Offsite Gallery

10/29/2026

Call for artists! Deadline: November 30th
$30 application fee. Cash awards: $600
https://juriedartservices.com/events/3957

10/27/2026

Submit a digital design by November 1st! No fee to apply. The digital commission is up to $10,000, and professional artists, illustrators, graphic designers, and secondary art classes are all welcome to propose a design.

Submissions for the new entrance hallway murals are due this Sunday, November 1.

We’re looking for deep-space designs that set a dramatic and inspiring tone for planetarium visitors as they enter the building. The murals will span two curved walls, each about 36 feet wide. The digital commission is up to $10,000, and professional artists, illustrators, graphic designers, and secondary art classes are all welcome to propose a design.

If you’ve been meaning to apply, this is the week. And if you know someone who has been thinking about it, send this their way.

Full RFP and submission details are here: https://friendsoftheplanetarium.org/Hallway-Redesign-Project

10/27/2026

VisArts Emerging Curator Program 2027
Deadline: December 18, 2026, Midnight
$10,000 budget to cover exhibition costs and curatorial fees.
VisArts invites applications from emerging curators to work with an experienced mentoring curator to develop and present an exhibition at VisArts in the Kaplan Gallery in the fall of 2027.
Additional staff support for printing, promotions, and ex*****on of exhibition programming is available. The program is one year and will begin in January 2027.

10/26/2026

Looking for a part-time opportunity to work at The Hermitage? We're hiring!

Learn about the Visitor Experience Associate position, and if you think you'd be a good fit, APPLY!

Click "Employment" under the "About" tab on our website menu to read more.

10/21/2026

Mural Project in Columbia, SC
Deadline approaching: October 23, 2026
Budget: $20,000 (If three are selected each selected artist will receive $6,700)

Seeking qualifications from professional artists or artist teams to design and paint a mural in Columbia's Cottontown neighborhood. One to three separate artists may be selected.

Up to nine artists will be shortlisted to develop concepts, with the intent of selecting up to three artists for the final project. Each finalist will receive a $250 proposal stipend.

Notification of Finalists: November 2, 2026
Conceptual Design due: December 1 - 4, 2026
Mural Painting must begin: Saturday, March 6, 2027
Project Completion: Friday, March 12, 2027

10/15/2026

TSG is accepting artist submissions for participation in group art shows opening spring and summer 2027. Submissions should include artwork currently available to be displayed during a show or pieces that are representations of your artistic style. Reach out by email or private message with any questions.

Please submit artwork for consideration to [email protected]

10/15/2026

Calling all Mid-Atlantic artists!

Submissions are NOW OPEN for McGuffey Art Center’s Third Annual Mid-Atlantic Juried Show!

We're excited to welcome artists from across the region to exhibit their work at McGuffey Art Center in downtown Charlottesville, Virginia, April 2 – May 2, 2027.
Meet our 2027 Juror: Jack Rasmussen, Director and Curator of the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center () at in Washington, DC.

With decades of experience as a curator, gallery director, and arts leader, Rasmussen brings a wealth of knowledge and perspective to this year's exhibition.

🎨 Who can apply?
Artists ages 18+ residing in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Washington, DC, or North Carolina.

Eligible media include painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, fiber, sculpture, and mixed media, with work completed within the last three years.

Ready to submit? Visit our website for submission details and application information.
https://www.mcguffeyartcenter.com/mid-atlanticshow-1

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