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title: "Portrayed 5: A Juried National Exhibition of Portraits"
description: Juried national exhibition of 2D/3D portraiture at d'Art Center, Norfolk VA; cash prizes $150-$500.
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createdAt: "2026-10-16"
updatedAt: "2026-10-16"
programType: Exhibition
organization: d'Art Center
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/dart-center
deadline: "2026-11-15"
entryFee: 35 USD
location: d'Art Center's Main Gallery, Norfolk, VA, United States
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compensationRange: Cash awards of $500, $300 and $150 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place; 60/40 artist/gallery commission on sales.
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# Portrayed 5: A Juried National Exhibition of Portraits

**Hosted by:** d'Art Center

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** d'Art Center's Main Gallery, Norfolk, VA, United States | **Deadline:** November 15, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $35

## About This Program

> "Portraiture"

### Opportunity Summary

**Portrayed** is an all medium juried national exhibition of original and unique 2D and 3D portraiture artworks. Work must either depict a human figure, or a human face to be considered.

This exhibition is open to all functional, non-functional, 2D, 3D, fine art, and fine art craft in ALL STYLES.

This exhibition will feature work in a variety of styles such as (but not limited to): Realism, Traditional, Abstract, Modern, Impressionist, Pop Art, Cubism, Surrealism, Contemporary, Street, etc - all styles of portraiture are welcome.

Juried exhibits at d'Art Center are curated by both Gallery Director Amanda Bradley and the exhibit's selected Juror. The Juror selects the award winners.

Our juror for Portrayed is TBA.

Works cannot exceed a weight of 50 pounds. Work can not be longer/larger than 60 inches in its longest dimension. **Depending on artist involvement with installation, these stipulations may be waived.** Wall hanging art must have a wire or cleat.

*** Size and weight restrictions may be waived by contacting the Gallery Director directly prior to submission.

This is an in person exhibition but this exhibition will also be featured digitally on d'Art Center's archive site.

### Application Requirements

$35 for 3 submissions, one image per artwork submission.

The $35 entry fee covers 3 entries. The minimum image submission requirement is 3 images. You do not have to submit 3 different works, but artists have the option to do so for the $35 fee: one image per submission. Each additional submission over 3 submissions is an additional $5, and artists can submit up to 10 works to be juried for the show.

### Limitations and Artwork Specifications

Works cannot exceed a weight of 50 pounds. Work must have been created in the last 8 years. Work can not be longer/larger than 60 inches in its longest dimension.

All entries and payments must be submitted via Call for Entries (CaFÉ).

### Eligibility Criteria

This exhibition is open to all artists, 18 or older, residing in the United States. All work must be original and created without the aid of an instructor or kit. Work needs to have been produced within the last eight years. All styles and aesthetics are considered. The d'Art Center is a public non-profit art center open to everyone; as such, the content of submissions should be appropriate for all viewers. Work must be hang, or pedestal ready.

### Awards

1st Place: $500.00
2nd Place: $300.00
3rd Place: $150.00

### Gallery Commission

d'Art Center commission on sales is 60/40 (60% artist, 40% d'Art Center)

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** National
- **Disciplines:** All disciplines
- **Age Requirements:** 18+ years old
- **Note:** This exhibition is open to all artists, 18 or older, residing in the United States. All work must be original and created without the aid of an instructor or kit. Work needs to have been produced within the last eight years. All styles and aesthetics are considered. The d'Art Center is a public non-profit art center open to everyone; as such, the content of submissions should be appropriate for all viewers.

Work must be hang or pedestal ready. We reserve the right to reject work for the exhibition that differs significantly from the submitted images and/or for craft issues.

### Additional Requirements

- $35 entry fee covers 3 image submissions (one image per artwork)
- Minimum 3, maximum 10 images, $5 additional fee per submission over 3
- Work must have been created in the last 8 years
- Work must be original and created without the aid of an instructor or kit
- Work must be hang or pedestal ready; 2D work needs a wire or cleat
- Artist statement, 555 characters or less, free of grammatical errors

## Compensation & Benefits

Cash awards of $500, $300 and $150 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place; 60/40 artist/gallery commission on sales.

**Includes:** Prize

If you win an award or sell a piece, payments are settled after the exhibition ends. Checks are mailed a few weeks after the exhibition ends.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** October 4, 2026
- **Deadline:** November 15, 2026
- **Program Start:** January 9, 2027
- **Program End:** February 6, 2027

## Contact

**Contact:** Amanda Bradley

**Email:** abradley@d-artcenter.org

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://artist.callforentry.org/agreetoterms.php?ID=18308