What's Going on at OSA
The most important persons that need to know what's going on at their local gallery are the artists themselves. It takes time to do artwork. From conception and planning, to the actual work, then adding in the finishing issues like drying time and varnishing could involve months or a year depending on the medium used. Therefore, it helps for artists to know what art shows they might want to apply for, well in advance.
List of 2023-2025 Art Shows at Open Space Arts
Please note that the Open Space Arts gallery is huge opportunity for all Prince William County artists 18 or older and the only other requirement is that the artist be either a resident of PWC OR be a member of an art group in PWC. All artwork is juried. Calls for Art (C4A) are sent out so you need to be on our email list, see https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/call-for-art, or as a member of an art group, you should be notified via their leadership.
From the desk of Penny Shaw, Open Space Arts Committee
This OSA art show calendar with dates, descriptions of shows, and topic names can be used as a reference for the remainder of art exhibits at OSA from July 2023 – January 2025. Please be advised that most dates are firm, but topics and titles may change.
SHOW DATES AND RECEPTION DATES, TITLE AND SUMMARIES, CONTACT
JULY 2023
JULY 26 -AUGUST 20, 2023 Reception – July 28, 2023 FOR THOSE WHO SERVE AND FIRST RESPONDERS - focused on artwork created by veterans, active duty, and retired military and first responders and their families. Call for Art June 26 – July 11, 202 Adjudication– July 14, 202 Notification – July 16, 2023 Hanging – July 23-25, 2023 STEERING COMMITTEE
AUGUST 2023
AUGUST 23=SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 Reception – August 25, 2023 STRUT YOUR STUFF - featuring what artists feel is their best work. Call for Art – July 26 – August 5, 2023 Adjudication August 9, 2023 Notification – August 13, 2023 Hanging –August 20 -21, 2023 STEERING COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 2023
SEPTEMBER 20 -OCTOBER 15, 2023 Reception – September 23, 2023 HONOR YOUR HERITAGE - Identify their heritage with submissions that recognize how interrelated we are. Recognition will be given to artwork focused on the Hispanic culture. Call to Art – August 25 – September 2, 2023 Adjudication – September 6, 2023 Notification – September 10, 2023 Hanging – September 17-18, 2023 STEERING COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 2023
OCTOBER 18- NOVEMBER 12, 2023 THREADS - focused on how fiber is used to create 2-D or 3-D art using fibers. A showcase of fiber artist showing work in multiple categories of quilting, knotting, weaving, clothing designs, sculptured fibers, embroidery, knitting, and crochet works of art from PWC. STEERING COMMITTEE Reception – October 20, 2023 Call to Art – September 18 – September 27, 2023 Adjudication – October 1, 2023 Notification – October 5, 2023 Hanging – October 15-16, 2023
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2023
NOVEMBER 15-DECEMBER 31, 2023 Reception – November 17, 2023 OUR CELEBRATIONS - focuses on how we celebrate cultural occasions. Call for Art – October 19 – October 28, 2023 Adjudication – November 1, 2023 Notification – November 4, 2023 Hanging – November 12-14, 2023 STEERING COMMITTEE
JANUARY 2024
JANUARY 3-28, 2024 RECEPTION JANUARY 5, 2024 ART, LITERALLY - infinite in faculties Limitless abilities of art and its possibilities Call for Art -DECEMBER 6-16, 2023 Adjudication - DECEMBER 19, 2023 Notification - DECEMBER 22, 2023 Hanging - DECEMBER 31-JANUARY 2, 2024 STEERING COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 2024
JANUARY 31 – FEBRUARY 25, 2024 RECEPTION FEBRUARY 2, 2024 AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH black, white and a pop of color. Interpretations in black and white to express insight into the African diaspora in the Americas. Call for Art - JANUARY 6 – JANUARY 13, 2024 Adjudication - JANUARY 17, 2024 Notification - JANUARY 19, 2024 Hanging - JANUARY 28-JANUARY 29 STEERING COMMITTEE
MARCH 2024
FEBRUARY 28 – MARCH 31, 2024 RECEPTION – MARCH 1, 2024 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH (TBD) Feminist Unveiled Art by or inspired by women. Call for Art-FEBRUARY 5- FEBRUARY 15, 2024 Adjudication -FEBRUARY 18, 2024 Notification - FEBRUARY 20, 2024 Hanging - FEBRUARY 25-26, 2024 STEERING COMMITTEE
APRIL 2024
APRIL 3 – APRIL 28, 2024 RECEPTION - APRIL 5, 2024 EMERGING ARTISTS – Showcasing artwork of students 15-25 years old from PWC. Call for Art - MARCH 5 – MARCH 15, 2024 Adjudication -MARCH 18, 2024 Notification - MARCH 20, 2024 Hanging - MARCH 31-APRIL 1, 2024 STEERING COMMITTEE
MAY 2024
MAY 1 – MAY 26, 2024 RECEPTION MAY 1, 2024 MAY FLOWER SHOW - Highlights art that recreates nature with a focus on the beauty of growing things found in nature. Call for Art - APRIL 8 – 17, 2024 Adjudication - APRIL 21, 2024 Notification - APRIL 23, 2024 Hanging - APRIL 28-29, 2024 STEERING COMMITTEE
JUNE 2024
MAY 29 – JUNE 30, 2024 RECEPTION MAY 31, 2024 PRIDE MONTH BRICKS, STONES, AND ROCKS AS FOUNDATIONS - Pocketed resistance Call for Art -MAY 6 -MAY 16. 2024 Adjudication - MAY 19, 2024 Notification - MAY 22, 2024 MAY 28, 2024 * MEMORIAL DAY Small historical posters placed around the gallery STEERING COMMITTEE
JULY 2024
July 3 to July 14, 2024 RECEPTION JULY 12TH – Bay show artist are responsible for the reception with aid for the event and planning committee. BAY SHOW Portfolio due by June 19th Call for Art - May 19, 2024, Adjudication - June 23rd Notification - June 26th Hanging - June 30th - July 1st STEERING COMMITTEE
JULY 2024
JULY 17 -August 11th, 2024 RECEPTION JULY 19, 2024 DEFINING AMERICA - Depicting American culture through personal perspective. Call for Art - JUNE 5 – 15, 2024 Adjudication - JUNE 18, 2024 Notification - JUNE 20, 2024 Hanging - JUNE 30 -JULY 1, 2024 STEERING COMMITTEE
AUGUST 2024
*AUGUST 14– SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 Reception AUGUST 16th PWAS BEST OF NOVA REGION SHOW– call for art that showcases the best art found in the Northern Virginia area. (Proposal forthcoming –) 3 entries for $40.00 E blast May 1st -August 1, 2024 Entries July 25th ADJUDICATION Aug 4th NOTIFICATION Aug 7th Hanging Aug 11th STEERING COMMITTEE PWAS COMMITTEE
*More on this show at a later date
SEPTEMBER 2024
SEPTEMBER 18 – OCTOBER 20th, 2024 HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH NUESTRO MUNDO TAMBIÉN We’re also the world. Call for Art -AUGUST 20-29, 2024 Adjudication - AUGUST 31, 2024 STEERING COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 Notification -SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 Hanging-SEPTEMBER 15-SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
OCTOBER 2024
October 23 – November 24, 2024 RECEPTION OCTOBER 25, 2024 NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE (TBD) True Natives Call for Art - SEPTEMBER 17- 30, 2024 Adjudication -OCT 4, 2024 Notification - OCTOBER 8, 2024 Hanging - OCTOBER 20 -OCTOBER 21, 2024 STEERING COMMITTEE
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2024
November 27th – January 5, 2025 RECEPTION TBD COMFORT AND JOY SHOW Call for Art -OCTOBER 22 - NOVEMBER 8, 2024 Adjudication - NOVEMBER 13, 2024 Notification - NOVEMBER 9, 2024 Hanging - NOVEMBER 17-18, 2024 STEERING COMMITTEE
JANUARY 2025
JANUARY 8 – JANUARY 26, 2025 INSTALLING OUR FUTURE- Installations, bas relief, collages, 3d works and found objects sculpture. Grab and go with small items of $25 or less STEERING COMMITTEE
If you are an artist, living in PWC, above the age of 18 (except for the Emerging Artist show) get started on the canvases, the photos, the prints, the artworks to show off the best of what you do for these upcoming shows!
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA and Artistry Spin Blog Admin, specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com, her Esty site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.
Local Art: Visit us at Stonebridge Open Space Arts at 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA - Open Wed to Sat 12-7 and Sun 12-5
The Prince William Art Society is a 52-year-old non-profit art group in PWC for the appreciation of fine art throughout the county and Northern Virginia.
Want to know how to get involved at OSA? If you are an artist (18 or older) living in Prince William County, or a are a member of a PWC art group, you are welcome to get on our next art show's emailing list. Send it to us, OR come by the gallery to find out more.
Want to join PWAS? Go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership
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