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.

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.

Creative Communities Project Fund

Now open! Creative Communities Project Fund. The Creative Communities Project Fund is now offering grants of up to $1,000 to support creative projects in the arts and literary arts led by young people. This fund is intended to support a more inclusive and vibrant community in Loudoun County. The application will remain open through December 15, 2026 and awardees will be announced by January 30, 2027 Apply here: loudouncommunitypress.org/

  • Grant applications are due December 15, 2026
  • Grant applications are due December 15, 2026 and grant recipients will be announced by January 30, 2027
  • Vsiit loudouncommunitypress.org for more details

Call for Entry: Still Life Art Exhibit

(Ages 18+) Step into a quiet, contemplative gallery where everyday objects are transformed into moments of poetry. Artists are invited to enter artworks that explore the silent drama of objects: a bowl of fruit on the edge of ripeness, a single flower in a glass of water, a folded linen cloth catching the light, or a cluster of well-worn books resting on a table. All styles of still life are encouraged, encouraging viewers to slow down, look closely, and rediscover the beauty within ordinary things. **This exhibit is sponsored by the Friends of Franklin Park Arts Center and cash prizes will be awarded.

  • Submissions due by 5:00 p.m. on Tues, October 6. Art can be dropped off at the Franklin Park Arts Center on Mon, October 5, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Tues, October 6, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Exhibition at Franklin Parks Arts Center, October 8 - November 1 during center hours
  • nterested artists please call 540-338-7973 for more information, or learn more at www.franklinparkartscenter.org and apply online at loudoun.jotform.com/262154432249253

Call for Entry: Artist Residency Program

The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) seeks proposals from individual artists, artist teams, and organizations to design and install original, site-specific pieces along an illuminated section of Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park’s Sensory Trail (0.1 miles). PRCS welcomes projects across a wide range of media. A total of $20,000 in funding is available and will either be distributed across multiple commissions or awarded to a single applicant. Selected artists will exhibit their work as part of a free, month-long, immersive display of light, sound, and art.

Public Art Coordinator - job position open

Our Public Art Coordinator serves as a specialized program coordinator for the department, utilizing knowledge of policies and procedures to advise management on applicable regulations, and best practices related to public art. The public art coordinator will focus on developing, coordinating, and managing Loudoun County’s public art initiatives; establishing processes for acquisitions, and installations; and fostering community engagement through high-quality public art experiences. The coordinator works collaboratively with internal departments, local artists, community organizations, and the Loudoun Art Advisory Committee to advance the County’s vision for public art. This position must be familiar with public art management procedures. The Public Art Coordinator will support growth in PRCS Arts and Culture and the strategies outlined in the Comprehensive Arts Plan (Loudoun.gov/Arts).