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title: Art & Noise
description: Juried exhibition at Harmony Hall Arts Center, Fort Washington MD, for women and non-binary artists in DC, MD or VA making work inspired by sound and silence. $25 entry for 1–3 pieces.
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deadline: "2026-09-30"
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location: Harmony Hall Arts Center, Fort Washington, MD, United States
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# Art & Noise

**Hosted by:** Women's Caucus for Art of Greater Washington, DC (WCADC)

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Harmony Hall Arts Center, Fort Washington, MD, United States | **Deadline:** September 30, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $25

## About This Program

> "Sound and silence — how sound and the absence of sound influence visual artists and daily life"

Have you ever blasted music in your studio while painting? Or felt the depth of ambient stillness while sketching at a museum? Sounds and the absence of sound can induce a flow state, reduce anxiety, move our bodies, and help support a creative environment. “Art & Noise” is inspired by sound’s influence on visual artists. Whether creating portraits or composing jazz, artists seek harmony, rhythm, and attempt to communicate through non-verbal means. The Women’s Caucus for Art of Greater Washington, DC (WCADC) invites all women and non-binary artists based in DC, MD, or VA to share work inspired by how sound and silence influence our daily lives.

Artists may submit 1, 2, or 3 pieces for consideration. Entry in this call does not guarantee inclusion in the exhibition. Submissions are subject to approval by the juror. This exhibition will take place at Harmony Hall Arts Center in Fort Washington, MD.

Artwork will focus on how sound and silence influence our lives.

Entry fee is $25.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** Regional
- **Disciplines:** painting, photography, acrylic, oil, watercolor, spray paint, charcoal, pastel, collage, pencil, ink, fiber art, printmaking, screenprinting, woodblock, lithography, assemblage, sculpture, mixed media
- **Note:** All women and non-binary artists based in Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia. Accepted artwork cannot be shipped to the gallery. Only one entry per artist. Categories not accepted: commercially produced prints, giclées, jewelry, or performance art. Video and film requiring an external electrical source and installation will be accepted on a case-by-case basis.

### Additional Requirements

Submit 1, 2, or 3 pieces of artwork as one entry; only one entry per artist. Each jpg or png image file must be named with the artist's first_lastname_title. Image files should not be larger than 10MB and 1400px wide (maximum file size 50MB per image on the entry form); accepted file types JPG and PNG. Images should be clear, good quality, and taken without frames or additional text added.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** September 4, 2026
- **Deadline:** September 30, 2026
- **Program Start:** November 30, 2026
- **Program End:** January 9, 2027

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://app.entrythingy.com/wcadc/art-noise