Call for Artists: "Paint Bethesda" Painting Competition - ArtsFairfax - Apply by Oct 9, 2026 · OpenCall

Call for Artists: "Paint Bethesda" Painting Competition - ArtsFairfax

Submit images of paintings of downtown Bethesda buildings, icons, scenes, or landmarks, along with a selection of past works.

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Deadline: 4 days left
Entry fee: Not listed - check the source
Award: $4,500
Location: The Writer's Center, Bethesda, Maryland
Exhibition window: Dec 1, 2026

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About

Overview

Paint Bethesda is a painting competition featuring outdoor paintings of downtown Bethesda. The winning works will be displayed at The Writer's Center, with a public reception on Friday, December 11, 2026.

Key dates

Submission deadline: October 9, 2026
Exhibition: December 2026
Public reception: Friday, December 11, 2026

Eligibility

Open to residents of Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. High school artists are encouraged to apply.

About the competition

Artists are invited to paint plein air in downtown Bethesda or take photographs and paint in studio. Submit images of your Bethesda painting along with a selection of images of your past works.

Awards

Up to 20 artists will be selected for the exhibition. $4,500 in prize monies will be given to the top prize-winning artists.

Media accepted

landscapepaintingphotography

Award: $4,500 in prize monies distributed to top prize-winning artists
Theme: Paintings of downtown Bethesda's buildings, icons, scenes, and landmarks.
Eligibility: Open to residents of Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C.; high school artists encouraged.

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