Open Art Opportunity: 22nd Port Warwick Art & Sclupture Festival in Vargina. Oct 10-11, 2026, deadline application 5/31/2026

22nd Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival (VA) October 10-11, 2026 Rolling Jury Process Final Application Deadline 5/31/26

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Call to Artists WHAT: 22nd Annual Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival WHERE: William Styron Square, Newport News, Virginia WHEN: October 10-11, 2026 | Sat. 10am - 6pm | Sun. 10am - 5pm

NOTEWORTHY: Limited to 120 artists – rolling admission until the show is filled Notification within two weeks of application Cash awards in 14 categories Free program and artist listing Flat, affordable booth fee – no commission Emerging Artists Tent Artist gallery featured on the festival website Award-winning, upscale, pedestrian-oriented community Friday set-up Assistance with load-in and load-out Amazing volunteers Complimentary lunch provided both days VIP dinner with entertainment on Saturday night Champagne brunch during the Sunday awards ceremony 24-hour security Booth sitters available Extensive PR and marketing Festival poster selected from artists’ images Jury fee: $35 (non-refundable) Booth fees: $350 (single 10' x 10') | $650 (double)

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS on ZAPP® Final Application Deadline: May 31, 2026 Final Artist Notification: June 12, 2026 Booth Payment Due: June 12, 2026 Rolling Admission until the show is filled. Accepted artists who purchase their booth will be given placement priority. Visit our website: PortWarwickEvents.com Contact: Laura Fisher, Executive Director at Laura@PortWarwick.com  or call (757) 223-0284

This 22nd annual juried, fine arts festival is well known for exceptional treatment of the artists, many of whom return year after year. This outdoor venue is beautiful Styron Square in the heart of Port Warwick in Newport News and is often described as "walking through an outdoor art gallery!" We search for qualified artists throughout the country who continually challenge themselves to achieve a higher artistic level both in subject matter and technique. The Show is organized by the Port Warwick Foundation which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that encourages emerging artists and embraces culturally diverse artists to our Show. Live entertainment all weekend, ever-expanding family and children's activities, food trucks and conveniently located between Williamsburg and Virginia Beach make this the perfect addition to your Fall Virginia Tour! The Port Warwick Foundation is a public non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization with the purpose of organizing and managing regional arts and entertainment events. #portwarwickart&sclupture#sunstormfineartmagazine#sunstorfineartmagzine.con#fineartmagazineblog.blogspot#artfun#beseen