Our goal is to highlight the amazing talent of our region’s artists while raising the needed funds to continue our work on behalf of the local Loudoun County Community. This year, we will only be looking for donated works. We have set a minimum and maximum size range for these pieces. Size of work submitted is at the discretion of the artists within this range.

Works can be 2D paintings or 3D sculpture

• Minimum size: 12” X 16”
• Maximum size: 48” X 48”
• Size is based on piece only, not including frame
• Any size exceptions are at the discretion of the Auction Committee
• Questions? Reach out to artauction@loudouncares.org

Please read carefully the following instructions before submitting artwork:

We are looking for your best works that highlight your unique talents. We ask that submissions be works created in the past 18 months. 

OVERVIEW

• The auction has no theme. Happy Creating! 
• Family-friendly work preferred (minors may be in attendance).
• Artwork must be of the Artist’s own creation. No prints, please.
• Artwork must be ready to hang. 
• Work containing appropriated content must be transformational or credit the original Artist.
• Not all Artwork will be highlighted during the live event.  
• We will be auctioning pieces via a certified, live Auctioneer. 
• Artists will be given the collector’s contact information unless the collector has asked to remain anonymous.
• Donated work not sold will be returned to the Artist and can be picked up after the auction. For Artists who cannot attend the auction, pickup can be arranged on a case-by-case basis.

**Entries must be made online through the Loudoun Cares website.**

KEY DATES

• Submission Open – Tuesday, July 16, 2024
• Deadline for Submissions – Wednesday, September 18, 2024 @ Midnight
• Notification of Accepted Work – Monday, September 23, 2024 
• Art Drop Off – TBD We hope to partner with a local gallery for a preview period for the works selected for the Art Auction.

**Please contact Auction Committee at artauction@loudouncares.org with any questions about artwork acceptance or drop-off. Please add this email to your contact list all communications will come from artauction@loudouncares.org**

ARTIST ELIGIBILITY 

• Artists must reside in the Virginia, West Virginia, DC, and Maryland regions. 
• Primary Artists over 24 years of ages
• Emerging Artists 18-24 years of age 

ARTWORK SUBMISSION DETAILS

• The auction will display approximately 30 pieces of 2D/3D pieces
• Size is limited to minimum 12”x16” and maximum 48”x48”
• All artwork must be original art of the Artist’s own creation. 
• IMPORTANT! Painted artwork must be dry and ready to be hung.
  • A note on hanging: please make sure that your frames are dust and grease-free, in good condition, and your hanging wires don’t stretch over the frame when hung. D hooks are preferred, not required. If using prefabricated frames, please add wire unless they come with bendable saw tooth hangers. Frames will be checked at drop off, and Artists will be required to adjust hardware if necessary. 
• Every piece of art must be labeled with the following: 
  • Artist’s full name
  • Artist’s mailing address
  • Artist’s contact phone number
  • Artist’s email address
  • Artwork title, medium, and size
  • Market value
• Market Value – provide the market value for your work as if you were selling it at a regular gallery showing. 
• Diptych or Triptych should be treated as one submission, using one photo of all pieces together in the configuration showing how they should be displayed in the auction and by a future purchaser.
• All submissions will be approved by the Auction Committee,  ensuring that the auction exhibits a variety of Artists that are representative of the work produced in our region. 
• Loudoun Cares will display art at auction through a combination of hanging, easels, and tables. 

Entries must include: 

• A completed submission form 
• One (1) jpg format image (Limit 3MB) per submitted artwork. More than one image and/or video file can be uploaded.
• Notes for submissions: 
  • Artist Bio – must be provided with each submission (200 word limit)
  • Artist Contact Info – see “ARTWORK SUBMISSION DETAILS” above
  • Artwork Details Info – see “ARTWORK SUBMISSION DETAILS” above
  •  Work may not be accepted without all required information.
• Artists must pay costs of delivery and return and accept liability (if shipping). 
• Gallery Agreement – upload a copy with submission or submit to Jenny Tomlinson at jenny@loudouncares.org.