Art & Consulting Second Interiors Exhibit — D.C.
Deadline: April 1, 2024 We are seeking artwork representing or inspired by interiors. Artwork must be 2D – painting, drawing, or mixed media (no photography). For more information, click here.
Call for Applications, 2024 Virginia Folklife Program
Deadline: April 7 The Virginia Folklife Program invites people who are experienced in a cultural tradition to consider teaching another community member through the Folklife Apprenticeship Program. We provide funding for an individual who is considered a master of a tradition to train an apprentice of their choosing. Projects in music, dance, crafts, community storytelling, cultural reclamation, traditional healing, agriculture, foodways, and specialty trades are all welcome. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, The Coral Reef Encounter 2024 — Columbia, MD
Deadline, May 1 The Coral Reef Encounter invites artists and crafters to create Coral Critters: three dimensional, fanciful fish and/or coral inspired by the beauty of a healthy coral reef. Your piece of art will be displayed prominently underwater in the Reef on June 22 and 23, 2024 at the Jeffers Hill pool in Columbia, Maryland. Click herefor details.
Instructors Wanted at The Art League — Alexandria, VA
Deadline: Until filled The Art League is looking for skilled instructors in all visual arts disciplines. We’re particularly keen to recruit new hires for our sculpture, stained glass, and watercolor departments. Preferred applicants will have a personable and patient disposition, excellent communication skills, and the ability to teach their medium to groups of beginning, intermediate, and/or advanced level students. Class sizes range, depending on enrollment, from around 5 to 30 students. Experience teaching is helpful but not an absolute requirement. To apply, send a cover letter with statement of intent, resumé, and 6-10 tiffs or jpegs of current work to Ariane D’Souza via email at [email protected].
Ongoing: These opportunities have rolling deadlines.
Studio Sundays Submissions, Create! Magazine
Every month Create! Magazine! picks several winning images of artists’ studio spaces and features them on their website and social media along with artists’ work and story. Submit a quality image of your workspace, studio or kitchen table where you make work for a chance to be featured. For more information and to submit, click here.
Call for Artists, Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council
Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council (PGAHC) is featuring county artists at its newest art space Arts’tination at National Harbor, the premier arts and entertainment destination in our regions Located at 162 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD. Arts’tination is dedicated to supporting local artists and curating immersive creative experiences. PGAHC is recruiting artists to show and sell their work and/or to conduct arts related workshops for the public. Artists should submit work samples and inquires to [email protected]. For more information please visit https://www.pgahc.org/artstination.
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants
These monthly grants range from $500–$3,000, with the average amount being $1,700. Visual and performing artists whose work is of a contemporary, experimental nature and who have a US Tax ID Number can apply. For more information, click here.
Call for Art, Links Bridge Vineyards—Thurmont, MD
Links Bridge Vineyards, a small artisan style winery located just outside of Frederick, Maryland, is looking to feature the artwork of various artists on the walls of their tasting barn for two weeks at a time. To learn more, call Joan Cartier 301-602-5733 or email her at [email protected].
Pyramid Atlantic offers year-round workshops in printmaking, papermaking, book arts, and hybrids thereof. We offer multi-week, daytime, evening, and weekend intensives for adults in our fully equipped studios. As part of a robust and diverse schedule of offerings, we welcome unsolicited workshop proposals, and hope that you will consider applying! Workshop proposal reviews are ongoing, but for best consideration, submit class proposals by the following dates: 1/15 for Summer Workshops; 4/1 for Fall Workshops; 7/1 for Winter Workshops; 10/1 for Spring Workshops. Questions? Email Gretchen, Artistic Director, [email protected]
Call For Stories About Women in the Arts, Maryland State Arts Council
2020 has been dedicated to the Year of the Woman in Maryland. Do you have an inspiring story about vital contributions of women-identifying people who are artists, arts administrators, or cultural workers? Perhaps an exhibition, performance or project featuring women? Share it with the Maryland State Arts Council for potential use in marketing and communications! Send your ideas to [email protected], and include “Year of the Woman” in the subject line. Satff will contact senders whose stories are selected for inclusion in future newsletters, eblasts, or social media postings. Learn more about Maryland’s year of the Woman here.
Call For Artists, Busboys and Poets
Busboys and Poets is looking for submissions from Maryland and Virginia artists as it expands to new locations in both areas. Submissions can include drawings, painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, assemblage, fiber, quilts, etc. Art images reflecting life in the city, family, portraits, whimsy, abstraction, social uplift and life experiences within diverse cultures are encouraged for submission. For more information, click here.
Alterwork Studios Online Residency
This residency was designed to give emerging contemporary artists an online platform to create new work and explore their practice. Over the course of four weeks, artists will be encouraged to experiment and explore their concepts and move their work forward in the contemporary art world. Learn more here.
Accepting Artwork for Curatorial Review by AIWA
The Alper Initiative for Washington Art features five exhibitions per year in the newly constructed first floor space in the American University Museum. We accept submissions, on a rolling basis, from Washington artists of all ages and backgrounds, and working in diverse media. The museum’s Director and Curator, Jack Rasmussen, will select curators who will review these submissions for potential use in Alper Initiative exhibitions. For more information click here.
Call For Entry Hamilton Arts Collective Guest Artist Exhibition – Baltimore, MD
The Hamilton Arts Collective (HAC) and the Hamilton Gallery seek applications from artists for month-long Guest Artist exhibitions at Hamilton Gallery located at 5502 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD. The selected guest artists will be invited to exhibit a selection of their current work in Gallery I of the Hamilton Gallery. The Guest Artist exhibition is featured in Hamilton Gallery communications and will be promoted by the HAC and Hamilton Gallery. This is an open call to artists residing within 60 miles of Baltimore City. Baltimore residents are encouraged to apply. Click here to learn more.
Howard County Arts Council Quarterly Call For Artists – Ellicott City, MD
The Howard County Arts Council gallery program was established to enhance the public’s appreciation of the visual arts, provide a venue to exhibit the work of local, regional, and national artists in a professional space, and provide leadership in the arts by presenting a broad spectrum of arts in all media from both emerging and established artists. Artists, ages 18 and older, working in all media and styles including time-based and installation artists, are encouraged to apply either individually or as a group. Proposals from curators and arts organizations are also welcome. Click here to learn more.
Exhibit at Hotel Indigo Downtown Baltimore — Baltimore, MD
The Maryland Art Place (MAP) is working with Hotel Indigo in downtown Baltimore to offer rotating exhibitions in the hotel’s library and Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats restaurant. This opportunity is open to visual artists living or working in Maryland. ’s public art partnership projects (MAP), in partnership with Hotel Indigo, is pleased to announce an open call to artists. MAP will curate four exhibitions a year based on submissions entered through a rolling basis. Click here to learn more.
Solo or Group Shows in Athenaeum Gallery – VA
The Athenaeum Gallery in Alexandria, Virginia exhibits visual arts created solely by artists living or working in the region (DC, Maryland and Virginia) and strives to present visitors with a wide variety of excellent art and unique experiences. In addition to the shows curated by the Gallery Director, the Athenaeum Gallery invites artists and curators to submit show proposals. For more information, click here.
The Creativity Grant Program State of Maryland (MD)
Deadline: Rolling. The purpose of the Creativity Grant Program is to strengthen the vitality and sustainability of artists and small organizations to maintain a strong and stable arts infrastructure in the State of Maryland. The Creativity Grant also provides opportunities to serve the growing needs of relevant arts projects and collaborations within Maryland communities. For more information regarding eligibility and funding timelines, please review the Creativity Grants Guidelines. For more information about the program, and to apply visit the Creativity Grant Program State of Maryland website.
Artist/Writers: Cover Art for Academic Medicine
Deadline: Rolling. Submit original works of art inspired by, but not necessarily representative of, an academic medicine experience from any perspective: caregiver, researcher, teacher, learner, or patient (for example, learning how to be a physician or scientist, caring for patients, exploring research questions, making a new discovery, being a research participant, teaching, or being cared for in a teaching hospital). The journal welcomes photography, sculpture, painting, textile work, and other visual media. Images may be cropped or resized to fit into the allotted cover space. Artists must also submit a related Cover Art essay as a narrative companion to the artwork, to explain the connection between the work and the “academic medicine experience.” The related narrative should be 250 to 600 words and is subject to editing. To apply for this opportunity, and to learn more, visit the Academic Medicine website.
The Awesome Foundation Accepting Applications for Art Projects
Deadline: Open. The Awesome Foundation for the Arts and Sciences is a worldwide network of people devoted to forwarding the interest of “awesomeness in the universe.” Established in 2009, the foundation distributes $1,000 grants on a monthly basis to projects and their creators. The money is pooled from ten or more self-organizing “micro-trustees.” The chapters are autonomous and organized by the trustees around geographic areas or topics of interest. Apply on the Awesome Foundation website.
Call for Artists: Maryland Art Place Seeks Proposals for Rotating Exhibition Partnership with Baltimore’s Hotel Indigo (MD)
Deadline: rolling. Maryland Art Place (MAP), in partnership with Hotel Indigo is pleased to announce an open ‘Call to Artists’. As an extension of MAP’s annual IMPACT public art partnership projects, MAP is working with Hotel Indigo to offer rotating exhibitions in Hotel indigo’s library and Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats. This opportunity is available to visual artists living or working in Maryland. Maryland Art Place will curate four exhibitions a year based on submissions entered through a rolling basis. Guidelines and information here.
Peripheral ARTeries – Biennial Contemporary Art Publication
Deadline: Rolling. Peripheral ARTeries is looking for artists to be featured in the new special Biennial Edition of their art publication, that comes to its 10th edition. This opportunity is great for both established and early career artists who need a boost to their artist portfolio. The 10th edition will once again explore and show current trends and tendencies in Contemporary Art: Peripheral ARTeries cultivates a spirit of openness through a unique collaborative and participatory approach.Each artist may submit a maximum of three works or projects made in any technique: painting, drawing, video art, experimental cinema, fine art photography, experimental media, mixed media, installations, public art, performance. The call is open to all proposed kind of art and media capable of challenging the viewers’ traditional perspective on art itself. To submit, visit the Peripheral ARTeries website.
Exhibit at Hotel Indigo (VA)
Artists works will displayed in the hotel’s gallery (220 S Union St, Old Town Alexandria) for a six-month period. Two-dimensional, framed works only. Artists will install the work using the hotel’s mounting hardware. Labels will be provided by the hotel. All sales handled by artist, no commission. Preference for local or locally influenced selections but not required. The space measures approximately 7’10” by 8’3.″ If interested, contact Kate Ellis, General Manager, [email protected].
The New Project Studio – Ongoing Opportunity (VA)
Ongoing. Located in Studio 8, the New Project Studio is a community-focused arts incubator space that offers a short-term location to test new program ideas, spotlight underrepresented voices, and enhance community engagement. Projects rotate on a regular basis. For more information, click here.
Public Arts Grants & Opportunities (VA)
Ongoing. The City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts provides grants for nonprofit arts organizations as well as individual artists. See all current opportunities and online applications here.
Residency: Maryland
Deadline: ongoing. Montgomery College, Rockville and Germantown Art Department is seeking proposals for its Artist-in-Residence Program, encouraging proposals that cultivate collaborative work between artists and students.
Looking for artists: Foundry Gallery (DC)
Deadline: ongoing. Foundry Gallery is seeking a few artists in the greater Washington, DC area. If interested in applying for membership please send up to five images (jpg attachments) and an email letter to: [email protected]. The oldest cooperative in Washington, the gallery holds monthly solo and members’ group shows at its beautiful space north of Shaw near the 9:30 Club.
Looking for artists: Printmakers (DC)
Deadline: ongoing. Washington Printmakers Gallery is seeking artist members specializing in printmaking, photography and book arts. An active cooperative for over 30 years, the gallery holds monthly solo and members’ group shows in its lovely space in upper Georgetown. Distant and shared memberships are available. If interested in applying for membership please email [email protected].
Our annual Student/Faculty Show gives adults and youth who take classes at The Art League, and the artists who teach them, an opportunity to shine. Unlike our monthly member shows where artworks are juried in, any student who took classes or workshops between the Winter of 2023 and Winter 2024 school terms could submit art for the exhibition as long as it was work created for, or inspired by, their coursework. This year’s exhibition features over 200 works in varied mediums from paintings and drawing to soft sculpture and metalwork.
“I was delighted to see such creative, ambitious and skillful work,” says artist Mark Thomas Anderson who served as this year’s awards juror. “As a previous Art League faculty member, I am well aware of both the expert level of instruction and the ambition of students working within this vibrant artistic community. The broad scope of aesthetic interest and wide variety of course offerings at The Art League is reflected in this show. I was delighted to see such creative, ambitious and skillful work.”
Here, Anderson comments on his selection process and his prize-winning picks.
The Art League: You had a lot of artwork to choose from. How did you go about making selections?
Mark Thomas Anderson: It was a joy seeing so much quality work in the show. It was difficult to select awardees. In judging the show, I allowed myself to absorb, enjoy and admire the work. Each time I walked through the exhibition, I found many new things that excited me about the work. In the end, I selected work for awards that I emotionally responded to, and work that most captured my attention.
TAL: Did anything surprise you?
MTA: Having participated in previous student/faculty shows, I knew I was in for a treat with this exhibition. I was not at all surprised by the high quality of work in the show. It was a pleasure to see such creative, technically skillful, and ambitious work. I was surprised to see so many playful pieces.
TAL: Describe what found compelling about the prize winners.
Best-in-Show, The Art League Award: El Jineto by Frank Visco; Oil
MTA: I spent the most time looking at this small gem. Bold brushwork, clever interactions between paint layers, lively color shifts, and adjustments in color intensity fill this small work with excitement! An intriguing disconnect is created with the viewer by the sleepy eyes of the subject.
Best-in-Show for Classical Figure Drawing, Painting, or Sculpture John Foreman Award, The $38,700 Tax Bill Remained by Katherine Kokta; Oil
MTA: The underlying structure of value and shape in this portrait painting creates a strong base on which to lay color. Also, the coat was so nicely painted that I wanted to touch it. Painting a fur coat successfully is no easy feat, the edge quality, brush work, and color fluctuations really bring it to life. The viscosity and color of paint used to dab light onto each pearl rings true. The lavender background is atmospheric and complementing.
Dee Gee Watling Memorial Award, Best-in-Show for Pastel, Watching Over You by Chris Thomas; Pastel
MTA: This painting is wonderfully complex. Tension is created when a yellow background form breaks through branches and grabs our attention. However, a similar yellow form is dammed by branches, lying flat for the focus of the cardinal. Touches of red within the geometric and atmospheric background delicately meld the fiery and energetically described cardinal into the scene.
Dennis David Award for Excellence in Ceramics, Where Do We Go From Here by Sabine Arndt; Sculpture
MTA: Broken celestial serenity, the old nails are daggers in exclamation. This work seems to stress the trauma we now inflict on our planet, and may soon inflict on our satellite. The black soot covering this work of art reads as pollution, the dead floating heads are the victims of power hungry men, and the open wound is spreading beyond repair.
Best-In-Show for Watercolor, Potomac Valley Watercolorists’ Carolyn Grosse Gawarecki Award, Onions and Origami Crane by Ellen Kim
MTA: Economic, atmospheric and concrete. The confident brushwork and sensitively perceived temperature transitions bring the space to life.
Jeanie Lea Knight Award for Creative Risk Taking, Steve by Alexander Merica; Soft sculpture
MTA: This surprising work is frightfully hilarious. Playful and grotesque. This mythical creature is a clever amalgamation of found and skillfully constructed forms.
Equal Merit Award, Elsa by Christina Andreasson; Alabaster sculpture
MTA: An elegant work of art. I love the way the arms and legs of the figure are absorbed into the cascading hair. The soft and smooth figure are nicely contrasted by the fluting in the hair and the coarseness of the base.
Equal Merit Award, Best Friends by Kartaice Hooper; Stained glass
MTA: Wonderfully distilled figures. I absorbed the work as abstract shapes before the figures appeared. The balance of color, shape work, and subtle texture in this work are exquisite.
Equal Merit Award, Thistle by Teresa Casey; Printmaking
MTA: I was mesmerized by the sophisticated color transitions and strong shapes within this work. The hazy tendrils of the flower head beautifully interact with the white of the paper and contrast nicely with the geometric solidity of the flower bowl.
Equal Merit Award, Reichstag Dome (Berlin) by Chris Winther; Oil
MTA: A very ambitious painting in scale and complexity that is beautifully composed. The subtle color transitions and fuzzy reflections in the glass are carefully and precisely described. As a playful side note, the composition reminds me of the way young children draw quarter-circle suns in the corners of their landscape drawings.
Equal Merit Award, Untitled by Rebecca Kremidas; Silver jewelry making
MTA: I was attracted to the graceful motif of this shimmering and eye-catching piece. The intensity of the metal was made soft by the organic subtle textures. The tears, bends, and lines give this an interesting surface quality, leaving a crisp sunlit feeling that illuminates the viewer.
It was a privilege serving as the juror for the 2024 Student/Faculty Show at The Art League.
This weekend: 2024 Student/Faculty Show at the League; Metamorphic Reverie by Zofie King at Fred Schnider Gallery; Irresistible: The Global Patterns of Ikatat The Textile Museum; and Newly Selected Artists: Elaine Qiu, Kim Richards, and Alexandra Chiouat IA&A at Hillyer.
The Art League 2024 Student/Faculty Show
Where Do We Go From Here, by Sabine Arndt, received the Dennis Davis Award for Excellence in Ceramics in our 2024 Student/Faculty Show.
Our annual Student/Faculty Show gives adults and youth who take classes at The Art League, and the artists who teach them, an opportunity to shine. This year’s exhibition features over 200 works in varied mediums from paintings and drawing to soft sculpture and metal work. It opens Friday, February 23, and is on view through Sunday, March 3, with a closing reception from 2–4 p.m.
Metamorphic Reverie
Nocturne, Cyanotype by Kofie King; Charcoal, acrylic pen, watercolor
Artist and Art League instructor Zofie King presents Metamorphic Reverie, a solo exhibition at Fred Schnider Gallery. King’s artwork finds its roots in the Gothic aesthetic, where she merges surrealistic architectural elements with the organic beauty of nature. In the vein of Gothic literature, her work exudes a contemplative mood, woven with mysterious threads. The architectural elements pay homage to the grace of ancient cathedrals and forgotten spaces. Metamorphic Reverie opens Saturday, March 2, and is on view through April 21. Join King for an artist talk on April 6, 5–7 p.m., and a closing reception on April 20, 5-7 p.m.; 888 N Quincy Street, #102, Arlington, Virginia.
Irresistible: The Global Patterns of Ikat
Young adult’s robe, Uzbekistan, 1870s. The Textile Museum Collection 2005.36.144. The Megalli Collection.
Irresistible: The Global Patterns of Ikat, at The Textile Museum at George Washington University, celebrates the artistic and cultural legacy of ikat, a sophisticated resist-dyeing technique used across the globe to pattern textiles. Ikat designs come to life before the threads are woven into fabric through a meticulous practice of selectively binding and dyeing threads before weaving. The materials, skill and time required to create ikat fabrics have made them potent symbols of wealth and high status in many cultures. Irresistible takes visitors on a world tour of ikat that spans centuries and cultures, from India, Monsoon Asia, West and Central Asia, Japan, Africa and the Americas. It is on view through June 1; 701 21st St. NW
Washington, D.C.
Newly Selected Artists: Elaine Qiu, Kim Richards, and Alexandra Chiou
Elaine Qiu, Every Place We’ve Been, 2024, Ink, silk screen, markers, acrylic on Yupo paper
Exhibitions by Art League members Elaine Qiu and Kim Richards, along with Alexandra Chiou, are the feature of Newly Selected Artists at IA&A at Hillyer.
How have the events of the past years, from the pandemic to renewed global conflicts, affected our collective consciousness? Elaine Qui’s Every Place We’ve Been dives into the disorienting experiences of the last years on both collective and personal levels. Using images culled from various archival sources, as well as personal snapshots, the exhibition examines how history becomes a collective embodied memory and draws attention to the boundaries between the personal and the public.
Kim Richards, Into the Light, 2022, oil on wood
Kim Richards’ Into The Wilderness is a metaphor that encompasses times of struggle and peace. The paintings in this exhibition embody a narrative of being called by God to help us face the unexpected challenges that lie ahead, so that we can travel through the wilderness, restored and at peace.
Alexandria Chiou,This Path of Gold You Laid for Me, 2021, ink and cut paper
Remember / Renewcelebrates the life and legacy of Alexandra Chiou’s late father and her healing journey after his passing. In the exhibition, Chiou gives physical form to abstract concepts and feelings such as hope, love, joy and wonder, which defined the wonderful life and time she spent with her father.
Newly Selected Artists is on view through March 31. Join IA&A at Hillyer on Friday, March 1, for an opening reception; artist talk with Kim Richards Saturday, March 9, at 1 p.m.; and a discussion with Alexandra Chiou Thursday, March 21 at 6:15 p.m. IA&A at Hillyer is located at 9 Hillyer Court, NW, Washington, D.C.
Call for Entries, Arte Natura at Limner Gallery — Hudson, NY
Deadline: February 29 SlowArt Productions presents the group thematic exhibition, Arte Natura. This exhibition will focus on art inspired by the natural world and will be held at the Limner Gallery from May 9 – June 1, 2024. Eligible are all art forms relating to, or gaining inspiration from the world of nature. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, Pop! Art With Mass Appeal, Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center — Solomons, MD
Deadline: March 10 Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center invites emerging and established artists to submit original artworks to ‘POP! Art with Mass Appeal.’ This exhibition seeks to showcase artworks that capture the essence of or provide commentary on pop art’s evolution in the digital age. Click here for details.
Call for Submissions, Winter * $1,800.00 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo
Deadline: March 21 Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800 grants each quarter, to (1) Artist and (1) Photographer. In addition, (12) honorable mentions (6 in art and 6 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, AcrylicWorks 11: The Best of Acrylic Art Competition
Deadline: April 29 Join artists from around the globe as they share their love of acrylics in our AcrylicWorks 11: The Best of Acrylic competition. Click here for details.
Re-runs: These were previously posted, but it’s not too late to enter!
Call for Entries, 2024 Bethesda Painting Awards — Bethesda, MD
Deadline: February 27 The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 20th annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. Click here for details.
Montgomery College’s Visual and Performing Arts Department on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus Open Calls for the 2024-2025 Academic Year
Deadline: February 29 Montgomery College Department of Visual and Performing Arts Department at Montgomery College Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus in Maryland announces two open calls for the 2024-2025 academic year. We are opening up calls for application in our King Street Gallery and our Artist-in-Residence program. Click herefor details.
Call for Young Artists Art in Transit Program — D.C.
Deadline: February 29 In honor of Earth Day (Monday, April 22, 2024), Metro’s Art in Transit program is inviting K-6 students from Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia to submit 2-D artworks that highlight and celebrate the significant role of public transportation in fostering a sustainable environment and healthy communities. The selected artworks will be featured on bus wraps as part of Metro’s celebration of Earth Day. Click herefor details.
Call for Entries, 11th Annual Art Speaks Juried Exhibition 2024 — Mathews, VA
Deadline: March 1, 2024 This statewide show brings the best of Virginia’s contemporary artists to our small-town gallery on the Chesapeake Bay. We showcase two- and three-dimensional artwork from all Virginia artists. Awards total $6,350, with separate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners for 2-D and 3-D works. Click here for details.
Call to Artists, 9th Annual Artist’s Choice Art Competition
Deadline: March 1 Fusion Art invites submissions for the 9th Annual Artist’s Choice art competition for an online exhibition during the month of March 2024. For this open (no theme) competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art and photography in any subject matter and any media. Click here for details.
Call for Entry, MNCPPC | Call for 2024 General Exhibitions — Prince Georges, MD
Deadline: March 1 This call is open to all artists in the District/Maryland/Virginia Area who are 18 years of age or older. We are seeking exhibition proposals for various M-NCPPC facilities including The Publick Playhouse, Watkins Nature Center, The Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex (SPLEX), the Southern Area Aquatic & Recreation Complex (SAARC), and Snow Hill Manor. Click herefor details.
Call for Public Art Installation, Takoma Park Arts and Humanities Committee — Takoma Park, MD
Deadline: March 3 The Arts and Humanities Committee is pleased to announce this call for entries for a site-specific sculptural installation as part of the City of Takoma Park’s ongoing efforts to further the creation of public art to build community, enhance public spaces, and celebrate the arts. The City is seeking proposals that reflect a “welcome” or “crossroads” theme for a permanent sculptural installation outside the Takoma Park Recreation Center. Click here for details.
Call for Virginia-based Artists, Made in VA Biennial 2024 — Virginia Beach, VA
Deadline: March 4 Made in VA Biennial 2024, The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art’s annual, juried exhibition has become a larger Biennial. The exhibition features work in almost all media by Virginia artists. Made in VA promotes emerging artists by inviting them to display their work in a museum exhibition. Click here for details.
Call for Entries: Flourish 2024: A Juried National Exhibition of Floral and Botanical Artworks — Norfolk, VA
Deadline: March 10Flourish is an exhibition of artworks that feature floral and botanical artworks from across the country. This exhibition is an open to all functional, non-functional, 2D, 3D, fine art, and fine art craft in ALL MEDIUMS and ALL STYLES. Click here for details.
Call for Artists, Building a Caring Community Through Art — Shady Grove, MD
Deadline: March 11 The Priddy Library at the Universities at Shady Grove invites artists to submit recent artwork reflecting on the challenges facing our community and the cultivation of support, care, and healing among one another. This exhibition will highlight the relationships that strengthen our community and is a good opportunity to enjoy the art that defines us. The Library is looking for art that is strong, creative, and that builds bonds within the community. Click here for details.
Taubman Museum of Art’s Sidewalk Art Show — Roanoke, VA
Deadline: March 13Calling All Emerging Artists! This year, the Taubman Museum of Art is celebrating its 66th Annual Sidewalk Art Show, taking place June 1 and 2 (the weekend following Memorial Day). This juried art show has become one of Southwest Virginia’s most anticipated events, a premier destination for fine art shopping – this annual museum fundraiser attracts thousands of art patrons to the historic district of downtown Roanoke. Mediums presented include fine craft, sculpture, original paintings, prints, watercolors, etchings, mixed media, jewelry, and photography. Click here for details.
Call for Film Submissions, District Dreamers Film Festival — D.C.
Deadline: March 15 Attention filmmakers from or currently residing in the greater Washington DC area! The District Dreamers Film Festival is thrilled to announce its call for submissions for our upcoming independent festival. We invite creative minds to showcase their cinematic brilliance in narratives, documentaries, or animations that captivate and inspire. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, Montpelier Arts Center Announces Library Gallery Competition 2024 — Laurel, MD
Deadline: March 17 Montpelier Arts Center is holding a competition for exhibitions that will be held in the Library Gallery between September 2024 and July 2025. Eligible artists must be 18 years and older and reside in Maryland. Previous winners from 2019 to the present are ineligible. The juror may elect to exhibit artists who apply for solo shows or artists who apply as groups. Click here for details.
Call for Submissions, WINTER * NEW $1,800.00 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo
Deadline: March 21 Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. Submissions are being accepted for Winter 2024 grants. Click here for details.
Call for Photography, 2024 International Portfolio Review — N.Y.
Deadline: March 22 Soho Photo, New York City’s longest-running photography gallery, is awarding solo shows to three winning photographers.The competition is open to all photographers 18 years and older. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, Falls Church Arts | Flora and Fauna: Thriving or Threatened — Falls Church, VA
Deadline: March 24 Artists are invited to submit work that celebrates the beauty and diversity of the natural world or explores the challenges it faces. Exhibition Dates: Saturday, April 20–Sunday, June 9, 2024 . Click herefor details.
Call for Submissions, Foundry Gallery: Helena Foundation Young Artist Grant — D.C.
Deadline: March 29 One of Washington’s premier contemporary galleries, Foundry’s mission is to promote the work of young emerging and accomplished regional artists. We are seeking D.C. area artists interested in gallery membership and the opportunity to learn how a co-operative gallery works. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, From My Perspective 6th Annual National Exhibition — Virginia Beach, VA
Deadline: March 30 The Virginia Beach Art Center (VB-AC) presents its 6th annual national exhibit that’s all about viewpoint. What you’re seeing, what you’re feeling and what you want to say. What will you choose? Artists from Alabama to Wyoming and all US territories are invited to show off their personal best. What will you choose? Click here for details.
Call for Entry, Wyoming Game & Fish Department Conservation Stamp Art Contest — Online
Deadline: March 31 The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Collectible Conservation Stamp Art competition continues to lead the country in state wildlife stamp art competitions in number of entries, prize money and quality of artwork. The subject 2025 is the western tanager. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, Montpelier Arts Center Annual Studio Jury Competition 2024 — Laurel, MD
Deadline: March 31 Join a thriving community of professional artists in the Montpelier Resident Artist Program. Resident artists work in a diverse variety of media and styles, maintain studio hours for the public to visit, and participate in community events. These artists are selected by an annual jury panel and exhibit their work in the Montpelier Arts Center’s Resident Artist Gallery on a revolving basis. Interested artists are encouraged to visit the Arts Center, located on the beautiful grounds of Montpelier Mansion in Laurel, MD. Click here for details.
Call to Artists, Calloway Fine Art & Consulting Second Interiors Exhibit — D.C.
Deadline: April 1, 2024 We are seeking artwork representing or inspired by interiors. Artwork must be 2D – painting, drawing, or mixed media (no photography). For more information, click here.
Call for Applications, 2024 Virginia Folklife Program
Deadline: April 7 The Virginia Folklife Program invites people who are experienced in a cultural tradition to consider teaching another community member through the Folklife Apprenticeship Program. We provide funding for an individual who is considered a master of a tradition to train an apprentice of their choosing. Projects in music, dance, crafts, community storytelling, cultural reclamation, traditional healing, agriculture, foodways, and specialty trades are all welcome. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, The Coral Reef Encounter 2024 — Columbia, MD
Deadline, May 1 The Coral Reef Encounter invites artists and crafters to create Coral Critters: three dimensional, fanciful fish and/or coral inspired by the beauty of a healthy coral reef. Your piece of art will be displayed prominently underwater in the Reef on June 22 and 23, 2024 at the Jeffers Hill pool in Columbia, Maryland. Click herefor details.
Instructors Wanted at The Art League — Alexandria, VA
Deadline: Until filled The Art League is looking for skilled instructors in all visual arts disciplines. We’re particularly keen to recruit new hires for our sculpture, stained glass, and watercolor departments. Preferred applicants will have a personable and patient disposition, excellent communication skills, and the ability to teach their medium to groups of beginning, intermediate, and/or advanced level students. Class sizes range, depending on enrollment, from around 5 to 30 students. Experience teaching is helpful but not an absolute requirement. To apply, send a cover letter with statement of intent, resumé, and 6-10 tiffs or jpegs of current work to Ariane D’Souza via email at [email protected].
Ongoing: These opportunities have rolling deadlines.
Studio Sundays Submissions, Create! Magazine
Every month Create! Magazine! picks several winning images of artists’ studio spaces and features them on their website and social media along with artists’ work and story. Submit a quality image of your workspace, studio or kitchen table where you make work for a chance to be featured. For more information and to submit, click here.
Call for Artists, Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council
Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council (PGAHC) is featuring county artists at its newest art space Arts’tination at National Harbor, the premier arts and entertainment destination in our regions Located at 162 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD. Arts’tination is dedicated to supporting local artists and curating immersive creative experiences. PGAHC is recruiting artists to show and sell their work and/or to conduct arts related workshops for the public. Artists should submit work samples and inquires to [email protected]. For more information please visit https://www.pgahc.org/artstination.
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants
These monthly grants range from $500–$3,000, with the average amount being $1,700. Visual and performing artists whose work is of a contemporary, experimental nature and who have a US Tax ID Number can apply. For more information, click here.
Call for Art, Links Bridge Vineyards—Thurmont, MD
Links Bridge Vineyards, a small artisan style winery located just outside of Frederick, Maryland, is looking to feature the artwork of various artists on the walls of their tasting barn for two weeks at a time. To learn more, call Joan Cartier 301-602-5733 or email her at [email protected].
Pyramid Atlantic offers year-round workshops in printmaking, papermaking, book arts, and hybrids thereof. We offer multi-week, daytime, evening, and weekend intensives for adults in our fully equipped studios. As part of a robust and diverse schedule of offerings, we welcome unsolicited workshop proposals, and hope that you will consider applying! Workshop proposal reviews are ongoing, but for best consideration, submit class proposals by the following dates: 1/15 for Summer Workshops; 4/1 for Fall Workshops; 7/1 for Winter Workshops; 10/1 for Spring Workshops. Questions? Email Gretchen, Artistic Director, [email protected]
Call For Stories About Women in the Arts, Maryland State Arts Council
2020 has been dedicated to the Year of the Woman in Maryland. Do you have an inspiring story about vital contributions of women-identifying people who are artists, arts administrators, or cultural workers? Perhaps an exhibition, performance or project featuring women? Share it with the Maryland State Arts Council for potential use in marketing and communications! Send your ideas to [email protected], and include “Year of the Woman” in the subject line. Satff will contact senders whose stories are selected for inclusion in future newsletters, eblasts, or social media postings. Learn more about Maryland’s year of the Woman here.
Call For Artists, Busboys and Poets
Busboys and Poets is looking for submissions from Maryland and Virginia artists as it expands to new locations in both areas. Submissions can include drawings, painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, assemblage, fiber, quilts, etc. Art images reflecting life in the city, family, portraits, whimsy, abstraction, social uplift and life experiences within diverse cultures are encouraged for submission. For more information, click here.
Alterwork Studios Online Residency
This residency was designed to give emerging contemporary artists an online platform to create new work and explore their practice. Over the course of four weeks, artists will be encouraged to experiment and explore their concepts and move their work forward in the contemporary art world. Learn more here.
Accepting Artwork for Curatorial Review by AIWA
The Alper Initiative for Washington Art features five exhibitions per year in the newly constructed first floor space in the American University Museum. We accept submissions, on a rolling basis, from Washington artists of all ages and backgrounds, and working in diverse media. The museum’s Director and Curator, Jack Rasmussen, will select curators who will review these submissions for potential use in Alper Initiative exhibitions. For more information click here.
Call For Entry Hamilton Arts Collective Guest Artist Exhibition – Baltimore, MD
The Hamilton Arts Collective (HAC) and the Hamilton Gallery seek applications from artists for month-long Guest Artist exhibitions at Hamilton Gallery located at 5502 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD. The selected guest artists will be invited to exhibit a selection of their current work in Gallery I of the Hamilton Gallery. The Guest Artist exhibition is featured in Hamilton Gallery communications and will be promoted by the HAC and Hamilton Gallery. This is an open call to artists residing within 60 miles of Baltimore City. Baltimore residents are encouraged to apply. Click here to learn more.
Howard County Arts Council Quarterly Call For Artists – Ellicott City, MD
The Howard County Arts Council gallery program was established to enhance the public’s appreciation of the visual arts, provide a venue to exhibit the work of local, regional, and national artists in a professional space, and provide leadership in the arts by presenting a broad spectrum of arts in all media from both emerging and established artists. Artists, ages 18 and older, working in all media and styles including time-based and installation artists, are encouraged to apply either individually or as a group. Proposals from curators and arts organizations are also welcome. Click here to learn more.
Exhibit at Hotel Indigo Downtown Baltimore — Baltimore, MD
The Maryland Art Place (MAP) is working with Hotel Indigo in downtown Baltimore to offer rotating exhibitions in the hotel’s library and Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats restaurant. This opportunity is open to visual artists living or working in Maryland. ’s public art partnership projects (MAP), in partnership with Hotel Indigo, is pleased to announce an open call to artists. MAP will curate four exhibitions a year based on submissions entered through a rolling basis. Click here to learn more.
Solo or Group Shows in Athenaeum Gallery – VA
The Athenaeum Gallery in Alexandria, Virginia exhibits visual arts created solely by artists living or working in the region (DC, Maryland and Virginia) and strives to present visitors with a wide variety of excellent art and unique experiences. In addition to the shows curated by the Gallery Director, the Athenaeum Gallery invites artists and curators to submit show proposals. For more information, click here.
The Creativity Grant Program State of Maryland (MD)
Deadline: Rolling. The purpose of the Creativity Grant Program is to strengthen the vitality and sustainability of artists and small organizations to maintain a strong and stable arts infrastructure in the State of Maryland. The Creativity Grant also provides opportunities to serve the growing needs of relevant arts projects and collaborations within Maryland communities. For more information regarding eligibility and funding timelines, please review the Creativity Grants Guidelines. For more information about the program, and to apply visit the Creativity Grant Program State of Maryland website.
Artist/Writers: Cover Art for Academic Medicine
Deadline: Rolling. Submit original works of art inspired by, but not necessarily representative of, an academic medicine experience from any perspective: caregiver, researcher, teacher, learner, or patient (for example, learning how to be a physician or scientist, caring for patients, exploring research questions, making a new discovery, being a research participant, teaching, or being cared for in a teaching hospital). The journal welcomes photography, sculpture, painting, textile work, and other visual media. Images may be cropped or resized to fit into the allotted cover space. Artists must also submit a related Cover Art essay as a narrative companion to the artwork, to explain the connection between the work and the “academic medicine experience.” The related narrative should be 250 to 600 words and is subject to editing. To apply for this opportunity, and to learn more, visit the Academic Medicine website.
The Awesome Foundation Accepting Applications for Art Projects
Deadline: Open. The Awesome Foundation for the Arts and Sciences is a worldwide network of people devoted to forwarding the interest of “awesomeness in the universe.” Established in 2009, the foundation distributes $1,000 grants on a monthly basis to projects and their creators. The money is pooled from ten or more self-organizing “micro-trustees.” The chapters are autonomous and organized by the trustees around geographic areas or topics of interest. Apply on the Awesome Foundation website.
Call for Artists: Maryland Art Place Seeks Proposals for Rotating Exhibition Partnership with Baltimore’s Hotel Indigo (MD)
Deadline: rolling. Maryland Art Place (MAP), in partnership with Hotel Indigo is pleased to announce an open ‘Call to Artists’. As an extension of MAP’s annual IMPACT public art partnership projects, MAP is working with Hotel Indigo to offer rotating exhibitions in Hotel indigo’s library and Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats. This opportunity is available to visual artists living or working in Maryland. Maryland Art Place will curate four exhibitions a year based on submissions entered through a rolling basis. Guidelines and information here.
Peripheral ARTeries – Biennial Contemporary Art Publication
Deadline: Rolling. Peripheral ARTeries is looking for artists to be featured in the new special Biennial Edition of their art publication, that comes to its 10th edition. This opportunity is great for both established and early career artists who need a boost to their artist portfolio. The 10th edition will once again explore and show current trends and tendencies in Contemporary Art: Peripheral ARTeries cultivates a spirit of openness through a unique collaborative and participatory approach.Each artist may submit a maximum of three works or projects made in any technique: painting, drawing, video art, experimental cinema, fine art photography, experimental media, mixed media, installations, public art, performance. The call is open to all proposed kind of art and media capable of challenging the viewers’ traditional perspective on art itself. To submit, visit the Peripheral ARTeries website.
Exhibit at Hotel Indigo (VA)
Artists works will displayed in the hotel’s gallery (220 S Union St, Old Town Alexandria) for a six-month period. Two-dimensional, framed works only. Artists will install the work using the hotel’s mounting hardware. Labels will be provided by the hotel. All sales handled by artist, no commission. Preference for local or locally influenced selections but not required. The space measures approximately 7’10” by 8’3.″ If interested, contact Kate Ellis, General Manager, [email protected].
The New Project Studio – Ongoing Opportunity (VA)
Ongoing. Located in Studio 8, the New Project Studio is a community-focused arts incubator space that offers a short-term location to test new program ideas, spotlight underrepresented voices, and enhance community engagement. Projects rotate on a regular basis. For more information, click here.
Public Arts Grants & Opportunities (VA)
Ongoing. The City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts provides grants for nonprofit arts organizations as well as individual artists. See all current opportunities and online applications here.
Residency: Maryland
Deadline: ongoing. Montgomery College, Rockville and Germantown Art Department is seeking proposals for its Artist-in-Residence Program, encouraging proposals that cultivate collaborative work between artists and students.
Looking for artists: Foundry Gallery (DC)
Deadline: ongoing. Foundry Gallery is seeking a few artists in the greater Washington, DC area. If interested in applying for membership please send up to five images (jpg attachments) and an email letter to: [email protected]. The oldest cooperative in Washington, the gallery holds monthly solo and members’ group shows at its beautiful space north of Shaw near the 9:30 Club.
Looking for artists: Printmakers (DC)
Deadline: ongoing. Washington Printmakers Gallery is seeking artist members specializing in printmaking, photography and book arts. An active cooperative for over 30 years, the gallery holds monthly solo and members’ group shows in its lovely space in upper Georgetown. Distant and shared memberships are available. If interested in applying for membership please email [email protected].
Lizzy Molinari this year's 1st Place Brend Kollman 3D Award for her glass sculpture "Chakras."
By Julia Chance
The pickings are anything but slim when selecting award winning artworks for our annual Patrons’ Show. This year there were over 400 submissions eligible for Best-in-Show, Torpedo Factory Artist, Faculty, Marian Van Landingham, and Brenda Kollman 3D Awards, giving juror Rachel Kizielewicz lots and lots to choose from.
“It is impressive that hundreds of pieces were donated to make the Patrons’ Show happen,” says Kizielewicz, an artist herself and the interim president and CEO of Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Virginia. “I was taken with the generosity of The Art League’s community of artists, students, and instructors. The fact that the show has been going on for 56 years is further testament to the strength of this community.”
“I found the artworks to be widely varied, and wildly inspiring,” Kizielewicz says. But for the massive undertaking of choosing the winners, her first priority was to work within the parameters of each award category. From there, “I looked for pieces that stood out for their craftsmanship, uniqueness and overall artistry.”
Here, she comments on this year’s winning artworks.
Best-in-Show: Triple Self Portrait by David Carter; Oil
“This is a piece that immediately struck me—for its scale, composition, depth and perspective.”
Torpedo Factory Artist Award: The Face We Show by Lisa Schumair; Mixed media
“This piece is compelling for its uniqueness. Who we show the world, versus who we really are is something I think everyone can relate to in their own way.”
Faculty Award: Wells Clerestory by Rachel Collins; Watercolor
“This is amazingly restrained and controlled for a watercolor piece. It relays the sense of place—and the tone of place—poignantly.”
Marian Van Landingham Award: Broccoli, Fennel and Red Onion by Keith Parks; Photography
“Who has ever seen broccoli, fennel and onion look so good? The composition is evocative, and the depth of the color palette is strikingly rich.”
Brenda Kollman 3-D Awards
“With the 3-D award category, it was important to recognize a variety of media, given the many different materials that were used by the 3-D artists.”
1st Place: Chakras by Lizzy Molinari; Glass sculpture
“A life-size torso with chakras made out of glass is not something you see every day…”
2nd Place: Deer Spirit by Noah Williams; Mixed media
“…nor is a deer spirit made of found objects. Both are very unique works.
3rd Place: Phil Voltz by Theresa Rinehart; Assemblage
“And then, something as well known as a robot gets a whole new interpretation that can’t help but make you smile.”
This weekend: 2024 Student/Faculty Show at the League; David Driskell & Friends at David C. Driskell Center; Made From Scratchby Marcus Beauregard at Printmakers Inc.; and Geometrix: Encoded Abstraction at Pazo Fine Art D.C.
The Art League 2024 Student/Faculty Show
Lots to see at our 2024 Student/Faculty Show!
Our annual Student/Faculty Show gives adults and youth who take classes at The Art League, and the artists who teach them, an opportunity to shine. This year’s exhibition features over 200 works in varied mediums from paintings and drawing to soft sculpture and metal work. It opens Friday, February 23, and is on view through Sunday, March 3, with a closing reception from 2–4 p.m.
Driskell and Friends: Creativity, Collaboration, and Friendship
Mask Series II by David Driskell
Renowned artist David Driskell’s creative practice was deeply rooted in the collaborative, with friendships serving as conduits for support, influence, and inspiration. His creative legacy takes center stage in the compelling exhibition David C. Driskell & Friends: Creativity, Collaboration, and Friendship, featuring more than 70 artworks by 35 prominent African American artists and original archival materials. Join the Driskell Center for the opening reception Friday, January 23, from 6–8 p.m. David Driskell & Friends opens to the public February 26, and is on view through May 24; University of Maryland, 1214 Cole Student Activities Building, College Park, Maryland.
Made From Scratch by Marcus Beauregard
L’Aristocrat by Marcus Beauregard; Dry point on MDF
Artist Marcus Beauregard explores three forms of intaglio printmaking—dry point, etching, and mezzotint—in his solo exhibition Made From Scratch at Printmakers Inc. It is on view through February 29. Join Beauregard for a reception Saturday, February 24, from 1–4 p.m. Printmakers Inc. is located in the Torpedo Factory, 105 North Union Street, Alexandria, Virginia.
Geometrix: Encoded Abstraction
Image detail: Andrew Masullo, 5296, 2011 – 2012
Pazo Fine Art presents Geometrix: Encoded Abstraction, a vibrant, energetic exhibition featuring paintings, drawings, and sculptures by Don Dudley, Jean Jinho Kim, Andrew Masullo, Harvey Quaytman, David Simpson, Li Trincere, Don Voisine, Neil Williams, and Norman Zammitt. Derived from the formalist traditions of geometric abstraction and hard-edge techniques, this diverse assembly of artists coheres around a joint venture to instill a sense of logical order and beauty within abstraction, predominantly through a reverence for the pure, foundational aspects of painting. It is on view through March 16; 1932 9th Street NW, #C102, (Enter from 9 1/2 Street), Washington, D.C.
Deadline: February 22 Presented by the Association of Illustrators (AOI), in partnership with the USA-based Directory of Illustration, the World Illustration Awards 2024 are now open for submissions. Professional and New Talent Illustrators, commissioners, agents and tutors are invited to submit work created, commissioned or published since January 2023. This globally-recognized competition is judged by global illustration industry professionals. Click here for details.
Taubman Museum of Art’s Sidewalk Art Show — Roanoke, VA
Deadline: March 13Calling All Emerging Artists! This year, the Taubman Museum of Art is celebrating its 66th Annual Sidewalk Art Show, taking place June 1 and 2 (the weekend following Memorial Day). This juried art show has become one of Southwest Virginia’s most anticipated events, a premier destination for fine art shopping – this annual museum fundraiser attracts thousands of art patrons to the historic district of downtown Roanoke. Mediums presented include fine craft, sculpture, original paintings, prints, watercolors, etchings, mixed media, jewelry, and photography. Click here for details.
Call for Applications, 2024 Virginia Folklife Program
Deadline: April 7 The Virginia Folklife Program invites people who are experienced in a cultural tradition to consider teaching another community member through the Folklife Apprenticeship Program. We provide funding for an individual who is considered a master of a tradition to train an apprentice of their choosing. Projects in music, dance, crafts, community storytelling, cultural reclamation, traditional healing, agriculture, foodways, and specialty trades are all welcome. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, The Coral Reef Encounter 2024 — Columbia, MD
Deadline, May 1 The Coral Reef Encounter invites artists and crafters to create Coral Critters: three dimensional, fanciful fish and/or coral inspired by the beauty of a healthy coral reef. Your piece of art will be displayed prominently underwater in the Reef on June 22 and 23, 2024 at the Jeffers Hill pool in Columbia, Maryland. Click herefor details.
Re-runs: These were previously posted, but it’s not too late to enter!
Call for Entries, 16th Annual Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival — Wayne, PA
Deadline: February 20 The Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival, one of the longest-running and most popular outdoor painting events in the country, offers artists the unique opportunity to showcase over 300 works created during the festival in three spacious, light-filled, and state-of-the-art exhibition galleries. Click herefor details.
Open Call, Capitol Hill Art League Layers Group Exhibition — D.C.
Deadline: February 24 The Capitol Hill Art League invites artists in the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia to enter this annual open call. The theme for this exhibit is Layers. Artists are invited to interpret the concept of layers through any 2D and 3D media, including photography. Click herefor details.
Montgomery College’s Visual and Performing Arts Department on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus Open Calls for the 2024-2025 Academic Year — Takoma Park, MD
Deadline: February 25 Montgomery College Department of Visual and Performing Arts Department at Montgomery College Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus in Maryland announces two open calls for the 2024-2025 academic year. We are opening up calls for application in our King Street Gallery and our Artist-in-Residence program. Click here for details.
Studio Residency at Otis Street Arts Project — Mt. Rainer, MD
Deadline: February 25 Otis Street Arts Project is looking for an excited, inspired artist to temporarily join the O.S.A.P. community for a studio residency. This is a free residency with no fees attached. Artists are free to work on projects of their choosing and are expected to provide their own materials and tools. The residency is contingent upon working a minimum of 15 hours a week, reviewed monthly. They are looking for artists that will take full advantage of the space. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, 2024 Bethesda Painting Awards — Bethesda, MD
Deadline: February 27 The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 20th annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. Click here for details.
Montgomery College’s Visual and Performing Arts Department on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus Open Calls for the 2024-2025 Academic Year
Deadline: February 29 Montgomery College Department of Visual and Performing Arts Department at Montgomery College Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus in Maryland announces two open calls for the 2024-2025 academic year. We are opening up calls for application in our King Street Gallery and our Artist-in-Residence program. Click herefor details.
Call for Young Artists Art in Transit Program — D.C.
Deadline: February 29 In honor of Earth Day (Monday, April 22, 2024), Metro’s Art in Transit program is inviting K-6 students from Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia to submit 2-D artworks that highlight and celebrate the significant role of public transportation in fostering a sustainable environment and healthy communities. The selected artworks will be featured on bus wraps as part of Metro’s celebration of Earth Day. Click herefor details.
Call for Entries, 11th Annual Art Speaks Juried Exhibition 2024 — Mathews, VA
Deadline: March 1, 2024 This statewide show brings the best of Virginia’s contemporary artists to our small-town gallery on the Chesapeake Bay. We showcase two- and three-dimensional artwork from all Virginia artists. Awards total $6,350, with separate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners for 2-D and 3-D works. Click here for details.
Call to Artists, 9th Annual Artist’s Choice Art Competition
Deadline: March 1 Fusion Art invites submissions for the 9th Annual Artist’s Choice art competition for an online exhibition during the month of March 2024. For this open (no theme) competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art and photography in any subject matter and any media. Click here for details.
Call for Entry, MNCPPC | Call for 2024 General Exhibitions — Prince Georges, MD
Deadline: March 1 This call is open to all artists in the District/Maryland/Virginia Area who are 18 years of age or older. We are seeking exhibition proposals for various M-NCPPC facilities including The Publick Playhouse, Watkins Nature Center, The Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex (SPLEX), the Southern Area Aquatic & Recreation Complex (SAARC), and Snow Hill Manor. Click herefor details.
Call for Public Art Installation, Takoma Park Arts and Humanities Committee — Takoma Park, MD
Deadline: March 3 The Arts and Humanities Committee is pleased to announce this call for entries for a site-specific sculptural installation as part of the City of Takoma Park’s ongoing efforts to further the creation of public art to build community, enhance public spaces, and celebrate the arts. The City is seeking proposals that reflect a “welcome” or “crossroads” theme for a permanent sculptural installation outside the Takoma Park Recreation Center. Click here for details.
Call for Virginia-based Artists, Made in VA Biennial 2024 — Virginia Beach, VA
Deadline: March 4 Made in VA Biennial 2024, The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art’s annual, juried exhibition has become a larger Biennial. The exhibition features work in almost all media by Virginia artists. Made in VA promotes emerging artists by inviting them to display their work in a museum exhibition. Click here for details.
Call for Entries: Flourish 2024: A Juried National Exhibition of Floral and Botanical Artworks — Norfolk, VA
Deadline: March 10Flourish is an exhibition of artworks that feature floral and botanical artworks from across the country. This exhibition is an open to all functional, non-functional, 2D, 3D, fine art, and fine art craft in ALL MEDIUMS and ALL STYLES. Click here for details.
Call for Artists, Building a Caring Community Through Art — Shady Grove, MD
Deadline: March 11 The Priddy Library at the Universities at Shady Grove invites artists to submit recent artwork reflecting on the challenges facing our community and the cultivation of support, care, and healing among one another. This exhibition will highlight the relationships that strengthen our community and is a good opportunity to enjoy the art that defines us. The Library is looking for art that is strong, creative, and that builds bonds within the community. Click here for details.
Call for Film Submissions, District Dreamers Film Festival — D.C.
Deadline: March 15 Attention filmmakers from or currently residing in the greater Washington DC area! The District Dreamers Film Festival is thrilled to announce its call for submissions for our upcoming independent festival. We invite creative minds to showcase their cinematic brilliance in narratives, documentaries, or animations that captivate and inspire. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, Montpelier Arts Center Announces Library Gallery Competition 2024 — Laurel, MD
Deadline: March 17 Montpelier Arts Center is holding a competition for exhibitions that will be held in the Library Gallery between September 2024 and July 2025. Eligible artists must be 18 years and older and reside in Maryland. Previous winners from 2019 to the present are ineligible. The juror may elect to exhibit artists who apply for solo shows or artists who apply as groups. Click here for details.
Call for Submissions, WINTER * NEW $1,800.00 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo
Deadline: March 21 Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. Submissions are being accepted for Winter 2024 grants. Click here for details.
Call for Photography, 2024 International Portfolio Review — N.Y.
Deadline: March 22 Soho Photo, New York City’s longest-running photography gallery, is awarding solo shows to three winning photographers.The competition is open to all photographers 18 years and older. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, Falls Church Arts | Flora and Fauna: Thriving or Threatened — Falls Church, VA
Deadline: March 24 Artists are invited to submit work that celebrates the beauty and diversity of the natural world or explores the challenges it faces. Exhibition Dates: Saturday, April 20–Sunday, June 9, 2024 . Click herefor details.
Call for Submissions, Foundry Gallery: Helena Foundation Young Artist Grant — D.C.
Deadline: March 29 One of Washington’s premier contemporary galleries, Foundry’s mission is to promote the work of young emerging and accomplished regional artists. We are seeking D.C. area artists interested in gallery membership and the opportunity to learn how a co-operative gallery works. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, From My Perspective 6th Annual National Exhibition — Virginia Beach, VA
Deadline: March 30 The Virginia Beach Art Center (VB-AC) presents its 6th annual national exhibit that’s all about viewpoint. What you’re seeing, what you’re feeling and what you want to say. What will you choose? Artists from Alabama to Wyoming and all US territories are invited to show off their personal best. What will you choose? Click here for details.
Call for Entry, Wyoming Game & Fish Department Conservation Stamp Art Contest — Online
Deadline: March 31 The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Collectible Conservation Stamp Art competition continues to lead the country in state wildlife stamp art competitions in number of entries, prize money and quality of artwork. The subject 2025 is the western tanager. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, Montpelier Arts Center Annual Studio Jury Competition 2024 — Laurel, MD
Deadline: March 31 Join a thriving community of professional artists in the Montpelier Resident Artist Program. Resident artists work in a diverse variety of media and styles, maintain studio hours for the public to visit, and participate in community events. These artists are selected by an annual jury panel and exhibit their work in the Montpelier Arts Center’s Resident Artist Gallery on a revolving basis. Interested artists are encouraged to visit the Arts Center, located on the beautiful grounds of Montpelier Mansion in Laurel, MD. Click here for details.
Call to Artists, Calloway Fine Art & Consulting Second Interiors Exhibit — D.C.
Deadline: April 1, 2024 We are seeking artwork representing or inspired by interiors. Artwork must be 2D – painting, drawing, or mixed media (no photography). For more information, click here.
Instructors Wanted at The Art League — Alexandria, VA
Deadline: Until filled The Art League is looking for skilled instructors in all visual arts disciplines. We’re particularly keen to recruit new hires for our sculpture, stained glass, and watercolor departments. Preferred applicants will have a personable and patient disposition, excellent communication skills, and the ability to teach their medium to groups of beginning, intermediate, and/or advanced level students. Class sizes range, depending on enrollment, from around 5 to 30 students. Experience teaching is helpful but not an absolute requirement. To apply, send a cover letter with statement of intent, resumé, and 6-10 tiffs or jpegs of current work to Ariane D’Souza via email at [email protected].
Ongoing: These opportunities have rolling deadlines.
Studio Sundays Submissions, Create! Magazine
Every month Create! Magazine! picks several winning images of artists’ studio spaces and features them on their website and social media along with artists’ work and story. Submit a quality image of your workspace, studio or kitchen table where you make work for a chance to be featured. For more information and to submit, click here.
Call for Artists, Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council
Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council (PGAHC) is featuring county artists at its newest art space Arts’tination at National Harbor, the premier arts and entertainment destination in our regions Located at 162 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD. Arts’tination is dedicated to supporting local artists and curating immersive creative experiences. PGAHC is recruiting artists to show and sell their work and/or to conduct arts related workshops for the public. Artists should submit work samples and inquires to [email protected]. For more information please visit https://www.pgahc.org/artstination.
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants
These monthly grants range from $500–$3,000, with the average amount being $1,700. Visual and performing artists whose work is of a contemporary, experimental nature and who have a US Tax ID Number can apply. For more information, click here.
Call for Art, Links Bridge Vineyards—Thurmont, MD
Links Bridge Vineyards, a small artisan style winery located just outside of Frederick, Maryland, is looking to feature the artwork of various artists on the walls of their tasting barn for two weeks at a time. To learn more, call Joan Cartier 301-602-5733 or email her at [email protected].
Pyramid Atlantic offers year-round workshops in printmaking, papermaking, book arts, and hybrids thereof. We offer multi-week, daytime, evening, and weekend intensives for adults in our fully equipped studios. As part of a robust and diverse schedule of offerings, we welcome unsolicited workshop proposals, and hope that you will consider applying! Workshop proposal reviews are ongoing, but for best consideration, submit class proposals by the following dates: 1/15 for Summer Workshops; 4/1 for Fall Workshops; 7/1 for Winter Workshops; 10/1 for Spring Workshops. Questions? Email Gretchen, Artistic Director, [email protected]
Call For Stories About Women in the Arts, Maryland State Arts Council
2020 has been dedicated to the Year of the Woman in Maryland. Do you have an inspiring story about vital contributions of women-identifying people who are artists, arts administrators, or cultural workers? Perhaps an exhibition, performance or project featuring women? Share it with the Maryland State Arts Council for potential use in marketing and communications! Send your ideas to [email protected], and include “Year of the Woman” in the subject line. Satff will contact senders whose stories are selected for inclusion in future newsletters, eblasts, or social media postings. Learn more about Maryland’s year of the Woman here.
Call For Artists, Busboys and Poets
Busboys and Poets is looking for submissions from Maryland and Virginia artists as it expands to new locations in both areas. Submissions can include drawings, painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, assemblage, fiber, quilts, etc. Art images reflecting life in the city, family, portraits, whimsy, abstraction, social uplift and life experiences within diverse cultures are encouraged for submission. For more information, click here.
Alterwork Studios Online Residency
This residency was designed to give emerging contemporary artists an online platform to create new work and explore their practice. Over the course of four weeks, artists will be encouraged to experiment and explore their concepts and move their work forward in the contemporary art world. Learn more here.
Accepting Artwork for Curatorial Review by AIWA
The Alper Initiative for Washington Art features five exhibitions per year in the newly constructed first floor space in the American University Museum. We accept submissions, on a rolling basis, from Washington artists of all ages and backgrounds, and working in diverse media. The museum’s Director and Curator, Jack Rasmussen, will select curators who will review these submissions for potential use in Alper Initiative exhibitions. For more information click here.
Call For Entry Hamilton Arts Collective Guest Artist Exhibition – Baltimore, MD
The Hamilton Arts Collective (HAC) and the Hamilton Gallery seek applications from artists for month-long Guest Artist exhibitions at Hamilton Gallery located at 5502 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD. The selected guest artists will be invited to exhibit a selection of their current work in Gallery I of the Hamilton Gallery. The Guest Artist exhibition is featured in Hamilton Gallery communications and will be promoted by the HAC and Hamilton Gallery. This is an open call to artists residing within 60 miles of Baltimore City. Baltimore residents are encouraged to apply. Click here to learn more.
Howard County Arts Council Quarterly Call For Artists – Ellicott City, MD
The Howard County Arts Council gallery program was established to enhance the public’s appreciation of the visual arts, provide a venue to exhibit the work of local, regional, and national artists in a professional space, and provide leadership in the arts by presenting a broad spectrum of arts in all media from both emerging and established artists. Artists, ages 18 and older, working in all media and styles including time-based and installation artists, are encouraged to apply either individually or as a group. Proposals from curators and arts organizations are also welcome. Click here to learn more.
Exhibit at Hotel Indigo Downtown Baltimore — Baltimore, MD
The Maryland Art Place (MAP) is working with Hotel Indigo in downtown Baltimore to offer rotating exhibitions in the hotel’s library and Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats restaurant. This opportunity is open to visual artists living or working in Maryland. ’s public art partnership projects (MAP), in partnership with Hotel Indigo, is pleased to announce an open call to artists. MAP will curate four exhibitions a year based on submissions entered through a rolling basis. Click here to learn more.
Solo or Group Shows in Athenaeum Gallery – VA
The Athenaeum Gallery in Alexandria, Virginia exhibits visual arts created solely by artists living or working in the region (DC, Maryland and Virginia) and strives to present visitors with a wide variety of excellent art and unique experiences. In addition to the shows curated by the Gallery Director, the Athenaeum Gallery invites artists and curators to submit show proposals. For more information, click here.
The Creativity Grant Program State of Maryland (MD)
Deadline: Rolling. The purpose of the Creativity Grant Program is to strengthen the vitality and sustainability of artists and small organizations to maintain a strong and stable arts infrastructure in the State of Maryland. The Creativity Grant also provides opportunities to serve the growing needs of relevant arts projects and collaborations within Maryland communities. For more information regarding eligibility and funding timelines, please review the Creativity Grants Guidelines. For more information about the program, and to apply visit the Creativity Grant Program State of Maryland website.
Artist/Writers: Cover Art for Academic Medicine
Deadline: Rolling. Submit original works of art inspired by, but not necessarily representative of, an academic medicine experience from any perspective: caregiver, researcher, teacher, learner, or patient (for example, learning how to be a physician or scientist, caring for patients, exploring research questions, making a new discovery, being a research participant, teaching, or being cared for in a teaching hospital). The journal welcomes photography, sculpture, painting, textile work, and other visual media. Images may be cropped or resized to fit into the allotted cover space. Artists must also submit a related Cover Art essay as a narrative companion to the artwork, to explain the connection between the work and the “academic medicine experience.” The related narrative should be 250 to 600 words and is subject to editing. To apply for this opportunity, and to learn more, visit the Academic Medicine website.
The Awesome Foundation Accepting Applications for Art Projects
Deadline: Open. The Awesome Foundation for the Arts and Sciences is a worldwide network of people devoted to forwarding the interest of “awesomeness in the universe.” Established in 2009, the foundation distributes $1,000 grants on a monthly basis to projects and their creators. The money is pooled from ten or more self-organizing “micro-trustees.” The chapters are autonomous and organized by the trustees around geographic areas or topics of interest. Apply on the Awesome Foundation website.
Call for Artists: Maryland Art Place Seeks Proposals for Rotating Exhibition Partnership with Baltimore’s Hotel Indigo (MD)
Deadline: rolling. Maryland Art Place (MAP), in partnership with Hotel Indigo is pleased to announce an open ‘Call to Artists’. As an extension of MAP’s annual IMPACT public art partnership projects, MAP is working with Hotel Indigo to offer rotating exhibitions in Hotel indigo’s library and Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats. This opportunity is available to visual artists living or working in Maryland. Maryland Art Place will curate four exhibitions a year based on submissions entered through a rolling basis. Guidelines and information here.
Peripheral ARTeries – Biennial Contemporary Art Publication
Deadline: Rolling. Peripheral ARTeries is looking for artists to be featured in the new special Biennial Edition of their art publication, that comes to its 10th edition. This opportunity is great for both established and early career artists who need a boost to their artist portfolio. The 10th edition will once again explore and show current trends and tendencies in Contemporary Art: Peripheral ARTeries cultivates a spirit of openness through a unique collaborative and participatory approach.Each artist may submit a maximum of three works or projects made in any technique: painting, drawing, video art, experimental cinema, fine art photography, experimental media, mixed media, installations, public art, performance. The call is open to all proposed kind of art and media capable of challenging the viewers’ traditional perspective on art itself. To submit, visit the Peripheral ARTeries website.
Exhibit at Hotel Indigo (VA)
Artists works will displayed in the hotel’s gallery (220 S Union St, Old Town Alexandria) for a six-month period. Two-dimensional, framed works only. Artists will install the work using the hotel’s mounting hardware. Labels will be provided by the hotel. All sales handled by artist, no commission. Preference for local or locally influenced selections but not required. The space measures approximately 7’10” by 8’3.″ If interested, contact Kate Ellis, General Manager, [email protected].
The New Project Studio – Ongoing Opportunity (VA)
Ongoing. Located in Studio 8, the New Project Studio is a community-focused arts incubator space that offers a short-term location to test new program ideas, spotlight underrepresented voices, and enhance community engagement. Projects rotate on a regular basis. For more information, click here.
Public Arts Grants & Opportunities (VA)
Ongoing. The City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts provides grants for nonprofit arts organizations as well as individual artists. See all current opportunities and online applications here.
Residency: Maryland
Deadline: ongoing. Montgomery College, Rockville and Germantown Art Department is seeking proposals for its Artist-in-Residence Program, encouraging proposals that cultivate collaborative work between artists and students.
Looking for artists: Foundry Gallery (DC)
Deadline: ongoing. Foundry Gallery is seeking a few artists in the greater Washington, DC area. If interested in applying for membership please send up to five images (jpg attachments) and an email letter to: [email protected]. The oldest cooperative in Washington, the gallery holds monthly solo and members’ group shows at its beautiful space north of Shaw near the 9:30 Club.
Looking for artists: Printmakers (DC)
Deadline: ongoing. Washington Printmakers Gallery is seeking artist members specializing in printmaking, photography and book arts. An active cooperative for over 30 years, the gallery holds monthly solo and members’ group shows in its lovely space in upper Georgetown. Distant and shared memberships are available. If interested in applying for membership please email [email protected].
"Georgetown Street," an oil painting by Pattee Hipschen, is on view in February's Patrons' Show Exhibit.
Welcome to Artful Weekend
-our listing of area art exhibits and events-
This weekend: Patrons’ Show 2024 Fundraiser at the League; Two Blue Cities by Kathryn Mohrman at Foundry Gallery; Kuumba III at Neiman Marcus Tyson Galleria; and Wish You Were Here by Medina Roberts at Gallery Underground.
2024 Patrons’ Show Fundraiser
An-ti-ci-pation! Attendees at last year’s Patrons’ awaiting their number to be called.
The Art League Patrons’ Show Fundraiser, one of this region’s most unique and entertaining arts traditions, returns for its 56th year on Sunday, February 18, from 6–10 p.m. at the Torpedo Factory Art Center. For the price of a ticket, you get to select from more than 600 artworks valued anywhere from $245 to thousands of dollars. Come choose from hundreds of artworks at our Patrons’ Show Exhibit through February 18 at 4 p.m. Artworks can also be viewed on The Art League’s Flickr, where new pieces are added daily through Thursday, February 15. List and rank your favorites using Art Thief, the exclusive mobile app of Patron’s Show. It is available to download free on iOS and Android devices. Don’t miss the chance to gain fine art while supporting a great non-profit organization and a community of artists! There are still some tickets left—purchase them here.
Two Blue Cities by Kathryn Mohrman
Woman in a Doorway-Jodhpur by Kathryn Mohrman
In Two Blue Cities, at Foundry Gallery, photographer and Art League member Kathryn Mohrman captures the many blue-hued buildings she encountered during her travels to India and Morocco. “In many cultures, blue represents spirituality and prosperity, as well as protection from the evil eye,” the artist says. “It’s no surprise, then, that citizens of Jodphur in India, and Chefchaoen in Morocco, have painted their buildings blue over many centuries.” Two Blue Cities is on view through February 25; 2118 8th Street, NW,
Washington, D.C.
Kuumba III
Soul Queen by Dr. Yemonja Smalls
Neiman Marcus Tyson Galleria in partnership with The Black Art Today Foundation presents Kuumba III a Black History Month art exhibit. Experience breathtaking artwork by local artists while enjoying a live jazz performance. Many of the artists will be in attendance and available to discuss their creative process. Kuumba III is on view Saturday February 17, from 10 a.m.–8 p.m., and Sunday February 18, from 12–5pm at Neiman Marcus Tyson Galleria on the 1st Floor; 2255 International Drive, McLean, Virginia.
Wish You Were Here by Medina Roberts
DC city central by Medina Roberts
“I’m speaking out through my work as we are not talking enough, not doing enough, not informing enough about mental health and addiction,” says Medina Roberts about her exhibition Wish You Were Hereat Gallery Underground. Her series of large-scale paintings depicting DC’s City Center include the words “Wish You Were Here,” painted in dedication to Syd Barrett, the original front man of Pink Floyd, who, in 1968, left the group after his mental and physical health struggles due to heavy drug use. Roberts is donating a portion of her sales from this show to the Addiction Policy and Practice Program at the Georgetown University Master of Science department. Wish You Were Here is on view through February 23; The Shops at 2100 Crystal Drive (2120-A Crystal Plaza Arcade), Arlington, Virginia.
Call for Entries, 2024 Floyd Plein Air Biennial — Floyd County, VA
Deadline: February 14 The Floyd Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the return of the Floyd Plein Air Biennial, the week-long outdoor painting festival, to take place at sites in and around beautiful Floyd County, Virginia September 22 – 28, 2024.Artists juried into this event will enjoy painting plein air the Blue Ridge Parkway, the famed Buffalo Mountain, unique sites along the beautiful Little River, local farms and vistas, as well as the Town of Floyd. Click here for details.
Call for Young Artists Art in Transit Program — D.C.
Deadline: February 29 In honor of Earth Day (Monday, April 22, 2024), Metro’s Art in Transit program is inviting K-6 students from Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia to submit 2-D artworks that highlight and celebrate the significant role of public transportation in fostering a sustainable environment and healthy communities. The selected artworks will be featured on bus wraps as part of Metro’s celebration of Earth Day. Click herefor details.
Call for Virginia-based Artists, Made in VA Biennial 2024 — Virginia Beach, VA
Deadline: March 4 Made in VA Biennial 2024, The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art’s annual, juried exhibition has become a larger Biennial. The exhibition features work in almost all media by Virginia artists. Made in VA promotes emerging artists by inviting them to display their work in a museum exhibition. Click here for details.
Call for Entries: Flourish 2024: A Juried National Exhibition of Floral and Botanical Artworks — Norfolk, VA
Deadline: March 10Flourish is an exhibition of artworks that feature floral and botanical artworks from across the country. This exhibition is an open to all functional, non-functional, 2D, 3D, fine art, and fine art craft in ALL MEDIUMS and ALL STYLES. Click here for details.
Call for Photography, 2024 International Portfolio Review — N.Y.
Deadline: March 22 Soho Photo, New York City’s longest-running photography gallery, is awarding solo shows to three winning photographers.The competition is open to all photographers 18 years and older. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, From My Perspective 6th Annual National Exhibition — Virginia Beach, VA
Deadline: March 30 The Virginia Beach Art Center (VB-AC) presents its 6th annual national exhibit that’s all about viewpoint. What you’re seeing, what you’re feeling and what you want to say. What will you choose? Artists from Alabama to Wyoming and all US territories are invited to show off their personal best. What will you choose? Click here for details.
Re-runs: These were previously posted, but it’s not too late to enter!
Call for Entries, VisArts NextGen 11.0 — Rockville, MD
Deadline: February 16 VisArts welcomes artists ages 17–27 in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area to submit their application for NextGen 11.0. The exhibit will be presented in the Kaplan Gallery from March 22 – May 12, 2024. NextGen 11.0 is a unique opportunity for aspiring artists who have little or no exhibition experience to show their work in a professional gallery and participate in related programming, including: an opening reception and artist talks, conversations with other emerging artists, critiques with local curators and arts administrators – who work with young artists, and additional professional development opportunities. Click here for details.
Brentwood Arts Exchange: Open Call for Exhibition Proposals 2024-2026 — Brentwood, MD
Deadline: February 17 Brentwood Arts Exchange is seeking proposals from artists and curators to present exhibitions for available dates: September 2024 – August 2026. Solo and group exhibitions are welcome. Click here for details.
2024 Capital Art Book Fair Exhibitor Application — D.C.
Deadline: February 19 The 2024 Capital Art Book Fair is April 6 – 7 2024 at Eastern Market’s North Hall is Capitol Hill. Click here for details. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, 16th Annual Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival — Wayne, PA
Deadline: February 20 The Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival, one of the longest-running and most popular outdoor painting events in the country, offers artists the unique opportunity to showcase over 300 works created during the festival in three spacious, light-filled, and state-of-the-art exhibition galleries. Click herefor details.
Open Call, Capitol Hill Art League Layers Group Exhibition — D.C.
Deadline: February 24 The Capitol Hill Art League invites artists in the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia to enter this annual open call. The theme for this exhibit is Layers. Artists are invited to interpret the concept of layers through any 2D and 3D media, including photography. Click herefor details.
Montgomery College’s Visual and Performing Arts Department on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus Open Calls for the 2024-2025 Academic Year — Takoma Park, MD
Deadline: February 25 Montgomery College Department of Visual and Performing Arts Department at Montgomery College Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus in Maryland announces two open calls for the 2024-2025 academic year. We are opening up calls for application in our King Street Gallery and our Artist-in-Residence program. Click here for details.
Studio Residency at Otis Street Arts Project — Mt. Rainer, MD
Deadline: February 25 Otis Street Arts Project is looking for an excited, inspired artist to temporarily join the O.S.A.P. community for a studio residency. This is a free residency with no fees attached. Artists are free to work on projects of their choosing and are expected to provide their own materials and tools. The residency is contingent upon working a minimum of 15 hours a week, reviewed monthly. They are looking for artists that will take full advantage of the space. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, 2024 Bethesda Painting Awards — Bethesda, MD
Deadline: February 27 The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 20th annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. Click here for details.
Montgomery College’s Visual and Performing Arts Department on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus Open Calls for the 2024-2025 Academic Year
Deadline: February 29 Montgomery College Department of Visual and Performing Arts Department at Montgomery College Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus in Maryland announces two open calls for the 2024-2025 academic year. We are opening up calls for application in our King Street Gallery and our Artist-in-Residence program. Click herefor details.
Call for Entries, 11th Annual Art Speaks Juried Exhibition 2024 — Mathews, VA
Deadline: March 1, 2024 This statewide show brings the best of Virginia’s contemporary artists to our small-town gallery on the Chesapeake Bay. We showcase two- and three-dimensional artwork from all Virginia artists. Awards total $6,350, with separate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners for 2-D and 3-D works. Click here for details.
Call to Artists, 9th Annual Artist’s Choice Art Competition
Deadline: March 1 Fusion Art invites submissions for the 9th Annual Artist’s Choice art competition for an online exhibition during the month of March 2024. For this open (no theme) competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art and photography in any subject matter and any media. Click here for details.
Call for Entry, MNCPPC | Call for 2024 General Exhibitions — Prince Georges, MD
Deadline: March 1 This call is open to all artists in the District/Maryland/Virginia Area who are 18 years of age or older. We are seeking exhibition proposals for various M-NCPPC facilities including The Publick Playhouse, Watkins Nature Center, The Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex (SPLEX), the Southern Area Aquatic & Recreation Complex (SAARC), and Snow Hill Manor. Click herefor details.
Call for Public Art Installation, Takoma Park Arts and Humanities Committee — Takoma Park, MD
Deadline: March 3 The Arts and Humanities Committee is pleased to announce this call for entries for a site-specific sculptural installation as part of the City of Takoma Park’s ongoing efforts to further the creation of public art to build community, enhance public spaces, and celebrate the arts. The City is seeking proposals that reflect a “welcome” or “crossroads” theme for a permanent sculptural installation outside the Takoma Park Recreation Center. Click here for details.
Call for Artists, Building a Caring Community Through Art — Shady Grove, MD
Deadline: March 11 The Priddy Library at the Universities at Shady Grove invites artists to submit recent artwork reflecting on the challenges facing our community and the cultivation of support, care, and healing among one another. This exhibition will highlight the relationships that strengthen our community and is a good opportunity to enjoy the art that defines us. The Library is looking for art that is strong, creative, and that builds bonds within the community. Click here for details.
Call for Film Submissions, District Dreamers Film Festival — D.C.
Deadline: March 15 Attention filmmakers from or currently residing in the greater Washington DC area! The District Dreamers Film Festival is thrilled to announce its call for submissions for our upcoming independent festival. We invite creative minds to showcase their cinematic brilliance in narratives, documentaries, or animations that captivate and inspire. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, Montpelier Arts Center Announces Library Gallery Competition 2024 — Laurel, MD
Deadline: March 17 Montpelier Arts Center is holding a competition for exhibitions that will be held in the Library Gallery between September 2024 and July 2025. Eligible artists must be 18 years and older and reside in Maryland. Previous winners from 2019 to the present are ineligible. The juror may elect to exhibit artists who apply for solo shows or artists who apply as groups. Click here for details.
Call for Submissions, WINTER * NEW $1,800.00 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo
Deadline: March 21 Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. Submissions are being accepted for Winter 2024 grants. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, Falls Church Arts | Flora and Fauna: Thriving or Threatened — Falls Church, VA
Deadline: March 24 Artists are invited to submit work that celebrates the beauty and diversity of the natural world or explores the challenges it faces. Exhibition Dates: Saturday, April 20–Sunday, June 9, 2024 . Click herefor details.
Call for Submissions, Foundry Gallery: Helena Foundation Young Artist Grant — D.C.
Deadline: March 29 One of Washington’s premier contemporary galleries, Foundry’s mission is to promote the work of young emerging and accomplished regional artists. We are seeking D.C. area artists interested in gallery membership and the opportunity to learn how a co-operative gallery works. Click here for details.
Call for Entry, Wyoming Game & Fish Department Conservation Stamp Art Contest — Online
Deadline: March 31 The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Collectible Conservation Stamp Art competition continues to lead the country in state wildlife stamp art competitions in number of entries, prize money and quality of artwork. The subject 2025 is the western tanager. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, Montpelier Arts Center Annual Studio Jury Competition 2024 — Laurel, MD
Deadline: March 31 Join a thriving community of professional artists in the Montpelier Resident Artist Program. Resident artists work in a diverse variety of media and styles, maintain studio hours for the public to visit, and participate in community events. These artists are selected by an annual jury panel and exhibit their work in the Montpelier Arts Center’s Resident Artist Gallery on a revolving basis. Interested artists are encouraged to visit the Arts Center, located on the beautiful grounds of Montpelier Mansion in Laurel, MD. Click here for details.
Call to Artists, Calloway Fine Art & Consulting Second Interiors Exhibit — D.C.
Deadline: April 1, 2024 We are seeking artwork representing or inspired by interiors. Artwork must be 2D – painting, drawing, or mixed media (no photography). For more information, click here.
Instructors Wanted at The Art League — Alexandria, VA
Deadline: Until filled The Art League is looking for skilled instructors in all visual arts disciplines. We’re particularly keen to recruit new hires for our sculpture, stained glass, and watercolor departments. Preferred applicants will have a personable and patient disposition, excellent communication skills, and the ability to teach their medium to groups of beginning, intermediate, and/or advanced level students. Class sizes range, depending on enrollment, from around 5 to 30 students. Experience teaching is helpful but not an absolute requirement. To apply, send a cover letter with statement of intent, resumé, and 6-10 tiffs or jpegs of current work to Ariane D’Souza via email at [email protected].
Ongoing: These opportunities have rolling deadlines.
Studio Sundays Submissions, Create! Magazine
Every month Create! Magazine! picks several winning images of artists’ studio spaces and features them on their website and social media along with artists’ work and story. Submit a quality image of your workspace, studio or kitchen table where you make work for a chance to be featured. For more information and to submit, click here.
Call for Artists, Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council
Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council (PGAHC) is featuring county artists at its newest art space Arts’tination at National Harbor, the premier arts and entertainment destination in our regions Located at 162 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD. Arts’tination is dedicated to supporting local artists and curating immersive creative experiences. PGAHC is recruiting artists to show and sell their work and/or to conduct arts related workshops for the public. Artists should submit work samples and inquires to [email protected]. For more information please visit https://www.pgahc.org/artstination.
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants
These monthly grants range from $500–$3,000, with the average amount being $1,700. Visual and performing artists whose work is of a contemporary, experimental nature and who have a US Tax ID Number can apply. For more information, click here.
Call for Art, Links Bridge Vineyards—Thurmont, MD
Links Bridge Vineyards, a small artisan style winery located just outside of Frederick, Maryland, is looking to feature the artwork of various artists on the walls of their tasting barn for two weeks at a time. To learn more, call Joan Cartier 301-602-5733 or email her at [email protected].
Pyramid Atlantic offers year-round workshops in printmaking, papermaking, book arts, and hybrids thereof. We offer multi-week, daytime, evening, and weekend intensives for adults in our fully equipped studios. As part of a robust and diverse schedule of offerings, we welcome unsolicited workshop proposals, and hope that you will consider applying! Workshop proposal reviews are ongoing, but for best consideration, submit class proposals by the following dates: 1/15 for Summer Workshops; 4/1 for Fall Workshops; 7/1 for Winter Workshops; 10/1 for Spring Workshops. Questions? Email Gretchen, Artistic Director, [email protected]
Call For Stories About Women in the Arts, Maryland State Arts Council
2020 has been dedicated to the Year of the Woman in Maryland. Do you have an inspiring story about vital contributions of women-identifying people who are artists, arts administrators, or cultural workers? Perhaps an exhibition, performance or project featuring women? Share it with the Maryland State Arts Council for potential use in marketing and communications! Send your ideas to [email protected], and include “Year of the Woman” in the subject line. Satff will contact senders whose stories are selected for inclusion in future newsletters, eblasts, or social media postings. Learn more about Maryland’s year of the Woman here.
Call For Artists, Busboys and Poets
Busboys and Poets is looking for submissions from Maryland and Virginia artists as it expands to new locations in both areas. Submissions can include drawings, painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, assemblage, fiber, quilts, etc. Art images reflecting life in the city, family, portraits, whimsy, abstraction, social uplift and life experiences within diverse cultures are encouraged for submission. For more information, click here.
Alterwork Studios Online Residency
This residency was designed to give emerging contemporary artists an online platform to create new work and explore their practice. Over the course of four weeks, artists will be encouraged to experiment and explore their concepts and move their work forward in the contemporary art world. Learn more here.
Accepting Artwork for Curatorial Review by AIWA
The Alper Initiative for Washington Art features five exhibitions per year in the newly constructed first floor space in the American University Museum. We accept submissions, on a rolling basis, from Washington artists of all ages and backgrounds, and working in diverse media. The museum’s Director and Curator, Jack Rasmussen, will select curators who will review these submissions for potential use in Alper Initiative exhibitions. For more information click here.
Call For Entry Hamilton Arts Collective Guest Artist Exhibition – Baltimore, MD
The Hamilton Arts Collective (HAC) and the Hamilton Gallery seek applications from artists for month-long Guest Artist exhibitions at Hamilton Gallery located at 5502 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD. The selected guest artists will be invited to exhibit a selection of their current work in Gallery I of the Hamilton Gallery. The Guest Artist exhibition is featured in Hamilton Gallery communications and will be promoted by the HAC and Hamilton Gallery. This is an open call to artists residing within 60 miles of Baltimore City. Baltimore residents are encouraged to apply. Click here to learn more.
Howard County Arts Council Quarterly Call For Artists – Ellicott City, MD
The Howard County Arts Council gallery program was established to enhance the public’s appreciation of the visual arts, provide a venue to exhibit the work of local, regional, and national artists in a professional space, and provide leadership in the arts by presenting a broad spectrum of arts in all media from both emerging and established artists. Artists, ages 18 and older, working in all media and styles including time-based and installation artists, are encouraged to apply either individually or as a group. Proposals from curators and arts organizations are also welcome. Click here to learn more.
Exhibit at Hotel Indigo Downtown Baltimore — Baltimore, MD
The Maryland Art Place (MAP) is working with Hotel Indigo in downtown Baltimore to offer rotating exhibitions in the hotel’s library and Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats restaurant. This opportunity is open to visual artists living or working in Maryland. ’s public art partnership projects (MAP), in partnership with Hotel Indigo, is pleased to announce an open call to artists. MAP will curate four exhibitions a year based on submissions entered through a rolling basis. Click here to learn more.
Solo or Group Shows in Athenaeum Gallery – VA
The Athenaeum Gallery in Alexandria, Virginia exhibits visual arts created solely by artists living or working in the region (DC, Maryland and Virginia) and strives to present visitors with a wide variety of excellent art and unique experiences. In addition to the shows curated by the Gallery Director, the Athenaeum Gallery invites artists and curators to submit show proposals. For more information, click here.
The Creativity Grant Program State of Maryland (MD)
Deadline: Rolling. The purpose of the Creativity Grant Program is to strengthen the vitality and sustainability of artists and small organizations to maintain a strong and stable arts infrastructure in the State of Maryland. The Creativity Grant also provides opportunities to serve the growing needs of relevant arts projects and collaborations within Maryland communities. For more information regarding eligibility and funding timelines, please review the Creativity Grants Guidelines. For more information about the program, and to apply visit the Creativity Grant Program State of Maryland website.
Artist/Writers: Cover Art for Academic Medicine
Deadline: Rolling. Submit original works of art inspired by, but not necessarily representative of, an academic medicine experience from any perspective: caregiver, researcher, teacher, learner, or patient (for example, learning how to be a physician or scientist, caring for patients, exploring research questions, making a new discovery, being a research participant, teaching, or being cared for in a teaching hospital). The journal welcomes photography, sculpture, painting, textile work, and other visual media. Images may be cropped or resized to fit into the allotted cover space. Artists must also submit a related Cover Art essay as a narrative companion to the artwork, to explain the connection between the work and the “academic medicine experience.” The related narrative should be 250 to 600 words and is subject to editing. To apply for this opportunity, and to learn more, visit the Academic Medicine website.
The Awesome Foundation Accepting Applications for Art Projects
Deadline: Open. The Awesome Foundation for the Arts and Sciences is a worldwide network of people devoted to forwarding the interest of “awesomeness in the universe.” Established in 2009, the foundation distributes $1,000 grants on a monthly basis to projects and their creators. The money is pooled from ten or more self-organizing “micro-trustees.” The chapters are autonomous and organized by the trustees around geographic areas or topics of interest. Apply on the Awesome Foundation website.
Call for Artists: Maryland Art Place Seeks Proposals for Rotating Exhibition Partnership with Baltimore’s Hotel Indigo (MD)
Deadline: rolling. Maryland Art Place (MAP), in partnership with Hotel Indigo is pleased to announce an open ‘Call to Artists’. As an extension of MAP’s annual IMPACT public art partnership projects, MAP is working with Hotel Indigo to offer rotating exhibitions in Hotel indigo’s library and Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats. This opportunity is available to visual artists living or working in Maryland. Maryland Art Place will curate four exhibitions a year based on submissions entered through a rolling basis. Guidelines and information here.
Peripheral ARTeries – Biennial Contemporary Art Publication
Deadline: Rolling. Peripheral ARTeries is looking for artists to be featured in the new special Biennial Edition of their art publication, that comes to its 10th edition. This opportunity is great for both established and early career artists who need a boost to their artist portfolio. The 10th edition will once again explore and show current trends and tendencies in Contemporary Art: Peripheral ARTeries cultivates a spirit of openness through a unique collaborative and participatory approach.Each artist may submit a maximum of three works or projects made in any technique: painting, drawing, video art, experimental cinema, fine art photography, experimental media, mixed media, installations, public art, performance. The call is open to all proposed kind of art and media capable of challenging the viewers’ traditional perspective on art itself. To submit, visit the Peripheral ARTeries website.
Exhibit at Hotel Indigo (VA)
Artists works will displayed in the hotel’s gallery (220 S Union St, Old Town Alexandria) for a six-month period. Two-dimensional, framed works only. Artists will install the work using the hotel’s mounting hardware. Labels will be provided by the hotel. All sales handled by artist, no commission. Preference for local or locally influenced selections but not required. The space measures approximately 7’10” by 8’3.″ If interested, contact Kate Ellis, General Manager, [email protected].
The New Project Studio – Ongoing Opportunity (VA)
Ongoing. Located in Studio 8, the New Project Studio is a community-focused arts incubator space that offers a short-term location to test new program ideas, spotlight underrepresented voices, and enhance community engagement. Projects rotate on a regular basis. For more information, click here.
Public Arts Grants & Opportunities (VA)
Ongoing. The City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts provides grants for nonprofit arts organizations as well as individual artists. See all current opportunities and online applications here.
Residency: Maryland
Deadline: ongoing. Montgomery College, Rockville and Germantown Art Department is seeking proposals for its Artist-in-Residence Program, encouraging proposals that cultivate collaborative work between artists and students.
Looking for artists: Foundry Gallery (DC)
Deadline: ongoing. Foundry Gallery is seeking a few artists in the greater Washington, DC area. If interested in applying for membership please send up to five images (jpg attachments) and an email letter to: [email protected]. The oldest cooperative in Washington, the gallery holds monthly solo and members’ group shows at its beautiful space north of Shaw near the 9:30 Club.
Looking for artists: Printmakers (DC)
Deadline: ongoing. Washington Printmakers Gallery is seeking artist members specializing in printmaking, photography and book arts. An active cooperative for over 30 years, the gallery holds monthly solo and members’ group shows in its lovely space in upper Georgetown. Distant and shared memberships are available. If interested in applying for membership please email [email protected].
"Room with a View," photography by Bettina Gehring, is on view in our 2024 Patrons' Show Exhibit
Welcome to Artful Weekend
-our listing of area art exhibits and events-
This weekend: Patrons’ Show 2024 Exhibit at the League; Back.Forward at Montpelier Arts Center; Visible Touch: A Look at Texture at Del Ray Artisans Gallery; and Celebrating Black History Month at Bethesda Fine Art.
2024 Patrons’ Show Fundraiser
Patrons’ Show is an art lover’s delight!
The Art League Patrons’ Show Fundraiser, one of this region’s most unique and entertaining arts traditions, returns for its 56th year on Sunday, February 18, from 6–10 p.m. at the Torpedo Factory Art Center. For the price of a ticket, you get to select from more than 600 artworks valued anywhere from $245 to thousands of dollars. Come choose from hundreds of artworks at our Patrons’ Show Exhibit through February 18 at 4 p.m. Artworks can also be viewed on The Art League’s Flickr, where new pieces are added daily through Thursday, February 15. List and rank your favorites using Art Thief, the exclusive mobile app of Patron’s Show. It is available to download free on iOS and Android devices. Don’t miss the chance to gain fine art while supporting a great non-profit organization and a community of artists! Purchase tickets here.
Back. Forward
Timeless Beauty by Sharon Robinson
How it all started and where they are now in their artistic practice is the theme of Back.Forward, an exhibition of Black Artists of DC (BADC) at Montpelier Arts Center. Focusing on the influences, challenges, and discoveries experienced by the artists and the trajectory of their creative journeys, they will present earlier and current works in conversation in the gallery. During the exhibition, an in-person discussion will allow the artists to shed more light on the preparation and process involved in their art-making. Join BADC for the opening reception Saturday, February 10, 2-4 p.m.; and artist talk Saturday, February 24, 3-5 p.m.; 9653 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, Maryland.
Visible Touch: A Look at Texture
Floral Bust by Lesley Hall
Visible Touch: A Look at Texture, at Del Ray Artisans Gallery, features works by local artists that explore texture through physical form and visual illusion. Texture is one of the fundamental elements of art. In anticipation of how texture can prompt a desire to touch, visitors are allowed to touch some of the art. (Pieces that allow touching are marked.) Artists have also shared statements on how they created the various textures. Enjoy the visual and the tactile experience of this exhibit! Visible touch is on view through February 24; 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia.
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Sam Gilliam, Cool Zebras #9, 1997; Multi-layered relief and die-cut collage with hand additions
In honor of Black History Month, Bethesda Fine Art brings together four Black Washington DC artists: Kenneth Victor Young, Sam Gilliam, Carroll Sockwell, and Eglon Daley. This group represents a succession of Washington artists spanning the 20th and 21st centuries, who each pushed the boundaries of contemporary art whether through abstract or figurative works. Celebrating Black History Month is on view through March 9; 4931 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland.
Open Call, Capitol Hill Art League Layers Group Exhibition — D.C.
Deadline: February 24 The Capitol Hill Art League invites artists in the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia to enter this annual open call. The theme for this exhibit is Layers. Artists are invited to interpret the concept of layers through any 2D and 3D media, including photography. Click herefor details.
Studio Residency at Otis Street Arts Project — Mt. Rainer, MD
Deadline: February 25 Otis Street Arts Project is looking for an excited, inspired artist to temporarily join the O.S.A.P. community for a studio residency. This is a free residency with no fees attached. Artists are free to work on projects of their choosing and are expected to provide their own materials and tools. The residency is contingent upon working a minimum of 15 hours a week, reviewed monthly. They are looking for artists that will take full advantage of the space. Click here for details.
Call for Entry, MNCPPC | Call for 2024 General Exhibitions — Prince Georges, MD
Deadline: March 1 This call is open to all artists in the District/Maryland/Virginia Area who are 18 years of age or older. We are seeking exhibition proposals for various M-NCPPC facilities including The Publick Playhouse, Watkins Nature Center, The Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex (SPLEX), the Southern Area Aquatic & Recreation Complex (SAARC), and Snow Hill Manor. Click herefor details.
Call for Artists, Building a Caring Community Through Art — Shady Grove, MD
Deadline: March 11 The Priddy Library at the Universities at Shady Grove invites artists to submit recent artwork reflecting on the challenges facing our community and the cultivation of support, care, and healing among one another. This exhibition will highlight the relationships that strengthen our community and is a good opportunity to enjoy the art that defines us. The Library is looking for art that is strong, creative, and that builds bonds within the community. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, Falls Church Arts | Flora and Fauna: Thriving or Threatened — Falls Church, VA
Deadline: March 24 Artists are invited to submit work that celebrates the beauty and diversity of the natural world or explores the challenges it faces. Exhibition Dates: Saturday, April 20–Sunday, June 9, 2024 . Click herefor details.
Call for Entries, Montpelier Arts Center Annual Studio Jury Competition 2024 — Laurel, MD
Deadline: March 31 Join a thriving community of professional artists in the Montpelier Resident Artist Program. Resident artists work in a diverse variety of media and styles, maintain studio hours for the public to visit, and participate in community events. These artists are selected by an annual jury panel and exhibit their work in the Montpelier Arts Center’s Resident Artist Gallery on a revolving basis. Interested artists are encouraged to visit the Arts Center, located on the beautiful grounds of Montpelier Mansion in Laurel, MD. Click here for details.
Re-runs: These were previously posted, but it’s not too late to enter!
Montgomery College’s Visual and Performing Arts Department on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus Open Calls for the 2024-2025 Academic Year
Deadline: February 29 Montgomery College Department of Visual and Performing Arts Department at Montgomery College Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus in Maryland announces two open calls for the 2024-2025 academic year. We are opening up calls for application in our King Street Gallery and our Artist-in-Residence program. Click herefor details.
Harmony Hall Arts Center Main Gallery Open Call For Solo and Group Exhibitions — Brentwood, MD
Deadline: February 9 Harmony Hall Arts Center’s (HHAC) Main Gallery is now accepting solo and group visual art exhibition proposals for the 2024 – 2025 season. Harmony Hall Arts Center’s season runs September – July. This call for entry is open to all Visual Artists living or working in the greater Washington D.C. Metropolitan area. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, VisArts NextGen 11.0 — Rockville, MD
Deadline: February 16 VisArts welcomes artists ages 17–27 in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area to submit their application for NextGen 11.0. The exhibit will be presented in the Kaplan Gallery from March 22 – May 12, 2024. NextGen 11.0 is a unique opportunity for aspiring artists who have little or no exhibition experience to show their work in a professional gallery and participate in related programming, including: an opening reception and artist talks, conversations with other emerging artists, critiques with local curators and arts administrators – who work with young artists, and additional professional development opportunities. Click here for details.
Brentwood Arts Exchange: Open Call for Exhibition Proposals 2024-2026 — Brentwood, MD
Deadline: February 17 Brentwood Arts Exchange is seeking proposals from artists and curators to present exhibitions for available dates: September 2024 – August 2026. Solo and group exhibitions are welcome. Click here for details.
2024 Capital Art Book Fair Exhibitor Application — D.C.
Deadline: February 19 The 2024 Capital Art Book Fair is April 6 – 7 2024 at Eastern Market’s North Hall is Capitol Hill. Click here for details. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, 16th Annual Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival — Wayne, PA
Deadline: February 20 The Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival, one of the longest-running and most popular outdoor painting events in the country, offers artists the unique opportunity to showcase over 300 works created during the festival in three spacious, light-filled, and state-of-the-art exhibition galleries. Click herefor details.
Montgomery College’s Visual and Performing Arts Department on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus Open Calls for the 2024-2025 Academic Year — Takoma Park, MD
Deadline: February 25 Montgomery College Department of Visual and Performing Arts Department at Montgomery College Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus in Maryland announces two open calls for the 2024-2025 academic year. We are opening up calls for application in our King Street Gallery and our Artist-in-Residence program. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, 2024 Bethesda Painting Awards — Bethesda, MD
Deadline: February 27 The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 20th annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, 11th Annual Art Speaks Juried Exhibition 2024 — Mathews, VA
Deadline: March 1, 2024 This statewide show brings the best of Virginia’s contemporary artists to our small-town gallery on the Chesapeake Bay. We showcase two- and three-dimensional artwork from all Virginia artists. Awards total $6,350, with separate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners for 2-D and 3-D works. Click here for details.
Call to Artists, 9th Annual Artist’s Choice Art Competition
Deadline: March 1 Fusion Art invites submissions for the 9th Annual Artist’s Choice art competition for an online exhibition during the month of March 2024. For this open (no theme) competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art and photography in any subject matter and any media. Click here for details.
Call for Public Art Installation, Takoma Park Arts and Humanities Committee — Takoma Park, MD
Deadline: March 3 The Arts and Humanities Committee is pleased to announce this call for entries for a site-specific sculptural installation as part of the City of Takoma Park’s ongoing efforts to further the creation of public art to build community, enhance public spaces, and celebrate the arts. The City is seeking proposals that reflect a “welcome” or “crossroads” theme for a permanent sculptural installation outside the Takoma Park Recreation Center. Click here for details.
Call for Film Submissions, District Dreamers Film Festival — D.C.
Deadline: March 15 Attention filmmakers from or currently residing in the greater Washington DC area! The District Dreamers Film Festival is thrilled to announce its call for submissions for our upcoming independent festival. We invite creative minds to showcase their cinematic brilliance in narratives, documentaries, or animations that captivate and inspire. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, Montpelier Arts Center Announces Library Gallery Competition 2024 — Laurel, MD
Deadline: March 17 Montpelier Arts Center is holding a competition for exhibitions that will be held in the Library Gallery between September 2024 and July 2025. Eligible artists must be 18 years and older and reside in Maryland. Previous winners from 2019 to the present are ineligible. The juror may elect to exhibit artists who apply for solo shows or artists who apply as groups. Click here for details.
Call for Submissions, WINTER * NEW $1,800.00 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo
Deadline: March 21 Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. Submissions are being accepted for Winter 2024 grants. Click here for details.
Call for Submissions, Foundry Gallery: Helena Foundation Young Artist Grant — D.C.
Deadline: March 29 One of Washington’s premier contemporary galleries, Foundry’s mission is to promote the work of young emerging and accomplished regional artists. We are seeking D.C. area artists interested in gallery membership and the opportunity to learn how a co-operative gallery works. Click here for details.
Call for Entry, Wyoming Game & Fish Department Conservation Stamp Art Contest — Online
Deadline: March 31 The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Collectible Conservation Stamp Art competition continues to lead the country in state wildlife stamp art competitions in number of entries, prize money and quality of artwork. The subject 2025 is the western tanager. Click here for details.
Call to Artists, Calloway Fine Art & Consulting Second Interiors Exhibit — D.C.
Deadline: April 1, 2024 We are seeking artwork representing or inspired by interiors. Artwork must be 2D – painting, drawing, or mixed media (no photography). For more information, click here.
Instructors Wanted at The Art League — Alexandria, VA
Deadline: Until filled The Art League is looking for skilled instructors in all visual arts disciplines. We’re particularly keen to recruit new hires for our sculpture, stained glass, and watercolor departments. Preferred applicants will have a personable and patient disposition, excellent communication skills, and the ability to teach their medium to groups of beginning, intermediate, and/or advanced level students. Class sizes range, depending on enrollment, from around 5 to 30 students. Experience teaching is helpful but not an absolute requirement. To apply, send a cover letter with statement of intent, resumé, and 6-10 tiffs or jpegs of current work to Ariane D’Souza via email at [email protected].
Ongoing: These opportunities have rolling deadlines.
Studio Sundays Submissions, Create! Magazine
Every month Create! Magazine! picks several winning images of artists’ studio spaces and features them on their website and social media along with artists’ work and story. Submit a quality image of your workspace, studio or kitchen table where you make work for a chance to be featured. For more information and to submit, click here.
Call for Artists, Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council
Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council (PGAHC) is featuring county artists at its newest art space Arts’tination at National Harbor, the premier arts and entertainment destination in our regions Located at 162 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD. Arts’tination is dedicated to supporting local artists and curating immersive creative experiences. PGAHC is recruiting artists to show and sell their work and/or to conduct arts related workshops for the public. Artists should submit work samples and inquires to [email protected]. For more information please visit https://www.pgahc.org/artstination.
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants
These monthly grants range from $500–$3,000, with the average amount being $1,700. Visual and performing artists whose work is of a contemporary, experimental nature and who have a US Tax ID Number can apply. For more information, click here.
Call for Art, Links Bridge Vineyards—Thurmont, MD
Links Bridge Vineyards, a small artisan style winery located just outside of Frederick, Maryland, is looking to feature the artwork of various artists on the walls of their tasting barn for two weeks at a time. To learn more, call Joan Cartier 301-602-5733 or email her at [email protected].
Pyramid Atlantic offers year-round workshops in printmaking, papermaking, book arts, and hybrids thereof. We offer multi-week, daytime, evening, and weekend intensives for adults in our fully equipped studios. As part of a robust and diverse schedule of offerings, we welcome unsolicited workshop proposals, and hope that you will consider applying! Workshop proposal reviews are ongoing, but for best consideration, submit class proposals by the following dates: 1/15 for Summer Workshops; 4/1 for Fall Workshops; 7/1 for Winter Workshops; 10/1 for Spring Workshops. Questions? Email Gretchen, Artistic Director, [email protected]
Call For Stories About Women in the Arts, Maryland State Arts Council
2020 has been dedicated to the Year of the Woman in Maryland. Do you have an inspiring story about vital contributions of women-identifying people who are artists, arts administrators, or cultural workers? Perhaps an exhibition, performance or project featuring women? Share it with the Maryland State Arts Council for potential use in marketing and communications! Send your ideas to [email protected], and include “Year of the Woman” in the subject line. Satff will contact senders whose stories are selected for inclusion in future newsletters, eblasts, or social media postings. Learn more about Maryland’s year of the Woman here.
Call For Artists, Busboys and Poets
Busboys and Poets is looking for submissions from Maryland and Virginia artists as it expands to new locations in both areas. Submissions can include drawings, painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, assemblage, fiber, quilts, etc. Art images reflecting life in the city, family, portraits, whimsy, abstraction, social uplift and life experiences within diverse cultures are encouraged for submission. For more information, click here.
Alterwork Studios Online Residency
This residency was designed to give emerging contemporary artists an online platform to create new work and explore their practice. Over the course of four weeks, artists will be encouraged to experiment and explore their concepts and move their work forward in the contemporary art world. Learn more here.
Accepting Artwork for Curatorial Review by AIWA
The Alper Initiative for Washington Art features five exhibitions per year in the newly constructed first floor space in the American University Museum. We accept submissions, on a rolling basis, from Washington artists of all ages and backgrounds, and working in diverse media. The museum’s Director and Curator, Jack Rasmussen, will select curators who will review these submissions for potential use in Alper Initiative exhibitions. For more information click here.
Call For Entry Hamilton Arts Collective Guest Artist Exhibition – Baltimore, MD
The Hamilton Arts Collective (HAC) and the Hamilton Gallery seek applications from artists for month-long Guest Artist exhibitions at Hamilton Gallery located at 5502 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD. The selected guest artists will be invited to exhibit a selection of their current work in Gallery I of the Hamilton Gallery. The Guest Artist exhibition is featured in Hamilton Gallery communications and will be promoted by the HAC and Hamilton Gallery. This is an open call to artists residing within 60 miles of Baltimore City. Baltimore residents are encouraged to apply. Click here to learn more.
Howard County Arts Council Quarterly Call For Artists – Ellicott City, MD
The Howard County Arts Council gallery program was established to enhance the public’s appreciation of the visual arts, provide a venue to exhibit the work of local, regional, and national artists in a professional space, and provide leadership in the arts by presenting a broad spectrum of arts in all media from both emerging and established artists. Artists, ages 18 and older, working in all media and styles including time-based and installation artists, are encouraged to apply either individually or as a group. Proposals from curators and arts organizations are also welcome. Click here to learn more.
Exhibit at Hotel Indigo Downtown Baltimore — Baltimore, MD
The Maryland Art Place (MAP) is working with Hotel Indigo in downtown Baltimore to offer rotating exhibitions in the hotel’s library and Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats restaurant. This opportunity is open to visual artists living or working in Maryland. ’s public art partnership projects (MAP), in partnership with Hotel Indigo, is pleased to announce an open call to artists. MAP will curate four exhibitions a year based on submissions entered through a rolling basis. Click here to learn more.
Solo or Group Shows in Athenaeum Gallery – VA
The Athenaeum Gallery in Alexandria, Virginia exhibits visual arts created solely by artists living or working in the region (DC, Maryland and Virginia) and strives to present visitors with a wide variety of excellent art and unique experiences. In addition to the shows curated by the Gallery Director, the Athenaeum Gallery invites artists and curators to submit show proposals. For more information, click here.
The Creativity Grant Program State of Maryland (MD)
Deadline: Rolling. The purpose of the Creativity Grant Program is to strengthen the vitality and sustainability of artists and small organizations to maintain a strong and stable arts infrastructure in the State of Maryland. The Creativity Grant also provides opportunities to serve the growing needs of relevant arts projects and collaborations within Maryland communities. For more information regarding eligibility and funding timelines, please review the Creativity Grants Guidelines. For more information about the program, and to apply visit the Creativity Grant Program State of Maryland website.
Artist/Writers: Cover Art for Academic Medicine
Deadline: Rolling. Submit original works of art inspired by, but not necessarily representative of, an academic medicine experience from any perspective: caregiver, researcher, teacher, learner, or patient (for example, learning how to be a physician or scientist, caring for patients, exploring research questions, making a new discovery, being a research participant, teaching, or being cared for in a teaching hospital). The journal welcomes photography, sculpture, painting, textile work, and other visual media. Images may be cropped or resized to fit into the allotted cover space. Artists must also submit a related Cover Art essay as a narrative companion to the artwork, to explain the connection between the work and the “academic medicine experience.” The related narrative should be 250 to 600 words and is subject to editing. To apply for this opportunity, and to learn more, visit the Academic Medicine website.
The Awesome Foundation Accepting Applications for Art Projects
Deadline: Open. The Awesome Foundation for the Arts and Sciences is a worldwide network of people devoted to forwarding the interest of “awesomeness in the universe.” Established in 2009, the foundation distributes $1,000 grants on a monthly basis to projects and their creators. The money is pooled from ten or more self-organizing “micro-trustees.” The chapters are autonomous and organized by the trustees around geographic areas or topics of interest. Apply on the Awesome Foundation website.
Call for Artists: Maryland Art Place Seeks Proposals for Rotating Exhibition Partnership with Baltimore’s Hotel Indigo (MD)
Deadline: rolling. Maryland Art Place (MAP), in partnership with Hotel Indigo is pleased to announce an open ‘Call to Artists’. As an extension of MAP’s annual IMPACT public art partnership projects, MAP is working with Hotel Indigo to offer rotating exhibitions in Hotel indigo’s library and Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats. This opportunity is available to visual artists living or working in Maryland. Maryland Art Place will curate four exhibitions a year based on submissions entered through a rolling basis. Guidelines and information here.
Peripheral ARTeries – Biennial Contemporary Art Publication
Deadline: Rolling. Peripheral ARTeries is looking for artists to be featured in the new special Biennial Edition of their art publication, that comes to its 10th edition. This opportunity is great for both established and early career artists who need a boost to their artist portfolio. The 10th edition will once again explore and show current trends and tendencies in Contemporary Art: Peripheral ARTeries cultivates a spirit of openness through a unique collaborative and participatory approach.Each artist may submit a maximum of three works or projects made in any technique: painting, drawing, video art, experimental cinema, fine art photography, experimental media, mixed media, installations, public art, performance. The call is open to all proposed kind of art and media capable of challenging the viewers’ traditional perspective on art itself. To submit, visit the Peripheral ARTeries website.
Exhibit at Hotel Indigo (VA)
Artists works will displayed in the hotel’s gallery (220 S Union St, Old Town Alexandria) for a six-month period. Two-dimensional, framed works only. Artists will install the work using the hotel’s mounting hardware. Labels will be provided by the hotel. All sales handled by artist, no commission. Preference for local or locally influenced selections but not required. The space measures approximately 7’10” by 8’3.″ If interested, contact Kate Ellis, General Manager, [email protected].
The New Project Studio – Ongoing Opportunity (VA)
Ongoing. Located in Studio 8, the New Project Studio is a community-focused arts incubator space that offers a short-term location to test new program ideas, spotlight underrepresented voices, and enhance community engagement. Projects rotate on a regular basis. For more information, click here.
Public Arts Grants & Opportunities (VA)
Ongoing. The City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts provides grants for nonprofit arts organizations as well as individual artists. See all current opportunities and online applications here.
Residency: Maryland
Deadline: ongoing. Montgomery College, Rockville and Germantown Art Department is seeking proposals for its Artist-in-Residence Program, encouraging proposals that cultivate collaborative work between artists and students.
Looking for artists: Foundry Gallery (DC)
Deadline: ongoing. Foundry Gallery is seeking a few artists in the greater Washington, DC area. If interested in applying for membership please send up to five images (jpg attachments) and an email letter to: [email protected]. The oldest cooperative in Washington, the gallery holds monthly solo and members’ group shows at its beautiful space north of Shaw near the 9:30 Club.
Looking for artists: Printmakers (DC)
Deadline: ongoing. Washington Printmakers Gallery is seeking artist members specializing in printmaking, photography and book arts. An active cooperative for over 30 years, the gallery holds monthly solo and members’ group shows in its lovely space in upper Georgetown. Distant and shared memberships are available. If interested in applying for membership please email [email protected].
"Rear Window Couple (after the Hitchcock Movie)," and oil painting by Paul Zapatka, is on view in the 2024 Patrons' Show Exhibit.
Welcome to Artful Weekend
-our listing of area art exhibits and events-
This weekend: Patrons’ Show 2024 Exhibit at the League; Stitch by Stitch at Park View Gallery at Glen Echo Park; Art on Paper at Morton Fine Art; and Portraits: Great or Small at Glenview Mansion Art Gallery.
2024 Patrons’ Show Fundraiser
The Art League Patrons’ Show Fundraiser, one of this region’s most unique and entertaining arts traditions, returns for its 56th year on Sunday, February 18, from 6–10 p.m. at the Torpedo Factory Art Center. For the price of a ticket, you get to select from more than 600 artworks valued anywhere from $245 to thousands of dollars. Come choose from hundreds of artworks at our Patrons’ Show Exhibit through February 18 at 4 p.m. Artworks can also be viewed on The Art League’s Flickr, where new pieces are added daily through Thursday, February 15. List and rank your favorites using Art Thief, the exclusive mobile app of Patron’s Show. It is available to download free on iOS and Android devices. Don’t miss the chance to gain fine art while supporting a great non-profit organization and a community of artists! Purchase tickets here.
Stitch by Stitch
Summer Dreams, 2022, Acrylic paint on canvas collage. Image courtesy of Life Pieces to Masterpieces
Park View Gallery at Glen Echo Park presents Stitch by Stitch, a group exhibition by Life Pieces to Masterpieces. This exhibition, featuring a collection of colorful collages of acrylic-painted canvas scraps and ceramic work, was created by Black and Brown boys from Washington, D.C.’s Wards 7 and 8 – specifically, program participants of the D.C.-based youth arts program Life Pieces To Masterpieces (LPTM). The stories told in each piece celebrate the power, joy, and resilience of the boys and men served by LPTM as they both persevere through their life challenges and celebrate their life triumphs. Stitch by Stitch is on view through February 18; 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD.
Art on Paper
Victor Ekpuk, Still I Rise, 2020, 30″x22″, lithograph on paper, edition of 30
Morton Fine Art presents Art on Paper, an intimate salon-style group presentation of works on paper. Featuring 20 works from the gallery’s artists-partners, the exhibition’s represented artists include Osi Audu, Michael Andrew Booker, Natalie Cheung, Victor Ekpuk, GA Gardner, Jaz Graf, Katherine Hattam, Maliza Kiasuwa, Astrid Kohler and Liz Tran. Encompassing collage, mixed media, cameraless-images, woodblock prints, pen, graphite and watercolor, Art on Paper is an expansive, yet intimate exhibition of global artists united in their love of paper medium. The exhibition marks the debut of work from new gallery artist-partner, Jaz Graf who recently completed a prestigious papermaking residency at Dieu Donne in Brooklyn, NY. Art on Paper is on view through February 10; 52 O St NW, #302, Washington, D.C. Art on Paper will participate in the February 10, 2024, 12-4pm, 52 O Street Studios Open Studios.
Portraits: Creatures Great or Small
Take These Broken Wings by Isabella Martire (1st)
This engaging show, sponsored by the Rockville Art League and City of Rockville, explores the portrait in its many forms. A beloved friend or family member, a personable pet, a neighbor, a passerby, a frequent visitor to one’s yard, park or in the wilds, or even the one seen in the mirror. The artists in this show offer their unique portrayals of these special creatures in a variety of mediums. Portraits: Creatures Great orSmall is on view through February 16 at Glenview Mansion Art Gallery at Rockville Civic Center Park, 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville, Maryland.
Call for Entries, Nature Homage: A Juried National Exhibition of Animal and Insect Artworks — Norfolk, VA
Deadline: February 4Nature Homageis an open medium exhibition of original and unique 2D and 3D artworks that feature animals and insects! Work must either include an animal or insect to be considered, which includes ALL creatures- land, air, and sea! Works can include other subject matters, but the focal subject of the work should be either an animal, insect, or both. All artwork styles and mediums are welcome. Click here for details.
Call for Artists, 25th Artomatic — D.C.
Deadline: February 4 Artomatic returns for its signature art event drawing hundreds of artists and performers from throughout the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area for a seven-week free exhibition to celebrate the arts! Artomatic 2024, now it its 25th year, in D.C. is ON and it is time to register! Did you know you can SELL your art at Artomatic? Sign up and join the party! Click here for details.
Call for Entries, 45th Virginia Watercolor Society Exhibition — Lynchburg, VA
Deadline: February 9 Eligible artworks for this exhibition include paintings in watercolor and/or other water based media including acrylic, casein, gouache, egg tempera and water soluble ink on paper or Yupo. No canvas, digital, computer generated, water soluble oil or Gicleé art. Collage elements will be accepted if the adhered paper pieces are painted in water media by the artist. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, 2024 Floyd Plein Air Biennial — Floyd, VA
Deadline: February 15 Artists juried into this event will enjoy painting plein air the Blue Ridge Parkway, the famed Buffalo Mountain, unique sites along the beautiful Little River, local farms and vistas, as well as the Town of Floyd. Events include artist demonstrations, collector educational talks, Juried Artist Collector Preview Exhibition, Artist/Patron Welcome Reception including Wet Paint Sale, Artist/Patron Cocktail Party, Quick Draw Contest at the Historic Floyd Country Store & Friday Night Jamboree, Gala Reception and Art Sale. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, Made in VA Biennial 2024 — Richmond
Deadline: March 4Made in VA Biennial 2024, The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art’s annual, juried exhibition has become a larger Biennial. The exhibition features work in almost all media by Virginia artists. Made in VA promotes emerging artists by inviting them to display their work in a museum exhibition. Click here for details.
Call for Entires, VMRC Juried Art Exhibition 2024 — Harrisonburg, VA
Deadline: March 13 An annual juried exhibition, now entering its 21st year, accepting entries of original art in two and three dimensions from artists nationwide. Approximately 100 works will be selected for display in the Park Gables Gallery on the campus of the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community (VMRC) during the month of June. The Exhibition will be open to the public as well as to VMRC residents and staff. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, From My Perspective 6th Annual National Exhibition — Virginia Beach, VA
Deadline: March 20 The Virginia Beach Art Center (VB-AC) presents its 6th annual national exhibit that’s all about viewpoint. What you’re seeing, what you’re feeling and what you want to say. What will you choose? Artists from Alabama to Wyoming and all US territories are invited to show off their personal best. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, Stitching Together History: 250 Quilts Commemorating the Commonwealth of Virginia — Harrisonburg, VA
Deadline: September 30 This project asks artists to commemorate a person, place, event, thing, or idea from Virginia or West Virginia’s history. The project will be divided into four themes that artists should consider when making their pieces: Unfinished Revolutions, Power of Place, We the People, and Virginia Experiments. Artists are encouraged to think beyond the obvious and well-known aspects of Virginia and explore the history of people and places that have been overlooked. Click here for details.
Re-runs: These were previously posted, but it’s not too late to enter!
Call for Entry, SlowArt | Neoteric Abstract XII — Hudson, NY
Deadline: January 31 SlowArt Productions presents the twelfth Neoteric Abstract exhibition. This exhibition is exclusively for the abstract artist and will represent a full range of abstraction, from the geometric to the lyrical, from the precise to the raw. Entry is open to all artists working in any media. The exhibition will be held at Limner Gallery, April 4 – 27, 2024. Learn more here.
Call for Entries, Western Loudoun Art and Studio Tour — Loudoun County, VA
Deadline: January 31 Loudoun County, Virginia artists working in all visual media may apply to this juried event. Those selected will open their studios to the public for 2 or 3 days, presenting their work to visitors from the metropolitan region. Click here for details.
Deadline: January 31Growing Pains encourages student artists, ages 14 to 22, to submit work that explores ideas revolving around themes of growing up and experiencing childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. How much can a person transform throughout these years? How are we the same? How are we different? How do we metamorphose? Click here for details.
Call to Artists, Kolaj Institute Solo Residencies — New Orleans
Deadline: January 31 The mission of Kolaj Institute is to support artists, curators, and writers who seek to study, document, and disseminate ideas that deepen our understanding of collage as a medium, a genre, a community, and a 21st century movement. Kolaj Institute’s solo residencies in New Orleans are designed to provide artists, curators, and writers with dedicated time and space to work on a project. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, MESH: A Juried National Exhibition, Pyramid Atlantic Art Center — Hyattsville, MD
Deadline: January 31 Pyramid Atlantic Art Center and partners announce MESH, a nationally open, competitive, juried exhibit, March 8-April 21, in the Helen C. Frederick Gallery at Pyramid Atlantic Art Center. MESH calls on artists to consider the history of screenprinting, its technical contexts, and its diverse applications. Click here for details.
The Audrey Flack Short-Term Fellowship
Deadline: February 1, 2024 One fellowship will be awarded annually in support of a one-month (thirty-day) residency. For more information, click here.
Call for Entry, March 2024 Open Exhibit, The Art League — Alexandria, VA
Deadline: February 1 For our annual Landscape Exhibit we invited member artists to submit works that capture a sense of place, be they pastoral scenes, urban vistas, or maritime views—in a variety of mediums. For more information, click here. If you are not an exhibiting member of The Art League but are interested in submitting work, visit our website for more information and how to join.
Call for Entries, Fusion Art’s 8th Annual Cityscapes Online Art Competition
Deadline: February 1 For this competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art depicting cities, towns, urban scenes and/or any related metropolitan subjects. Click here for details.
Call for Artists, 8th Annual Cityscapes Art Competition
Deadline: February 1 Fusion Art invites submissions for the 8th Annual Cityscapes art competition for an online exhibition during the month of February 2024. For this competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art depicting cityscapes. The theme includes any art which depict cities, towns, urban scenes and/or any related metropolitan subjects. Click here for details.
Call for Entry, Falls Church Arts: Images Fine Art Photography — Falls Church, VA
Deadline: February 4 Photographers are invited to submit their best work. for the exhibition Images, on view Saturday, March 2–Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Falls Church Gallery on the organization’s website. Click here for details.
Call for Artists, Art After Duchamp, Washington Sculptors Group and the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design — D.C.
Deadline: February 4 Artists are invited to submit existing or new sculptures and installations that are inspired by Duchamp’s readymades or his art and ideas in general. The exhibition is open to members of the Washington Sculptors Group only. Artists who are not already members may join WSG. Click here for details.
Call for Entry, Montpelier Arts Center Artists on the Rise: Twelfth Annual Juried Teen Exhibition — Laurel, MD
Deadline: February 4 This competition is open to visual artists ages 13-18 who reside in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, D.C., and are currently home-schooled or enrolled in middle or high school. Jurors award prizes and cash honoraria based on artistic excellence. Click here for details.
Applications Now Open for The Red House Artist Residency — Bath County, VA
Deadline: February 5 The Red House Artist Residency is intended to support emerging or established women artists and writers with an approximately two-week artist residency. Emerging and established women artists, including plein air and landscape painters, botanical artists, nature artists and crafters, fiber and textile artists, nature journalers, printmakers, poets, and writers (among others) are invited to apply. Click here to learn more.
Harmony Hall Arts Center Main Gallery Open Call For Solo and Group Exhibitions — Brentwood, MD
Deadline: February 9 Harmony Hall Arts Center’s (HHAC) Main Gallery is now accepting solo and group visual art exhibition proposals for the 2024 – 2025 season. Harmony Hall Arts Center’s season runs September – July. This call for entry is open to all Visual Artists living or working in the greater Washington D.C. Metropolitan area. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, VisArts NextGen 11.0 — Rockville, MD
Deadline: February 16 VisArts welcomes artists ages 17–27 in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area to submit their application for NextGen 11.0. The exhibit will be presented in the Kaplan Gallery from March 22 – May 12, 2024. NextGen 11.0 is a unique opportunity for aspiring artists who have little or no exhibition experience to show their work in a professional gallery and participate in related programming, including: an opening reception and artist talks, conversations with other emerging artists, critiques with local curators and arts administrators – who work with young artists, and additional professional development opportunities. Click here for details.
Brentwood Arts Exchange: Open Call for Exhibition Proposals 2024-2026 — Brentwood, MD
Deadline: February 17 Brentwood Arts Exchange is seeking proposals from artists and curators to present exhibitions for available dates: September 2024 – August 2026. Solo and group exhibitions are welcome. Click here for details.
2024 Capital Art Book Fair Exhibitor Application — D.C.
Deadline: February 19 The 2024 Capital Art Book Fair is April 6 – 7 2024 at Eastern Market’s North Hall is Capitol Hill. Click here for details. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, 16th Annual Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival — Wayne, PA
Deadline: February 20 The Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival, one of the longest-running and most popular outdoor painting events in the country, offers artists the unique opportunity to showcase over 300 works created during the festival in three spacious, light-filled, and state-of-the-art exhibition galleries. Click herefor details.
Montgomery College’s Visual and Performing Arts Department on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus Open Calls for the 2024-2025 Academic Year — Takoma Park, MD
Deadline: February 25 Montgomery College Department of Visual and Performing Arts Department at Montgomery College Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus in Maryland announces two open calls for the 2024-2025 academic year. We are opening up calls for application in our King Street Gallery and our Artist-in-Residence program. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, 2024 Bethesda Painting Awards — Bethesda, MD
Deadline: February 27 The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 20th annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, 11th Annual Art Speaks Juried Exhibition 2024 — Mathews, VA
Deadline: March 1, 2024 This statewide show brings the best of Virginia’s contemporary artists to our small-town gallery on the Chesapeake Bay. We showcase two- and three-dimensional artwork from all Virginia artists. Awards total $6,350, with separate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners for 2-D and 3-D works. Click here for details.
Call to Artists, 9th Annual Artist’s Choice Art Competition
Deadline: March 1 Fusion Art invites submissions for the 9th Annual Artist’s Choice art competition for an online exhibition during the month of March 2024. For this open (no theme) competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art and photography in any subject matter and any media. Click here for details.
Call for Public Art Installation, Takoma Park Arts and Humanities Committee — Takoma Park, MD
Deadline: March 3 The Arts and Humanities Committee is pleased to announce this call for entries for a site-specific sculptural installation as part of the City of Takoma Park’s ongoing efforts to further the creation of public art to build community, enhance public spaces, and celebrate the arts. The City is seeking proposals that reflect a “welcome” or “crossroads” theme for a permanent sculptural installation outside the Takoma Park Recreation Center. Click here for details.
Call for Film Submissions, District Dreamers Film Festival — D.C.
Deadline: March 15 Attention filmmakers from or currently residing in the greater Washington DC area! The District Dreamers Film Festival is thrilled to announce its call for submissions for our upcoming independent festival. We invite creative minds to showcase their cinematic brilliance in narratives, documentaries, or animations that captivate and inspire. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, Montpelier Arts Center Announces Library Gallery Competition 2024 — Laurel, MD
Deadline: March 17 Montpelier Arts Center is holding a competition for exhibitions that will be held in the Library Gallery between September 2024 and July 2025. Eligible artists must be 18 years and older and reside in Maryland. Previous winners from 2019 to the present are ineligible. The juror may elect to exhibit artists who apply for solo shows or artists who apply as groups. Click here for details.
Call for Submissions, WINTER * NEW $1,800.00 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo
Deadline: March 21 Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. Submissions are being accepted for Winter 2024 grants. Click here for details.
Call for Submissions, Foundry Gallery: Helena Foundation Young Artist Grant — D.C.
Deadline: March 29 One of Washington’s premier contemporary galleries, Foundry’s mission is to promote the work of young emerging and accomplished regional artists. We are seeking D.C. area artists interested in gallery membership and the opportunity to learn how a co-operative gallery works. Click here for details.
Call for Entry, Wyoming Game & Fish Department Conservation Stamp Art Contest — Online
Deadline: March 31 The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Collectible Conservation Stamp Art competition continues to lead the country in state wildlife stamp art competitions in number of entries, prize money and quality of artwork. The subject 2025 is the western tanager. Click here for details.
Call to Artists, Calloway Fine Art & Consulting Second Interiors Exhibit — D.C.
Deadline: April 1, 2024 We are seeking artwork representing or inspired by interiors. Artwork must be 2D – painting, drawing, or mixed media (no photography). For more information, click here.
Instructors Wanted at The Art League — Alexandria, VA
Deadline: Until filled The Art League is looking for skilled instructors in all visual arts disciplines. We’re particularly keen to recruit new hires for our sculpture, stained glass, and watercolor departments. Preferred applicants will have a personable and patient disposition, excellent communication skills, and the ability to teach their medium to groups of beginning, intermediate, and/or advanced level students. Class sizes range, depending on enrollment, from around 5 to 30 students. Experience teaching is helpful but not an absolute requirement. To apply, send a cover letter with statement of intent, resumé, and 6-10 tiffs or jpegs of current work to Ariane D’Souza via email at [email protected].
Ongoing: These opportunities have rolling deadlines.
Studio Sundays Submissions, Create! Magazine
Every month Create! Magazine! picks several winning images of artists’ studio spaces and features them on their website and social media along with artists’ work and story. Submit a quality image of your workspace, studio or kitchen table where you make work for a chance to be featured. For more information and to submit, click here.
Call for Artists, Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council
Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council (PGAHC) is featuring county artists at its newest art space Arts’tination at National Harbor, the premier arts and entertainment destination in our regions Located at 162 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD. Arts’tination is dedicated to supporting local artists and curating immersive creative experiences. PGAHC is recruiting artists to show and sell their work and/or to conduct arts related workshops for the public. Artists should submit work samples and inquires to [email protected]. For more information please visit https://www.pgahc.org/artstination.
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants
These monthly grants range from $500–$3,000, with the average amount being $1,700. Visual and performing artists whose work is of a contemporary, experimental nature and who have a US Tax ID Number can apply. For more information, click here.
Call for Art, Links Bridge Vineyards—Thurmont, MD
Links Bridge Vineyards, a small artisan style winery located just outside of Frederick, Maryland, is looking to feature the artwork of various artists on the walls of their tasting barn for two weeks at a time. To learn more, call Joan Cartier 301-602-5733 or email her at [email protected].
Pyramid Atlantic offers year-round workshops in printmaking, papermaking, book arts, and hybrids thereof. We offer multi-week, daytime, evening, and weekend intensives for adults in our fully equipped studios. As part of a robust and diverse schedule of offerings, we welcome unsolicited workshop proposals, and hope that you will consider applying! Workshop proposal reviews are ongoing, but for best consideration, submit class proposals by the following dates: 1/15 for Summer Workshops; 4/1 for Fall Workshops; 7/1 for Winter Workshops; 10/1 for Spring Workshops. Questions? Email Gretchen, Artistic Director, [email protected]
Call For Stories About Women in the Arts, Maryland State Arts Council
2020 has been dedicated to the Year of the Woman in Maryland. Do you have an inspiring story about vital contributions of women-identifying people who are artists, arts administrators, or cultural workers? Perhaps an exhibition, performance or project featuring women? Share it with the Maryland State Arts Council for potential use in marketing and communications! Send your ideas to [email protected], and include “Year of the Woman” in the subject line. Satff will contact senders whose stories are selected for inclusion in future newsletters, eblasts, or social media postings. Learn more about Maryland’s year of the Woman here.
Call For Artists, Busboys and Poets
Busboys and Poets is looking for submissions from Maryland and Virginia artists as it expands to new locations in both areas. Submissions can include drawings, painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, assemblage, fiber, quilts, etc. Art images reflecting life in the city, family, portraits, whimsy, abstraction, social uplift and life experiences within diverse cultures are encouraged for submission. For more information, click here.
Alterwork Studios Online Residency
This residency was designed to give emerging contemporary artists an online platform to create new work and explore their practice. Over the course of four weeks, artists will be encouraged to experiment and explore their concepts and move their work forward in the contemporary art world. Learn more here.
Accepting Artwork for Curatorial Review by AIWA
The Alper Initiative for Washington Art features five exhibitions per year in the newly constructed first floor space in the American University Museum. We accept submissions, on a rolling basis, from Washington artists of all ages and backgrounds, and working in diverse media. The museum’s Director and Curator, Jack Rasmussen, will select curators who will review these submissions for potential use in Alper Initiative exhibitions. For more information click here.
Call For Entry Hamilton Arts Collective Guest Artist Exhibition – Baltimore, MD
The Hamilton Arts Collective (HAC) and the Hamilton Gallery seek applications from artists for month-long Guest Artist exhibitions at Hamilton Gallery located at 5502 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD. The selected guest artists will be invited to exhibit a selection of their current work in Gallery I of the Hamilton Gallery. The Guest Artist exhibition is featured in Hamilton Gallery communications and will be promoted by the HAC and Hamilton Gallery. This is an open call to artists residing within 60 miles of Baltimore City. Baltimore residents are encouraged to apply. Click here to learn more.
Howard County Arts Council Quarterly Call For Artists – Ellicott City, MD
The Howard County Arts Council gallery program was established to enhance the public’s appreciation of the visual arts, provide a venue to exhibit the work of local, regional, and national artists in a professional space, and provide leadership in the arts by presenting a broad spectrum of arts in all media from both emerging and established artists. Artists, ages 18 and older, working in all media and styles including time-based and installation artists, are encouraged to apply either individually or as a group. Proposals from curators and arts organizations are also welcome. Click here to learn more.
Exhibit at Hotel Indigo Downtown Baltimore — Baltimore, MD
The Maryland Art Place (MAP) is working with Hotel Indigo in downtown Baltimore to offer rotating exhibitions in the hotel’s library and Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats restaurant. This opportunity is open to visual artists living or working in Maryland. ’s public art partnership projects (MAP), in partnership with Hotel Indigo, is pleased to announce an open call to artists. MAP will curate four exhibitions a year based on submissions entered through a rolling basis. Click here to learn more.
Solo or Group Shows in Athenaeum Gallery – VA
The Athenaeum Gallery in Alexandria, Virginia exhibits visual arts created solely by artists living or working in the region (DC, Maryland and Virginia) and strives to present visitors with a wide variety of excellent art and unique experiences. In addition to the shows curated by the Gallery Director, the Athenaeum Gallery invites artists and curators to submit show proposals. For more information, click here.
The Creativity Grant Program State of Maryland (MD)
Deadline: Rolling. The purpose of the Creativity Grant Program is to strengthen the vitality and sustainability of artists and small organizations to maintain a strong and stable arts infrastructure in the State of Maryland. The Creativity Grant also provides opportunities to serve the growing needs of relevant arts projects and collaborations within Maryland communities. For more information regarding eligibility and funding timelines, please review the Creativity Grants Guidelines. For more information about the program, and to apply visit the Creativity Grant Program State of Maryland website.
Artist/Writers: Cover Art for Academic Medicine
Deadline: Rolling. Submit original works of art inspired by, but not necessarily representative of, an academic medicine experience from any perspective: caregiver, researcher, teacher, learner, or patient (for example, learning how to be a physician or scientist, caring for patients, exploring research questions, making a new discovery, being a research participant, teaching, or being cared for in a teaching hospital). The journal welcomes photography, sculpture, painting, textile work, and other visual media. Images may be cropped or resized to fit into the allotted cover space. Artists must also submit a related Cover Art essay as a narrative companion to the artwork, to explain the connection between the work and the “academic medicine experience.” The related narrative should be 250 to 600 words and is subject to editing. To apply for this opportunity, and to learn more, visit the Academic Medicine website.
The Awesome Foundation Accepting Applications for Art Projects
Deadline: Open. The Awesome Foundation for the Arts and Sciences is a worldwide network of people devoted to forwarding the interest of “awesomeness in the universe.” Established in 2009, the foundation distributes $1,000 grants on a monthly basis to projects and their creators. The money is pooled from ten or more self-organizing “micro-trustees.” The chapters are autonomous and organized by the trustees around geographic areas or topics of interest. Apply on the Awesome Foundation website.
Call for Artists: Maryland Art Place Seeks Proposals for Rotating Exhibition Partnership with Baltimore’s Hotel Indigo (MD)
Deadline: rolling. Maryland Art Place (MAP), in partnership with Hotel Indigo is pleased to announce an open ‘Call to Artists’. As an extension of MAP’s annual IMPACT public art partnership projects, MAP is working with Hotel Indigo to offer rotating exhibitions in Hotel indigo’s library and Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats. This opportunity is available to visual artists living or working in Maryland. Maryland Art Place will curate four exhibitions a year based on submissions entered through a rolling basis. Guidelines and information here.
Peripheral ARTeries – Biennial Contemporary Art Publication
Deadline: Rolling. Peripheral ARTeries is looking for artists to be featured in the new special Biennial Edition of their art publication, that comes to its 10th edition. This opportunity is great for both established and early career artists who need a boost to their artist portfolio. The 10th edition will once again explore and show current trends and tendencies in Contemporary Art: Peripheral ARTeries cultivates a spirit of openness through a unique collaborative and participatory approach.Each artist may submit a maximum of three works or projects made in any technique: painting, drawing, video art, experimental cinema, fine art photography, experimental media, mixed media, installations, public art, performance. The call is open to all proposed kind of art and media capable of challenging the viewers’ traditional perspective on art itself. To submit, visit the Peripheral ARTeries website.
Exhibit at Hotel Indigo (VA)
Artists works will displayed in the hotel’s gallery (220 S Union St, Old Town Alexandria) for a six-month period. Two-dimensional, framed works only. Artists will install the work using the hotel’s mounting hardware. Labels will be provided by the hotel. All sales handled by artist, no commission. Preference for local or locally influenced selections but not required. The space measures approximately 7’10” by 8’3.″ If interested, contact Kate Ellis, General Manager, [email protected].
The New Project Studio – Ongoing Opportunity (VA)
Ongoing. Located in Studio 8, the New Project Studio is a community-focused arts incubator space that offers a short-term location to test new program ideas, spotlight underrepresented voices, and enhance community engagement. Projects rotate on a regular basis. For more information, click here.
Public Arts Grants & Opportunities (VA)
Ongoing. The City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts provides grants for nonprofit arts organizations as well as individual artists. See all current opportunities and online applications here.
Residency: Maryland
Deadline: ongoing. Montgomery College, Rockville and Germantown Art Department is seeking proposals for its Artist-in-Residence Program, encouraging proposals that cultivate collaborative work between artists and students.
Looking for artists: Foundry Gallery (DC)
Deadline: ongoing. Foundry Gallery is seeking a few artists in the greater Washington, DC area. If interested in applying for membership please send up to five images (jpg attachments) and an email letter to: [email protected]. The oldest cooperative in Washington, the gallery holds monthly solo and members’ group shows at its beautiful space north of Shaw near the 9:30 Club.
Looking for artists: Printmakers (DC)
Deadline: ongoing. Washington Printmakers Gallery is seeking artist members specializing in printmaking, photography and book arts. An active cooperative for over 30 years, the gallery holds monthly solo and members’ group shows in its lovely space in upper Georgetown. Distant and shared memberships are available. If interested in applying for membership please email [email protected].
"Small Umbrella, Big Sky," photography by Rob Baker, is on view in January's Still Life Exhibit.
Welcome to Artful Weekend
-our listing of area art exhibits and events-
This weekend: January 2024 Still Life Exhibit and works in Gallery 75 at the League; HOOPER: An American Love Story on PBS; To the East Curator Talk at The Phillips Collection; and A Delicate Balance | Sculptureat Athenaeum Gallery.
January 2024 Still Life Exhibit
Cinnamon & Spice by Julia Malakoff; Mixed media
Still life artwork showcases inanimate objects, from fruits to flowers, bottles to bones—and everything in between! Our January 2024 Still Life Exhibit, juried by artist Jorge Alberto González, includes 99 works in varied mediums both realistic and abstract. It is on view through January 28.
Gallery 75
Virginia Sunrise by Jane Podesta; Photography on metal
Gallery 75, the gallery within our Gallery, is a great place to find affordably priced artwork by our local member artists. Framed, unframed, and three-dimensional work is available to purchase. Shop here for the art lovers on your holiday gift list! Click here to see what’s on view through January.
HOPPER: An American love story
Edward Hopper (Self-Portrait)1925–1930, courtesy of the Whitney Museum of American Art
Delve into the life and artistry of American realist painter and printmaker Edward Hopper in the new PBS American Masters documentary Hopper: An American Love Story. Revealing research, including rare archival footage and an ample amount of Hopper’s evocative images, offers insight into his complex life and journey to b fame. Equally compelling is the role artist Josephine Nivison in Hopper’s life. As his model, marketer, muse, and wife, she amplified his career at the sacrifice of her own. Check local listings for air times or stream it.
To the East Curator Talk
Roderick Turner, Excellence, 1989
Over the past 20 years the popularization of public murals has changed the landscape of major cities and rural neighborhoods on a global scale. To the Eastis a retrospective exhibition curated by Cory Lee Stowers, Executive Director of DC Murals, that dives into the roots and purpose of the movement. The exhibition presents 40 photographs that feature the work of the artists who created the earliest documented murals on the east side of Washington, DC. The exhibition is on view through February 8 at Phillips@THEARC, 1801 Mississippi Ave, SE, Washington, DC. Join Stowers and cultural preservationist Kimberly Springle on Saturday, January 27 at from 2–4 p.m. for the conversation To The East: The Rise of Murals East of the River. It takes place at The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st Street, NW, Washington, D.C..
A Delicate Balance | Sculpture
Alice’s Barn by Jo Ellen Walker; Clay, encaustic, and mixed media
Works by nine sculptors comprise A Delicate Balance at Athenaeum Gallery. It explores the idea of achieving equilibrium. Just as we strive for harmony in life, the sculptor balances their conceptual thought or ideation to material realization through careful molding, shaping and juxtaposition of often unlikely materials through to the selection of scale, color and presentation. A Delicate Balance is on view through February 18 when the artis will be in conversation.
Call for Entries, MESH: A Juried National Exhibition, Pyramid Atlantic Art Center — Hyattsville, MD
Deadline: January 31 Pyramid Atlantic Art Center and partners announce MESH, a nationally open, competitive, juried exhibit, March 8-April 21, in the Helen C. Frederick Gallery at Pyramid Atlantic Art Center. MESH calls on artists to consider the history of screenprinting, its technical contexts, and its diverse applications. Click here for details.
Call for Entry, Montpelier Arts Center Artists on the Rise: Twelfth Annual Juried Teen Exhibition — Laurel, MD
Deadline: February 4 This competition is open to visual artists ages 13-18 who reside in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, D.C., and are currently home-schooled or enrolled in middle or high school. Jurors award prizes and cash honoraria based on artistic excellence. Click here for details.
Montgomery College’s Visual and Performing Arts Department on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus Open Calls for the 2024-2025 Academic Year — Takoma Park, MD
Deadline: February 25 Montgomery College Department of Visual and Performing Arts Department at Montgomery College Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus in Maryland announces two open calls for the 2024-2025 academic year. We are opening up calls for application in our King Street Gallery and our Artist-in-Residence program. Click here for details.
Call for Film Submissions, District Dreamers Film Festival — D.C.
Deadline: March 15 Attention filmmakers from or currently residing in the greater Washington DC area! The District Dreamers Film Festival is thrilled to announce its call for submissions for our upcoming independent festival. We invite creative minds to showcase their cinematic brilliance in narratives, documentaries, or animations that captivate and inspire. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, Montpelier Arts Center Announces Library Gallery Competition 2024 — Laurel, MD
Deadline: March 17 Montpelier Arts Center is holding a competition for exhibitions that will be held in the Library Gallery between September 2024 and July 2025. Eligible artists must be 18 years and older and reside in Maryland. Previous winners from 2019 to the present are ineligible. The juror may elect to exhibit artists who apply for solo shows or artists who apply as groups. Click here for details.
Call for Entry, Wyoming Game & Fish Department Conservation Stamp Art Contest — Online
Deadline: March 31 The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Collectible Conservation Stamp Art competition continues to lead the country in state wildlife stamp art competitions in number of entries, prize money and quality of artwork. The subject 2025 is the western tanager. Click here for details.
Re-runs: These were previously posted, but it’s not too late to enter!
Call for Entries, 2025 Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition — D.C.
Deadline: January 26 The National Portrait Gallery’s triennial Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition celebrates excellence in the art of portraiture. The first-prize winner will receive $25,000 and a commission to portray a remarkable living American for the National Portrait Gallery’s collection. Additional prizes in the amounts of $10,000 and $7,500 will be awarded to second- and third-place winners, respectively. Learn more here.
Harmony Hall Arts Center 2024 Job Opportunities for Artists — Fort Washington, MD
Deadline: January 26 Are you passionate about art and eager to inspire others with your creativity? We are currently seeking a dynamic and talented Art Instructor to join our team. If you possess the skills to teach and cultivate artistic abilities in students of all ages, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Click here for details.
Call for Entries, 14th Annual “Botanicals” Online Art Competition
Deadline: January 27 The gallery invites artists (including photography & digital art), regardless of where they reside, to apply to this competition by submitting their best botanical and/or floral art. Botanical subjects will include flowers, herbs, fruit, leaves, plants and related botanical and floral subjects. Click here for details.
Call for Art, Zeke’s: Toons, Cartoons, & Comics — Baltimore
Deadline: January 27 Calling all cartoonists and graphic book artists, Zekes’ Coffee Shop and Maryland Art Place (MAP) are seeking artworks related to cartoons and comics for TOONES, an upcoming exhibition celebrating the joy of illustration. We’re seeking artists inspired by the nostalgia of Saturday spent watching your favorite show(s). Click here for details.
Call for Entries, 14th Annual “Botanicals” Online Art Competition
Deadline: January 27 Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces their 14th Annual “Botanicals” Online Art Competition. The gallery invites artists (including photography & digital art), regardless of where they reside, to apply to this competition by submitting their best botanical and/or floral art. Click here for details.
Call to Artists, Collector’s Night, Washington Project for the Arts (WPA) — D.C.
Deadline: January 29 Collectors’ Night raises money for WPA’s artist-organized exhibitions, programs, and projects. Taking place each spring, this annual benefit sale includes more than one hundred artworks by artists living throughout the United States. Proceeds from the sale are split between the artists and WPA. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, Pets Art Competition
Deadline: January 30 Put your best paw forward in our pets themed art competition. Whether furry or feathered, we want to see artwork of your favorite animal friends. Click here for details.
Call for Entry, SlowArt | Neoteric Abstract XII — Hudson, NY
Deadline: January 31 SlowArt Productions presents the twelfth Neoteric Abstract exhibition. This exhibition is exclusively for the abstract artist and will represent a full range of abstraction, from the geometric to the lyrical, from the precise to the raw. Entry is open to all artists working in any media. The exhibition will be held at Limner Gallery, April 4 – 27, 2024. Learn more here.
Call for Entries, Western Loudoun Art and Studio Tour — Loudoun County, VA
Deadline: January 31 Loudoun County, Virginia artists working in all visual media may apply to this juried event. Those selected will open their studios to the public for 2 or 3 days, presenting their work to visitors from the metropolitan region. Click here for details.
Deadline: January 31Growing Pains encourages student artists, ages 14 to 22, to submit work that explores ideas revolving around themes of growing up and experiencing childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. How much can a person transform throughout these years? How are we the same? How are we different? How do we metamorphose? Click here for details.
Call to Artists, Kolaj Institute Solo Residencies — New Orleans
Deadline: January 31 The mission of Kolaj Institute is to support artists, curators, and writers who seek to study, document, and disseminate ideas that deepen our understanding of collage as a medium, a genre, a community, and a 21st century movement. Kolaj Institute’s solo residencies in New Orleans are designed to provide artists, curators, and writers with dedicated time and space to work on a project. Click here for details.
The Audrey Flack Short-Term Fellowship
Deadline: February 1, 2024 One fellowship will be awarded annually in support of a one-month (thirty-day) residency. For more information, click here.
Call for Entry, March 2024 Open Exhibit, The Art League — Alexandria, VA
Deadline: February 1 For our annual Landscape Exhibit we invited member artists to submit works that capture a sense of place, be they pastoral scenes, urban vistas, or maritime views—in a variety of mediums. For more information, click here. If you are not an exhibiting member of The Art League but are interested in submitting work, visit our website for more information and how to join.
Call for Entries, Fusion Art’s 8th Annual Cityscapes Online Art Competition
Deadline: February 1 For this competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art depicting cities, towns, urban scenes and/or any related metropolitan subjects. Click here for details.
Call for Artists, 8th Annual Cityscapes Art Competition
Deadline: February 1 Fusion Art invites submissions for the 8th Annual Cityscapes art competition for an online exhibition during the month of February 2024. For this competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art depicting cityscapes. The theme includes any art which depict cities, towns, urban scenes and/or any related metropolitan subjects. Click here for details.
Call for Entry, Falls Church Arts: Images Fine Art Photography — Falls Church, VA
Deadline: February 4 Photographers are invited to submit their best work. for the exhibition Images, on view Saturday, March 2–Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Falls Church Gallery on the organization’s website. Click here for details.
Call for Artists, Art After Duchamp, Washington Sculptors Group and the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design — D.C.
Deadline: February 4 Artists are invited to submit existing or new sculptures and installations that are inspired by Duchamp’s readymades or his art and ideas in general. The exhibition is open to members of the Washington Sculptors Group only. Artists who are not already members may join WSG. Click here for details.
Applications Now Open for The Red House Artist Residency — Bath County, VA
Deadline: February 5 The Red House Artist Residency is intended to support emerging or established women artists and writers with an approximately two-week artist residency. Emerging and established women artists, including plein air and landscape painters, botanical artists, nature artists and crafters, fiber and textile artists, nature journalers, printmakers, poets, and writers (among others) are invited to apply. Click here to learn more.
Harmony Hall Arts Center Main Gallery Open Call For Solo and Group Exhibitions — Brentwood, MD
Deadline: February 9 Harmony Hall Arts Center’s (HHAC) Main Gallery is now accepting solo and group visual art exhibition proposals for the 2024 – 2025 season. Harmony Hall Arts Center’s season runs September – July. This call for entry is open to all Visual Artists living or working in the greater Washington D.C. Metropolitan area. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, VisArts NextGen 11.0 — Rockville, MD
Deadline: February 16 VisArts welcomes artists ages 17–27 in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area to submit their application for NextGen 11.0. The exhibit will be presented in the Kaplan Gallery from March 22 – May 12, 2024. NextGen 11.0 is a unique opportunity for aspiring artists who have little or no exhibition experience to show their work in a professional gallery and participate in related programming, including: an opening reception and artist talks, conversations with other emerging artists, critiques with local curators and arts administrators – who work with young artists, and additional professional development opportunities. Click here for details.
Brentwood Arts Exchange: Open Call for Exhibition Proposals 2024-2026 — Brentwood, MD
Deadline: February 17 Brentwood Arts Exchange is seeking proposals from artists and curators to present exhibitions for available dates: September 2024 – August 2026. Solo and group exhibitions are welcome. Click here for details.
2024 Capital Art Book Fair Exhibitor Application — D.C.
Deadline: February 19 The 2024 Capital Art Book Fair is April 6 – 7 2024 at Eastern Market’s North Hall is Capitol Hill. Click here for details. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, 16th Annual Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival — Wayne, PA
Deadline: February 20 The Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival, one of the longest-running and most popular outdoor painting events in the country, offers artists the unique opportunity to showcase over 300 works created during the festival in three spacious, light-filled, and state-of-the-art exhibition galleries. Click herefor details.
Call for Entries, 2024 Bethesda Painting Awards — Bethesda, MD
Deadline: February 27 The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 20th annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, 11th Annual Art Speaks Juried Exhibition 2024 — Mathews, VA
Deadline: March 1, 2024 This statewide show brings the best of Virginia’s contemporary artists to our small-town gallery on the Chesapeake Bay. We showcase two- and three-dimensional artwork from all Virginia artists. Awards total $6,350, with separate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners for 2-D and 3-D works. Click here for details.
Call to Artists, 9th Annual Artist’s Choice Art Competition
Deadline: March 1 Fusion Art invites submissions for the 9th Annual Artist’s Choice art competition for an online exhibition during the month of March 2024. For this open (no theme) competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art and photography in any subject matter and any media. Click here for details.
Call for Public Art Installation, Takoma Park Arts and Humanities Committee — Takoma Park, MD
Deadline: March 3 The Arts and Humanities Committee is pleased to announce this call for entries for a site-specific sculptural installation as part of the City of Takoma Park’s ongoing efforts to further the creation of public art to build community, enhance public spaces, and celebrate the arts. The City is seeking proposals that reflect a “welcome” or “crossroads” theme for a permanent sculptural installation outside the Takoma Park Recreation Center. Click here for details.
Call for Submissions, WINTER * NEW $1,800.00 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo
Deadline: March 21 Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. Submissions are being accepted for Winter 2024 grants. Click here for details.
Call for Submissions, Foundry Gallery: Helena Foundation Young Artist Grant — D.C.
Deadline: March 29 One of Washington’s premier contemporary galleries, Foundry’s mission is to promote the work of young emerging and accomplished regional artists. We are seeking D.C. area artists interested in gallery membership and the opportunity to learn how a co-operative gallery works. Click here for details.
Call to Artists, Calloway Fine Art & Consulting Second Interiors Exhibit — D.C.
Deadline: April 1, 2024 We are seeking artwork representing or inspired by interiors. Artwork must be 2D – painting, drawing, or mixed media (no photography). For more information, click here.
Instructors Wanted at The Art League — Alexandria, VA
Deadline: Until filled The Art League is looking for skilled instructors in all visual arts disciplines. We’re particularly keen to recruit new hires for our sculpture, stained glass, and watercolor departments. Preferred applicants will have a personable and patient disposition, excellent communication skills, and the ability to teach their medium to groups of beginning, intermediate, and/or advanced level students. Class sizes range, depending on enrollment, from around 5 to 30 students. Experience teaching is helpful but not an absolute requirement. To apply, send a cover letter with statement of intent, resumé, and 6-10 tiffs or jpegs of current work to Ariane D’Souza via email at [email protected].
Ongoing: These opportunities have rolling deadlines.
Studio Sundays Submissions, Create! Magazine
Every month Create! Magazine! picks several winning images of artists’ studio spaces and features them on their website and social media along with artists’ work and story. Submit a quality image of your workspace, studio or kitchen table where you make work for a chance to be featured. For more information and to submit, click here.
Call for Artists, Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council
Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council (PGAHC) is featuring county artists at its newest art space Arts’tination at National Harbor, the premier arts and entertainment destination in our regions Located at 162 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD. Arts’tination is dedicated to supporting local artists and curating immersive creative experiences. PGAHC is recruiting artists to show and sell their work and/or to conduct arts related workshops for the public. Artists should submit work samples and inquires to [email protected]. For more information please visit https://www.pgahc.org/artstination.
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants
These monthly grants range from $500–$3,000, with the average amount being $1,700. Visual and performing artists whose work is of a contemporary, experimental nature and who have a US Tax ID Number can apply. For more information, click here.
Call for Art, Links Bridge Vineyards—Thurmont, MD
Links Bridge Vineyards, a small artisan style winery located just outside of Frederick, Maryland, is looking to feature the artwork of various artists on the walls of their tasting barn for two weeks at a time. To learn more, call Joan Cartier 301-602-5733 or email her at [email protected].
Pyramid Atlantic offers year-round workshops in printmaking, papermaking, book arts, and hybrids thereof. We offer multi-week, daytime, evening, and weekend intensives for adults in our fully equipped studios. As part of a robust and diverse schedule of offerings, we welcome unsolicited workshop proposals, and hope that you will consider applying! Workshop proposal reviews are ongoing, but for best consideration, submit class proposals by the following dates: 1/15 for Summer Workshops; 4/1 for Fall Workshops; 7/1 for Winter Workshops; 10/1 for Spring Workshops. Questions? Email Gretchen, Artistic Director, [email protected]
Call For Stories About Women in the Arts, Maryland State Arts Council
2020 has been dedicated to the Year of the Woman in Maryland. Do you have an inspiring story about vital contributions of women-identifying people who are artists, arts administrators, or cultural workers? Perhaps an exhibition, performance or project featuring women? Share it with the Maryland State Arts Council for potential use in marketing and communications! Send your ideas to [email protected], and include “Year of the Woman” in the subject line. Satff will contact senders whose stories are selected for inclusion in future newsletters, eblasts, or social media postings. Learn more about Maryland’s year of the Woman here.
Call For Artists, Busboys and Poets
Busboys and Poets is looking for submissions from Maryland and Virginia artists as it expands to new locations in both areas. Submissions can include drawings, painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, assemblage, fiber, quilts, etc. Art images reflecting life in the city, family, portraits, whimsy, abstraction, social uplift and life experiences within diverse cultures are encouraged for submission. For more information, click here.
Alterwork Studios Online Residency
This residency was designed to give emerging contemporary artists an online platform to create new work and explore their practice. Over the course of four weeks, artists will be encouraged to experiment and explore their concepts and move their work forward in the contemporary art world. Learn more here.
Accepting Artwork for Curatorial Review by AIWA
The Alper Initiative for Washington Art features five exhibitions per year in the newly constructed first floor space in the American University Museum. We accept submissions, on a rolling basis, from Washington artists of all ages and backgrounds, and working in diverse media. The museum’s Director and Curator, Jack Rasmussen, will select curators who will review these submissions for potential use in Alper Initiative exhibitions. For more information click here.
Call For Entry Hamilton Arts Collective Guest Artist Exhibition – Baltimore, MD
The Hamilton Arts Collective (HAC) and the Hamilton Gallery seek applications from artists for month-long Guest Artist exhibitions at Hamilton Gallery located at 5502 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD. The selected guest artists will be invited to exhibit a selection of their current work in Gallery I of the Hamilton Gallery. The Guest Artist exhibition is featured in Hamilton Gallery communications and will be promoted by the HAC and Hamilton Gallery. This is an open call to artists residing within 60 miles of Baltimore City. Baltimore residents are encouraged to apply. Click here to learn more.
Howard County Arts Council Quarterly Call For Artists – Ellicott City, MD
The Howard County Arts Council gallery program was established to enhance the public’s appreciation of the visual arts, provide a venue to exhibit the work of local, regional, and national artists in a professional space, and provide leadership in the arts by presenting a broad spectrum of arts in all media from both emerging and established artists. Artists, ages 18 and older, working in all media and styles including time-based and installation artists, are encouraged to apply either individually or as a group. Proposals from curators and arts organizations are also welcome. Click here to learn more.
Exhibit at Hotel Indigo Downtown Baltimore — Baltimore, MD
The Maryland Art Place (MAP) is working with Hotel Indigo in downtown Baltimore to offer rotating exhibitions in the hotel’s library and Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats restaurant. This opportunity is open to visual artists living or working in Maryland. ’s public art partnership projects (MAP), in partnership with Hotel Indigo, is pleased to announce an open call to artists. MAP will curate four exhibitions a year based on submissions entered through a rolling basis. Click here to learn more.
Solo or Group Shows in Athenaeum Gallery – VA
The Athenaeum Gallery in Alexandria, Virginia exhibits visual arts created solely by artists living or working in the region (DC, Maryland and Virginia) and strives to present visitors with a wide variety of excellent art and unique experiences. In addition to the shows curated by the Gallery Director, the Athenaeum Gallery invites artists and curators to submit show proposals. For more information, click here.
The Creativity Grant Program State of Maryland (MD)
Deadline: Rolling. The purpose of the Creativity Grant Program is to strengthen the vitality and sustainability of artists and small organizations to maintain a strong and stable arts infrastructure in the State of Maryland. The Creativity Grant also provides opportunities to serve the growing needs of relevant arts projects and collaborations within Maryland communities. For more information regarding eligibility and funding timelines, please review the Creativity Grants Guidelines. For more information about the program, and to apply visit the Creativity Grant Program State of Maryland website.
Artist/Writers: Cover Art for Academic Medicine
Deadline: Rolling. Submit original works of art inspired by, but not necessarily representative of, an academic medicine experience from any perspective: caregiver, researcher, teacher, learner, or patient (for example, learning how to be a physician or scientist, caring for patients, exploring research questions, making a new discovery, being a research participant, teaching, or being cared for in a teaching hospital). The journal welcomes photography, sculpture, painting, textile work, and other visual media. Images may be cropped or resized to fit into the allotted cover space. Artists must also submit a related Cover Art essay as a narrative companion to the artwork, to explain the connection between the work and the “academic medicine experience.” The related narrative should be 250 to 600 words and is subject to editing. To apply for this opportunity, and to learn more, visit the Academic Medicine website.
The Awesome Foundation Accepting Applications for Art Projects
Deadline: Open. The Awesome Foundation for the Arts and Sciences is a worldwide network of people devoted to forwarding the interest of “awesomeness in the universe.” Established in 2009, the foundation distributes $1,000 grants on a monthly basis to projects and their creators. The money is pooled from ten or more self-organizing “micro-trustees.” The chapters are autonomous and organized by the trustees around geographic areas or topics of interest. Apply on the Awesome Foundation website.
Call for Artists: Maryland Art Place Seeks Proposals for Rotating Exhibition Partnership with Baltimore’s Hotel Indigo (MD)
Deadline: rolling. Maryland Art Place (MAP), in partnership with Hotel Indigo is pleased to announce an open ‘Call to Artists’. As an extension of MAP’s annual IMPACT public art partnership projects, MAP is working with Hotel Indigo to offer rotating exhibitions in Hotel indigo’s library and Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats. This opportunity is available to visual artists living or working in Maryland. Maryland Art Place will curate four exhibitions a year based on submissions entered through a rolling basis. Guidelines and information here.
Peripheral ARTeries – Biennial Contemporary Art Publication
Deadline: Rolling. Peripheral ARTeries is looking for artists to be featured in the new special Biennial Edition of their art publication, that comes to its 10th edition. This opportunity is great for both established and early career artists who need a boost to their artist portfolio. The 10th edition will once again explore and show current trends and tendencies in Contemporary Art: Peripheral ARTeries cultivates a spirit of openness through a unique collaborative and participatory approach.Each artist may submit a maximum of three works or projects made in any technique: painting, drawing, video art, experimental cinema, fine art photography, experimental media, mixed media, installations, public art, performance. The call is open to all proposed kind of art and media capable of challenging the viewers’ traditional perspective on art itself. To submit, visit the Peripheral ARTeries website.
Exhibit at Hotel Indigo (VA)
Artists works will displayed in the hotel’s gallery (220 S Union St, Old Town Alexandria) for a six-month period. Two-dimensional, framed works only. Artists will install the work using the hotel’s mounting hardware. Labels will be provided by the hotel. All sales handled by artist, no commission. Preference for local or locally influenced selections but not required. The space measures approximately 7’10” by 8’3.″ If interested, contact Kate Ellis, General Manager, [email protected].
The New Project Studio – Ongoing Opportunity (VA)
Ongoing. Located in Studio 8, the New Project Studio is a community-focused arts incubator space that offers a short-term location to test new program ideas, spotlight underrepresented voices, and enhance community engagement. Projects rotate on a regular basis. For more information, click here.
Public Arts Grants & Opportunities (VA)
Ongoing. The City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts provides grants for nonprofit arts organizations as well as individual artists. See all current opportunities and online applications here.
Residency: Maryland
Deadline: ongoing. Montgomery College, Rockville and Germantown Art Department is seeking proposals for its Artist-in-Residence Program, encouraging proposals that cultivate collaborative work between artists and students.
Looking for artists: Foundry Gallery (DC)
Deadline: ongoing. Foundry Gallery is seeking a few artists in the greater Washington, DC area. If interested in applying for membership please send up to five images (jpg attachments) and an email letter to: [email protected]. The oldest cooperative in Washington, the gallery holds monthly solo and members’ group shows at its beautiful space north of Shaw near the 9:30 Club.
Looking for artists: Printmakers (DC)
Deadline: ongoing. Washington Printmakers Gallery is seeking artist members specializing in printmaking, photography and book arts. An active cooperative for over 30 years, the gallery holds monthly solo and members’ group shows in its lovely space in upper Georgetown. Distant and shared memberships are available. If interested in applying for membership please email [email protected].
Call for Entries, 14th Annual “Botanicals” Online Art Competition
Deadline: January 27 Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces their 14th Annual “Botanicals” Online Art Competition. The gallery invites artists (including photography & digital art), regardless of where they reside, to apply to this competition by submitting their best botanical and/or floral art. Click here for details.
Call to Artists, Collector’s Night, Washington Project for the Arts (WPA) — D.C.
Deadline: January 29 Collectors’ Night raises money for WPA’s artist-organized exhibitions, programs, and projects. Taking place each spring, this annual benefit sale includes more than one hundred artworks by artists living throughout the United States. Proceeds from the sale are split between the artists and WPA. Click here for details.
Call for Artists, 8th Annual Cityscapes Art Competition
Deadline: February 1 Fusion Art invites submissions for the 8th Annual Cityscapes art competition for an online exhibition during the month of February 2024. For this competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art depicting cityscapes. The theme includes any art which depict cities, towns, urban scenes and/or any related metropolitan subjects. Click here for details.
Call for Artists, Art After Duchamp, Washington Sculptors Group and the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design — D.C.
Deadline: February 4 Artists are invited to submit existing or new sculptures and installations that are inspired by Duchamp’s readymades or his art and ideas in general. The exhibition is open to members of the Washington Sculptors Group only. Artists who are not already members may join WSG. Click here for details.
Call to Artists, 9th Annual Artist’s Choice Art Competition
Deadline: March 1 Fusion Art invites submissions for the 9th Annual Artist’s Choice art competition for an online exhibition during the month of March 2024. For this open (no theme) competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art and photography in any subject matter and any media. Click here for details.
Re-runs: These were previously posted, but it’s not too late to enter!
Call for Entry, Our American Soul, Gallery Underground — Arlington, VA
Deadline: January 18 Artists are asked to submit works depicting their interpretation of “Our American Soul”. What makes us American? What gives our country its ‘soul’? When the words are combined, does it evoke a person, a place, a feeling, or all the above? How does your artwork showcase the essence of “Our American Soul?” This call is open to all mediums, including any form of 2D or 3D work. Click here for details.
Call for Entry, Adkins Arboretum 2024 Juried Art Show — Ridgely, MD
Deadline: January 19 Adkins Arboretum in Ridgely, Md., is seeking submissions for its annual Juried Art Show, to exhibit in March and April 2024. The theme of the show—Discovering the Native Landscapes of Maryland’s Eastern Shore—celebrates the Arboretum’s mission of conservation. The show is open to original two- and three-dimensional fine arts in all mediums, including outdoor sculpture and installations. Click here for details.
Call to Artists, Torpedo Factory Art Center Loading Door Mural — Alexandria, VA
Deadline: January 22 The Alexandria Public Art Program is inviting artists/muralist to submit their qualifications to design and execute a mural on the exterior door of the Torpedo Factory Art Center loading dock. This call is open to all local and regional professional artists living and working in Virginia, Maryland, or Washington D.C. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, 2025 Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition — D.C.
Deadline: January 26 The National Portrait Gallery’s triennial Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition celebrates excellence in the art of portraiture. The first-prize winner will receive $25,000 and a commission to portray a remarkable living American for the National Portrait Gallery’s collection. Additional prizes in the amounts of $10,000 and $7,500 will be awarded to second- and third-place winners, respectively. Learn more here.
Harmony Hall Arts Center 2024 Job Opportunities for Artists — Fort Washington, MD
Deadline: January 26 Are you passionate about art and eager to inspire others with your creativity? We are currently seeking a dynamic and talented Art Instructor to join our team. If you possess the skills to teach and cultivate artistic abilities in students of all ages, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Click here for details.
Call for Entries, 14th Annual “Botanicals” Online Art Competition
Deadline: January 27 The gallery invites artists (including photography & digital art), regardless of where they reside, to apply to this competition by submitting their best botanical and/or floral art. Botanical subjects will include flowers, herbs, fruit, leaves, plants and related botanical and floral subjects. Click here for details.
Call for Art, Zeke’s: Toons, Cartoons, & Comics — Baltimore
Deadline: January 27 Calling all cartoonists and graphic book artists, Zekes’ Coffee Shop and Maryland Art Place (MAP) are seeking artworks related to cartoons and comics for TOONES, an upcoming exhibition celebrating the joy of illustration. We’re seeking artists inspired by the nostalgia of Saturday spent watching your favorite show(s). Click here for details.
Call for Entries, Pets Art Competition
Deadline: January 30 Put your best paw forward in our pets themed art competition. Whether furry or feathered, we want to see artwork of your favorite animal friends. Click here for details.
Call for Entry, SlowArt | Neoteric Abstract XII — Hudson, NY
Deadline: January 31 SlowArt Productions presents the twelfth Neoteric Abstract exhibition. This exhibition is exclusively for the abstract artist and will represent a full range of abstraction, from the geometric to the lyrical, from the precise to the raw. Entry is open to all artists working in any media. The exhibition will be held at Limner Gallery, April 4 – 27, 2024. Learn more here.
Call for Entries, Western Loudoun Art and Studio Tour — Loudoun County, VA
Deadline: January 31 Loudoun County, Virginia artists working in all visual media may apply to this juried event. Those selected will open their studios to the public for 2 or 3 days, presenting their work to visitors from the metropolitan region. Click here for details.
Deadline: January 31Growing Pains encourages student artists, ages 14 to 22, to submit work that explores ideas revolving around themes of growing up and experiencing childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. How much can a person transform throughout these years? How are we the same? How are we different? How do we metamorphose? Click here for details.
Call to Artists, Kolaj Institute Solo Residencies — New Orleans
Deadline: January 31 The mission of Kolaj Institute is to support artists, curators, and writers who seek to study, document, and disseminate ideas that deepen our understanding of collage as a medium, a genre, a community, and a 21st century movement. Kolaj Institute’s solo residencies in New Orleans are designed to provide artists, curators, and writers with dedicated time and space to work on a project. Click here for details.
The Audrey Flack Short-Term Fellowship
Deadline: February 1, 2024 One fellowship will be awarded annually in support of a one-month (thirty-day) residency. For more information, click here.
Call for Entry, March 2024 Open Exhibit, The Art League — Alexandria, VA
Deadline: February 1 For our annual Landscape Exhibit we invited member artists to submit works that capture a sense of place, be they pastoral scenes, urban vistas, or maritime views—in a variety of mediums. For more information, click here. If you are not an exhibiting member of The Art League but are interested in submitting work, visit our website for more information and how to join.
Call for Entries, Fusion Art’s 8th Annual Cityscapes Online Art Competition
Deadline: February 1 For this competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art depicting cities, towns, urban scenes and/or any related metropolitan subjects. Click here for details.
Call for Entry, Falls Church Arts: Images Fine Art Photography — Falls Church, VA
Deadline: February 4 Photographers are invited to submit their best work. for the exhibition Images, on view Saturday, March 2–Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Falls Church Gallery on the organization’s website. Click here for details.
Applications Now Open for The Red House Artist Residency — Bath County, VA
Deadline: February 5 The Red House Artist Residency is intended to support emerging or established women artists and writers with an approximately two-week artist residency. Emerging and established women artists, including plein air and landscape painters, botanical artists, nature artists and crafters, fiber and textile artists, nature journalers, printmakers, poets, and writers (among others) are invited to apply. Click here to learn more.
Harmony Hall Arts Center Main Gallery Open Call For Solo and Group Exhibitions — Brentwood, MD
Deadline: February 9 Harmony Hall Arts Center’s (HHAC) Main Gallery is now accepting solo and group visual art exhibition proposals for the 2024 – 2025 season. Harmony Hall Arts Center’s season runs September – July. This call for entry is open to all Visual Artists living or working in the greater Washington D.C. Metropolitan area. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, VisArts NextGen 11.0 — Rockville, MD
Deadline: February 16 VisArts welcomes artists ages 17–27 in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area to submit their application for NextGen 11.0. The exhibit will be presented in the Kaplan Gallery from March 22 – May 12, 2024. NextGen 11.0 is a unique opportunity for aspiring artists who have little or no exhibition experience to show their work in a professional gallery and participate in related programming, including: an opening reception and artist talks, conversations with other emerging artists, critiques with local curators and arts administrators – who work with young artists, and additional professional development opportunities. Click here for details.
Brentwood Arts Exchange: Open Call for Exhibition Proposals 2024-2026 — Brentwood, MD
Deadline: February 17 Brentwood Arts Exchange is seeking proposals from artists and curators to present exhibitions for available dates: September 2024 – August 2026. Solo and group exhibitions are welcome. Click here for details.
2024 Capital Art Book Fair Exhibitor Application — D.C.
Deadline: February 19 The 2024 Capital Art Book Fair is April 6 – 7 2024 at Eastern Market’s North Hall is Capitol Hill. Click here for details. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, 16th Annual Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival — Wayne, PA
Deadline: February 20 The Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival, one of the longest-running and most popular outdoor painting events in the country, offers artists the unique opportunity to showcase over 300 works created during the festival in three spacious, light-filled, and state-of-the-art exhibition galleries. Click herefor details.
Call for Entries, 2024 Bethesda Painting Awards — Bethesda, MD
Deadline: February 27 The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 20th annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, 11th Annual Art Speaks Juried Exhibition 2024 — Mathews, VA
Deadline: March 1, 2024 This statewide show brings the best of Virginia’s contemporary artists to our small-town gallery on the Chesapeake Bay. We showcase two- and three-dimensional artwork from all Virginia artists. Awards total $6,350, with separate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners for 2-D and 3-D works. Click here for details.
Call for Public Art Installation, Takoma Park Arts and Humanities Committee — Takoma Park, MD
Deadline: March 3 The Arts and Humanities Committee is pleased to announce this call for entries for a site-specific sculptural installation as part of the City of Takoma Park’s ongoing efforts to further the creation of public art to build community, enhance public spaces, and celebrate the arts. The City is seeking proposals that reflect a “welcome” or “crossroads” theme for a permanent sculptural installation outside the Takoma Park Recreation Center. Click here for details.
Call for Submissions, WINTER * NEW $1,800.00 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo
Deadline: March 21 Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. Submissions are being accepted for Winter 2024 grants. Click here for details.
Call for Submissions, Foundry Gallery: Helena Foundation Young Artist Grant — D.C.
Deadline: March 29 One of Washington’s premier contemporary galleries, Foundry’s mission is to promote the work of young emerging and accomplished regional artists. We are seeking D.C. area artists interested in gallery membership and the opportunity to learn how a co-operative gallery works. Click here for details.
Call to Artists, Calloway Fine Art & Consulting Second Interiors Exhibit — D.C.
Deadline: April 1, 2024 We are seeking artwork representing or inspired by interiors. Artwork must be 2D – painting, drawing, or mixed media (no photography). For more information, click here.
Instructors Wanted at The Art League — Alexandria, VA
Deadline: Until filled The Art League is looking for skilled instructors in all visual arts disciplines. We’re particularly keen to recruit new hires for our sculpture, stained glass, and watercolor departments. Preferred applicants will have a personable and patient disposition, excellent communication skills, and the ability to teach their medium to groups of beginning, intermediate, and/or advanced level students. Class sizes range, depending on enrollment, from around 5 to 30 students. Experience teaching is helpful but not an absolute requirement. To apply, send a cover letter with statement of intent, resumé, and 6-10 tiffs or jpegs of current work to Ariane D’Souza via email at [email protected].
Ongoing: These opportunities have rolling deadlines.
Studio Sundays Submissions, Create! Magazine
Every month Create! Magazine! picks several winning images of artists’ studio spaces and features them on their website and social media along with artists’ work and story. Submit a quality image of your workspace, studio or kitchen table where you make work for a chance to be featured. For more information and to submit, click here.
Call for Artists, Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council
Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council (PGAHC) is featuring county artists at its newest art space Arts’tination at National Harbor, the premier arts and entertainment destination in our regions Located at 162 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD. Arts’tination is dedicated to supporting local artists and curating immersive creative experiences. PGAHC is recruiting artists to show and sell their work and/or to conduct arts related workshops for the public. Artists should submit work samples and inquires to [email protected]. For more information please visit https://www.pgahc.org/artstination.
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants
These monthly grants range from $500–$3,000, with the average amount being $1,700. Visual and performing artists whose work is of a contemporary, experimental nature and who have a US Tax ID Number can apply. For more information, click here.
Call for Art, Links Bridge Vineyards—Thurmont, MD
Links Bridge Vineyards, a small artisan style winery located just outside of Frederick, Maryland, is looking to feature the artwork of various artists on the walls of their tasting barn for two weeks at a time. To learn more, call Joan Cartier 301-602-5733 or email her at [email protected].
Pyramid Atlantic offers year-round workshops in printmaking, papermaking, book arts, and hybrids thereof. We offer multi-week, daytime, evening, and weekend intensives for adults in our fully equipped studios. As part of a robust and diverse schedule of offerings, we welcome unsolicited workshop proposals, and hope that you will consider applying! Workshop proposal reviews are ongoing, but for best consideration, submit class proposals by the following dates: 1/15 for Summer Workshops; 4/1 for Fall Workshops; 7/1 for Winter Workshops; 10/1 for Spring Workshops. Questions? Email Gretchen, Artistic Director, [email protected]
Call For Stories About Women in the Arts, Maryland State Arts Council
2020 has been dedicated to the Year of the Woman in Maryland. Do you have an inspiring story about vital contributions of women-identifying people who are artists, arts administrators, or cultural workers? Perhaps an exhibition, performance or project featuring women? Share it with the Maryland State Arts Council for potential use in marketing and communications! Send your ideas to [email protected], and include “Year of the Woman” in the subject line. Satff will contact senders whose stories are selected for inclusion in future newsletters, eblasts, or social media postings. Learn more about Maryland’s year of the Woman here.
Call For Artists, Busboys and Poets
Busboys and Poets is looking for submissions from Maryland and Virginia artists as it expands to new locations in both areas. Submissions can include drawings, painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, assemblage, fiber, quilts, etc. Art images reflecting life in the city, family, portraits, whimsy, abstraction, social uplift and life experiences within diverse cultures are encouraged for submission. For more information, click here.
Alterwork Studios Online Residency
This residency was designed to give emerging contemporary artists an online platform to create new work and explore their practice. Over the course of four weeks, artists will be encouraged to experiment and explore their concepts and move their work forward in the contemporary art world. Learn more here.
Accepting Artwork for Curatorial Review by AIWA
The Alper Initiative for Washington Art features five exhibitions per year in the newly constructed first floor space in the American University Museum. We accept submissions, on a rolling basis, from Washington artists of all ages and backgrounds, and working in diverse media. The museum’s Director and Curator, Jack Rasmussen, will select curators who will review these submissions for potential use in Alper Initiative exhibitions. For more information click here.
Call For Entry Hamilton Arts Collective Guest Artist Exhibition – Baltimore, MD
The Hamilton Arts Collective (HAC) and the Hamilton Gallery seek applications from artists for month-long Guest Artist exhibitions at Hamilton Gallery located at 5502 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD. The selected guest artists will be invited to exhibit a selection of their current work in Gallery I of the Hamilton Gallery. The Guest Artist exhibition is featured in Hamilton Gallery communications and will be promoted by the HAC and Hamilton Gallery. This is an open call to artists residing within 60 miles of Baltimore City. Baltimore residents are encouraged to apply. Click here to learn more.
Howard County Arts Council Quarterly Call For Artists – Ellicott City, MD
The Howard County Arts Council gallery program was established to enhance the public’s appreciation of the visual arts, provide a venue to exhibit the work of local, regional, and national artists in a professional space, and provide leadership in the arts by presenting a broad spectrum of arts in all media from both emerging and established artists. Artists, ages 18 and older, working in all media and styles including time-based and installation artists, are encouraged to apply either individually or as a group. Proposals from curators and arts organizations are also welcome. Click here to learn more.
Exhibit at Hotel Indigo Downtown Baltimore — Baltimore, MD
The Maryland Art Place (MAP) is working with Hotel Indigo in downtown Baltimore to offer rotating exhibitions in the hotel’s library and Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats restaurant. This opportunity is open to visual artists living or working in Maryland. ’s public art partnership projects (MAP), in partnership with Hotel Indigo, is pleased to announce an open call to artists. MAP will curate four exhibitions a year based on submissions entered through a rolling basis. Click here to learn more.
Solo or Group Shows in Athenaeum Gallery – VA
The Athenaeum Gallery in Alexandria, Virginia exhibits visual arts created solely by artists living or working in the region (DC, Maryland and Virginia) and strives to present visitors with a wide variety of excellent art and unique experiences. In addition to the shows curated by the Gallery Director, the Athenaeum Gallery invites artists and curators to submit show proposals. For more information, click here.
The Creativity Grant Program State of Maryland (MD)
Deadline: Rolling. The purpose of the Creativity Grant Program is to strengthen the vitality and sustainability of artists and small organizations to maintain a strong and stable arts infrastructure in the State of Maryland. The Creativity Grant also provides opportunities to serve the growing needs of relevant arts projects and collaborations within Maryland communities. For more information regarding eligibility and funding timelines, please review the Creativity Grants Guidelines. For more information about the program, and to apply visit the Creativity Grant Program State of Maryland website.
Artist/Writers: Cover Art for Academic Medicine
Deadline: Rolling. Submit original works of art inspired by, but not necessarily representative of, an academic medicine experience from any perspective: caregiver, researcher, teacher, learner, or patient (for example, learning how to be a physician or scientist, caring for patients, exploring research questions, making a new discovery, being a research participant, teaching, or being cared for in a teaching hospital). The journal welcomes photography, sculpture, painting, textile work, and other visual media. Images may be cropped or resized to fit into the allotted cover space. Artists must also submit a related Cover Art essay as a narrative companion to the artwork, to explain the connection between the work and the “academic medicine experience.” The related narrative should be 250 to 600 words and is subject to editing. To apply for this opportunity, and to learn more, visit the Academic Medicine website.
The Awesome Foundation Accepting Applications for Art Projects
Deadline: Open. The Awesome Foundation for the Arts and Sciences is a worldwide network of people devoted to forwarding the interest of “awesomeness in the universe.” Established in 2009, the foundation distributes $1,000 grants on a monthly basis to projects and their creators. The money is pooled from ten or more self-organizing “micro-trustees.” The chapters are autonomous and organized by the trustees around geographic areas or topics of interest. Apply on the Awesome Foundation website.
Call for Artists: Maryland Art Place Seeks Proposals for Rotating Exhibition Partnership with Baltimore’s Hotel Indigo (MD)
Deadline: rolling. Maryland Art Place (MAP), in partnership with Hotel Indigo is pleased to announce an open ‘Call to Artists’. As an extension of MAP’s annual IMPACT public art partnership projects, MAP is working with Hotel Indigo to offer rotating exhibitions in Hotel indigo’s library and Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats. This opportunity is available to visual artists living or working in Maryland. Maryland Art Place will curate four exhibitions a year based on submissions entered through a rolling basis. Guidelines and information here.
Peripheral ARTeries – Biennial Contemporary Art Publication
Deadline: Rolling. Peripheral ARTeries is looking for artists to be featured in the new special Biennial Edition of their art publication, that comes to its 10th edition. This opportunity is great for both established and early career artists who need a boost to their artist portfolio. The 10th edition will once again explore and show current trends and tendencies in Contemporary Art: Peripheral ARTeries cultivates a spirit of openness through a unique collaborative and participatory approach.Each artist may submit a maximum of three works or projects made in any technique: painting, drawing, video art, experimental cinema, fine art photography, experimental media, mixed media, installations, public art, performance. The call is open to all proposed kind of art and media capable of challenging the viewers’ traditional perspective on art itself. To submit, visit the Peripheral ARTeries website.
Exhibit at Hotel Indigo (VA)
Artists works will displayed in the hotel’s gallery (220 S Union St, Old Town Alexandria) for a six-month period. Two-dimensional, framed works only. Artists will install the work using the hotel’s mounting hardware. Labels will be provided by the hotel. All sales handled by artist, no commission. Preference for local or locally influenced selections but not required. The space measures approximately 7’10” by 8’3.″ If interested, contact Kate Ellis, General Manager, [email protected].
The New Project Studio – Ongoing Opportunity (VA)
Ongoing. Located in Studio 8, the New Project Studio is a community-focused arts incubator space that offers a short-term location to test new program ideas, spotlight underrepresented voices, and enhance community engagement. Projects rotate on a regular basis. For more information, click here.
Public Arts Grants & Opportunities (VA)
Ongoing. The City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts provides grants for nonprofit arts organizations as well as individual artists. See all current opportunities and online applications here.
Residency: Maryland
Deadline: ongoing. Montgomery College, Rockville and Germantown Art Department is seeking proposals for its Artist-in-Residence Program, encouraging proposals that cultivate collaborative work between artists and students.
Looking for artists: Foundry Gallery (DC)
Deadline: ongoing. Foundry Gallery is seeking a few artists in the greater Washington, DC area. If interested in applying for membership please send up to five images (jpg attachments) and an email letter to: [email protected]. The oldest cooperative in Washington, the gallery holds monthly solo and members’ group shows at its beautiful space north of Shaw near the 9:30 Club.
Looking for artists: Printmakers (DC)
Deadline: ongoing. Washington Printmakers Gallery is seeking artist members specializing in printmaking, photography and book arts. An active cooperative for over 30 years, the gallery holds monthly solo and members’ group shows in its lovely space in upper Georgetown. Distant and shared memberships are available. If interested in applying for membership please email [email protected].
"Studio Shelf I," an oil painting by Joey Mánlapaz, is on view in January's Still Life Exhibit.
Welcome to Artful Weekend
-our listing of area art exhibits and events-
This weekend: January 2024 Still Life Exhibitat the League; Mrinal Joshi: Watching Ships Drift into the Blue Abyss from Under a Rockat Foundry Gallery; Taj Poscé: Between Sunbeamsat Black Rock Center for the Arts; Winter at Multiple Exposures Gallery; and Visions of Resilience: Art for Climate Justiceat Del Ray Artisans.
January 2024 Still Life Exhibit
Arrangement in White by Garcia-Palmer; Oil
Still life artwork showcases inanimate objects, from fruits to flowers, bottles to bones—and everything in between! Our January 2024 Still Life Exhibit, juried by artist Jorge Alberto González, includes 99 works in varied mediums both realistic and abstract. It is on view through January 28.
Gallery 75
Just Beneath the Surface VI by Sharon Malley; Oil
Gallery 75, the gallery within our Gallery, is a great place to find affordably priced artwork by our local member artists. Framed, unframed, and three-dimensional work is available to purchase. Shop here for the art lovers on your holiday gift list! Click here to see what’s on view through January.
Taj Poscé: Between Sunbeams
Taj Poscé, Pink Suns, 2023
In Between Sunbeams, at Black Rock Center for the Arts, artist Taj Poscé composes with archival research ephemera, construction materials, studio-based materials, and fire. Using iconographic motifs, he loads his paintings with emotion, spirit and imagination that reconstruct and reclaim Black histories, culture, and experiences. Between Sunbeams is on view through January 21; 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, MD.
Mrinal Joshi: Watching Ships Drift into the Blue Abyss from Under a Rock
Crashing, 10″ x 10″, oil on canvas
Embark on a visual odyssey through Mrinal Joshi’s exhibition Watching Ships Drift into the Blue Abyss from Under a Rock at Foundry Gallery. This new collection of work weaves a tapestry of a sublime experience and human connections through the thread of a Greek myth. It is on view through January 28; 2118 8th Street, NW, Washington, D.C.
Winter
Punta Bariloche by Van Pulley
Art League member Van Pulley is among the fine art photographers whose works are on view in Winter at Multiple Exposures Gallery. The exhibition features 24 images that reflect the beauty and complexities of winter, and was juried by Tim Anderson, publisher and editor of acclaimed photography magazine Shadow & Light. It is on view through January 28; Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union Street, Alexandria, Virginia.
Visions of Resilience: Art for Climate Justice
Still Standing by Camille Kouyoumdjian
Visions of Resilience: Art for Climate Justice, curated by Art League member Camille Kouyoumdjian, explores the emotionally resonant power of art to inspire and raise awareness about climate change and its impact on marginalized communities. Art holds the power to portray what words so often miss. This exhibit conveys environmental issues through the universal languages of image and feeling with the goal of encouraging action towards a just, climate-friendly future. It is on view at Del Ray Artisans Galley through January 27. Join Del Ray Artisans for EcoArt: Collage Landscapes for Climate Awareness Workshop, a crafting activity to raise climate awareness, Saturday, January 13, 10am-12pm; 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia.
Deadline: January 31Growing Pains encourages student artists, ages 14 to 22, to submit work that explores ideas revolving around themes of growing up and experiencing childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. How much can a person transform throughout these years? How are we the same? How are we different? How do we metamorphose? Click here for details.
Call to Artists, Kolaj Institute Solo Residencies — New Orleans
Deadline: January 31 The mission of Kolaj Institute is to support artists, curators, and writers who seek to study, document, and disseminate ideas that deepen our understanding of collage as a medium, a genre, a community, and a 21st century movement. Kolaj Institute’s solo residencies in New Orleans are designed to provide artists, curators, and writers with dedicated time and space to work on a project. Click here for details.
Applications Now Open for The Red House Artist Residency — Bath County, VA
Deadline: February 5 The Red House Artist Residency is intended to support emerging or established women artists and writers with an approximately two-week artist residency. Emerging and established women artists, including plein air and landscape painters, botanical artists, nature artists and crafters, fiber and textile artists, nature journalers, printmakers, poets, and writers (among others) are invited to apply. Click here to learn more.
Call for Entries, VisArts NextGen 11.0 — Rockville, MD
Deadline: February 16 VisArts welcomes artists ages 17–27 in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area to submit their application for NextGen 11.0. The exhibit will be presented in the Kaplan Gallery from March 22 – May 12, 2024. NextGen 11.0 is a unique opportunity for aspiring artists who have little or no exhibition experience to show their work in a professional gallery and participate in related programming, including: an opening reception and artist talks, conversations with other emerging artists, critiques with local curators and arts administrators – who work with young artists, and additional professional development opportunities. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, 16th Annual Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival — Wayne, PA
Deadline: February 20 The Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival, one of the longest-running and most popular outdoor painting events in the country, offers artists the unique opportunity to showcase over 300 works created during the festival in three spacious, light-filled, and state-of-the-art exhibition galleries. Click herefor details.
Call for Public Art Installation, Takoma Park Arts and Humanities Committee — Takoma Park, MD
Deadline: March 3 The Arts and Humanities Committee is pleased to announce this call for entries for a site-specific sculptural installation as part of the City of Takoma Park’s ongoing efforts to further the creation of public art to build community, enhance public spaces, and celebrate the arts. The City is seeking proposals that reflect a “welcome” or “crossroads” theme for a permanent sculptural installation outside the Takoma Park Recreation Center. Click here for details.
Call for Submissions, WINTER * NEW $1,800.00 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo
Deadline: March 21 Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. Submissions are being accepted for Winter 2024 grants. Click here for details.
Re-runs: These were previously posted, but it’s not too late to enter!
Call for Artists-in-Residence, 2024 Open Air Residencies — Montana
Deadline: January 11 Open AIR is pleased to announce our Call for Artist applications is now open! Open AIR is a place-based Artist-in-Residence program that connects artists from all disciplines and origins with 13 culturally, historically, and ecologically significant locations through collaborative partnerships in Montana. Click here for details.
Call for Entry, Earth & Fire 2024 — Wheeling, WV
Deadline: January 12 Stifel Fine Arts Center of Oglebay Institute will be hosting a national exhibition of ceramic art in February and March 2024. This is an annual exhibition and will be a focal point of Ceramics Take Over Wheeling, a citywide event that will celebrate ceramic artists and clay enthusiasts alike. For more information, click here.
Call for Entries, Oil Painters of America 33rd National Exhibition of Traditional Oils — Wichita, Kansas
Deadline: January 12 Oil Painters of America’s goal is to assemble the finest display of representational oil paintings for the Thirty-Third National Exhibition, April 5 – May 31, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. Artists eligible to compete are citizens – both natural born or otherwise – of the continent of North America who are 2024 OPA members. Click herefor details.
McLean Project for the Arts Spring Solos Call for Entries — McLean, VA
Deadline: January 13 McLean Project for the Arts is seeking solo exhibition proposals for the Spring of 2024. Contemporary living artists working in the Mid-Atlantic Region are invited to submit exhibition or project proposals to be on display in the Emerson and Atrium Galleries. The dates for the exhibitions will be from April 11 – June 15, 2024. Click here for details.
Call for Entry, Our American Soul, Gallery Underground — Arlington, VA
Deadline: January 18 Artists are asked to submit works depicting their interpretation of “Our American Soul”. What makes us American? What gives our country its ‘soul’? When the words are combined, does it evoke a person, a place, a feeling, or all the above? How does your artwork showcase the essence of “Our American Soul?” This call is open to all mediums, including any form of 2D or 3D work. Click here for details.
Call for Entry, Adkins Arboretum 2024 Juried Art Show — Ridgely, MD
Deadline: January 19 Adkins Arboretum in Ridgely, Md., is seeking submissions for its annual Juried Art Show, to exhibit in March and April 2024. The theme of the show—Discovering the Native Landscapes of Maryland’s Eastern Shore—celebrates the Arboretum’s mission of conservation. The show is open to original two- and three-dimensional fine arts in all mediums, including outdoor sculpture and installations. Click here for details.
Call to Artists, Torpedo Factory Art Center Loading Door Mural — Alexandria, VA
Deadline: January 22 The Alexandria Public Art Program is inviting artists/muralist to submit their qualifications to design and execute a mural on the exterior door of the Torpedo Factory Art Center loading dock. This call is open to all local and regional professional artists living and working in Virginia, Maryland, or Washington D.C. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, 2025 Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition — D.C.
Deadline: January 26 The National Portrait Gallery’s triennial Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition celebrates excellence in the art of portraiture. The first-prize winner will receive $25,000 and a commission to portray a remarkable living American for the National Portrait Gallery’s collection. Additional prizes in the amounts of $10,000 and $7,500 will be awarded to second- and third-place winners, respectively. Learn more here.
Harmony Hall Arts Center 2024 Job Opportunities for Artists — Fort Washington, MD
Deadline: January 26 Are you passionate about art and eager to inspire others with your creativity? We are currently seeking a dynamic and talented Art Instructor to join our team. If you possess the skills to teach and cultivate artistic abilities in students of all ages, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Click here for details.
Call for Entries, 14th Annual “Botanicals” Online Art Competition
Deadline: January 27 The gallery invites artists (including photography & digital art), regardless of where they reside, to apply to this competition by submitting their best botanical and/or floral art. Botanical subjects will include flowers, herbs, fruit, leaves, plants and related botanical and floral subjects. Click here for details.
Call for Art, Zeke’s: Toons, Cartoons, & Comics — Baltimore
Deadline: January 27 Calling all cartoonists and graphic book artists, Zekes’ Coffee Shop and Maryland Art Place (MAP) are seeking artworks related to cartoons and comics for TOONES, an upcoming exhibition celebrating the joy of illustration. We’re seeking artists inspired by the nostalgia of Saturday spent watching your favorite show(s). Click here for details.
Call for Entries, Pets Art Competition
Deadline: January 30 Put your best paw forward in our pets themed art competition. Whether furry or feathered, we want to see artwork of your favorite animal friends. Click here for details.
Call for Entry, SlowArt | Neoteric Abstract XII — Hudson, NY
Deadline: January 31 SlowArt Productions presents the twelfth Neoteric Abstract exhibition. This exhibition is exclusively for the abstract artist and will represent a full range of abstraction, from the geometric to the lyrical, from the precise to the raw. Entry is open to all artists working in any media. The exhibition will be held at Limner Gallery, April 4 – 27, 2024. Learn more here.
Call for Entries, Western Loudoun Art and Studio Tour — Loudoun County, VA
Deadline: January 31 Loudoun County, Virginia artists working in all visual media may apply to this juried event. Those selected will open their studios to the public for 2 or 3 days, presenting their work to visitors from the metropolitan region. Click here for details.
The Audrey Flack Short-Term Fellowship
Deadline: February 1, 2024 One fellowship will be awarded annually in support of a one-month (thirty-day) residency. For more information, click here.
Call for Entry, March 2024 Open Exhibit, The Art League — Alexandria, VA
Deadline: February 1 For our annual Landscape Exhibit we invited member artists to submit works that capture a sense of place, be they pastoral scenes, urban vistas, or maritime views—in a variety of mediums. For more information, click here. If you are not an exhibiting member of The Art League but are interested in submitting work, visit our website for more information and how to join.
Call for Entries, Fusion Art’s 8th Annual Cityscapes Online Art Competition
Deadline: February 1 For this competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art depicting cities, towns, urban scenes and/or any related metropolitan subjects. Click here for details.
Call for Entry, Falls Church Arts: Images Fine Art Photography — Falls Church, VA
Deadline: February 4 Photographers are invited to submit their best work. for the exhibition Images, on view Saturday, March 2–Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Falls Church Gallery on the organization’s website. Click here for details.
Harmony Hall Arts Center Main Gallery Open Call For Solo and Group Exhibitions — Brentwood, MD
Deadline: February 9 Harmony Hall Arts Center’s (HHAC) Main Gallery is now accepting solo and group visual art exhibition proposals for the 2024 – 2025 season. Harmony Hall Arts Center’s season runs September – July. This call for entry is open to all Visual Artists living or working in the greater Washington D.C. Metropolitan area. Click here for details.
Brentwood Arts Exchange: Open Call for Exhibition Proposals 2024-2026 — Brentwood, MD
Deadline: February 17 Brentwood Arts Exchange is seeking proposals from artists and curators to present exhibitions for available dates: September 2024 – August 2026. Solo and group exhibitions are welcome. Click here for details.
2024 Capital Art Book Fair Exhibitor Application — D.C.
Deadline: February 19 The 2024 Capital Art Book Fair is April 6 – 7 2024 at Eastern Market’s North Hall is Capitol Hill. Click here for details. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, 2024 Bethesda Painting Awards — Bethesda, MD
Deadline: February 27 The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce the 20th annual Bethesda Painting Awards. This competition invites local D.C./Maryland/Virginia artists to submit their work and be awarded $14,000 in prizes to four selected winners. Click here for details.
Call for Entries, 11th Annual Art Speaks Juried Exhibition 2024 — Mathews, VA
Deadline: March 1, 2024 This statewide show brings the best of Virginia’s contemporary artists to our small-town gallery on the Chesapeake Bay. We showcase two- and three-dimensional artwork from all Virginia artists. Awards total $6,350, with separate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners for 2-D and 3-D works. Click here for details.
Call for Submissions, Foundry Gallery: Helena Foundation Young Artist Grant — D.C.
Deadline: March 29 One of Washington’s premier contemporary galleries, Foundry’s mission is to promote the work of young emerging and accomplished regional artists. We are seeking D.C. area artists interested in gallery membership and the opportunity to learn how a co-operative gallery works. Click here for details.
Call to Artists, Calloway Fine Art & Consulting Second Interiors Exhibit — D.C.
Deadline: April 1, 2024 We are seeking artwork representing or inspired by interiors. Artwork must be 2D – painting, drawing, or mixed media (no photography). For more information, click here.
Instructors Wanted at The Art League — Alexandria, VA
Deadline: Until filled The Art League is looking for skilled instructors in all visual arts disciplines. We’re particularly keen to recruit new hires for our sculpture, stained glass, and watercolor departments. Preferred applicants will have a personable and patient disposition, excellent communication skills, and the ability to teach their medium to groups of beginning, intermediate, and/or advanced level students. Class sizes range, depending on enrollment, from around 5 to 30 students. Experience teaching is helpful but not an absolute requirement. To apply, send a cover letter with statement of intent, resumé, and 6-10 tiffs or jpegs of current work to Ariane D’Souza via email at [email protected].
Ongoing: These opportunities have rolling deadlines.
Studio Sundays Submissions, Create! Magazine
Every month Create! Magazine! picks several winning images of artists’ studio spaces and features them on their website and social media along with artists’ work and story. Submit a quality image of your workspace, studio or kitchen table where you make work for a chance to be featured. For more information and to submit, click here.
Call for Artists, Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council
Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council (PGAHC) is featuring county artists at its newest art space Arts’tination at National Harbor, the premier arts and entertainment destination in our regions Located at 162 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD. Arts’tination is dedicated to supporting local artists and curating immersive creative experiences. PGAHC is recruiting artists to show and sell their work and/or to conduct arts related workshops for the public. Artists should submit work samples and inquires to [email protected]. For more information please visit https://www.pgahc.org/artstination.
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants
These monthly grants range from $500–$3,000, with the average amount being $1,700. Visual and performing artists whose work is of a contemporary, experimental nature and who have a US Tax ID Number can apply. For more information, click here.
Call for Art, Links Bridge Vineyards—Thurmont, MD
Links Bridge Vineyards, a small artisan style winery located just outside of Frederick, Maryland, is looking to feature the artwork of various artists on the walls of their tasting barn for two weeks at a time. To learn more, call Joan Cartier 301-602-5733 or email her at [email protected].
Pyramid Atlantic offers year-round workshops in printmaking, papermaking, book arts, and hybrids thereof. We offer multi-week, daytime, evening, and weekend intensives for adults in our fully equipped studios. As part of a robust and diverse schedule of offerings, we welcome unsolicited workshop proposals, and hope that you will consider applying! Workshop proposal reviews are ongoing, but for best consideration, submit class proposals by the following dates: 1/15 for Summer Workshops; 4/1 for Fall Workshops; 7/1 for Winter Workshops; 10/1 for Spring Workshops. Questions? Email Gretchen, Artistic Director, [email protected]
Call For Stories About Women in the Arts, Maryland State Arts Council
2020 has been dedicated to the Year of the Woman in Maryland. Do you have an inspiring story about vital contributions of women-identifying people who are artists, arts administrators, or cultural workers? Perhaps an exhibition, performance or project featuring women? Share it with the Maryland State Arts Council for potential use in marketing and communications! Send your ideas to [email protected], and include “Year of the Woman” in the subject line. Satff will contact senders whose stories are selected for inclusion in future newsletters, eblasts, or social media postings. Learn more about Maryland’s year of the Woman here.
Call For Artists, Busboys and Poets
Busboys and Poets is looking for submissions from Maryland and Virginia artists as it expands to new locations in both areas. Submissions can include drawings, painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, assemblage, fiber, quilts, etc. Art images reflecting life in the city, family, portraits, whimsy, abstraction, social uplift and life experiences within diverse cultures are encouraged for submission. For more information, click here.
Alterwork Studios Online Residency
This residency was designed to give emerging contemporary artists an online platform to create new work and explore their practice. Over the course of four weeks, artists will be encouraged to experiment and explore their concepts and move their work forward in the contemporary art world. Learn more here.
Accepting Artwork for Curatorial Review by AIWA
The Alper Initiative for Washington Art features five exhibitions per year in the newly constructed first floor space in the American University Museum. We accept submissions, on a rolling basis, from Washington artists of all ages and backgrounds, and working in diverse media. The museum’s Director and Curator, Jack Rasmussen, will select curators who will review these submissions for potential use in Alper Initiative exhibitions. For more information click here.
Call For Entry Hamilton Arts Collective Guest Artist Exhibition – Baltimore, MD
The Hamilton Arts Collective (HAC) and the Hamilton Gallery seek applications from artists for month-long Guest Artist exhibitions at Hamilton Gallery located at 5502 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD. The selected guest artists will be invited to exhibit a selection of their current work in Gallery I of the Hamilton Gallery. The Guest Artist exhibition is featured in Hamilton Gallery communications and will be promoted by the HAC and Hamilton Gallery. This is an open call to artists residing within 60 miles of Baltimore City. Baltimore residents are encouraged to apply. Click here to learn more.
Howard County Arts Council Quarterly Call For Artists – Ellicott City, MD
The Howard County Arts Council gallery program was established to enhance the public’s appreciation of the visual arts, provide a venue to exhibit the work of local, regional, and national artists in a professional space, and provide leadership in the arts by presenting a broad spectrum of arts in all media from both emerging and established artists. Artists, ages 18 and older, working in all media and styles including time-based and installation artists, are encouraged to apply either individually or as a group. Proposals from curators and arts organizations are also welcome. Click here to learn more.
Exhibit at Hotel Indigo Downtown Baltimore — Baltimore, MD
The Maryland Art Place (MAP) is working with Hotel Indigo in downtown Baltimore to offer rotating exhibitions in the hotel’s library and Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats restaurant. This opportunity is open to visual artists living or working in Maryland. ’s public art partnership projects (MAP), in partnership with Hotel Indigo, is pleased to announce an open call to artists. MAP will curate four exhibitions a year based on submissions entered through a rolling basis. Click here to learn more.
Solo or Group Shows in Athenaeum Gallery – VA
The Athenaeum Gallery in Alexandria, Virginia exhibits visual arts created solely by artists living or working in the region (DC, Maryland and Virginia) and strives to present visitors with a wide variety of excellent art and unique experiences. In addition to the shows curated by the Gallery Director, the Athenaeum Gallery invites artists and curators to submit show proposals. For more information, click here.
The Creativity Grant Program State of Maryland (MD)
Deadline: Rolling. The purpose of the Creativity Grant Program is to strengthen the vitality and sustainability of artists and small organizations to maintain a strong and stable arts infrastructure in the State of Maryland. The Creativity Grant also provides opportunities to serve the growing needs of relevant arts projects and collaborations within Maryland communities. For more information regarding eligibility and funding timelines, please review the Creativity Grants Guidelines. For more information about the program, and to apply visit the Creativity Grant Program State of Maryland website.
Artist/Writers: Cover Art for Academic Medicine
Deadline: Rolling. Submit original works of art inspired by, but not necessarily representative of, an academic medicine experience from any perspective: caregiver, researcher, teacher, learner, or patient (for example, learning how to be a physician or scientist, caring for patients, exploring research questions, making a new discovery, being a research participant, teaching, or being cared for in a teaching hospital). The journal welcomes photography, sculpture, painting, textile work, and other visual media. Images may be cropped or resized to fit into the allotted cover space. Artists must also submit a related Cover Art essay as a narrative companion to the artwork, to explain the connection between the work and the “academic medicine experience.” The related narrative should be 250 to 600 words and is subject to editing. To apply for this opportunity, and to learn more, visit the Academic Medicine website.
The Awesome Foundation Accepting Applications for Art Projects
Deadline: Open. The Awesome Foundation for the Arts and Sciences is a worldwide network of people devoted to forwarding the interest of “awesomeness in the universe.” Established in 2009, the foundation distributes $1,000 grants on a monthly basis to projects and their creators. The money is pooled from ten or more self-organizing “micro-trustees.” The chapters are autonomous and organized by the trustees around geographic areas or topics of interest. Apply on the Awesome Foundation website.
Call for Artists: Maryland Art Place Seeks Proposals for Rotating Exhibition Partnership with Baltimore’s Hotel Indigo (MD)
Deadline: rolling. Maryland Art Place (MAP), in partnership with Hotel Indigo is pleased to announce an open ‘Call to Artists’. As an extension of MAP’s annual IMPACT public art partnership projects, MAP is working with Hotel Indigo to offer rotating exhibitions in Hotel indigo’s library and Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats. This opportunity is available to visual artists living or working in Maryland. Maryland Art Place will curate four exhibitions a year based on submissions entered through a rolling basis. Guidelines and information here.
Peripheral ARTeries – Biennial Contemporary Art Publication
Deadline: Rolling. Peripheral ARTeries is looking for artists to be featured in the new special Biennial Edition of their art publication, that comes to its 10th edition. This opportunity is great for both established and early career artists who need a boost to their artist portfolio. The 10th edition will once again explore and show current trends and tendencies in Contemporary Art: Peripheral ARTeries cultivates a spirit of openness through a unique collaborative and participatory approach.Each artist may submit a maximum of three works or projects made in any technique: painting, drawing, video art, experimental cinema, fine art photography, experimental media, mixed media, installations, public art, performance. The call is open to all proposed kind of art and media capable of challenging the viewers’ traditional perspective on art itself. To submit, visit the Peripheral ARTeries website.
Exhibit at Hotel Indigo (VA)
Artists works will displayed in the hotel’s gallery (220 S Union St, Old Town Alexandria) for a six-month period. Two-dimensional, framed works only. Artists will install the work using the hotel’s mounting hardware. Labels will be provided by the hotel. All sales handled by artist, no commission. Preference for local or locally influenced selections but not required. The space measures approximately 7’10” by 8’3.″ If interested, contact Kate Ellis, General Manager, [email protected].
The New Project Studio – Ongoing Opportunity (VA)
Ongoing. Located in Studio 8, the New Project Studio is a community-focused arts incubator space that offers a short-term location to test new program ideas, spotlight underrepresented voices, and enhance community engagement. Projects rotate on a regular basis. For more information, click here.
Public Arts Grants & Opportunities (VA)
Ongoing. The City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts provides grants for nonprofit arts organizations as well as individual artists. See all current opportunities and online applications here.
Residency: Maryland
Deadline: ongoing. Montgomery College, Rockville and Germantown Art Department is seeking proposals for its Artist-in-Residence Program, encouraging proposals that cultivate collaborative work between artists and students.
Looking for artists: Foundry Gallery (DC)
Deadline: ongoing. Foundry Gallery is seeking a few artists in the greater Washington, DC area. If interested in applying for membership please send up to five images (jpg attachments) and an email letter to: [email protected]. The oldest cooperative in Washington, the gallery holds monthly solo and members’ group shows at its beautiful space north of Shaw near the 9:30 Club.
Looking for artists: Printmakers (DC)
Deadline: ongoing. Washington Printmakers Gallery is seeking artist members specializing in printmaking, photography and book arts. An active cooperative for over 30 years, the gallery holds monthly solo and members’ group shows in its lovely space in upper Georgetown. Distant and shared memberships are available. If interested in applying for membership please email [email protected].
