Blue Ridge Arts Council & Gallery
305 East Main Street, Front Royal, VA 22630
Prospectus: Where the Wild Things Bloom Exhibit!
August 28 – October 9, 2026
(Submission deadline is August 18 – please see complete show calendar and entry form link below)
Exhibition Theme:
Where the Wild Things Bloom celebrates the beauty, mystery, and vitality of the natural world. Artists are invited to explore gardens, wild spaces, native plants, pollinators, food crops, flowers, forests, meadows, and the many forms of life that thrive in both cultivated and untamed environments. From realistic botanical studies to abstract interpretations of growth and transformation, this exhibition seeks artwork that reflects the wonder, abundance, and resilience found in nature.
Eligibility:
· Open to all artists age 18 and older
· Original artwork only.
· All media accepted, including painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, fiber art, mixed media, printmaking, and digital art.
Entry Requirements:
· Artists may submit up to five artworks for consideration.
· Submit high-quality digital images in JPG format.
· Include the title, medium, dimensions, and sale price for each entry.
· Artwork must be professionally presented and ready for exhibition upon delivery.
· No sawtooth hangers.
· Entry fee FREE!
Important Dates:
🌿 Submission Deadline: August 18, 2026
📧 Artist Notification: August 20, 2026
🖼️ Artwork Delivery: August 25, 2026
🥂 Opening Reception: August 28, 2026
🍂 Exhibition Closes: October 9, 2026
📦 Artwork Pickup: October 13, 2026
Submit your work today and share your Where the Wild Things Bloom works with the planet! You may enter up to 5 works, and we will waive the entry fee for this exhibit. Please complete the following Google entry form: https://forms.gle/4r8FMhakYJQ5RbCG6.
Questions? Contact Kym Crump, Executive Director, 540.635.9909 or at kcrump@blueridgearts.org.
Blue Ridge Arts Council
Blue Ridge Arts Council, Inc 305 East Main Street Front Royal, VA 22630