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Members Art Show- Call for Art

Submission dates: August 22nd, 2025- December 1st, 2025

Exhibition reception: January 9th, 2026

PAAL is proud to present our Annual Members Art Show, a celebration of creativity, talent, and community. This special exhibition is open exclusively to our members and showcases the wide range of artistic voices that make up PAAL.

From painting and sculpture to photography, mixed media, and more, the Members Art Show highlights the diverse artistry and dedication of our creative community. It’s a chance for members to share their latest work, connect with fellow artists, and be part of one of PAAL’s most anticipated exhibitions of the year.

Important Dates:

  • Submission Deadline: December 1, 2025

  • Exhibition Reception: January 9, 2026

Whether you’re a seasoned artist or new to exhibiting your work, this show is an opportunity to shine, engage with the local arts community, and contribute to a tradition that celebrates member talent year after year.

Members of PAAL that have pieces meeting the requirements are necessary, a limited number of artistic works will be selected for this exhibition due to space restrictions. The limit for the amount of pieces you can submit is 3. We encourage artists to submit their best works for consideration as early as possible for this reason.

WHO CAN SUBMIT?

Not a member? Sign up below or in-person at PAAL!

  • A submission form must be completed using the button below or in-person at the gallery with drop off. When asked “What Call for Art is this submission for?” list Members Exhibition 2026. (Google Forms may not function properly in Safari due to browser compatibility issues, strict privacy settings, or outdated browser versions. To resolve this, ensure Safari is updated, disable features like 'Prevent cross-site tracking', and clear the browser's cache and cookies. If problems persist, consider using a different browser)

All work needs to be ready to hang - wire is preferable, however, this may not be suitable for smaller works.

HOW TO SUBMIT?

SUBMISSION FEES

$20.00 for the first artwork. $30.00 for more than 1 piece. Submission fees can be paid when dropping off the artwork at PAAL. This fee is non-refundable.

** These are flat rates, you do not need to pay extra for 3+ pieces**

WHERE TO DELIVER?

7 EAST OLD STREET, PETERSBURG, VA, 23803

Contact us: (804) 861-4611 or PAAL@PAALARTS.ORG

Interested in showing your art at PAAL?

Here you will find vital information on upcoming Calls for Art including details on pricing, criteria, and how to submit. After reading and understanding all the guidelines listed below, use this button to start your submission process.

Additionally, we ask you to send samples of your work to exhibitions@paalarts.org.