Reclaim

Description

Reclaim --- an Exhibition Inspired by Reuse, Repurposing and Renewal
CALL FOR ART
Reclaim
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This exhibition is open to all interpretations of the theme Reclaim. We invite artists to submit work made from reused, salvaged, or found materials. Work that explores reclamation conceptually, visually, or emotionally—even if the materials themselves are new— is welcome.
Artists are encouraged to consider ideas of transformation, sustainability, repair, memory, and second chances. This may include giving physical materials a second life, reworking old ideas or imagery, reclaiming personal or cultural narratives, or responding to environmental concerns through concept and form.
From reclaimed wood, textiles, and assemblage to painting, photography, printmaking, fiber, digital, and sculpture, Reclaim celebrates creative reinvention in all its forms.
We invite works that explore:
Identity, heritage, and ancestryHealing, resilience, and transformationDecolonization and resistanceEnvironmental or spatial reclamationPersonal narratives of loss and recovery
Media AcceptedAll visual and interdisciplinary media are welcome, including but not limited to:
Painting, drawing, printmakingPhotography, digital art, videoSculpture, installationTextile, mixed media, performance
Submission Requirements
Up to 3 submissionsArtwork title(s), medium, size, yearShort artist statement (max 250 words)Bio (max 150 words)Contact information
Selection ProcessWorks will be selected based on conceptual strength, relevance to the theme, and artistic quality.
This show will take place at the ShenArts Gallery.
Art drop off and pickup will be at the ShenArts Gallery.
128 N Loudoun St. Winchester VA 22601
ShenArts handles all sales and takes a 30% commission of the retail price.
You must be able to deliver and pick up your piece, we are not able to have artists ship their pieces to our location at this time.
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Deadline to submit: February 5, 2026Submission Fee: Members $20 Non-Members $30
Notification of acceptance: February 10, 2025
Art drop off: Tuesday March 3, 2026 4 - 6pm
​Opening Reception: Friday March 6, 2026 5 - 7pm
Art Pickup: March 30, 2026
Mediums allowed: All mediums
Gallery: 128 N Loudoun St. Winchester, VA 22601

You may watch the Entry Process Tutorial video below