Grand Local Juried Holiday Art Show
November 24, 2025 - January 22, 2026
The Grand Local Juried Holiday Show is open to all artists who reside in Virginia. Artists are invited to submit up to three works. Show entry implies consent for The Montpelier Center to use images of any accepted artwork for marketing and publicity purposes.
Awards
Best in Show - $500
2nd - $300
3rd - $200
People’s Choice Award - $100
Exhibit wall in Montpelier Center Art Gallery
Rules & Regulations
ENTRY FEE
Entries per artist may be submitted for a non-refundable entry fee of $50. All completed entries, including the entry form (online), fee (paid online), and high-resolution photos uploaded within the entry form, must arrive no later than Friday, November 14th to be considered. Notifications of accepted artists will be sent via email on November 19th, 2025.
SALES
The Montpelier Center will collect a commission of 30% on sale of any artwork during or as a result of this exhibition. All artwork must be priced for sale and is to remain on display for the entire exhibition.
CONDITIONS
Works must be original: no reproductions or giclee prints. Although the beauty and expression of the nude figure is part of both traditional and contemporary art establishments, this genre is not part of this exhibit. The Montpelier Center reserves the right to exclude work that is deemed not to be suitable for viewing by all audiences. This exhibit is reserved for 2-D art, including paintings, collage, and hand-altered original photographs (no Photoshop/computer-generated images). Untouched photography entries are NOT included.
PRESENTATION
Works must be quality framed or gallery wrapped canvas with painted edges and wired for hanging (no clips or sawtooth hangers). Works cannot exceed 60" inches in height or width, weigh more than 50lbs., or have wet medium. Title, medium, size, price and artist's name must be noted on the back of each piece.
DELIVERY/PICKUP
Hand delivery on Monday, November 24th, 2025. A representative of The Montpelier Center will be onsite to receive artwork from 11am - 2pm. Artwork should be delivered to The Montpelier Center for Arts & Education, 17205 Mountain Road, Montpelier, VA 23192.
Exhibited artwork must be picked up at The Montpelier Center on Thursday, January 22rd, 2025, 11am - 2pm.
LIABILITY & AGREEMENT
Although every reasonable precaution is taken to protect and secure artwork in its exhibitions, The Montpelier Center and the Juror are not responsible for any loss or damage occurring to the art from the delivery date to the pickup date after the close of the exhibition. It is suggested that artists wishing additional protection should insure their works independently. Submission of a work to this exhibition shall constitute an agreement to comply will all conditions set forth in this prospectus.
For further information, contact Mary Ann Stamey.