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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The Art League is excited to announce a unique opportunity for artists to participate in an exhibit inspired by Mark Twain's witty send-up of the art world, "Is He Dead?". In partnership with The Little Theatre of Alexandria, we invite artists to submit their work for an exclusive collaborative exhibit to be held at the theatre from May 18 to June 8, 2024.
About the Collaborative Shows: The play tells the tale of Jean-Francois Millet, a young painter of genius who is in love with Marie Leroux but in debt to a villainous art dealer, Bastien Andre. Millet is foreclosed on by Andre who threatens debtor’s prison unless Marie marries him! The artist realizes the only way he can pay his debt and keep Marie to himself is to die, as only dead artists achieve fame and fortune. Millet fakes his death and prospers, all while passing himself off as his own sister, the widow Tillou. Now a rich widow, Millet must find a way to get out of a dress, return to life, and marry Marie! Mon Dieu!
Twain's satire serves as the backdrop for this exhibit, allowing artists to explore the intersection of art, humor, and deception.
What We're Looking For: While artist Jean-François Millet and his landscapes are our muses, artists are welcome to submit other genres of 2-D artwork.
Juried by: Ali Wunder
Submission Guidelines:
Artists may submit up to two artworks for consideration.
Submissions must be original works created by the artist.
All mediums are welcome, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, and mixed media.
Artwork should be framed and ready for display.
Accepted artists will be notified by May 8, and must drop off their artwork to The Art League gallery by May 14.
Exhibit Details:
Exhibition Dates: May 18 – June 8, 2024
Location: The Little Theatre of Alexandria
Address: 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Exhibit Admission: Free and open to the public
Performance Tickets: Tickets: $21 – $24, depending on performance date. https://thelittletheatre.com/performances/
Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your talent and be part of a collaborative celebration of the Arts in Alexandria. Join us as we bring Twain's comedic gem to life through the beauty of theatre and the visual arts. We look forward to receiving your submissions!
June 2024 Open Exhibit
The quest to capture a sense of place, from pastoral scenes to cityscapes. A rich tradition of depicting the landscape around us.
Artists may enter works made within the past five years.
Exhibit dates: June 5 - July 7, 2024
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. Works are chosen by the selected juror’s curatorial vision and aesthetic.
Digital Submission Deadline: May 1, 2024 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.
June 2024 Open Exhibit
The quest to capture a sense of place, from pastoral scenes to cityscapes. A rich tradition of depicting the landscape around us.
Artists may enter works made within the past five years.
Exhibit dates: June 5 - July 7, 2024
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. Works are chosen by the selected juror’s curatorial vision and aesthetic.
Digital Submission Deadline: May 1, 2024 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.
A Sip of Alexandria special exhibit
In partnership with Port City Brewery, The Art League is celebrating the city of Alexandria’s 275th anniversary with a special exhibit. The exhibit will be installed in Port City Brewery’s beautiful V.I.P. lounge and tap room. Artworks in this exhibit will highlight the unique charm of the historic city of Alexandria.
Artists may enter works made within the past five years that celebrate the city of Alexandria, whether they be realist or abstract.
Exhibit dates: June 5 - July 7, 2024
Juried by: Taylor Chauncey
Guidelines:
Artwork must not exceed 20lbs
Works on paper must be framed using plexiglass
Artist must be a current exhibiting artist member of The Art League gallery.
Artists are free to enter any current work made within 5 years that in some way depicts or highlights Alexandria.
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: June 1, 2024 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.
A Sip of Alexandria special exhibit
In partnership with Port City Brewery, The Art League is celebrating the city of Alexandria’s 275th anniversary with a special exhibit. The exhibit will be installed in Port City Brewery’s beautiful V.I.P. lounge and tap room. Artworks in this exhibit will highlight the unique charm of the historic city of Alexandria.
Artists may enter works made within the past five years that celebrate the city of Alexandria, whether they be realist or abstract.
Exhibit dates: June 5 - July 7, 2024
Juried by: Taylor Chauncey
Guidelines:
Artwork must not exceed 20lbs
Works on paper must be framed using plexiglass
Artist must be a current exhibiting artist member of The Art League gallery.
Artists are free to enter any current work made within 5 years that in some way depicts or highlights Alexandria.
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: June 1, 2024 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.
Tabletop 2024
Juried by: Naomi Clement
Exhibit Dates: August 7 - September 8, 2024
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, 2024 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 2024
Juried by: Naomi Clement
Exhibit Dates: August 7 - September 8, 2024
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, 2024 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 2024
Juried by: Naomi Clement
Exhibit Dates: August 7 - September 8, 2024
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, 2024 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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Dimensions 2024 Sculpture Exhibit
The Art League's Dimensions exhibit seeks to showcase three dimensional work from a variety of media: ceramic, stone, wood, glass, metal, mixed media and beyond. (works are not required to be functional.)
Exhibit dates: June 5 - July 7, 2024
Juried by: TBA
Awards: The Art League Award for Best in Show. (League credit for $350.)
Guidelines
Works are chosen by the juror’s curatorial vision and aesthetic.
Artists may enter works made within the past five years.
Artwork must be three dimensional.
Open to Art League exhibiting artist members and non-members.
If the work weighs over 40lbs, the artist must install the piece themselves, if accepted.
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: May 1, 2024 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 artist
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Dimensions 2024 Sculpture Exhibit
The Art League's Dimensions exhibit seeks to showcase three dimensional work from a variety of media: ceramic, stone, wood, glass, metal, mixed media and beyond. (works are not required to be functional.)
Exhibit dates: June 5 - July 7, 2024
Juried by: TBA
Awards: The Art League Award for Best in Show. (League credit for $350.)
Guidelines Works are chosen by the juror’s curatorial vision and aesthetic. Artists may enter works made within the past five years. Artwork must be three dimensional. Open to Art League exhibiting artist members and non-members. If the work weighs over 40lbs, the artist must install the piece themselves, if accepted. 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: May 1, 2024 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 artist