Exploration

"Exploration” will be an in-person juried exhibition running from May 2 – June 13, 2026 at the Visual and Performing Arts Center (VAPA) in Charlotte, North Carolina. All works juried into the show must be hand delivered and picked up. The submission deadline will be on April 8, 2026. The exhibition’s theme of Exploration may include—but is not limited to—physical journeys, exploring new materials and techniques, cultural discovery, scientific inquiry, emotional terrain, environmental themes, or abstract interpretations. Artists are encouraged to take a broad interpretation of the theme and create art that invites viewers to consider what it means to explore. All works must first be juried into the show through the online submissions and then they will be judged in person, with cash prizes offered for first through third place, as well as honorable mention. A reception for the show will be held on May 2nd from 3pm – 5pm where prizes will be announced. The works will be prominently displayed on the second floor of the VAPA Center from May 2, 2026 - June 13, 2026, where they will be available for public viewing and purchase.