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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