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Braddock District Art Contest - ArtsFairfax

Name: Braddock District Art Contest - ArtsFairfax
Start: 2026-11-09
End: 2027-01-02
Location: Braddock District Government Center, 9002 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA 22015

Submit visual artwork for an intergenerational art contest themed on joy, with entries accepted from artists in four age categories across Braddock District.

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Deadline: closed Oct 5, 2026
Entry fee: Not listed - check the source
Award: Top three artists in each category will be celebrated at the Best of Braddock event
Location: Braddock District Government Center, 9002 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA 22015
Exhibition window: Nov 9, 2026 → Jan 2, 2027

Heads up: this show’s exhibition window can overlap other calls you enter - the same piece can’t hang in two places at once.Check conflicts →

About

Overview

Braddock District Supervisor Rachna Sizemore Heizer, in partnership with the Braddock District Arts Advisory Council and ArtsFairfax, invites emerging and established visual artists from across Braddock District to submit work exploring "What does joy look like?" in this intergenerational art contest.

Key Dates

Submission period: September 7 – October 5, 2026
Celebration event: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 6:30 PM
Exhibition: November 9, 2026 – January 2, 2027

Age Categories

Youth Division: Ages 11-14
Teen Division: Ages 15-18
Adult Division: Age 19+
Senior Division: Age 55+

Awards

Top three artists in each category will be celebrated at the annual Best of Braddock event
Winning artwork will be displayed at the Braddock District Supervisor's Office

Exhibition Location

Braddock District Government Center, 9002 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA 22015

Media accepted

all media

Award: Top three artists in each category will be celebrated at the Best of Braddock event
Theme: The contest asks artists to explore and express their unique visions in response to the question "What does joy look like?"
Eligibility

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