EXHIBITION TITLE: As Much Truth as One Can Bear: A Juried Exhibition on James Baldwin’s famous essay and proposition for Truth

Entry Fee: $20

Type: Juried Exhibition

Open to emerging and established artists of African American heritage, including students.

Must be 18 to enter.

There will be a 1st Place prize of $1500, a 2nd Place prize of $1,000, and a 3rd Place prize of $500.

The Arts Center in Orange, VA, is accepting submissions from African American artists for its upcoming Juried Exhibition centered on James Baldwin’s essay and proposition about Truth, “As Much Truth as One Can Bear”.

Call for artists in the DMV. Rolling Deadline. No fee to apply.
Budget not listed.

Metro’s Office of Community Engagement is seeking artists, designers, photographers, poets, illustrators, and interdisciplinary creatives to submit work for consideration in a variety of temporary public art activations across the transit system on a rolling basis.

This open call will create a pool of artists and artworks that may be selected for future temporary installations and digital presentations at Metro stations, facilities, and customer-facing spaces. Through these projects, Metro seeks to celebrate the creativity, diversity, and stories of the communities Metro serves throughout the Washington metropolitan region.

Help shape the rider experience through art
Metro’s Office of Community Engagement is seeking artists, designers, photographers, poets, illustrators, and interdisciplinary creatives to submit work for consideration in a variety of temporary public art activations across the transit system on a rolling basis.

This open call will create a pool of artists and artworks that may be selected for future temporary installations and digital presentations at Metro stations, facilities, and customer-facing spaces. Through these projects, Metro seeks to celebrate the creativity, diversity, and stories of the communities Metro serves throughout the Washington metropolitan region.

Whether you are an emerging artist or an established professional, we encourage submissions from a wide range of artistic disciplines and perspectives. Artists from historically underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Opportunities for artwork
Selected artworks may be featured in a variety of temporary formats, including:

Barricade and Construction Wall Art
During station improvements, capital projects, and facility upgrades, temporary construction barriers provide opportunities for large-scale visual artwork that enhances the customer experience while showcasing local creativity. These often appear as vinyl wraps or printed panels. Artwork should be received in a modifiable digital format to allow for printing on either vinyl, corrugated plastic, or aluminum panels.
Digital Screen Activations
Artwork, animations, photography, poetry, and other digital media may be displayed on screens throughout stations, transit hubs, and Metro facilities, creating dynamic experiences for riders and visitors. Some screens are custom in size and will require the artist to format for different screen dimensions if selected. Digital artworks are limited to twenty seconds of run time and should be editable to meet this requirement.
Station and Facility Installations
Temporary exhibitions may be installed in station mezzanines, corridors, customer spaces, or other public-facing areas across the Metro system. Artwork may be two dimensional or three dimensional. Temporary artworks may be on public view for a period of up to three years and may require the review of a Community Advisory Committee. Please see the Selection Process section for more information.
Community and Special Event Activations
Artworks may be featured as part of commemorative events, cultural celebrations, public engagement initiatives, anniversary programs, and other special projects. Artists with hands-on making activities or a socially-engaged practice should consider this opportunity.
Emerging Opportunities
As new spaces and technologies become available, Metro may develop additional temporary art opportunities that support creative placemaking and community storytelling throughout the transit network.
Eligibility
The Art in Transit Open Call is open to:

Artists and creatives residing in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Priority will be given to artists inside Metro’s registered service area.
Individual artists and artist teams.
Emerging, mid-career, and established artists.
Practitioners working in visual, literary, performing, digital, and interdisciplinary arts.
Artists who are 18 years of age or older.
Artists from historically underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The City of Norfolk, Virginia seeks to commission an artist to create a permanent artwork for the Waterside Parking Garage, a prominent gateway to Downtown and the waterfront. The installation should reflect movement, connection, and the innovative spirit of Norfolk, offering a bold visual landmark for commuters and visitors alike.

LOCATION/CONTEXT: The Waterside Garage is one of Norfolk’s most visible entry points, positioned between the Elizabeth River and Downtown and experienced by commuters, visitors, and waterfront travelers alike. Its location makes it an important civic landmark, and this project offers an opportunity to create a welcoming and memorable presence for all who enter the city.

The façade is also highly visible from the Elizabeth River, making the artwork a landmark for passengers on cruise ships docking in Norfolk, attendees of major waterfront festivals in Town Point Park, and pedestrians moving between the waterfront and the city. This site acts as a literal and symbolic connector—from river to city, from suburbs to downtown, from park to skyline. Norfolk itself is a city defined by connection: a critical hub where ports, trains, ships, medical centers, technology firms, NATO, the Navy, Universities, and the vibrant arts community intersect. The selected artwork should reflect this identity of movement, transition, and innovation.

The garage is a typical concrete structure matching the surrounding landscape of gray‑toned buildings. Its exterior is defined by distinct horizontal bands of positive and negative space created by the open-air parking levels. Due to tree coverage, visibility on the first three floors is limited, especially in summer.

THEME/STYLE: Set within the dynamic cultural landscape of Norfolk’s Innovation Corridor, an area energized by the diverse communities that shape the city’s identity, the installation will serve as a vibrant focal point. The artwork should evoke movement and connection, creating a bold, colorful and welcoming presence for commuters and visitors.

We are seeking artwork with a strong visual presence—a true “wow factor”—that will serve as a memorable symbol of the city’s creativity, forward-thinking identity and innovation. Ideally, it will be something visitors and residents remember and talk about after their time in the city.

Because the work will be viewed primarily by drivers it should be easily legible at a glance and from a distance, while still offering layered detail and visual interest for pedestrians and waterfront viewers.

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Curate the next exhibition at The Gallery at the Attucks in 2027!
Stipend for curator: $1500
Curators may not show their own artwork. At least 7 artists with a connection to Hampton Roads must be part of your exhibition. Artist’s stipends total $3500.
Participants will be required to upload a W9 and become a registered City of Norfolk vendor for payment. No fee to apply. Gallery takes no commission. Artworks may be for sale or not for sale. Exhibition duration will be 6 months. The gallery is approximately 1500 square ft.
READ THE FULL PROSPECTUS HERE!

Professional Black artists are invited to submit their artwork for the 2027 Black Artists Showcase at Jamestown Settlement. Contemporary artists in Virginia are asked to interpret this year’s theme, “Founders and Foundations” and may use diverse mediums, including painting, drawing, printmaking, graphic arts, and photography.

Apply for a Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Fellowship on June 1, 2026
Deadline: November 6, 2026
No fee to apply.
Awards:
Professional Individual
$8,000 Award
Professional Collaborative
$8,000 Award
Graduate (Individual Only)
$6,000 Award
Undergraduate (Individual Only)
$4,000 Award
Half-Year Student
$3,000 Award (Graduate) | $2,000 Award (Undergraduate)

#callforartists Become one of the Yountville Napa Valley featured Artists!
Nestled in the heart of the Napa Valley, CA. Yountville’s perfectly walkable mile long main street features world-renowned restaurants, over a dozen wine tasting rooms and exclusive high-end hotels, as well as shopping, galleries and best of all, a beautiful collection of public art.
Their Gallery at The Community Center offers space for artists to display and sell their work by offering 5 rotating shows each year.

The Gallery at the Community Center has five exhibits each year, one of which features the art of our local Youth. Our Gallery Subcommittee works to offer diversity in our shows while supporting local and regional artists.

Depending on the artist, all or most of the art on display is for sale. They are open Monday through Friday from 9 am – 4 pm with staff to assist customers who wish to buy as well as nights and weekends by appointment.

They welcome artists to spend time in the Gallery outside of the opening reception to draw more visitors in with special pop-ups or interesting activity.

Gallery Exhibit Artists are frequently featured in local and regional media through partnerships and marketing efforts.

Interested artists are encouraged to email Yountville Art Walk with your bio and examples of your work.

Please call 707-948-2627 with questions or email us at yountvillearts@yville.com.

The DC Arts Center welcomes exhibition proposals from artists and curators on a rolling basis.
They invite submissions of original work for consideration in both solo and group exhibitions.
$25 application fee.

Exhibit in the Main or Nano Gallery

Proposals are reviewed quarterly by DCAC’s Visual Arts Committee according to the evaluation schedule outlined below. Once an application is submitted, a committee member will follow up regarding next steps, which may include a studio visit, an in-person or virtual meeting, or a request for additional materials. If an application is not accepted, feedback from the committee’s deliberations will be provided. Artists are encouraged to choose the gallery they feel best suits their submitted body of work; however, final placement will be determined by The DC Arts Center.

DCAC is committed to supporting artists at all stages of their careers and across all disciplines. We encourage proposals from those who are actively engaged in their practice and are eager to present innovative, thought-provoking work. We welcome applications from all artists and do not discriminate on any basis.

Application Requirements
Artist Statement & Biography
Artist Resumé
Proposed Exhibition Details (title and description)
Image/Video List
High-resolution images or videos that clearly reflect your work as you intend it to be exhibited.

(Note: No Deadline, this is an ongoing opportunity)

The Norfolk Public Art Commission seeks to match funds up to $25,000 to create Public Private Partnerships to create public art in Norfolk, VA.

CONTEXT: Public art is a valuable tool for creating dynamic and sustainable places. Art displayed prominently at locations within the community serves as an effective tool for creating unique and diverse destinations. Public art can also bring added texture to otherwise indistinguishable areas. Funded by 1% of the City of Norfolk’s Capital Improvement budget, the Norfolk Public Art Program has been successfully commissioning public art for the past twelve years in downtown, parking garages, the zoo, light rail stations, community centers and a variety of other public spaces.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: We are seeking private commercial developers who want to enhance their development project with public art. The Norfolk Public Art Commission will match up to $25,000 for each project.

PROJECT SITE: Artwork must be placed within Norfolk city limits at the private development site where it can be experienced by the maximum number of people.

SIZE/MEDIA: Artwork size and materials will be determined by the project site(s). Artwork must be fabricated in durable, permanent materials that are safe and easily maintained. Artwork will become the property of the City of Norfolk and will be maintained by the City.

PROJECT FUNDS: The total budget for the completed artwork will be a minimum of $50,000 with $25,000 from City Public Art funds and $25,000 or more from the developer.

TO APPLY: All commercial developers and foundations are eligible. Please submit a letter of interest to Karen Rudd, City Hall, 810 Union St., Room 409 Marketing and Communications, Norfolk, Virginia 23510 or email karen.rudd@norfolk.gov. Candidates will be interviewed prior to final selection. There is no fee to apply.

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