The City of Napa, CA is seeking up to 10 temporary installations for the eighth Napa Art Walk outdoor art exhibit. Artworks will remain on view for a period of approximately two years (October 2024 – October 2026).
Each selected artist will receive an Artist Honorarium of $3,000 to assist with transportation, travel and other expenses. The City of Napa, CA is seeking up to 10 temporary installations for the eighth Napa Art Walk outdoor art exhibit. Artworks will remain on view for a period of approximately two years (October 2024 – October 2026).

Each selected artist will receive an Artist Honorarium of $3,000 to assist with transportation, travel and other expenses.

Generally, Napa Art Walk sculptures are mounted to concrete pads and secured by bolts or brackets. There are a variety of pad sizes used in the current exhibition:
Large Square: 12” high x 60” long x 60” wide
Medium Square: 12” high x 48” long x 48” wide
Large Rectangular: 12” high x 96” long x 36” wide
Medium Rectangular: 12” high x 65” long x 36” wide
Round: 16” high x 30” diamet

Virginia MOCA is now accepting proposals for visual art classes to accompany our upcoming Made in VA Biennial exhibition. Instructor positions are competitive. Selection is based on the clarity and relevance of the proposal and Virginia MOCA studio space availability.

Classes may be offered from July 18–December 22, 2024, at these times:
Thursdays between 10 AM–9 PM
Saturdays between 10 AM–4 PM
Sundays between 10 AM–4 PM
Classes may be offered to the following audiences:
PRE-K: Ages 2–5 (with caregiver)
FAMILIES: Adults and children ages 6+
CHILDREN and TEENS: Ages 6–8, 9–12, or 13–17
ADULTS (16+)
Payment:
Instructor payment begins at $27.50/hour for teaching plus a half-hour of preparation per class per day.

Instructors may also be asked to participate in paid content training at a rate of $16.00/hour.
Studio equipment includes but is not limited to:
Ceramic kilns
Pottery wheels
Glass kilns
Screenprinting materials
Printing press

This project asks artists to commemorate a person, place, event, thing, or idea from Virginia or West Virginia’s history. The project will be divided into four themes that artists should consider when making their pieces: Unfinished Revolutions, Power of Place, We the People, and Virginia Experiments.
Quilt Requirements:
20 inch square quilt (20 inches wide by 20 inches high)
2-dimensional works only
4 inch hanging sleeve attached to the back, along the top of the quilt
Sleeve should be 1 inch from the top of the quilt and should end 1 inch from each side of the quilt
Must include an identification label on the lower-left corner of the back of the quilt that includes:
Artist’s name
Year made
Artist contact information
Title of the quilt
Must meet the definition of a quilt put forth by the Studio Art Quilt Associates: “a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure.”
Must be an original design, no adaptions or copyrighted patterns, and must not violate any copyright laws
No work with glitter will be accepted
Embellishments should not protrude from the quilt more than 1 inch in any direction
No sharp or pointed embellishments
No highly fragile work

Note artists must agree:
I agree to loan my artwork to Virginia Quilt Museum, Inc. I understand the costs of insuring my work for the duration of the project and shipping my artwork to and from the museum in Virginia are my responsibility. I further agree to permit the images or detail images and/or all or part of my artist statement to be used in the exhibition catalog, articles, ads, promotions, books, websites, blogs, CDs, current event news coverage, television productions, and/or multi-media productions for and about the exhibition or for and about the shows at which the exhibition may be seen. I confirm the artwork entered is original and does not violate any copyright or trademark laws.

NOTE: Artist must propose their budget. No budget is listed.
Opportunity for Virginia artists:
Paint a mural in Bedford, VA
They envision a mural that will pay tribute to the many contributions made by Bedford’s diverse military members, including women and African-American military members, and will have a focus on the ideal that those who serve, regardless of race, national origin, or sex, are looking out for each other—and for our community as a whole.
Deadline: June 1st
Applications open: April 15th
The mural must be fully completed no later than September 15,
2024.
The rectangular dimensions of the wall are 33’ wide x 13’ high; the
dimensions of the space above the rectangle are shorter and vary in widths and heights. The entire space may be used, but there is no requirement to do so.

Preference for NC artists but open to all:
Wall mural – tie the history of the Town of Spring Lake to our relationship with Fort Liberty, Pope Army Airfield & Special Operations Command with emphasis to Green Beret soldiers. The mural should have a patriotic theme that recognizes our support of America and the Special Operations soldier. Suggestions for inclusion: the De Oppressor Liber shield, the Green Beret with or without appropriate flashes; statue of Gen. Yarborough meeting with Pres. Kennedy. Request RFP for more information.

Fees or awards
$8,000-$14,000 award – depends on size and complexity (wall is 390 square feet 26 ft x 15 ft)

🎨Applications for the Chesapeake Bay Art Association’s 60th Annual Ocean View Art Show 2024 in #norfolkva are now open!
Show dates:
🗓️Saturday & Sunday
October 12 & 13, 2024, 10:00 AM to 5:00PM

Call for Virginia artists:
The Library of Virginia announces an Open Call to Artists for the 2024 First Fridays exhibitions on “Virginia Stories!”
Virginia artists may explore your experiences, observations, communities and culture. A general call for artists for the May, Sept. and Nov. First Fridays is open now through Oct. 10, 2024, with the deadlines below. Your selected artwork will be assigned to one or more of these exhibition dates. If you have a preference, indicate this in your submission and we will accommodate as we are able.
First Fridays at the Library of Virginia:
May 3 – “Virginia Stories: Indigenous Community” (submissions due by April 10)
Sept 6 – “Virginia Stories: Underground Art” (submissions due by Aug. 10)
Nov 1 – “Virginia Stories: Architecture” (submissions due by Oct. 10)

The Paint It, Fairfax! Murals program is open to established professional artists living in the Mid-Atlantic region. Artists residing in the DC Metropolitan Area and particularly in Fairfax County are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age. If submitting as a team, a professional artist must be the lead team member.

703-324-9300 | TTY 711
jenee.padmore@fairfaxcounty.gov

Pre-screened qualified artists will be eligible to compete for Paint It, Fairfax! mural projects.

Artists chosen for the database will be notified by CRS staff and will be placed on a mailing list for alerts regarding upcoming mural projects in the County’s CRDs/CRAs.

Artist criteria for each “Call for Artists” will be established and approved by CRS. The requirements will be published with the “Call for Artists” request. Muralists will be asked to submit their portfolio, resume, and any other relevant body of work that illustrates the artist’s capabilities. The criteria may be modified yearly at the discretion of CRS. Preference will be given to local and regional artists. This pre-screening process helps ensure that candidates meet the program’s minimum qualifications. It is possible for muralists not chosen for the database to still compete for specific projects through the program’s “Call for Project Submissions” process (see Appendix II).

Visit the Virginia Association of Museum’s for museum employment in Virginia.

Art exhibition opportunity at the Sandler Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

The City of Virginia Beach’s Cultural Affairs Department offers a public exhibition opportunity for serious visual and fine craft artists exhibiting two-dimensional works. Exhibits are rotated on a quarterly basis. The Sandler Center for the Performing Arts Gallery is located on the second and third-floor lobbies. This location offers great exposure for artists seeking to reach local patrons and visitors to this multi-use facility.

(Note: No Deadline, this is an ongoing opportunity)

The Norfolk Public Art Commission seeks to match funds up to $25,000 to create Public Private Partnerships to create public art in Norfolk, VA.

CONTEXT: Public art is a valuable tool for creating dynamic and sustainable places. Art displayed prominently at locations within the community serves as an effective tool for creating unique and diverse destinations. Public art can also bring added texture to otherwise indistinguishable areas. Funded by 1% of the City of Norfolk’s Capital Improvement budget, the Norfolk Public Art Program has been successfully commissioning public art for the past twelve years in downtown, parking garages, the zoo, light rail stations, community centers and a variety of other public spaces.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: We are seeking private commercial developers who want to enhance their development project with public art. The Norfolk Public Art Commission will match up to $25,000 for each project.

PROJECT SITE: Artwork must be placed within Norfolk city limits at the private development site where it can be experienced by the maximum number of people.

SIZE/MEDIA: Artwork size and materials will be determined by the project site(s). Artwork must be fabricated in durable, permanent materials that are safe and easily maintained. Artwork will become the property of the City of Norfolk and will be maintained by the City.

PROJECT FUNDS: The total budget for the completed artwork will be a minimum of $50,000 with $25,000 from City Public Art funds and $25,000 or more from the developer.

TO APPLY: All commercial developers and foundations are eligible. Please submit a letter of interest to Karen Rudd, City Hall, 810 Union St., Room 409 Marketing and Communications, Norfolk, Virginia 23510 or email karen.rudd@norfolk.gov. Candidates will be interviewed prior to final selection. There is no fee to apply.

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