Local Opportunities

Artist-in-Residence Program at Loudoun County Public Library — A Collaborative Project with the Loudoun Arts Council

The Loudoun Arts Council and Loudoun County Public Library are pleased to announce a collaborative three-month residency that offers artists a free, supportive environment to create work and develop their practice while engaging with library patrons to foster art appreciation, inspiration, and dialogue. This artist-focused opportunity showcases local talent and library resources while enhancing the artistic and cultural life of our community.

Art in Purcellville Town Hall

The Purcellville Arts Council hosts themed art shows in Purcellville Town Hall to feature local artists - from students to professionals. This year the themes relate to the 250th anniversary of America's independence: Country Roads (Jan - Mar); By the Dawn's Early Light and the Twilight's Last Gleaming (Apr - Jun); Spacious Skies (Jul - Aug); and Amber Waves of Grain and Purple Mountain's Majesty (Nov - Dec). Featured artists will be recognized during a Town Council meeting.

Be the Image of the Hillsboro Homes Tour

The Hillsboro Preservation Foundation is preparing for the 2026 Hillsboro Holiday Home Tour and would like to feature a local artist's work to be the image of the tour on all promotional material such as posters, flyers and social media posts. Submissions will be presented on social media for the general public to vote, then the winner will be selected among the top five by the Holiday Home Tour Committee. These top five artists will be featured individually on social media. Requirements: Artwork must be 2D, depicting a winter landscape or a winter scene of Hillsboro, and artists will have to submit a high resolution photo of their artwork to be used on social media for the contest phase.

  • Deadline to submit your original work: August 1 at midnight. Social media votes will take place between August 2 and August 9. The winner will be notified by August 10.
  • June 4 to August 1
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Call for Teen Art Exhibitions - Brambleton Library's Micro Art Gallery

Calling all talented Loudoun County teens ages 12-19! Brambleton Library's Micro Art Gallery invites teen artists to propose solo exhibitions of their original artwork or performances. Imagine your creations seen by the tens of thousands of patrons who visit our library monthly! We seek tiny artworks (under 4" x 4") such as photography, sculpture, drawing, and jewelry for display. Short digital performances, around 2 minutes long – including animation, video, music, dance, and spoken word – are also welcome on our interactive kiosk. Selected teens are offered a one-hour art reception for their family, friends, and patrons.

  • No deadline - submissions will be reviewed each month on a regular basis.
  • The public is invited each month to view teen art exhibits in the Micro Art Gallery during Brambleton Library’s normal operating hours (excluding holidays): Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and weekends from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Interested teen artists can register at the following link: library.loudoun.gov/gallerysignup For more information about this program, please contact Brambleton Library Teen Services at troy.wingard@loudoun.gov.

Waterford Fair Art at the Red Barn Shows

Two shows, one venue! Join the Fine Art Show and Art Mart at the Red Barn, in the center of Waterford Village, for the Waterford Fair. Fine art will be displayed in the upper level, and the Art Mart will be held in the lower level. We are proud of the quality of the art that is offered at the Waterford Fair and expect the Red Barn exhibit to be a big hit with visitors! All mediums, including any form of 2D or 3D work, are welcome. Entry fee is $30 for each show or $50 for both. Artists DO NOT need to know their inventory to apply: the application will just hold your space!

  • Deadline to apply: Saturday, September 12, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.
  • Artwork Drop-off: Saturday, September 26, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Reception & Pre-Sale: Thursday, October 1, 5:00–7:00 p.m. Exhibit opens: Friday, October 2, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Exhibition Closes: Sunday, October 4, 5:00 p.m. Pick-up of Work: Monday, October 6,10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
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Call for Entry: Once Upon a Time

(Ages 18+) Artists in all mediums are invited to enter this exhibit related to time. We will have 24 clocks available to give out to artists to redesign into artwork; first come, first served. Remaining entries can be any artwork that includes a clock or depicts the passing of time. Sunrises, sunsets, a race against time, a clock shop, a garden sundial — we are looking forward to your interpretation of this theme. Those artists choosing to pick up a clock will receive the parameters at that time. This exhibit is sponsored by the Friends of Franklin Park Arts Center and will award cash prizes. Entry fee is $20/artist for up to 3 piece of artwork (pay at drop-off).

  • Artwork drop-off: Sunday, August 2, 12:00-4:00 p.m. and Monday, August 3, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
  • Exhibition at Franklin Park Arts Center, August 6 to September 7 during Center hours
  • Interested artists apply online at loudoun.jotform.com/261375848724266 or call 540-338-7973 for more information

Audition for the Master Singers of Virginia

All voice parts are welcome, with current openings for tenors.

  • Deadline to schedule an audition is Friday, August 7, at 5:00 p.m.
  • Auditions will be held on Sunday, August 9, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Sterling United Methodist Church.
  • Please visit www.msva.org to schedule an audition.

Waterford Foundation: Available Space For Rent in Waterford, VA

Corner Store Second Floor Studio: An approximately 470-square-foot commercial space ideal for an artist's studio, creative workspace, or small gallery. The suite includes closet storage, HVAC, and access to a shared common area with a restroom, offering a comfortable and functional space to create and work.

Arts and Culture Grant Opportunity

Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) announces the upcoming opening of the Arts and Culture Grant Program, a funding opportunity designed to support and expand arts and culture experiences for residents and visitors throughout Loudoun County. The Arts and Culture Grant Program reflects Loudoun County’s vision of becoming a thriving arts and culture destination where the arts contribute to economic growth, community health, and overall well-being. Through this initiative, PRCS seeks to partner with eligible organizations to deliver high-quality arts programming, expand access to meaningful arts experiences, and strengthen the local arts ecosystem. The grant will support both operational and project-based proposals. Organizations may request grant awards ranging from $5,000 up to $15,000, and no matching funds are required for this opportunity. Funding decisions will consider the proposed project’s scope, impact and feasibility, as described in the application. Loudoun County funds a range of artistic disciplines, generally defined as the performing, visual, and literary arts. This grant opportunity is intended exclusively for organizations; individuals are not eligible to apply. Eligible applicants include nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, units of local government, federally recognized tribes or tribal communities, and organizations applying through a qualified fiscal sponsor or fiscal agent. Each applicant organization may submit only one application for the grant period.

  • Applications for the program will open Monday, August 10, 2026, and must be submitted by Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST. The grant period will run from January 1, 2027, through June 30, 2027.
  • Eligible organizations must submit their applications using the County’s Grants System, Euna. Complete application details, including program guidelines and instructions, are available at loudoun.gov/ArtsAndCultureGrants. Emailed or mailed applications will not be considered. For more information about the Arts and Culture Grant Program, including eligibility, application requirements and program goals, organizations may contact PRCS Arts and Culture at arts@loudoun.gov, or visit loudoun.gov/ArtsAndCultureGrants.

*Free* Flat Files (set of 2)

Available for pickup in Lucketts VA, two metal flat files in fair condition. Note: One drawer will not close completely and it is missing one handle, but is otherwise is good shape. I have used it as storage in in my studio for years but would like to pass it along for free to whomever is interested and can come pick it up.