H2O: Juried Art Exhibition (Fredericksburg, VA) – Call For Artists
Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] LibertyTown Arts Workshop announces a call for artists for H2O, a national juried art exhibition.
Water is the life blood of this planet. It flows through our veins and valleys shaping earth and sustaining life. This month LibertyTown celebrates water in all its many forms. They imagine a gallery filled with images of water flowing and falling in all its glory.
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Enter by: 16 March 2026
All artists age 16 and older, working in any media, may apply to this show. Artwork previously exhibited in LibertyTown’s gallery is not eligible. Artwork must be original, not from kits, and made in the least five years.
Artwork accepted into the show must be for sale. Applications must be submitted electronically; no physical pieces will be accepted at the gallery for jurying. Artwork 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. All wall-mounted artwork must be equipped with a secure hanging wire. 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
H2O: Art Exhibition Calendar
- 3/16: Submissions due by 10PM Eastern Time
- 3/18: Notifications sent via Submittable Only
- 3/30: Accepted work due at LibertyTown by 8PM
- 4/3: Opening reception
- 4/26: Show closes, unsold work may be picked up/will be shipped back
You will be notified via Submittable if your artwork is accepted. Please make sure your email address is correct when you sign up and that you check the site on or around the notification date. Accepted work must arrive at LibertyTown by the stated due date. 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. Pre-paid return shipping labels should be included with any work that may require return shipping. LibertyTown’s address is: 916 Liberty Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
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.
H2O: Art Exhibition – Artist Benefits
Artists will benefit from this opportunity at LibertyTown Arts Workshop in several meaningful ways. The Main Gallery, located in a 13,000-square-foot facility in downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia, offers monthly rotating exhibitions, providing artists with frequent opportunities to showcase new work to a fresh and engaged audience. With a walkable downtown location and a steady stream of both local and visiting patrons, artists gain high visibility in a vibrant arts community.
In addition to in-person exposure, all show pieces are featured for viewing and sale on our website and highlighted on our active Facebook and Instagram pages, extending artists’ reach beyond the gallery walls to a broader online audience. Participation in our city’s popular “First Friday” art receptions—well-attended monthly events—adds another layer of public engagement, offering artists the chance to connect directly with art lovers and potential buyers.
This combination of in-person and online promotion, community engagement, and regular exhibition opportunities makes LibertyTown a valuable platform for artists looking to grow their audience and sales.
Awards
- 1st Place: $400
- 2nd Place: $200
- 3rd Place: $100
LibertyTown keeps a commission of 40% on all show sales.
About LIbertyTown Arts Workshop
LibertyTown Arts Workshop is a unique and dynamic creative hub that brings together over 80 artists under one roof in a 13,000-square-foot facility located in the heart of historic downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia. What makes LibertyTown especially interesting is the immersive experience they offer—visitors can explore monthly rotating exhibitions in a main gallery, watch artists at work in their open studios, and even take part in hands-on art classes across a wide range of mediums.
LibertyTown is open seven days a week, including evenings, making art accessible to everyone in the community and beyond. Positioned halfway between Washington, D.C. and Richmond, Fredericksburg attracts a steady stream of tourists and art lovers. The location, combined with the richness of the city’s history and culture, creates a vibrant atmosphere that makes LibertyTown a standout destination for both artists and visitors alike.
For more information, contact info@libertytownarts.com
