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Fiber V: Juried Art Exhibition (Fredericksburg, VA) – Call For Artists

Fiber V: Juried Art Exhibition (Fredericksburg, VA) – Call For Artists

[Sponsored Listing] LibertyTown Arts Workshop announces a call for artists for Fiber V, a national juried art exhibition.

This October, LibertyTown Arts Workshop proudly presents Fiber V, the fifth installment of their fiber exhibition celebrating the expansive and evolving world of fiber art. This show highlights the full breadth of contemporary fiber practices; including, but not limited to weaving, dyeing, felting, sculpture, sewing, quilting, knitting, and crochet. Fiber materials may include cotton, wood, wool, paper, metal, and synthetic materials. All works must consist primarily of fiber and be of original design; kits and commercial patterns are not permitted.

The method of display must be clear and achievable by LibertyTown staff. Any specialty hardware, hangers, or display forms must be provided by the artist. Artists are required to list all fiber media used in each piece.

Click here for the application / registration

Enter by: 14 September 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

Fiber V: Calendar

  • 9/14: Submissions due by 10PM Eastern Time
  • 9/16: Notifications sent via Submittable Only
  • 9/28: Accepted work due at LibertyTown by 8PM
  • 10/2: Opening reception
  • 11/01: 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.

Fiber V: 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

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Birds and (Capy)Baras: Juried Art Exhibition (Fredericksburg, VA) – Call For Artists

Birds and (Capy)Baras: Juried Art Exhibition (Fredericksburg, VA) – Call For Artists

[Sponsored Listing] LibertyTown Arts Workshop announces a call for artists for Birds and (Capy)Baras, a national juried art exhibition.

In July, LibertyTown is dedicating their gallery to Birds and Capybaras –  two animals they are obsessed with and two animals that seem to be obsessed with each other. LibertyTown wants to see art celebrating them separately or together in all their beauty and silliness. Fill the gallery with joyful feathers and cute little capybara bums all month long.

Click here for the application / registration

Enter by: 15 June 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

Birds and (Capy)Baras: Art Exhibition Calendar

  • 6/15: Submissions due by 10PM Eastern Time
  • 6/17: Notifications sent via Submittable Only
  • 6/29: Accepted work due at LibertyTown by 8PM
  • 7/3: Opening reception
  • 8/2: 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.

Birds and (Capy)Baras: 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

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Verdant: Juried Art Exhibition (Fredericksburg, VA) – Call For Artists

Verdant: Juried Art Exhibition (Fredericksburg, VA) – Call For Artists

[Sponsored Listing] LibertyTown Arts Workshop announces a call for artists for Verdant, a national juried art exhibition.

As Spring Solstice is coming upon us the earth is waking back up, and LibertyTown wants to fill their gallery with the magic of spring. In this national juried art exhibition, Verdant, LibertyTown imagines their gallery filled with images of the rich greens and lush new growth that define spring, whether that be fields of flowers, new buds on trees, or freshly tilled gardens. Show what a verdant spring looks like to you.

 

Click here for the application / registration

Enter by: 16 February 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 artworks 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

Verdant Art Exhibition Calendar

  • 2/16: Submissions due by 10PM Eastern Time
  • 2/18: Notifications sent via Submittable Only
  • 3/2: Accepted work due at LibertyTown by 8PM
  • 3/6: Opening reception
  • 3/29: Show closes, unsold work may be picked up/will be shipped back

You will be notified via Submittable if your work 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 artwork to the gallery and transporting unsold artwork away at the end of the show. Pre-paid return shipping labels should be included with any artwork that may require return shipping. LibertyTown Arts Workshop is located at 916 Liberty Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.

Artists applying to this show grant LibertyTown Arts Workshop unlimited non-exclusive right to use images of accepted artwork to promote the exhibit and the gallery.

Verdant 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 LibertyTown’s website and highlighted on their active Facebook and Instagram pages, extending artists’ reach beyond the gallery walls to a broader online audience. Participation in the 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.

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

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Forgotten Architecture (Online Photography Competition) – Call For Artists

Forgotten Architecture (Online Photography Competition) – Call For Artists

[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] Decagon Gallery announces a call for artists for Forgotten Architecture, an online photography juried competition.

Abandoned buildings are more than relics of the past—they are silent monuments to history, memory, and the passage of time. Their peeling paint, fractured walls, and quiet interiors hold stories that have slipped into stillness. In this juried exhibition, Decagon Gallery invites photographers to explore the strange allure and poetic resonance of architectural spaces left behind.

 

Click here for the application / registration

Enter by: 31 October 2025

Decagon Gallery seeks images that engage with the theme of abandoned or neglected structures—buildings overtaken by nature, spaces weathered by time, or interiors echoing with absence. Both documentary and interpretive approaches are welcome. Whether your work is rooted in urban exploration, formal composition, or surreal reinterpretation, the gallery wants to see how you find beauty in decay.

The Juror, Andrew Moore, is widely acclaimed for his long term photographic series, which record the effect of time on the natural and built landscape. These series include work made in Cuba, Russia, Bosnia, Times Square, Detroit, The Great Plains, the American South, and most recently the Hudson Valley.

Forgotten Architecture Awards and Features

  • First Place: $500 cash prize and an online Solo exhibition
  • Second Place: $300 cash prize
  • Third Place: $200 cash prize
  • Juror’s Awards and Honorable Mentions
  • All the above awards include a FREE exhibition catalog.
  • All selected photographers will receive a digital award badge suitable for social media.
  • Selected work will be published in a printed exhibition catalog available for purchase.
  • A short video presentation will be created and shared on our YouTube channel and the gallery website and social media.

About Decagon Gallery

Decagon Gallery is an innovative online photography platform dedicated to making fine art exhibitions accessible to a global audience. What makes it especially interesting is its balance of professionalism and inclusivity: it hosts juried exhibitions with distinguished photographers while keeping entry fees affordable so emerging artists can participate. Each exhibition is thoughtfully curated, presented with professional catalogs, videos, and press materials, and shared widely to maximize exposure.

Beyond showcasing photography, Decagon Gallery fosters community, offering digital badges, artist features, and supportive communication. Its unique model blends artistic integrity with accessibility, creating opportunities for photographers worldwide to be seen and celebrated.

For more information, contact info@decagongallery.com

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Planet Earth (Online Photography Competition) – Call For Artists

Planet Earth (Online Photography Competition) – Call For Artists

[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] Decagon Gallery announces a call for artists for Planet Earth – Reflections on the Planet We Call Home, an online photography juried competition

From the vast deserts and dense rainforests to bustling city streets and remote mountain villages, Planet Earth invites photographers to explore the extraordinary diversity of life and land on our planet. This exhibition calls for work that reveals the beauty, complexity, and vulnerability of the world we inhabit—both its natural wonders and human narratives.

 

Click here for the application / registration

Enter by: 30 September 2025

Decagon Gallery seeks images that evoke awe and admiration, document fragile ecosystems or resilient communities, or capture quiet moments of coexistence or urgent stories of change. Whether through sweeping landscapes, intimate portraits, or abstract interpretations, this is an opportunity to reflect on what it means to live on Earth in a time of environmental and cultural transformation.

Photographers are encouraged to interpret the theme broadly.

Planet Earth Awards

  • First Place: $500 cash prize and an online Solo exhibition
  • *First, Second, Third Place awards include a FREE exhibition catalog (to only countries Blurb delivers)
  • All selected photographers will receive a digital award badge
  • Selected work will be published in a printed exhibition catalog available for purchase
  • A short video presentation will be created and shared on YouTube, the gallery website, and social media
  • Winning photographs will be promoted in social media, newsletters, and press releases

​About Decagon Gallery

Decagon Gallery celebrates photography in all its dimensions. Just like the ten angles of a decagon, each exhibition reeals a distinct perspective—diverse, dynamic, and thoughtfully curated to expand the way we see.

Decagon Gallery is an online photography gallery based in Brooklyn, New York, specializing in contemporary photography. It offers curated platforms for photographers to showcase their work and connect with art enthusiasts worldwide. The gallery maintains a robust online presence through its website and social media. It promotes itself via email marketing, social media, and collaborations with other art organizations.

For more information, contact info@decagongallery.com

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Abstraction Of Reality: Art Awards Show (Carlsbad, CA) – Call For Artists

Abstraction Of Reality: Art Awards Show (Carlsbad, CA) – Call For Artists

[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] The Carlsbad Oceanside Art League (COAL) and North Coastal Art Gallery announce a call for artists for the Abstraction of Reality open annual abstract art  cash awards show.

North Coastal Art Gallery invites artists to submit artwork where colors speak louder than words and shapes defy logic. Emerging and established artists may submit artwork that explores identity, emotion, and perception through non-representational forms where bold strokes, fluid movements, and unexpected compositions come together to challenge traditional ideas of beauty and meaning.

Each piece should encourage the viewer to look beyond the surface and find their own interpretation within the chaos and calm of abstraction.

Click here for the application / registration

Enter by: 23 September 2025 (DEADLINE EXTENDED)

Judge: Lucas Smith

Show dates: October 5 – November 1

An awards reception will be held on October 11th, 2025,  at 3 – 5 pm at the North Coastal Art Gallery located at 300 Carlsbad Village Dr., Suite 101, Carlsbad, CA 92008.

Abstraction of Reality cash award, ribbons, and certificates in the following categories

  • Best of show – $175
  • 1st place – $100
  • 2nd place – $50
  • 3rd place – $25
  • President’s award

Art removal: November 1st at 5 pm.

About North Coastal Art Gallery

North Coastal Art Gallery, voted as one of the best galleries in North County, 2023 and 2025, is interesting because it serves as a cultural cornerstone that empowers the local community, provides opportunities for artistic expression, and fosters a creative environment where artists and the public can connect.

For more information, contact northcoastalartgallery@gmail.com

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Patterns In The Wild (Online Photography Competition) – Call For Artists

Patterns In The Wild (Online Photography Competition) – Call For Artists

[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] Decagon Gallery announces a call for artists for Patterns In The Wild, an online photography juried competition. Visually explore the rhythm and repetition that surrounds us in both natural and urban environments. Whether found in the fractals of a fern, geometry of city grids, textures of rust and decay, or symmetry in animal markings—patterns speak a universal language. They reveal order in chaos, beauty in randomness, and design where we least expect it.

Click here for the application / registration

Enter by: 31 July 2025

Submit all photographic styles and techniques, from traditional landscapes to abstract interpretations, macro to aerial, and documentary to experimental. Show how you see patterns in the wild.

Patterns In The Wild Awards and Features

  • First Place Award: $500 cash prize and an online Solo exhibition
  • Second Place Award: $300 cash prize
  • Third Place Award: $200 cash prize
  • Juror’s Awards and two Honorable Mentions
  • All selected photographers will receive a digital award badge.
  • Selected work will be published in a printed exhibition catalog available for purchase.
  • A short video presentation will be created and shared on our YouTube channel and the gallery website and social media.
  • The exhibition will be promoted on social media platforms.

About Decagon Gallery

Decagon Gallery, an online photography gallery based in Brooklyn, New York, specializes in contemporary photography. It offers curated platforms for photographers to showcase their work and connect with art enthusiasts worldwide. Discover the Decagon Gallery experience today. Decagon Gallery maintains a robust online presence through its website and social media. It promotes itself via email marketing, social media, and collaborations with other art organizations.

For more information, contact info@decagongallery.com

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Places And Spaces (Online Photography Competition) – Call For Artists

Places And Spaces (Online Photography Competition) – Call For Artists

[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] Decagon Gallery announces a call for artists for Places and Spaces, an online photography juried competition. What does it mean to belong to a place—or to feel out of place entirely?

Click here for the application / registration

Enter by: 30 June 2025

Decagon Gallery invites photographers worldwide to submit work for Places and Spaces, an online exhibition exploring the environments we inhabit, pass through, or imagine. From sweeping landscapes to quiet corners, and bustling streets to solitary rooms, this show seeks to highlight the ways spaces shape us—and how we, in turn, shape them.

All interpretations are welcome including documentary or conceptual, urban or rural, personal or political, and literal or abstract.

Juror: Matthew Christopher

Places and Spaces: Artist Benefits

  • First Place: $500 cash prize and an online solo exhibition, promoted on the website and gallery newsletter.
  • Second Place: $300 cash prize
  • Third Place: $200 cash prize
  • Juror’s Awards and Honorable Mentions
  • All selected photographers will receive a digital award badge
  • Selected work will be published in a printed exhibition catalog available for purchase.
  • A short video presentation will be created and shared on the gallery’s YouTube channel and / or the gallery website and social media.

About Decagon Gallery

Decagon Gallery is an online photography gallery based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in contemporary photography. The gallery offers photographers several curated platforms to showcase their work and connect with art enthusiasts worldwide. The gallery maintains a robust online presence through its website and social media, as it aims to promote itself through email marketing, social media, and collaborations with other art organizations.

For more information, contact info@decagongallery.com

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Feline Frenzy: Art Exhibition (Fredericksburg, VA) – Call For Artists

Feline Frenzy: Art Exhibition (Fredericksburg, VA) – Call For Artists

[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] LibertyTown Arts Workshop announces a call for artists for Feline Frenzy, a national juried art exhibition.

Did you know September is National Cat month? Neither did LibertyTown, but they are all about it now that they found out!! LibertyTown wants nothing more than to have their gallery walls filled with images of cats of all kinds: fat cats, skinny cats, cats on desks, cats with attitude, cats with an extra toe bean, cats missing an eye and thus in a perpetual wink, fancy cats with fancy names, stray cats with no names, cat toys, cat condos, cat hammocks….you get the picture. Just cats and cat stuff. All mediums are welcome and must include the theme of cats in some way!

Click here for the application / registration

Enter by: 18 August 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 least 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

No physical pieces will be accepted at the gallery for jurying. Up to three images may be submitted per piece if an additional detailed view or multiple perspectives are required to convey the piece. LibertyTown reserves the right to reject works accepted by the juror if the work differs significantly from the images provided.

You will be notified via Submittable if your work 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. Our address is: LibertyTown Arts Workshop, 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.

Calendar

  • 8/20: Notifications sent via Submittable Only
  • 9/1: Accepted work due at LibertyTown by 8PM
  • 9/5: Opening reception
  • 9/28: Show closes, unsold work may be picked up/will be shipped back

Feline Frenzy: Artist Benefits

Awards

  • 1st Place: $400
  • 2nd Place: $200
  • 3rd Place: $100

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 the LibertyTown website and highlighted on thier active Facebook and Instagram pages, extending artists’ reach beyond the gallery walls to a broader online audience. Participation in the 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.

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.

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 us especially interesting is the immersive experience we offer—visitors can explore monthly rotating exhibitions in our 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 our 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

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The Book As Art V.13: Exhibition (Decatur, GA) – Call For Artists

The Book As Art V.13: Exhibition (Decatur, GA) – Call For Artists

[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] Decatur Arts Alliance announces a call for artists for The Book As Art V.13: Mixed Messages, a juried exhibition.

International artists of all mediums may apply for the exhibition, which will be installed in the newly renovated Fourth Floor Gallery at the Decatur Branch of the DeKalb County Public Library, home to the Georgia Center for the Book.

The Book As Art series seeks to showcase beautifully made volumes, sculptural, and conceptual interpretations, as well as one-of-a-kind approaches to the book format and wall-hung interpretations.

Click here for the application / registration

Enter by: 16 June 2025

There is an application fee of $30, with which artists may submit up to 3 pieces for consideration. Each work requires its own unique application, but a coupon code is provided in the application instructions that permits 2 additional submissions without charge. For each application, artists are required to include 1 – 5 images of the submitted artwork and/or may include 1 video.

The Book As Art V.13: Mixed Messages is the thirteenth edition of an art show celebrating books: objects that, in an increasingly digital world, stubbornly survive. The objects in this exhibition should interpret the concept of the book and invite the viewer to look beyond the printed page to where ideas, words, and symbols are transformed and transfigured. Artists are challenged to embrace the dualities and paradoxes of communication—to celebrate the static and the shifting, the familiar and the foreign, the clear and the cryptic.

“Mixed Messages” draws on the layered complexities of language, saying one thing but meaning another. In a world inundated with myriad ways to communicate and connect, messages are muddled, signals crossed, and meanings distorted. Ambiguity is the native tongue of nuance. The book, as both object and idea, holds space for these contradictions.

The Book as Art is an annual showcase that’s made possible through partnership between the Decatur Arts Alliance, the Dekalb County Public Library, and the Georgia Center for the Book. Located in Downtown Decatur, Georgia, the exhibition is accessible to the greater Atlanta community and a free art experience for local residents and tourists.

The Book As Art Awards

  • Best of Show: $1,000
  • Gold Award: $700
  • Silver Award: $500

Purchase awards totaling $2,500 are selected by the City of Decatur for inclusion in its public art collection. Local universities and institutions regularly purchase work from this exhibition.

Sales are encouraged. The Decatur Arts Alliance handles all sales and collects a 25% commission on all artwork sold as a result of this exhibition. All artwork for sale must be priced by the artist and so stated in the entry. Please be sure to include the 25% commission for the Decatur Arts Alliance in your price. The 8% Georgia sales tax will be added at the point of sale. Sales from the Fine Art Exhibition have increased each year and works from the exhibition have been added to private, corporate, and non-profit collections.

About Decatur Arts Alliance

Since its founding in 1989, the Decatur Arts Alliance has continually expanded its impact. Today, the 501(c)3 nonprofit brings a full- spectrum arts experience to the community every day through outdoor installations, live music, art events and festivals, community classes, and exhibitions – deliberately available at no/low cost to the public. The Decatur Arts Alliance works to connect residents, businesses, tourists, and artists to increase arts access and engagement. The organization is committed to ensuring equitable opportunities for emerging and established artists of diverse experiences and backgrounds, and to producing work that is impactful for a broad range of community members.

For more information, contact info@decaturartsalliance.org

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