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.

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.

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 the 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. Sign up today!

  • Throughout the summer, the submission deadline for each month will be the 15th.
  • 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.