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 2025
Juried by: TBA
Exhibit dates: October 10 - November 9, 2025
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: September 1, 2025 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 October 10, 2025. 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 2025
Juried by: TBA
Exhibit dates: October 10 - November 9, 2025
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: September 1, 2025 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 October 10, 2025. 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.
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: September 8, 2025
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 October 6, 2025. 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 2025
Juried by: TBA
Exhibit dates: October 10 - November 9, 2025
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: September 8, 2025 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 October 10, 2025. 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.
October 2025 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: October 9 - November 9, 2025
Juried by: TBA
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. Artists exhibit at their own risk. Works are chosen by the selected juror’s curatorial vision and aesthetic.
Digital Submission Deadline: September 1 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.
October 2025 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: October 9 - November 9, 2025
Juried by: TBA
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. Artists exhibit at their own risk. Works are chosen by the selected juror’s curatorial vision and aesthetic.
Digital Submission Deadline: September 1 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.
About Solo Exhibits
The Art League seeks artists who have a strong, cohesive, and exciting body of work expressing an aesthetic concept for our prestigious solo artist exhibitions. Our aim, whether we exhibit experimental or traditional works, is to adhere to the highest standards of quality. While we seek beautifully executed work, we also value work that is innovative, artwork that presents the artist’s unique voice and engages the viewer intellectually, emotionally, and visually.
Applicant Qualifications
• Artist must be a current exhibiting member of The Art League.
• Artist cannot have had a solo exhibit at The Art League in the last five years.
• If an artist is selected for a 2027 solo show, no more than one-third of the works displayed in the final exhibit can have been shown in a juried exhibit within 50 miles of The Art League Gallery.
Application Process
Applications are reviewed two years ahead of time. Jurying for 2027 solo exhibits will take place in November of 2025. The panel of judges will review applications online prior to the "in-person" jurying, and then move on to the "in-person" phase of jurying. (Artists will not be present for "in-person" jurying; their artworks will be.)
1. Applicants must first submit images of five works, a proposal, artist statement, and artist résumé online.
2. Jurors will study all of the applications online and select a group of finalists to move to the final round of jurying.
3. Selected finalists will drop off their work for "in-person" jurying will drop off their work
Application Timeline
Friday, October 17, 2025: Application deadline. Images of five artworks, a detailed proposal, an artist statement, and an artist resumé must be submitted online via Submittable.com.
Friday, October 31, 2025: Finalists will be notified and moved to the second round of jurying.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 Applicants must drop off their five artworks (the same five that were submitted in the application) by 5:00pm. Instructions and times for drop off will be emailed to artists who are selected as a finalist.
Sunday, November 16, 2025 The Art League Gallery will be closed while a panel of jurors discusses each finalist and decides which artists will be accepted for a 2027 solo exhibit.
Monday, November 17, 2025: All artists MUST pick up their work between 12:00pm-5:00pm and will receive the juror’s final decision at that time. Results will not be given over the phone.
Jury Panel TBA