In the Gallery - Moonlit Appalachia

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Blue Ridge Arts Council & Gallery

305 East Main Street, Front Royal, VA 22630

Prospectus: Moonlit Appalachia Exhibit

November 5, 2026 – January 22, 2027

(Submission deadline is October 20 – please see the complete show calendar and entry form link below)

Exhibition Theme: 

Moonlit Appalachia: Where folklore, memory, and mountain life meet.

Moonlit Appalachia invites artists to explore Appalachia's landscapes, traditions, stories, people, and enduring character. Inspired by the region's beauty and complexity, this exhibition looks beyond the familiar mountain vista to the experiences and stories that give Appalachia its distinctive sense of place. Artists may draw inspiration from family histories, folklore, music, craft traditions, rural life, native plants and wildlife, changing communities, mountain landscapes, old structures, local legends, or personal connections to the region. Traditional and contemporary interpretations are encouraged, and artists are welcome to approach the theme literally, symbolically, or personally.

Eligibility: 

· Open to all artists aged 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: October 20, 2026

📧 Artist Notification: October 22, 2026

🖼️ Artwork Delivery: October 27, 2026

🥂 Opening Reception: November 5, 2026

🍂 Exhibition Closes: January 22, 2027

📦 Artwork Pickup: January 26, 2027

Submit your work today and share your Moonlit Appalachia inspirations. 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/7Y5KjgCdrsn65Hw39.

Questions? Contact Kym Crump, Executive Director, 540.635.9909 or at kcrump@blueridgearts.org.