Small Works 2026
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Entry deadlineOct 27, 2026 · 6:59 AM
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Show opensDec 5, 2026
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Show closesJan 16, 2027
Organization:
Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center - Hampton Arts, VA
Location
Hampton, VA
Entry Fee
Paid Entry
Deadline
October 26, 2026
Exhibition
Dec 5
- Jan 16, 2027
The Small Works 2026 exhibition at the Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center is an open exhibition to all Hampton regional and Virginia artists. Awards are given for First ($200), Second ($150) and Third ($100) Places along with three Awards of Merit in two categories, Small Works and Miniatures.
The Mighty Miniature award ($100) is a new award given to the strongest miniature by the judge.
Artists are invited to submit up to six artworks total for consideration. Two-dimensional artworks must be no larger than 8 x 10 inches (INCLUDING FRAME). Three-dimensional works must be no larger than 8 inches on any side. 2D artworks smaller than 20 square inches and 3D artworks smaller than 5 inches cubed are considered Miniatures. Open to all media. The entry fee is $40 ($35 for HAL) for up to six artworks.
The submission deadline is Sunday, October 25th at 11:59pm
Because the exhibition runs through the holidays, artworks selected to be included in the exhibition that are for sale may be removed at the time of purchase during the exhibition.
Notification to artists will be sent by email in the following week of the deadline.
Small Works Size Guidelines -
2D Maximum artwork size is 8 x 10 (INCLUDING FRAME)
3D Maximum artwork size not to exceed 8 inches on any side or diameter
2D/3D artworks that exceed the size parameters will NOT be accepted
Artwork delivery dates for accepted artworks are November 10 to 14 from 10:30am to 5:30pm. Artists shipping their work must include or email a return shipping label for their artwork. The deadline for shipped work is November 14th.
The Mighty Miniature award ($100) is a new award given to the strongest miniature by the judge.
Artists are invited to submit up to six artworks total for consideration. Two-dimensional artworks must be no larger than 8 x 10 inches (INCLUDING FRAME). Three-dimensional works must be no larger than 8 inches on any side. 2D artworks smaller than 20 square inches and 3D artworks smaller than 5 inches cubed are considered Miniatures. Open to all media. The entry fee is $40 ($35 for HAL) for up to six artworks.
The submission deadline is Sunday, October 25th at 11:59pm
Because the exhibition runs through the holidays, artworks selected to be included in the exhibition that are for sale may be removed at the time of purchase during the exhibition.
Notification to artists will be sent by email in the following week of the deadline.
Small Works Size Guidelines -
2D Maximum artwork size is 8 x 10 (INCLUDING FRAME)
3D Maximum artwork size not to exceed 8 inches on any side or diameter
2D/3D artworks that exceed the size parameters will NOT be accepted
Artwork delivery dates for accepted artworks are November 10 to 14 from 10:30am to 5:30pm. Artists shipping their work must include or email a return shipping label for their artwork. The deadline for shipped work is November 14th.