Week of May 15th, 2025
The Resource Roundup is a twice-monthly blog series highlighting new and current opportunities for artists and arts and culture organizations.
Have an opportunity to share?
Contact Community Engagement Strategist Calie Bain at calie@richmondcultureworks.org.
Zero Empty Spaces – Affordable Artist Studios in Richmond
Are you an artist in the Richmond area looking for:
• An affordable studio space outside of your home?
• A vibrant, supportive community of fellow creatives?
• Opportunities to host classes, sell your work (0% commission), and engage the public?
Zero Empty Spaces (@zeroemptyspaces) offers all this and more—inside activated storefront spaces in walkable neighborhoods. Our studios are month-to-month, professionally managed, and designed to empower artists to thrive.
Want to learn more? Come to our Monthly Open Studios!
Join us every second Saturday of each month from 12:00p to 5:00p at our Stony Point Fashion Park location. Explore studios, ask questions, enjoy art classes, live demos, and more.
Join us in Richmond and discover more at www.zeroemptyspaces.com
For questions or to get involved, reach us at: evan@zeroemptyspaces.com
Second Street Gallery Accepting Exhibition Submissions
Teeny Tiny Trifecta 8: September 5-26, 2025
Deadline to apply: Monday, July 7, 2025 at 11:59PM EST
Second Street Gallery is currently accepting submissions for our Season 52 Juried Exhibition and Fundraiser, Teeny Tiny Trifecta 8, to be held in the Main Gallery from September 5–26, 2025. Please review the exhibition application requirements HERE and take particular note of the new size requirements: 8 x 8 inches (or round works with a diameter of 8 inches).
Interested applicants must submit the following for a complete application:
A Google Form application HERE, which includes submission of an artist statement and three images of artworks you intend to exhibit.
An application fee HERE. Fees range from $10 for members of Second Street Gallery / $20 fee for non-members.
PAAL Seeking Artists for “Shake it Up”Exhibit
Submission dates: May 7th, 2025- July 23rd, 2025
Artists shake up the way people see and experience the world. Whether it’s showing us sublime beauty in the midst of so much else, or tearing things apart that we thought to be permanent. Generally speaking, artists disrupt convention.
The Petersburg Area Art League is calling on artists to submit works of art that “shake things up”. Feel free to challenge our perspectives and interpret this theme as you see fit.
All art media (painting, drawing, 3-D works, textiles, video, mixed media, etc.) are welcome, as our gallery space and accommodations will allow.
Deadline to submit: July 23rd at 5:00p
Call for Submissions — Iridian Gallery
The Iridian Gallery at Diversity Richmond is now accepting proposals for work in all mediums for our 2026 exhibition calendar. As the only LGBTQ gallery in the South and one of the few in the nation, we strive to serve the queer community and amplify the voices of its artists. While preference will be given to LGBTQ+ artists, work by allies that speak to the experiences of our community will also be considered.
Deadline to Submit: August 15, 2025
For more information about submission requirements, click here.
Local Medical Office Seeking Art for Gallery Wall
Dr. Lisa Bennett is seeking artwork for her optometrist office located at 5001 Nine Mile Rd.
Interested artists should contact Dr. Bennett via email at drbennett.optometry@gmail.com or via cell at (917) 304 7854.
NORFOLK ARTS — PUBLIC ART OPPORTUNITy
Norfolk Arts is commissioning a public art project at both the Fusion at Neon apartments in Norfolk, Virginia.
The Art Selection Committee is seeking public artwork that marks the transition from a historic, tree-lined neighborhood into the vibrant urban environment of the NEON District, while also inviting and signifying the entrance to the Fusion apartment complex. This site lies at the intersection of the traditional, refined atmosphere of a museum and the raw, eclectic energy of NEON. We invite artists to create a bold, unexpected installation that challenges conventional outdoor sculpture formats
For more information, click here.
CALL FOR SCULPTURE ARTIST IN FAIRFAX COUNTY
ArtsFairfax, in partnership with the Mount Vernon District Office, Fairfax County, seeks an artist or artist team to design, fabricate, and install a permanent sculpture at the Lorton Police Station and Animal Shelter that will signal the site’s offering of hospitality, safety, and community engagement. This location offers visibility and a unique opportunity to create impactful public art that will represent a point of pride at a high traffic Fairfax County facility.
The selected artwork should:
Welcome visitors to the police station and animal shelter
Serve as a local landmark for community gathering and engagement
Reflect the values of the Lorton Community
Deadline to submit: June 20 at 7:00p
VA250 Grant Application Currently OPEN
Virginia Humanities has teamed up with VA250 - American Revolution 250 Commission to provide grants that will fund content development, exhibit design, and other humanities-related programs to localities.
Projects should be focused on the American Revolution. Applicants may apply for up to $10,000, and a 1:1 match is required.
Learn more and apply by Monday, June 16: https://loom.ly/GPlddiE
Call for ART SUBMISSIONS — riffs & recoveries one-year anniversary event
Riffs and Recovery is currently taking submissions for "In Bloom", a visual art exhibition opening at Gallery 5 on Friday, July 4th 2025.
“In Bloom” is a visual art exhibition that celebrates growth, renewal, and transformation through the lens of sobriety to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of Riffs and Recovery. This exhibition will feature work by artists who have experienced their own journeys in sobriety, showcasing the beauty, challenges, and victories of recovery. Anyone on a path of sobriety is welcome to submit their work for consideration in the exhibition. Feel free to be submit as many pieces as you’d like. If your art is chosen, only one will be displayed.
Deadline to submit works is May 26th at 5 PM.
For more information and to submit, click here.
Richmond Night Market is seeking vendors for its 2025 season!
Vendor Fee: $200 (Per Date/Market)
Your vendor fee includes: (1) A tent, (2) a 6ft table, (3) 2 chairs and an (4) invitation to participate in our monthly marketing call designed to support all participants in preparation for the event.
General Information: Space is limited. The market will be curated to have a balanced representation of artists and vendors.
Approval Process: Once your application has been reviewed we will notify you if it has been approved. Once approved you will be asked to confirm your acceptance with the payment of your $200 vendor fee.
Questions? Feel free to email us at richmondanightmarket@gmail.com.
VIrginia Commission for the Arts Touring and Teaching Artist Rosters
Did you know the Virginia Commission for the Arts offers two Artist Rosters to support performing and teaching artists throughout the state?
Discover the Touring Artist Roster and Teaching Artist Roster today! If you’re a high-quality artist eager to share your craft with audiences and learners across Virginia, the Artist Roster could be the perfect opportunity for you. Virginia-based artists are invited to apply.
Applications will be available in the VCA's online grant system starting April 1. The deadline for submission is June 15, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. EST.
Questions or concerns regarding non-CultureWorks opportunities should be directed to the organizing entities.
Have an opportunity to share?
Contact Community Engagement Strategist Calie Bain at calie@richmondcultureworks.org.