EXHIBITIONS
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Open Call for Artists
Our open calls to artists for our exhibitions go onto CALLFORENTRY.ORG about a month and a half before each exhibition’s scheduled opening day. Current open calls are listed below. Our annual exhibition schedule can be found below.
If you are an artist and would like to be on our eblast list for open calls, please contact the Gallery Director at [email protected].
Calls for artists open on CALLFORENTRY.ORG during the times listed under each show & on our website.
Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
Glass Immersed: A Glass Exhibit at d’Art Center for the 2025 NFK Glass Circuit Event
Friday, March 28th – Saturday April 12th, 2025
Art has the power to transform, inspire, and unite. In Norfolk’s NEON District, this transformation is already underway. In alignment with The Chrysler’s Perry Glass Studio Grand Reopening Weekend, The d’Art Center is taking a bold step forward to invigorate The NEON District and unite Norfolk’s art scene with The 2025 NFK Glass Circuit Event (learn more about the event here).
This exhibit will be part of the circuit and will include work from 21 emerging and established artists connected with the Chrysler’s Perry Glass Studio, as well as works from The Perry Foundation Collection.
Flourish: An Annual Juried National Exhibition of Floral and Botanical Artworks
Saturday, April 19th – Saturday, May 24th, 2025
Opening Reception – Friday, April 25th, 2025, 5:30 – 7:30
Flourish is an exhibition of floral and botanical artworks from across the country. Work must depict flowers and/or plants to be considered. Works can include other objects, but the focal point/subject of the work should focus on the floral or botanical element(s). This is our fourth annual Flourish Exhibit, and this exhibit kicks off The Historic Garden Week in Virginia.
This is a juried exhibition, and it will be co-curated by Gallery Director Amanda Bradley, and Exhibition Juror and artist, Rowena Finn.
The Vault – Andy Harris: Little Flowers That Follow Me Everywhere
Saturday, April 19th – Saturday, May 24th, 2025
Opening Reception – Friday, April 25th, 2025, 5:30 – 7:30
Andy Harris is an artist and art educator based in Norfolk, Virginia. Holding a BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University, Andy creates loose yet well-constructed collages that explore bold forms and vibrant narratives. With 15 years of teaching experience, Andy’s practice is influenced by a deep understanding of visual storytelling and a passion for pushing the boundaries of collage art.
Artist Statement
Little Flowers That Follow Me Everywhere
“This collection of small collages captures the quiet companionship of flowers—both real and imagined—that linger in memory and along the paths I walk. Inspired by neighborhood strolls and the way nature persists in overlooked corners, each piece reflects a blend of observation and invention. Some blooms are familiar, their forms drawn from the gardens and wild patches nearby, while others are fragments of dreams, pieced together from color and texture. Through these intimate compositions, I invite viewers to pause and notice the subtle beauty that often goes unseen, reminding us that even the smallest flowers can leave a lasting impression.”
Gilded: A National Juried Exhibition of Artworks that Incorporate Gilded Elements
Saturday May 31st – Saturday June 28th, 2025
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 5th, 5:30 – 7:30
Gilded is an exhibition of artworks that incorporate gilded elements. Gilding is the art of decorating and covering surfaces with a thin layer of gold or other metal, such as silver, palladium, aluminum, and copper. Works in this exhibit will highlight the unique uses and applications of these metals.
This is a juried exhibition curated by d’Art Center. Juror TBA.
Affirm: A Juried National Exhibition of Artworks from the LGBTQIA+ Community
Saturday May 31st – Saturday June 28th, 2025
Opening Reception: TBA
Affirm is a nationally juried exhibition of artworks from the LGBTQIA+ & Allied Community in d’Art Center’s Vault for Pride Month. For this exhibit, The d’Art Center is asking artists to use the freedom of art making to express their pride. 2D & 3D works in all mediums are eligible for this exhibit
More Information
This exhibition will take place in our smaller exhibition space, The Vault, to create a more intimate and close up experience for our patrons. The Vault is a historical bank vault within the center, and gives artists an opportunity to exhibit their work in a unique space in the heart of Norfolk Arts District (The NEON District). This will be a competitive call as this intimate space will only be able to accommodate about 20 works.
This is a juried exhibition in an intimate space, and it will be curated by d’Art Center Gallery Director, Amanda Bradley. The best in show award will be selected by group consensus by d’Art Center’s professional artists and staff members.
Figment: A National Juried Exhibition of Fanciful, Whimsical, and Surreal Artworks
Saturday, July 5th – Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, July 11th, 5:30 – 7:30
More information coming soon!
The Vault – Catherine Hillis
Saturday, July 5th – Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, July 11th, 5:30 – 7:30
More information coming soon!
Flowing and Flying: A Juried National Exhibition of Waterscapes and Waterbirds
Saturday, August 9th – Saturday, September 6th, 2025
Opening Reception, Thursday, August 14th, 5:30 – 7:30
More information coming soon!
Full 2025 Exhibition Schedule
- Main Gallery – Portrayed: A National Juried Exhibition of Portraiture. Call Open: Mon. 10/7/24 – Sun. 11/10/24
- Vault – Brittany Johnson
Exhibits Open: Sat. 1/11/25 – Sat. 2/8/25
- Main Gallery – Surface 2: A National Juried Exhibition of Artworks Unique in Texture or Pattern. Call Open: Mon. 11/25/24 – Sun. 1/12/25
- Vault – Anne May
Exhibits Open: Sat. 2/15/25 – Sat. 3/8/25
- Glass Immersed: A Glass Exhibit at d’Art Center for the 2025 NFK Glass Circuit Event
Exhibit Opens: Fri. 3/28/25 – Sat. 4/12/25
- Main Gallery – Flourish: Annual National Juried Exhibition of Floral and Botanical Artworks during VA Garden Week. Call Open: Mon. 1/27/25 – Sun. 3/2/25
- Vault – Andy Harris
Exhibits Open: Sat. 4/19/25 – Sat. 5/24/25
- Main Gallery – Gilded: A National Juried Exhibition of Artworks that Incorporate Gilded Elements. Call Open: Mon. 2/24/25 – Sun. 4/6/25
- Vault – A Juried National Exhibit of Artworks from the LGBTQIA+ Community. Call Open: Mon. 2/24/24 – Sun. 4/6/25
Exhibits Open: Sat. 5/31/25 – Sat. 6/28/25
- Main Gallery – Figment: A National Juried Exhibition of Fanciful, Whimsical, and Surreal Artworks. Call Open: Mon. 4/7/25 – Sun. 5/11/25
- Vault – Catherine Hillis
Exhibits Open: Sat. 7/5/25 – Sat. 8/2/25
- Main Gallery – Flowing & Flying: A Juried National Exhibition of Waterscapes and Waterbirds. Call Open: Mon. 5/12/25 – Sun. 6/15/25
- Vault – TBA
Exhibits Open: Sat. 8/9/25 – Sat. 9/6/25
- Main Gallery – Reminiscent: A National Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Impressionism. Call Open: Mon. 6/16/25 – Sun. 7/20/25
- Vault – Tiny But Mighty: Annual National Juried Exhibition of Small Artworks. Call Open: Mon. 6/16/25 – Sun. 7/20/25
Exhibits Open: Sat. 9/13/25 – Sat. 10/18/25
- Main Gallery – VIVID: A National Juried Exhibition of VIBRANT, BOLD, and LOUD Artworks. Call Open: Mon. 7/28/25 – Sun. 9/7/25
- Vault – TBA
Exhibits Open: Sat. 10/25/25 – Sat. 11/29/25
- Main Gallery – TBA
- Vault – Adorn: A Collection of Artisanal Jewelry from Across the Country. Call Open: Mon. 9/22/25 – Sun. 10/19/25
Exhibits Open: Sat. 12/6/25 – Sat. 12/20/25
THE VAULT
This one hundred and thirty-two square foot exhibition space is a historical bank vault within the d’Art Center and gives artists an opportunity to exhibit their work in a unique space in the heart of the Norfolk Arts District. All styles and aesthetics are considered.
The Vault can be booked for Invitational Shows, Small Group Shows, or Juried Open Call Shows.
Artists interested in submitting a proposal for The Vault can download a proposal form here.
The d’Art Center markets the show through its social media and patron base and provides invitational postcards/fliers. There is a 60/40 commission on sales (60% Artist, 40% d’Art Center).