TCC’s Visual Arts & Design Center and the NEON District are excited to announce an open call for artists to participate in a 2025 exhibition, “Renewable Energies.” Centered around the ideas of change and renewal, regional artists from Hampton Roads are invited to submit artwork in all visual media that illustrates this theme. The exhibition will be on view as we transition from winter into spring, reflecting the natural cycle of the seasons as a time to recharge and start anew. After more than a decade of investment and development, the neighborhood is literally under construction, building a public realm that is welcoming, creative and inspiring. During this period of dormancy, the NEON District is also anticipating a more energetic future.
This exhibition aims to create a dialogue of different perspectives and interpretations of change and renewal, representing the diversity of art emerging from the region. All visual arts media is encouraged for this exhibition, including video work as TCC will feature a special projection room dedicated to video art.
Artwork Submission Guidelines
You may submit 3 pieces for inclusion. Please fill out this form in its entirety based on how many artwork submissions you are including.
- Artworks will be selected by the NEON Public Art Committee, which includes the TCC Curator, local artists and representatives from Norfolk Arts, d’Art Center, The Governor’s School for the Arts and Chrysler Museum Glass Studio.
- All submitted art must have never been exhibited at TCC before (at the former Portsmouth VAC location or otherwise).
- Due to expected quantity, all artworks must be under 5ft or 60 inches (inclusive of mat and frame).
- Artwork must be presentation ready for installation. Meaning already framed, wired, or ready for installation. If on site assemblage is required, please plan to help with installation and/or provide any necessary information/instructions for the Curator and Committee.
- Art sales: TCC and TCC’s Education Foundation has a voluntary commission fee of 34.1% for any art sales made during their hosted exhibitions, you may also elect to not list your work for sale.
- TCC will have a dedicated projection room for video work. Videos play on a loop with other work, depending on how many video pieces are accepted.
- Please submit high resolution images (300 DPI) if possible, these pieces will be prioritized for graphic design for exhibition promotion.
- TCC does not cover shipping costs, so this opportunity is encouraged to support regional artists who are able to deliver the work in person.
Prizes
1st Place: $300
2nd Place: $150
3rd Place: $50
Application Deadline: Sunday, August 25, 2024
Exhibition Dates: January 13-March 8, 2025
Reception: Thursday, February 6, 2025, 5pm
Artwork Drop-off: December 2-6, 2024 (M-F, 10am-4pm)
Installation: December 9-13, 2024
Deinstallation: March 10-12, 2025
Artwork Pick Up: no later than March 28, 2025
Location: TCC’s Visual Arts & Design Center, 260 Boush St, Norfolk, VA 23517 (entrance at College Place and Boush Street)
Application Fee: Optional fee of $15 covers up to 3 submissions. Fees go towards covering the cost of hosting the online application process. We understand not all artists have the means to contribute but please consider paying the fee to apply if you can.
Link to apply:
https://neondistrict.submittable.com/submit/302216/renewable-energies-exhibition-call-for-artists