Art Calls in Virginia - May Deadlines

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Northern Neck Arts Festival 2026

Gallery: J Art Inc.

Location: Warsaw, VA

Deadline: May 15, 2026

Entry Fee: $250

The Northern Neck Arts Festival is the 2nd annual juried arts event held June 13-14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday and 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Sunday. The festival takes place on the grounds of Belle Ville Farm, 188 Community Park Drive, Warsaw, Virginia. Accepted artists display work in a variety of mediums including ceramics, glass, fiber, fine arts, graphics, furniture, jewelry,...

Power of Water Open Show

Gallery: Louisa Arts Center

Location: Louisa, VA

Deadline: May 21, 2026

Entry Fee: Paid

The Louisa Arts Center invites artists to submit work for the Power of Water Open Show. Online registration is open from February 22 through May 21, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. In-person art submissions will be accepted on May 23, 2026 from 9-11 a.m. The opening reception is scheduled for June 12, 2026 from 6-8 p.m.

Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival 2026

Gallery: Port Warwick Foundation

Location: Newport News, VA

Deadline: May 31, 2026

Entry Fee: $35

This 22nd annual juried, fine arts festival is well known for exceptional treatment of the artists, many of whom return year after year. This outdoor venue is beautiful Styron Square in the heart of Port Warwick in Newport News and is often described as 'walking through an outdoor art gallery'!

Virginia Beach Neptune Festival Art & Craft Show 2026

Gallery: Neptune Festival, Inc.

Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Deadline: May 31, 2026

Entry Fee: $45

The Neptune Festival Art and Craft Show is recognized as one of the top art shows in the country, featuring original work by artists and craftsmen. The event draws over 400,000 attendees and is part of the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival.

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What are calls for artists?

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