Local Opportunities

Artists' Residencies at Loudoun Libraries

Loudoun Arts and Loudoun County Public Library are pleased to announce the resumption of their unique Artist-in-Residency Program. In our COLLAB atelier project, selected artists have enjoyed three month long rent-free residencies at Loudoun Libraries. COLLAB offers four residency periods each year. Artists are encouraged to plan interactions with collaborators and other users of the space during their three-month residency. Residencies are awarded based on the quality of the artists' proposals, with special consideration given to artists willing to collaborate with partners on at least one project during the residency. This program is not limited to visual artists. Performers, writers, musicians, and makers are also encouraged to apply. We are particularly interested in cross-media collaborations. Artists are also encouraged to document and share their experiences during the residency. The library makerspaces are open to the public seven days a week and open until 9pm six nights per week. The spaces have work tables, tools, and access to 3-D printers display space, storage space, and other technologies. During the three-month residency, library staff will work with the artist to create an event, class, exhibit or presentation reflecting the artist's project. Resident artists will be allowed to display and sell artwork from the studio spaces. LCPL and the Loudoun Arts will promote resident artists' events through their website and other electronic media.

Gallery One Seeks Solo or Group Show Proposals

The Arts Advisory Committee (AAC), on behalf of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, seeks proposals for solo or group exhibitions at Gallery One. Gallery One is located on the first floor of the Loudoun County Government Center. Artists must reside in Loudoun County to exhibit. There is no fee to apply or exhibit at Gallery One. All 2D and 3D media will be considered with no set theme for exhibitions. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Show Your Art at the Purcellville Music & Arts Festival!

The Town of Purcellville invites local artists to be featured at the annual Purcellville Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, April 26 from noon to 7 p.m. The festival is a free, family-friendly event held at Fireman’s Field Park located at 250 South Nursery Avenue. It features live music and performances, an art exhibit, games, activities along with a variety of vendors. On the day of the festival, the Bush Tabernacle Skating Rink will be transformed into the Art Hall with an art show, activities, art demonstrations, performances, and more. To apply, visit www.purcellvillemusicandartsfestival.com/artists.

Participate in Arts in the Garden during the Purcellville Wine & Food Festival

The Town of Purcellville invites local artists to participate in Arts in the Garden during the Purcellville Wine and Food Festival on July 19. From 2 to 8 p.m., artists will be able to show attendees how they create their works of art. The festival is held in Dillon’s Woods at the historic Fireman’s Field Complex. This celebration of local wine and food draws wine lovers from the D.C. Metropolitan area to the heart of Loudoun’s wine country.

Loudoun Symphony's Call for Art by Student Artists

The Loudoun Symphony seeks artwork by students who live or attend school in Loudoun County. 2D, non-animated traditional, abstract, digital, or photographic works inspired by Modest Mussorgsky's orchestral suite "Pictures at an Exhibition" will be adjudicated and displayed at an LSO concert, and winners in each age group (grades K-5, 6-8, and 9-12) will be recognized by the orchestra during the performance.

  • Submissions must be submitted via our website link by April 1, 2025.
  • Loudoun Symphony's Art Comes Alive concert and gallery will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., at Freedom High School in Chantilly, VA.
  • Interested artists can find submission requirements online at www.loudounsymphony.org/artcomesalive

10th Congressional District Art Competition

Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Artistic Discovery Contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in our 10th Congressional District. The Artistic Discovery Contest is open to all high school students in our District. The winning artwork of our district's competition will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. The exhibit in Washington will include the winning artwork from all participating districts from around the country. The winning artwork is also featured on House.gov's Congressional Art Competition page.

General Opportunities

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