Exhibiting Artist members of The Art League may submit up to three works to digital entry shows; only one may be accepted. The entry fee is $5 per work. For most monthly juried shows, approximately 30% of submissions will be accepted.


If you have an All-Inclusive Exhibiting Artist Membership*, make sure you enter the call for each exhibit labeled "All-Inclusive."

If you are not an exhibiting member of The Art League but are interested in submitting work, visit our website for more information and how to join.


*Specialty Exhibits that are in addition to the regular monthly exhibit (Petite December, Tabletop, Etc.) require all artists to pay a flat entry fee. 


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 Tabletop 2023  

Juried by: Lindsay Oesterritter 

Exhibit Dates: August 9 - September 3, 2023    

Open to both Art League exhibiting members and non-members.  This exhibit will showcase the artistry of various functional wares associated with the table. Mediums that will be accepted include ceramic, metal, fiber, wood, and glass. All works must be functional.  There is a 40 lbs weight restriction. For artists considering entering  furniture, please contact staff at gallery@theartleague.org   

Awards: Best in Show $1,000, Best in Class for ceramics $500, Best in Class for functional work $500

Digital Entry Deadline: July 1, 2023  Exhibit is juried by digital entry. Images must be in a JPG or PNG  format, 300 dpi, and no smaller than 2100 pixels at the longest  dimension.  Accepted artwork must arrive to The Art League gallery (via UPS, FedEx, or in-person) by August 7, 2023. Instructions for drop off will be emailed to accepted artists.      

Restrictions: 

  • All works must be functional.  
  • Any works must be safe for consumption if that is their intended function.   
  • If works are shipped to the gallery, a return label must be included with appropriate wrapping and a shipment waiver must be signed. 
  • Ceramic work may not be larger than 16” X 16” X 16”     Other Functional Artwork must be no larger than 16” X 16” X 16”  with exceptions made for fiber work (such as tablecloths or runners). Note: for artists who wish to enter furniture (such as tables or dining chairs), please contact the Gallery: gallery@theartleague.org or 703-683-1780 before submitting your online entry.  All work must be for sale. No  single work may exceed $6,000 in value. Artists will pay a 40%  commission to the Gallery on all sales. Commissions will be paid after the close of the exhibit.  
  •  Works are chosen by the selected juror based on her/his curatorial vision and aesthetic. 


Delivery & Return: 

  • Works accepted for exhibition may be hand-delivered or shipped to The Art League. Exhibitors are responsible for the cost of transporting artworks to and from the exhibit.   
  • The  artist is responsible for the shipping cost to and from the  Gallery – shipping through UPS or FedEx only. All work must include a pre-paid return shipping label. Artists planning to ship must request a shipment waiver from the gallery. 
  • Use  care when packing your artwork. Wrap carefully with bubble wrap or foam, place box with ceramic piece inside a second, larger box  cushioned with protective materials such as foam “popcorn” or bubble wrap. Tape both boxes carefully on all sides. Work will be returned in the same containers.


Tabletop 2023

Juried by: Lindsay Oesterritter

Exhibit Dates: August 9 - September 3, 2023

Open to both Art League exhibiting members and non-members.

This exhibit will showcase the artistry of various functional wares associated with the table. Mediums that will be accepted include ceramic, metal, fiber, wood, and glass. All works must be functional.  There is a 40 lbs weight restriction. For artists considering entering  furniture, please contact staff at gallery@theartleague.org

Awards: Best in Show $1,000, Best in Class for ceramics $500, Best in Class for functional work $500

Digital Entry Deadline: July 1, 2023

Exhibit is juried by digital entry. Images must be in a JPG or PNG  format, 300 dpi, and no smaller than 2100 pixels at the longest  dimension.


Accepted artwork must arrive to The Art League gallery (via UPS, FedEx, or in-person) by August 7, 2023. Instructions for drop off will be emailed to accepted artists.


Restrictions:

  • All works must be functional.
  • Any works must be safe for consumption if that is their intended function.
  • If works are shipped to the gallery, a return label must be included with appropriate wrapping and a shipment waiver must be signed. 


  • Ceramic work may not be larger than 16” X 16” X 16”


    Other Functional Artwork must be no larger than 16” X 16” X 16”  with exceptions made for fiber work (such as tablecloths or runners). Note: for artists who wish to enter furniture (such as tables or dining chairs), please contact the Gallery: gallery@theartleague.org or 703-683-1780 before submitting your online entry.


     All work must be for sale. No  single work may exceed $6,000 in value. Artists will pay a 40%  commission to the Gallery on all sales. Commissions will be paid after the close of the exhibit.

    Works are chosen by the selected juror based on her/his curatorial vision and aesthetic.

    Delivery & Return:
  • Works accepted for exhibition may be hand-delivered or shipped to The Art League. Exhibitors are responsible for the cost of transporting artworks to and from the exhibit.
  • The  artist is responsible for the shipping cost to and from the  Gallery – shipping through UPS or FedEx only. All work must include a pre-paid return shipping label. Artists planning to ship must request a shipment waiver from the gallery.  
  • Use  care when packing your artwork. Wrap carefully with bubble wrap or foam, place box with ceramic piece inside a second, larger box  cushioned with protective materials such as foam “popcorn” or bubble wrap. Tape both boxes carefully on all sides. Work will be returned in the same containers.


Tabletop 2023  


Juried by: Lindsay Oesterritter 


Exhibit Dates: August 9 - September 3, 2023  


Open to both Art League exhibiting members and non-members.  This exhibit will showcase the artistry of various functional wares associated with the table. Mediums that will be accepted include ceramic, metal, fiber, wood, and glass. All works must be functional.  There is a 40 lbs weight restriction. For artists considering entering  furniture, please contact staff at gallery@theartleague.org   


Awards: Best in Show $1,000, Best in Class for ceramics $500, Best in Class for functional work $500


Digital Entry Deadline: July 1, 2023  

Exhibit is juried by digital entry. Images must be in a JPG or PNG  format, 300 dpi, and no smaller than 2100 pixels at the longest  dimension.  Accepted artwork must arrive to The Art League gallery (via UPS, FedEx, or in-person) by August 7, 2023. Instructions for drop off will be emailed to accepted artists.      


Restrictions:

  • All works must be functional.  
  • Any works must be safe for consumption if that is their intended function.   
  • If works are shipped to the gallery, a return label must be included with appropriate wrapping and a shipment waiver must be signed. 
  • Ceramic work may not be larger than 16” X 16” X 16”     Other Functional Artwork must be no larger than 16” X 16” X 16”  with exceptions made for fiber work (such as tablecloths or runners). Note: for artists who wish to enter furniture (such as tables or dining chairs), please contact the Gallery: gallery@theartleague.org or 703-683-1780 before submitting your online entry.  All work must be for sale. No  single work may exceed $6,000 in value. Artists will pay a 40%  commission to the Gallery on all sales. Commissions will be paid after the close of the exhibit.  
  •  Works are chosen by the selected juror based on her/his curatorial vision and aesthetic. 



Delivery & Return:

  • Works accepted for exhibition may be hand-delivered or shipped to The Art League. Exhibitors are responsible for the cost of transporting artworks to and from the exhibit.   
  • The  artist is responsible for the shipping cost to and from the  Gallery – shipping through UPS or FedEx only. All work must include a pre-paid return shipping label. Artists planning to ship must request a shipment waiver from the gallery. 
  • Use  care when packing your artwork. Wrap carefully with bubble wrap or foam, place box with ceramic piece inside a second, larger box  cushioned with protective materials such as foam “popcorn” or bubble wrap. Tape both boxes carefully on all sides. Work will be returned in the same containers.


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August emBODY Exhibit

emBODY seeks artwork with an emphasis on the body, face, and gesture. Works may be a traditional or unexpected interpretation of the portrait genre, from self-portraits to abstract figurative work.         

Exhibit dates: August 9 - September 3, 2023   

Juried by: Ahrong Kim  

Awards: The Art League Award for Best in Show League credit for $1000 useable in the store, gallery, or school.   

Guidelines 

  • Artist must be a current exhibiting artist member of The Art League gallery.
  • All works must adhere to the Gallery hanging and framing requirements. For 2D artworks, no clip frames are permitted and hanging wire must be attached to the frame, not the backing. 2D artworks must have hanging wire. No saw tooth hangers permitted. Canvases may be gallery wrapped with no visible staples.
  • If the work weighs over 40lbs, the artist must install the piece themselves, if accepted.
  • Artists are free to enter any current work made within 5 years.

Works are chosen by the selected juror’s curatorial vision and aesthetic.   Digital Submission Deadline: July 1, 2023 by midnight.   We expect to notify artists of the results ten days after the deadline. Instructions for drop off of accepted artworks will be emailed to artists.  

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August emBODY Exhibit


emBODY seeks artwork with an emphasis on the body, face, and gesture. Works may be a traditional or unexpected interpretation of the portrait genre, from self-portraits to abstract figurative work.       

Exhibit dates: August 9 - September 3, 2023  
Juried by: Ahrong Kim
Awards: The Art League Award for Best in Show League credit for $1000 useable in the store, gallery, or school.

Guidelines

  • Artist must be a current exhibiting artist member of The Art League gallery.
  • All works must adhere to the Gallery hanging and framing requirements. For 2D artworks, no clip frames are permitted and hanging wire must be attached to the frame, not the backing. 2D artworks must have hanging wire. No saw tooth hangers permitted. Canvases may be gallery wrapped with no visible staples.
  • If the work weighs over 40lbs, the artist must install the piece themselves, if accepted.
  • Artists are free to enter any current work made within 5 years.

Works are chosen by the selected juror’s curatorial vision and aesthetic.   Digital Submission Deadline: July 1, 2023 by midnight.   We expect to notify artists of the results ten days after the deadline. Instructions for drop off of accepted artworks will be emailed to artists.  

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September 2023 Open Exhibit  

 Artists may enter works made within the past five years. Open exhibits are not limited by theme, medium, process, or content.

 Exhibit dates: September 7 - October 8, 2023  

Juried by: Regina DeLuise 

Awards: The Art League Award for Best in Show League credit for $1000 useable in the store, gallery, or school.   


 Guidelines: Artist must be a current exhibiting artist member of The Art League gallery. 

All works must adhere to the Gallery hanging and framing requirements. For 2D artworks, no clip frames are permitted and hanging wire must be attached to the frame, not the backing. 2D artworks must have hanging wire. No saw tooth hangers permitted. Canvases may be gallery wrapped with no visible staples. 

If the work weighs over 40lbs, the artist must install the piece themselves, if accepted. 

Artists are free to enter any current work made within 5 years. 

All artworks must be for sale, gallery retains a 40% commission.  

Works are chosen by the selected juror’s curatorial vision and aesthetic.   

 Digital Submission Deadline: August 1, 2023 by midnight. We expect to notify artists of the results two weeks after the deadline. Instructions for drop off of accepted artworks will be emailed to artists.

*When submitting your payment, remember that the amount displayed is a drop down menu and you must click to change the amount due.*

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September 2023 Open Exhibit  
Artists may enter works made within the past five years. Open exhibits are not limited by theme, medium, process, or content.


Exhibit dates: September 7 - October 8, 2023
Juried by: Regina DeLuise
Awards: The Art League Award for Best in Show League credit for $1000 useable in the store, gallery, or school.   


Guidelines:
Artist must be a current exhibiting artist member of The Art League gallery. 

All works must adhere to the Gallery hanging and framing requirements. For 2D artworks, no clip frames are permitted and hanging wire must be attached to the frame, not the backing. 2D artworks must have hanging wire. No saw tooth hangers permitted. Canvases may be gallery wrapped with no visible staples. 

If the work weighs over 40lbs, the artist must install the piece themselves, if accepted. 

Artists are free to enter any current work made within 5 years. 

All artworks must be for sale, gallery retains a 40% commission.  

Works are chosen by the selected juror’s curatorial vision and aesthetic.   


Digital Submission Deadline: August 1, 2023 by midnight. We expect to notify artists of the results two weeks after the deadline. Instructions for drop off of accepted artworks will be emailed to artists.

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