Athenaeum Solo or Group Show Proposals 2025–2026
Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association
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Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association's Athenaeum Gallery — rolling proposals for solo or group exhibitions by artists and curators in the DC–MD–VA corridor.
Benefits
Athenaeum Gallery in Alexandria invites proposals for director-curated solo or group exhibitions — NVFAA's flagship space for regional visual art with 40% gallery commission, insurance at retail value, and evaluation by Gallery Director Twig Murray.
Eligibility
Artists living or working in Virginia, Maryland, or DC may propose solo shows; regional artist groups or curators (anywhere) may propose group shows of area artists. All work wall-mounted, max 9 inches deep; sculpture under 30 lbs. No floor-standing, electrical, or free-standing work.
Dates & details
- Deadline
- 11:59 PM MDT
- Costs to the artist
- $40 proposal fee + delivery
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