Purple: National Juried Art Exhibition (Fredericksburg, VA) – Call For Artists
[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] LibertyTown Arts Workshop announces a call for artists for Purple, a national juried art exhibition. Purple comes in many shades: lilac, violet, magenta, aubergine. It can be so cool, it almost seems blue or blushes with rich red tones. Purple is a versatile color that LibertyTown claims as their signature. What better way to start the month of love than by celebrating the color that we all love at LibertyTown? Share your art that celebrates the color purple and all of its multifaceted glorious shades. All mediums welcome.
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Enter by: 20 January 2025
All artists age 16 and older, working in any media, may apply to this show. Work previously exhibited in LibertyTown’s gallery is not eligible. Work must be original and not from kits and made in the last five years.
Work accepted into the show must be for sale. Applications must be submitted electronically; no physical pieces will be accepted at the gallery for jurying. Work that will be displayed must be ready to show, with no unfired media, no wet paint, no sawtooth hangers, staple-free edges or other unfinished surfaces. LibertyTown will provide pedestals and shelving as needed. LibertyTown reserves the right to reject works accepted by the juror due to content, space constraints, or inability to properly install the work.
A non-refundable application fee must be paid for each submitted piece before it will be juried. Payment may be submitted electronically via submittable or by check delivered to LibertyTown. “Friends of LibertyTown” Members receive discounted jury fees. If you aren’t already, you can become a member at http://libertytownarts.com/product/friends-of-libertytown/.
Application Fees
- 1st piece (Non-member): $25
- 1st piece (Member): $15
- Each additional piece: $ 5
Calendar
- 1/20/25: Submissions due by 10PM Eastern Time
- 1/22/25: Notifications sent via Submittable Only
- 2/3/25: Accepted work due at LibertyTown by 8PM
- 2/7/25: Opening reception
- 3/2/25: Show closes, unsold work may be picked up/will be shipped back
Purple Exhibition: Artist Benefits
Awards
- 1st Place: $400
- 2nd Place: $200
- 3rd Place: $100
LibertyTown keeps a commission of 40% on all show sales. Artists are responsible for any costs related to transporting accepted work to the gallery and transporting unsold work away at the end of the show. Artists applying to this show grant LibertyTown Arts Workshop unlimited non-exclusive right to use images of accepted work to promote the exhibit and the gallery.
About LibertyTown Arts Workshop
LibertyTown Arts Workshop is a 13,000 square foot art facility located in downtown, Fredericksburg, Virginia. LibertyTown is home to over 80 artists, working artists’ studios, and a full spectrum of art classes offered to the public. Main gallery Shows rotate monthly. This ensures that LibertyTown is always presenting new items for local patrons to enjoy and experience. LibertyTown features show items for viewing and sale on their website and features show items on Facebook and Instagram pages. Located downtown, the location is walkable, and they have many visitors local and visiting. LibertyTown participates in First Friday art receptions, which is a well-attended event that happens monthly.
For more information, contact info@libertytownarts.com
