We are sharing three wonderful new opportunities this month. Read on and enjoy!”

Effective immediately, entries are now open for this juried exhibit celebrating Alexandria’s heritage, beauty and significance.  Original artworks of any medium inspired by Alexandria will be considered and submissions are due no later than August 1, 2026.  The exhibit will run from September 24^th to October 29th, 2026 at Nepenthe Gallery in the historic Hollin Hall shopping center in Alexandria.
Contact Carrie Garland with Questions.  703-856-5277 or carrie@nepenthegallery.com 

2.

There is a 0.4 visual art opening at Douglas MacArthur Elementary for next school year. 0.4 = 2 workdays (flexible – could look like 2 full days, 1 full day and 2 half days, or 4 half-days). 

The role would most likely be primarily PK-2nd grade art. 

APPLY HERE

3. 

City of Alexandria Mural Artist Roster: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17148

The City’s Public Art Program invites artists to apply to the City’s first mural artist roster. The roster will be used to place artists with upcoming mural opportunities in the City of Alexandria, Virginia, beginning in Summer 2026. This call is open to all local and regional muralists living in Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C., Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Professional and emerging muralists who engage with youth and communities to develop concepts and/or install projects are especially encouraged to apply. The roster will be used as a primary resource for the selection of muralists for City-commissioned projects to include interior and exterior wall murals; ground murals; street murals; and participatory mural projects. Additionally, the roster will be publicly available to businesses, property owners, and community groups wishing to commission projects. Submitted applications will be evaluated by a public art task force, with selected muralists approved by the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. Once approved, the mural roster will remain valid for a 3-year period. All applications must be submitted on callforentry.org to be considered. Applications are due by June 30, 2026.