---
title: 'America at 250: A Celebration Through Art'
description: >-
  Gallery exhibition at Crossroads Art Center, Richmond VA celebrating America's
  250th anniversary. All mediums welcome; first 50 entries shown in-person and
  online.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/2b22c3d2-a042-4c6b-9ae4-d833e6892f31'
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: '2026-05-28'
updatedAt: '2026-09-30'
programType: Exhibition
organization: Crossroads Art Center
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/crossroads-art-center'
deadline: '2026-05-31'
entryFee: 15 USD
location: 'Richmond, VA, United States'
isOnline: false
disciplines:
  - painting
  - sculpture
  - drawing
  - photography
  - printmaking
  - mixed media
  - digital art
  - ceramics
  - textile
  - installation
---

# America at 250: A Celebration Through Art

**Hosted by:** Crossroads Art Center

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States | **Deadline:** May 31, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $15

## About This Program

> "America at 250"

Join Crossroads Art Center in celebrating 250 years of creativity, history, and vision through art.

In honor of the 250th Anniversary of the United States, CAC invites artists to submit work that reflects the spirit, history, culture, and future of America.

From iconic landscapes and historic moments to personal interpretations of freedom, diversity, innovation, and community—this exhibition celebrates what America means to you. Of course, the use of Red, White and Blue is encouraged.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, printmaking, mixed media, digital art, ceramics, textile, installation
- **Note:** All work must be original — no reproductions or giclee prints (except for printmaking processes or digital art created by the artist). AI-generated images are strictly prohibited. Artwork must be available for the full duration of the exhibition and may not be on display or for sale elsewhere during the submission process. Limit 2 entries per artist. All work must be for sale. 2D wall work must be wired (no sawtooth hangers).

### Additional Requirements

Artist statement (200-word limit, written in first person). For 2D framed artwork: 3 images (without frame, with frame, close detail). For 2D unframed: 2 images (art and detail). For 3D/installation/wearable: 3 images (front, rear or side, detail). Entry fee $15 per entry; limit 2 entries per artist. All work must be original and for sale. No AI-generated images.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** April 30, 2026
- **Deadline:** May 31, 2026
- **Program Start:** July 1, 2026
- **Program End:** July 31, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://americaat250cac.artcall.org/