{"title":"September All Media Show Call For Entries 2026","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/8101\/files\/Sept_2026_ams_cfe_poster_1d42b30c-7192-4e0b-8999-e36912734ef7.png?v=1751121238\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 2026 All Media Show Call For Entries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"_Hlk200095099\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eCrossroads Art Center’s Juried AMS are open to mid-Atlantic artists through a bimonthly call for entries, and cash prizes are awarded to the winners. Each show is juried by a prominent art professional from the community (a gallery director, curator, museum official, arts professor, or accomplished artist). Cash awards are given for 1st $100, 2nd $75, and 3rd $50 place winners. The 2026 AMS shows are exhibited at Crossroads Art Center and as online exhibitions where customers can shop directly from the website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"_Hlk200094669\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cu\u003eAll Media Juried Exhibit:\u003c\/u\u003e All Media is accepted for entry in this exhibit. There is no theme for this exhibition.  Accepted work will be shown LIVE at Crossroads Art Center, as well as Online on the website. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a juried show. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuror: TBA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCall For Entry: \u003c\/strong\u003eAugust 1-16, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eSubmission Dates: Online through Artcall.org\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eSubmission Fee: $15 each up to 3 entries \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eGallery \u003c\/u\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crossroadsartcenter.com\/pages\/gallery-membership\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMembers $12, 4th entry free\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eCommission: 70 % to artists, 30% to CAC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eArtists Notified via Email by: Friday, August 21, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eArtwork Drop Off: Wednesday, September 9 – Saturday, September 12, 2026, by Noon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eExhibition Opening: Friday, September 18, 2026, 5pm – 8pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eExhibition End Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eArtwork Available for Artists to Pick Up: Tuesday, November 10, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eMore information at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crossroadsartcenter.com\/pages\/call-for-entries\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.crossroadsartcenter.com\/pages\/call-for-entries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhat is a Juried Show? Should I enter?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eA juried show is a competitive event, designed for artists who would like to see how their work stands up to that of other entrants. Many artists feel that getting into a juried show improves their resume or satisfies their desire to win approval for their work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eWho should enter a juried show?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eArtists prepared for a competitive event in which not everyone will be chosen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eArtists who will use their participation as a tool for thinking critically and tactically about making and exhibiting their art:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eHow does my work represent me?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eIs what I’m doing with my art right for me?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eHow does my work compare to that of other artists whose work deals with a similar interest\/subject\/medium?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eWhat could I learn that would help me improve my work?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eWho decides whether my entry is included?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eArts professionals selected from the Richmond vibrant arts community, usually consisting of a gallerist or museum professional, and a working studio artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow will I know if my entry was selected?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eYou will receive an email via artcall.org to let you know if your pieces were selected to be shown Live \u0026amp; Online, Online Only or not selected for the exhibit. If you do not receive an email, you may email us at crossroadsartcenter@gmail.com to find out if your work was selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhat does it mean if my entry is not selected?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eResist thinking the worst! Being said “no” to is a basic part of showing and selling art. It’s not the result you’re hoping for, but you can learn from it. You might realize, as you look at similar pieces that were selected for the show, that your entry could have been improved upon, but often, the selection of one piece over another is a matter of balancing the show, or the juror’s opinion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSome categories of work are more competitive than others due to the number of entries. For example, landscapes in oil will have more competition than life-sized equestrian bronzes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eWill I be told why my entry was or was not selected?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eIt’s not viable to record jurors’ comments for each entrant. The jurors will provide a general written statement about their impressions of the entries, and some comments about what they looked for in making their selections, but specific information regarding individual entries will not be available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eIf my entry is not selected, will I receive a refund of my entry fee?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eYou will have received the service for which the entry fee was charged: your work was set out among the other entries, considered for inclusion in the exhibit, and, if not selected, held for you to pick up. The fee is a jurying fee, not a showing fee\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/8101\/collections\/Sept_2026_ams_cfe_poster.png?v=1751121250","url":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsartcenter.com\/collections\/september-all-media-show-call-for-entries-2026.oembed","provider":"Crossroads Art Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}