Crossroads Art Center’s Juried AMS are open to mid-Atlantic artists through a bimonthly call for entries, and cash prizes are awarded for the winners. Each show is juried by a prominent art professional from the community (a gallery director, curator, museum official, arts professor, or accomplished artist). Cash awards are given for 1st $100, 2nd $75, and 3rd $50 place winners. The 2024-2025 AMS shows are exhibited at Crossroads Art Center and as online exhibitions where customers can shop directly from the website.

What is a Juried Show? Should I enter?

A juried show is a competitive event, designed for artists who would like to see how their work stands up to that of other entrants. Many artists feel that getting into a juried show improves their resume or satisfies their desire to win approval for their work.

Who should enter a juried show?

• Artists prepared for a competitive event in which not everyone will be chosen
• Artists who will use their participation as a tool for thinking critically and tactically about making and exhibiting their art:
  • How does my work represent me?
  • Is what I’m doing with my art right for me?
  • How does my work compare to that of other artists whose work deals with a similar interest/subject/medium?
  • What could I learn that would help me improve my work?

Who decides whether my entry is included?

Arts professionals selected from the Richmond vibrant arts community, usually consisting of a gallerist or museum professional, and a working studio artist.

How will I know if my entry was selected?

You will receive an email via artcall.org to let you know if your pieces were selected to be shown Live & Online, Online Only or not selected for the exhibit. If you do not receive an email, you may email us at crossroadsartcenter@gmail.com to find out if your work was selected.

What does it mean if my entry is not selected?

Resist thinking the worst! Being said “no” to is a basic part of showing and selling art. It’s not the result you’re hoping for, but you can learn from it. You might realize, as you look at similar pieces that were selected for the show, that your entry could have been improved upon, but often, the selection of one piece over another is a matter of balancing the show, or the juror’s opinion

Some categories of work are more competitive than others due to the number of entries. For example, landscapes in oil will have more competition than life-sized equestrian bronzes.

Will I be told why my entry was or was not selected?

It’s not viable to record jurors’ comments for each entrant. The jurors will provide a general written statement about their impressions of the entries, and some comments about what they looked for in making their selections, but specific information regarding individual entries will not be available

If my entry is not selected, will I receive a refund of my entry fee?

You will have received the service for which the entry fee was charged: your work was set out among the other entries, considered for inclusion in the exhibit, and, if not selected, held for you to pick up. The fee is a jurying fee, not a showing fee

 

 

2025 Calendar

January 2025

All Media Show: No Theme

Call For Entry: November 18, 2024 – December 15, 2024

Submission: Online through Artcall.org

https://january2025cacallmediashowcallforentries.artcall.org

This is a juried show, with awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places, as well as Honorable Mentions.

Juror: Doug Mock

Submission Fee:
General Public: $15 each up to 3 entries
Current or New Members: $12 each up to 3 entries, 4th entry FREE

Commission: 70 % to artists, 30% to CAC

Artists Notified via Email by:  Friday, December 20, 2024

Artwork Drop Off: Wednesday, January 8 – Saturday, January 11, 2025 by Noon

Exhibition Opening: Friday, January 17, 2025, 5pm – 8pm

Exhibition End Date: Sunday, March 2, 2025

Artwork Available for Artists to Pick Up: Tuesday, March 4, 2025

 

MEMBERS: Love

"Love" is a universal language that transcends time, culture, and boundaries. This exhibition invites you to explore the many faces of love—romantic, platonic, familial, and self-love. Each piece in this collection will reflect the powerful emotions that love evokes, from the joy and passion of new beginnings to the quiet comfort of lifelong bonds.

Submission Fee: $15 each up to 2 entries

Commission: 70 % to artists, 30% to CAC

Call For Entry: November 18, 2024 – December 15, 2024 through ArtCall:  https://lovethemedmembersonlycfejanuary2025.artcall.org

Artists Notified via Email by:  Friday, December 20, 2024

Artwork Drop Off: Wednesday, January 8 – Saturday, January 11, 2025 by Noon

Exhibition Opening: Friday, January 17, 2025, 5pm – 8pm

Exhibition End Date: Sunday, March 2, 2025

Artwork Available for Artists to Pick Up: Tuesday, March 4, 2025

 

March 2025

Member: Spring has Sprung

AMS: All That Jazz

Call For Entry:   February 1 – 16, 2025

Submission: Online through Artcall.org

Submission Fee: $15 each up to 3 entries

Commission: 70 % to artists, 30% to CAC

Artists Notified via Email by: Friday, February 21, 2025

Artwork Drop Off: Wednesday, March 12 – 15, 2025 by Noon

Exhibition Opening:  Friday, March 21, 2025, 5pm – 8pm

Exhibition End Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025

Artwork Available for Artists to Pick Up: Tuesday, May 6, 2025

 

 

May 2025

Member: 70’s

AMS: No Theme

Call For Entry: April 1 – 20, 2025

Submission: Online through Artcall.org

Submission Fee: $15 each up to 3 entries

Commission: 70 % to artists, 30% to CAC

Artists Notified via Email by: Friday, April 25, 2025

Artwork Drop Off: Wednesday, May 7 – 10, 2025 by Noon

Exhibition Opening:  Friday, May 16, 5pm – 8pm

Exhibition End Date: Sunday, June 29, 2025

Artwork Available for Artists to Pick Up: Tuesday, July 1, 2025

 

Clay Creations: A Ceramic Celebration Exhibition – Call for Entries

The Clay Creations exhibition will be a part of the March Open House at Crossroads Art Center that takes place on Friday, May 16 from 5pm – 8pm as well as the RVA Clay Studio Tour on June 7^th & 8^th, 2025.   Crossroads Art Center invites ceramic artists to showcase their talent in an exciting exhibition celebrating the beauty and versatility of clay.

Eligibility:

Open to Local Ceramic Artists working in all styles and techniques, including functional, sculptural, and experimental forms.

Call For Entry: March 1, 2025 – March 30, 2025

This exhibition will be a part of the March Open House at Crossroads Art Center that takes place on Friday, May 16 from 5pm – 8pm as well as the RVA Clay Studio Tour on June 7^th & 8^th, 2025.

 

 

July Gallery Members Exhibit

Call For Entry: June 1 - 22, 2025

Submissions: Online through Artcall.org and In person

Submission Fee: One Free and then $15 each up to 3 entries

Commission: 70 % to artists, 30% to CAC

Artwork Drop Off and Enter in Person: Tuesday, July 8 – 12, 2025 at Noon

Exhibition Opening: The Weekend of Saturday, Jul 19 and Sunday, July 20, 2025

Exhibition End Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025

Artwork Available for Artists to Pick Up: Thursday, September 9, 2025

 

 

September –

Member: No Theme

AMS: Flowers

Call For Entry: August 1-17, 2025

Submission Dates: Online through Artcall.org

Submission Fee: $15 each up to 3 entries

Commission: 70 % to artists, 30% to CAC

Artists Notified via Email by: Friday, August 22, 2025

Artwork Drop Off: Wednesday, September 10 – 13, 2025 by Noon

Exhibition Opening: Friday, September 19, 2025, 5pm – 8pm

Exhibition End Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025

Artwork Available for Artists to Pick Up: Tuesday, November 4, 2025

 

 

November

Member: Winter Wonderland

AMS: No Theme

Call For Entry: October 1 – 19, 2025

Submission Dates: Online through Artcall.org

Submission Fee: $15 each up to 3 entries

Commission: 70 % to artists, 30% to CAC

Artists Notified via Email by: Friday, October 24, 2025

Artwork Drop Off: Wednesday, November 12 – 15, 2025 by Noon

Exhibition Opening: Friday, November21, 2025 5pm – 8pm

Exhibition End Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025

Artwork Available for Artists to Pick Up: Tuesday, December 30, 2025