The Art of Contrast - ArtsFairfax

Submit up to 6 new artworks exploring visual, conceptual, or media contrast for a two-venue juried exhibition.

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Deadline: 26 days left
Entry fee: $25
Location: Benfield Gallery, Severna Park, MD (and Gallery 564)
Exhibition window: Oct 10, 2026 → Nov 21, 2026

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

Benfield Gallery and Gallery 564 partner to present "The Art of Contrast," a two-venue juried show. Each gallery will display a curated selection of accepted works.

Theme

Artists should submit work exploring visual, conceptual, or media contrast—including dramatic use of light and shadow, complementary colors, opposing textures, conflicting ideas (tradition vs. innovation, nature vs. technology), or combined artistic media.

Key dates

Submission deadline: September 3, 2026 (midnight)
Exhibition: October 10 – November 21, 2026

Location

Benfield Gallery, Severna Park, MD, and Gallery 564

Submission requirements

Up to 6 new artworks per artist
All media welcome

Entry fee

$25 for 1 or 2 entries
$5 each for additional entries (1-3 more)

More information

Visit https://gallery485.wixsite.com/theartofcontrast for submission details and full information.

Media accepted

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Entry fee: $25 for 1 or 2 entries; additional entries (1-3) are $5 each
Entries per artist: Up to 6
Theme: Artists are invited to explore how oppositions enhance visual appeal, create tension, or convey deeper meaning—through visual contrast (light/shadow, color, texture), conceptual contrast (conflicting ideas like tradition vs. innovation), or media contrast (combining different artistic media).

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