EXHIBITIONS

d’Art Center

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].

Current & Upcoming Exhibitions

ProximityNFK: A Juried Art Exhibition of Local Artists & Artworks Depicting Local Icons and Treasures

Saturday,  September 7th – Saturday, October 5th, 2024

ProximityNFK is a juried exhibition of artworks depicting/featuring “local icons and treasures” within a 150 mile radius of Norfolk, Virginia, created by artists who live within 150 miles of Norfolk, Virginia.

Some examples of what “local icons and treasures” are (but limited to): 

Monuments, Community Hang Outs, Neighborhoods, Festivals, Events, Buildings, Parks, Nature Reserves, Local Ecosystems & Native Sceneries, Companies, Organizations, Industries, and more! 

Exhibition co-curated by d’Art Center Gallery Director, Amanda Bradley, and Artist & Exhibition Juror, Clayton Singleton.

The Vault - Terry Wylie: Through My Eyes

Saturday,  September 7th – Saturday, October 5th, 2024

Artist Statement:

“As a Plein Air artist, I find inspiration in the Tidewater region, capturing its unique light and beauty on location, while continuing to create in my studio. My exhibition, Through My Eyes, reflects my passion for exploring diverse subjects, from the intricate details of portraits and figure painting to the vastness of landscapes, cityscapes, and wildlife. Marine paintings hold a special place in my heart, influenced by my Navy career. I am honored to serve as Vice President of the Virginia Watercolor Society and President of the Chesapeake Bay Watercolorists, continually engaging with and contributing to the art community.”

-Terry Wylie

VIVID: A Juried National Exhibition of VIBRANT, BOLD & LOUD Artworks

Saturday,  October 12th – Saturday, November 16th, 2024

VIVID will feature artworks from across the country that are exceptionally vibrant, bold, loud, and/or brilliant in color! We want our patrons to experience an EXPLOSION of colors when they enter this exhibit. 

This is a juried exhibition, and it will be co-curated by Gallery Director Amanda Bradley, and Exhibition Juror and artist, Heather Bryant-Warnalis.

The Vault - Jorge A. Saenz: Urban Echoes

Saturday,  October 12th – Saturday, November 16th, 2024

Artist Statement:

“As a metaphoric abstract artist, I use feelings, emotions, and nature to convey a state of mind. My works intentions are to go deep into the soul and extract the essence of thought through color, texture,and mood. I hint at the romantic with a dash of melancholy pulling at heart strings in the process. There is beauty in a little sadness, it makes us cherish the joyful moments life gives us. Through applications of color and manipulation with solvent washes, I can bring back to the surface hidden treasures that live beneath the layers, of paint, textures, and markings. All of these comprise the structure of the work.”

– Jorge A. Saenz

2024 Exhibition Schedule

  • Main Gallery – Art of the Arts: A National Juried Exhibition of Artworks Highlighting the Other Arts
    Call for Artists Open: Mon. 10/2/23 – Sun. 11/5/23

  • Vault – Miki Nishida Goerdt

  • Exhibitions Open – Sat. 1/6/24 – Sat. 2/3/24
    Main Gallery Reception: Thursday, January 11th, 5:30 – 7:30pm

  • Main Gallery – Water V. Oil: A National Juried Exhibition of Watercolor and Oil Paintings
    Call for Artists Open: Mon. 11/20/23 – Sun. 1/7/24

  • Vault – (Open Call) Tiny But Mighty: An Exhibition of Small Artworks
    Call for Artists Open: Mon. 11/20/23 – Sun. 1/7/24

  • Exhibitions Open – Sat. 2/10/24 – Sat. 3/9/24
    Main Gallery Reception: Thursday, February 15th, 5:30 – 7:30pm

  • Main Gallery – Nature Homage: A National Juried Exhibition of Artworks Featuring Animals and Insects
    Call for Artists Open: Mon. 1/8/24 – Sun. 2/4/24

  • Vault – Chris Fowler

  • Exhibitions Open – Sat. 3/16/24 – Sat. 4/13/24
    Main Gallery Reception: Friday, March 22nd, 5:30 – 7:30pm

  • Main Gallery – Flourish: A National Juried Exhibition of Floral and Botanical Artworks During NFK’s Historic Garden Week
    Call for Artists Open: Mon. 2/5/24 – Sun. 3/10/24

  • Vault – Tonya Hopson

  • Exhibitions Open – Sat. 4/20/24 – Sat. 6/15/24
    Main Gallery Reception: Friday, April 26th, 5:30 – 7:30pm

  • Main Gallery – Delectable: A National Juried Exhibition of Food Themed Artworks
    Call for Artists Open: Mon. 2/26/24 – Sun. 3/31/24

  • Exhibition Open – Sat. 5/18/24 – Sat. 6/15/24

  • Main Gallery Reception: SATURDAY BRUNCH EVENT – Saturday, May 25th, 11am – 2pm

  • Main Gallery – Fibrous: A National Juried Exhibition of Fiber and Paper Artworks
    Call for Artists Open: Mon. 4/8/24 – Sun. 5/12/24

  • Exhibition Open – Sat. 6/22/24 – Sat. 7/27/24

  • Main Gallery Reception: Friday, June 28th, 5:30 – 7:30pm

  • Main Gallery – Flowing and Flying: A National Juried Exhibition of Artworks Featuring Waterscapes and Waterbirds
    Call for Artists Open: Mon. 5/20/24 – Wed. 6/26/24

  • Vault – (Open Call) Earth Devised: An Exhibition of Ceramic Artworks
    Call for Artists Open: Mon. 5/20/24 – Wed. 6/26/24

  • Exhibitions Open – Sat. 8/3/24 – Sat. 8/31/24
    Main Gallery Reception: Thursday, August 8th, 5:30 – 7:30pm

  • Main Gallery – ProximityNFK: A Juried Art Exhibition pf Local Artists & Artworks Depicting Local Icons and Treasures
    Call for Artists Open: Fri. 4/17/24 – Sun. 7/28/24

  • Vault – Terry Wylie
  • Exhibitions Open – Sat. 9/7/24 – Sat. 10/5/24

  • Main Gallery Reception: Thursday, September 12th, 5:30 – 7:30pm

  • Main Gallery – VIVID: A Juried National Exhibition of Vibrant, Bold, and Loud Artworks 
    Call for Artists Open: Mon. 7/29/24 – Sun. 9/1/24
  • Vault – Jorge A. Saenz, Opening Reception, Thursday, October 24th, 5:30 – 7:30pm.
  • Exhibitions Open – Sat. 10/12/24 – Sat. 11/16/24
    Main Gallery Reception for VIVID and NEON Festival: Friday, October 18th, 5:30 – 8pm
  • Main Gallery – Kindred: Annual d’Art Resident and Associate Artist Exhibition
  • Vault – Adorn: A Collection of Artisinal Jewelry from Across the Country
  • Exhibitions Open – Sat. 11/30/24 – 12/21/24

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 

    • Main Gallery & Vault Exhibits TBA with NEON District Community Partner

    Exhibits Open: Sat. 3/15/25 – 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 

    Rental options are available for both The Main Gallery and The Vault.

    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).