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title: Echoes of Valor
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# Echoes of Valor

**Hosted by:** Artspiration Frederick

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Artspiration Gallery, Frederick, MD, United States | **Deadline:** October 2, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $35

## About This Program

> "Honoring the creative voices, lived experiences, and artistic excellence of military veterans, military families, and those exploring themes of military service"

Artspiration Frederick is excited to announce a call for artists for its first Veteran Art Exhibition, on display in the Artspiration Gallery from November 7, 2026, through November 29, 2026. Echoes of Valor is an art exhibition honoring the creative voices, lived experiences, and artistic excellence of military veterans, military families, and those exploring themes of military service. Artists are encouraged to submit original work in any visual medium, including painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, sculpture, fiber art, ceramics, mixed media, digital art, and other forms of creative expression.

The exhibition seeks to showcase a diverse range of artistic voices, perspectives, techniques, and subject matter. Juried by Veteran/artist Cynthia Scott-Johnson and Russ Hodge. They are the owners of Gaslight Gallery in Downtown Frederick, MD as well as Three Roads Communications.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** National
- **Disciplines:** painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, sculpture, fiber art, ceramics, mixed media, digital art
- **Age Requirements:** 18+ years old
- **Note:** Artists must meet ONE of the following: U.S. Military Veteran (all branches); Active Duty / Reserve / National Guard; Military Family Member; Civilian artist created work addressing military or veteran themes. All media accepted (2D, 3D, ceramics, sculpture, photography, mixed media, etc.). Work must be original. Work must be exhibition-ready. Open to visual artists 18 years and older residing in the continental US.

Artists may submit up to 3 works that have not been previously exhibited at Artspiration Frederick. All entries must be for sale. Submission limit: 1 application; you may submit up to three (3) pieces for consideration; up to 3 may be selected.

### Additional Requirements

All entries must be completed online through CaFÈ; a free account at callforentry.org is required. A nonrefundable $35 entry fee is required at the time of application. Submit 1 to 3 images (high-resolution, 300 dpi) for the jury process. All artwork must be for sale, with correct prices in your CaFE portfolio (no price changes once entered). All 2-dimensional works must be properly framed with a wire for hanging securely attached to the back — absolutely no sawtooth hangers.

All accepted work must have a label securely attached to the back (2D) or base (3D) with Artist Name / Title of Art / Price.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** July 16, 2026
- **Deadline:** October 2, 2026
- **Program Start:** November 7, 2026
- **Program End:** November 29, 2026

## Contact

**Email:** callforart@artspirationfred.com

**Phone:** 240-397-6248

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://artist.callforentry.org/agreetoterms.php?ID=17254