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.

Arts in the Garden

Demonstrate how you create your works of art during the Purcellville Wine and Food Festival on July 18 from 2 to 8 p.m. The Purcellville Arts Council hosts a section of this festival called Arts in the Garden where there is an art activity and artists showing attendees how they paint, draw, quilt, etc.

Purcellville Artisan Tour

Help kick off the holiday shopping season by showcasing (and selling) your art during the annual Purcellville Artisan Tour on November 7 and 8, 2026!

Art Studio Space for Rent

Art Studio 151 has open space for rent in Sterling. Join the community of more than 10 local visual artists. Free parking, clean & safe building, private bathroom, 24 hour access.

  • For more info contact Mark 703 928 9882

Artist Studio Space for Rent in Waterford

Artist Studio Space for Rent: Chair Factory Second Floor, 15502 Second Street. Approximately 734 square feet of open studio space available on the second floor of the Chair Factory. This bright space offers excellent natural light and is equipped with HVAC for year round comfort. Convenient on site parking is included. Rent is $300 per month plus one third of utilities. *Please note there is no water access within the studio. Bathroom access may be arranged.

Juried Craft Chair needed for Bluemont Fair

The Bluemont Fair is looking for a Western Loudoun resident to run their Juried Crafts section. The role involves contacting and registering crafters and managing the space during the Fair. Joining the Fair committee is a great way to make friends in our area—and you get a free vendor space in the Fair if you want one. There is a support system in place for the role, we just need someone who wants to join us in this worthwhile effort—supporting crafters and our community!

  • The Bluemont Fair will be September 19-20, 2026.
  • Please reach out to Cynthia Morris at Chair@BluemontFair.org for more details.

Loudoun County Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Job Opportunities in the Arts!

Loudoun County PRCS is hiring for three new positions to help execute the strategies outlined in the Comprehensive Arts Plan: Public Art Coordinator, Arts Education Coordinator, and Arts Community Outreach Specialist.

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
  • emiliemoskal@verizon.net

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.