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102 W. Washington Street
Mail: PO Box 426
Middleburg, VA 20118
A 501c3 nonprofit
540-687-6600
Our Mission
To champion creativity in the visual arts
for people of all ages and abilities
in our community, especially the youth,
through educational programs and exhibitions.
Exhibition Schedule 2024
Best in Show will receive $200
Second Place will receive $100
Third Place will receive $50
Awards generously donated by Anita Baarns
To fill out an application or pay the entry fee scroll to the bottom of the page.
AiM Members' Exhibition
Exhibit dates: Saturday, January 13-Sunday, February 11, 2024
Art submission deadline: Wednesday, December 27, 2023, 3:00 pm
Artists notified: Wednesday, January 3 or before
Art drop off: Monday-Wednesday, January 8-10, 12:00-5:00 pm
Opening reception: Saturday, January 13, 1:00-3:00 pm
Pickup unsold art: Monday-Wednesday, February 12-14, 12:00-5:00 pm
Light and Shadow: The Essential Elements
Exhibit dates: Saturday, February 17-Sunday, March 17
Art submission deadline: Wednesday, January 31, 3:00 pm
Artists notified: Wednesday, February 7 or before
Art drop off: Monday-Wednesday, February 12-14, 12:00-5:00 pm
Opening reception: TBD
Pickup unsold art: Monday-Wednesday, March 18-20, 12:00-5:00 pm
Youth Art Month: Student Exhibition from Local Schools
(Claude Thompson Elementary, Middleburg Community Charter School, Middleburg Montessori and Foxcroft):
Exhibit Dates: Saturday, March 23-Sunday, March 31
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 23
A World of Wonders, Let’s Save It! Nature’s Beauty in Focus
Exhibit dates: Saturday, April 6-Sunday, May 5
Art submission deadline: Wednesday, March 20, 3:00 pm
Artists notified: Wednesday, March 27 or before
Art drop-off: Monday-Wednesday, April 1-3, 12:00-5:00 pm
Opening reception: TBD
Pickup unsold art: Monday-Wednesday, May 6-8, 12:00-5:00 pm
The Horse, Dog/Hound and Fox in Art
Exhibit dates: Saturday, May 11 -Sunday, June 9
Art submission deadline: Wednesday, April 24, 3:00 pm
Artists notified: May 1 or before
Art drop off: Monday-Wednesday, May6-7, 12:00-5:00 pm
Opening reception: TBD
Pickup of unsold art: Monday-Wednesday, June 10-12, 12:00-5:00 pm
Blue: More than a Color
Wow, just imagine missing school on the day when they were learning blue. You'd spend the rest of your life wondering what color the sky is.” Daniel Quinn
Exhibit dates: Saturday, June 15-Sunday, July 14
Art submission deadline: Wednesday, May 29, 3:00 pm
Artists notified: Wednesday, June 5 or before
Art drop off: Monday-Wednesday, June 10-12, 12:00-5:00 pm
Opening reception: Saturday, June 15th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Pickup of unsold art: Monday-Wednesday, July 15-17, 12:00-5:00 pm
Three Your interpretation needed
Exhibit dates: Saturday, July 20-Sunday, August 18
Art submission deadline: Wednesday, July 3, 3:00 pm
Artists notified: Wednesday, July 10 or before
Art drop off: Monday-Wednesday, July 15-17, 12:00-5:00 pm
Opening reception: TBD
Pickup of unsold art: Monday-Wednesday, August 19-21, 12:00-5:00 pm
Trees Please!
Exhibit dates: Saturday, August 24-September 22
Art submission deadline: Wednesday, August 7, 3:00 pm
Artists notified: Wednesday, August 14 or before
Art drop off: Monday-Wednesday, August 19-21, 12:00-5:00 pm
Opening reception: TBD
Pickup of unsold art: Monday-Wednesday, September 23-25, 12:00-5:00 pm
Fur and Feather: The Animal in the Wild
Exhibit dates: Saturday, September 28-Sunday, October 27
Art submission deadline: Wednesday, September 11, 3:00 pm
Artists notified: Wednesday, September 18 or before
Art drop off: Monday-Wednesday, September 23-25, 12:00-5:00 pm
Opening reception: TBD
Pickup of unsold art: Monday-Wednesday, October 28-30, 12:00-5:00 pm
GASP: Great Art, Small Prices
Exhibit dates: Saturday, November 2-Sunday, January 5, 2025
Art submission deadline: Wednesday, October 16, 3:00 pm
Artists notified: Wednesday, October 23 or before
Art drop off: Monday-Wednesday, October 28-30, 12:00-5:00 pm
Opening reception: TBD
Pickup of unsold art: Monday-Wednesday, January 6-8, 2025, 12:00-5:00 pm
New Application Process
We have a new application form, which is very simple to use. It is a Google form and after you submit the form, you should receive a copy of your application. Please follow the directions below.
Use the Exhibit Application button to access the new Application.
1. You will be directed to a Google Form to fill out and upload your information. Please input your information accurately. The information you provide will be copied and pasted to the website and in gallery labels. Any mistakes in the application will be carried forward.
2. Make sure your email address is correct, otherwise you will not get notification about acceptance.
3. When finished, use the submit button to send us your application.
4. Use the PayPal buttons below to pay your entry fee.
Exhibition Fees
Effective February 1, 2024
Non-Members
$55
Members
$40
General Information
Exhibition Fees: If paying by check please make checks out to Artists in Middleburg or AiM and deliver with accepted art. You may also pay with PayPal, MC, VISA and AE or Discover, see above.
Promotion: Promotion will include wide-spread marketing efforts, including sending announcements to: the Artists in Middleburg list, local and regional publications, businesses, local town/offices and more. Artists are also encouraged to promote the event through their networks. AiM reserves the right to use photos of accepted artwork in advertising and program promotion.
Insurance: All artists shall be solely and exclusively responsible to insure properly and adequately their work and property. By submitting this application, the artist agrees to fully and finally release the Artists in Middleburg and Dan Kaseman, its directors, officers, employees or any volunteers involved with the exhibit of any and all responsibility for any damage or loss to any artwork during the time of the exhibition, its set up and take down. Be aware that insurance policies in effect will not provide coverage for damage or loss due to fire, theft or burglary and vandalism. The artist agrees to assume all risk of damage to or loss of his/her own art from whatever cause. The transport, installation and removal of the artworks are not covered by insurance.
Checklist for Exhibition Application
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Exhibition Application Form (This document)
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Photo Attachments of your work ( This document in jpg format)
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Artist Bio and Artists Perspective Statements in this document in Word format. No PDF’s.
**** Sawtooth hangers are not accepted - Painting must be properly wired for hanging
**** Unframed paintings must be gallery wrapped with painted edge