VisArts NextGen 10.0 Exhibition: Free, Open Call
VisArts welcomes artists ages 17–27 in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area to submit their application for NextGen 10.0, our exhibition of works by young, local artists. The exhibit will be presented in the Kaplan Gallery from June 14-August 13, 2023.
NextGen 10.0 is a unique opportunity for aspiring artists who have little or no experience exhibition experience to show their work in a professional gallery and participate in related programming, including an opening reception and artist talks, conversations with other emerging artists, critiques with local curators and arts administrators who work with young artists, and additional professional development opportunities.
Applicants should have little or no experience exhibiting in a professional gallery. Prior NextGen participants are ineligible. NextGen applicants who weren’t selected for previous exhibitions may re-apply this year.
NextGen 10.0 jurors will be announced soon.
Application Deadline: Friday, May 5, 2023
All application materials must be submitted online through our website no later than 11:59 PM EST on Friday, May 5, 2023
Incomplete applications won’t be reviewed. Submission doesn’t guarantee acceptance. Selected artists will be notified by May 15, 2023.
Questions? Email M Aragon, Exhibition Programming Coordination, with the subject line: “VisArts NextGen 10.0 Open Call.”
Required Application Materials
· Application form
· Hi res images with captions for up to five works of art. Images must be in .jpg, .tiff, .png, or .gif file format with a minimum image resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.
· Film and video pieces are welcome; two minutes of video, film, sound, or performance documentation equals one work. You may submit up to 10 minutes of film or video in total. Videos must be in .mp4 or .mov file format.
· Artist statement (250 words maximum)
· Artist bio (150 words maximum)
· Resume/ CV
We realize it can be intimidating to create an artist resumé when you don’t have a lot of experience, but great resumés can be brief as long as they’re clear and well-organized. You can include experiences like exhibiting in student art shows, assisting at art camps, and teaching art classes.
Check out these resources, which will help you create a competitive application and develop your professional practices:
· Artist statement and artist bio
· Exhibition and sale of artwork
· Guidelines for presenting works in digital format
About VisArts
VisArts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Our mission is to transform individuals and communities through the visual arts.
A hub for artistic exploration and social impact since 1987, VisArts brings people together through shared creative experiences, including:
· Award-winning art classes, camps, and parties for children and adults
· Critically acclaimed contemporary art exhibitions, programs + events
· Studio Artist and Emerging Curator programs
· VisAbility Art Lab and Accessible Arts Classes for artists with disabilities
· Community art workshops
· Art + Wellness programs
· Volunteer and internship opportunities
· The Rockville Arts Festival
These inspire new ideas, encourage self-expression, embrace diverse perspectives, and celebrate the visual arts as fundamental to a connected community.
VisArts Solo Exhibitions 2024: Free, Open Call
VisArts invites artists working in all media to apply for 2024 solo exhibitions in the Gibbs Street Gallery, Common Ground Gallery, and Concourse Gallery. All of VisArts’ calls are free.
Exhibitions in each of the galleries explore the breadth of contemporary art and feature emerging to mid-career artists. Exhibits reflect a wide range of media and experimental approaches that offer the viewer unexpected interactions with art.
The Gibbs Street Gallery is approximately 1,100 square feet with 16-foot ceilings. It’s at street level with floor-to-ceiling windows along one wall. International, national, and local artists are welcome to apply.
The Common Ground Gallery is located on Floor 2 and is approximately 300 square feet. Artists must live in the Mid-Atlantic region to apply.
The Concourse Gallery is located on Floor 2 and is approximately 500 square feet. It has curved windows along one wall. International, national, and local artists are welcome to apply.
Applicants who’ve participated in a solo exhibition at VisArts within the past two years aren’t eligible to apply.
Application Deadline: Friday, May 12, 2023
All application materials must be submitted online through our website no later than 11:59 PM EST on Friday, May 12, 2023
Incomplete applications won’t be reviewed.
Floor Plans of Galleries
SketchUp plans for the galleries are available upon request.
About VisArts
VisArts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Our mission is to transform individuals and communities through the visual arts.
A hub for artistic exploration and social impact since 1987, VisArts brings people together through shared creative experiences, including:
· Award-winning art classes, camps, and parties for children and adults
· Critically acclaimed contemporary art exhibitions, programs + events
· Studio Artist and Emerging Curator programs
· VisAbility Art Lab and Accessible Arts Classes for artists with disabilities
· Community art workshops
· Art + Wellness programs
· Volunteer and internship opportunities
· The Rockville Arts Festival
These inspire new ideas, encourage self-expression, embrace diverse perspectives, and celebrate the visual arts as fundamental to a connected community.