Beyond the Call
Schedule
Fri May 08 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
118 Bosley Ave, Suffolk, VA, United States, Virginia 23434 | Suffolk, VA
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Theme: The Suffolk Art Gallery and Suffolk Art League are teaming up for their annual spring exhibition, this year in partnership with the U.S.O. to highlight the abundant creativity of active and reserve duty service members, their families, and veterans. Beyond the call to serve our nation, many of our military are inspired by a powerful call to share their diverse perspectives and ideas through art.BEYOND THE UNIFORM
America’s 1.3 million service members are creative, innovative, and express their individuality in countless ways. This exhibit celebrates the immense artistic talent of Mid-Atlantic service members, their families, and veterans. During the celebration of America250 in 2026, it is an opportune moment to highlight the wide-ranging abilities of our dedicated military beyond the uniform.
STEPPING OUT OF FORMATION
We invite all Mid-Atlantic active and reserve duty military, their family members, and veterans ages 18 and up to submit artworks that consider the questions:
How has the military lifestyle impacted you? How has it informed your identity, themes you explore, and/or the subjects (people, places, objects) you depict in your artwork?
Artwork does not need to be military-themed or limited to military life specifically to be considered. We welcome applicants to submit a wide variety of subject matter, mediums, processes, and techniques that speak to their multi-faceted identities and imagination.
Eligibility:
Open to all active and reserved duty military, their family members, and veterans in the Mid-Atlantic ages 18 and older.
Submitted works must be originals completed within the last two years.
Works must not have been previously displayed at the Suffolk Art Gallery.
All styles and mediums are welcome. No installation art, video, or audio enhancements will be accepted because of gallery limitations.
Works generated by artificial intelligence (AI) will not be accepted.
Sale of Work: Suffolk Art Gallery and Suffolk Art League retain a 30% total consignment of all works sold. All work must remain on display for the duration of the show.
Awards: Best in Show - $500
Second Place - $300
Third Place - $200
Viewer’s Choice - $100
Deadline for artist submission March 20.
Apply on CAFE: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16916
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