2026 Mid-Atlantic Juried Show

McGuffey Art Center invites artists to apply for their Second-Annual Mid-Atlantic Juried Show. Located in downtown Charlottesville, VA, McGuffey Art Center is one of the oldest artist-run cooperative art centers in the country. The show will take place April 3 - April 25, 2026 in the historic elementary school building that is McGuffey's home and will feature an opening reception on Friday, April 3, 2026, 5:30 - 7:30pm.

Any artist residing in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, or North Carolina may enter. Artists must be 18 years of age or older to apply. All work must be original and completed within the last three years. The competition is open to painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, fiber, sculpture and mixed media. 2-D entries should not exceed 8 feet in any direction. No entry that requires the artist to be present for moving or assembly will be accepted.

All works are available for purchase unless designated "Not for Sale" at the time of entry. Artists receive 65% of the sale price of their art, with McGuffey receiving 35%. A non-refundable application fee of $35.00 covers up to three submissions per artist (McGuffey Art Center Association members pay $25.00). A $15 handling fee is required for each piece accepted to the show, though McGuffey Art Association members do not need to pay this fee. Notification of decision will be sent to artists on February 15, 2026.