--- title: 35 Under 35 Annual Juried Exhibition description: >- Juried exhibition of 35 works by Virginia artists under 35, shown November 2026 at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech, with $300/$200/$100 awards. url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/d81ed810-efbe-45b4-afc8-ebe35074be55' type: program status: closed createdAt: '2026-09-04' updatedAt: '2026-09-29' programType: Exhibition organization: Blacksburg Regional Art Association organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/blacksburg-regional-art' deadline: '2026-09-18' entryFee: 5 USD location: 'The Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, United States' isOnline: false compensationRange: >- Best in Show: $300; 2nd Place: $200; 3rd Place: $100; honorable mentions at the juror's discretion careerStages: - Emerging artist --- # 35 Under 35 Annual Juried Exhibition **Hosted by:** Blacksburg Regional Art Association **Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** The Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, United States | **Deadline:** September 18, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $5 ## About This Program > "Emerging artists under 35 from the region" Second Annual Juried Exhibition featuring the emerging talent of our region. Sponsored by the Blacksburg Regional Art Association, our juror will choose 35 works from artists under the age of 35 to be showcased during the month of November at THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS AT VIRGINIA TECH. Awards ceremony to be held on November 20th, 2026 with First, Second, and Third place awards. Honorable mentions sponsored by art centric community businesses to be awarded as well. Juried by Laura K. Higgins, Curator of the Permanent Collection and Special Projects Officer at the Taubman Museum of Art, Roanoke VA. This exhibition was built around the concept of showcasing emerging artists and giving them the opportunity to display their work in established gallery and museum spaces. We aim to help them navigate their way into the art community of curators, gallery owner's, art collectors, art appreciators and more. Works in any media will be accepted, excluding AI generated works. This show will become a staple in our area as it has been scheduled to continue in various locals over the next 4 years across the NRV and the Virginia Tech campus. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Career Stage:** Emerging artist - **Geographic Eligibility:** International - **Age Requirements:** Under 34 years old - **Note:** Artist residing in Virginia who have not turned 35 by November 2nd, 2026 are eligible to apply to this exhibition. Artwork must be original to the artists: (see rules and regulations for definition of Original). Artwork must be suitable to hang in a family friendly public art space. Artwork submitted to previous 35 under 35 shows are ineligible. Location Eligibility Type: Regional. Eligible Applicant Types: Artist. Submission Limit: 1. Works in any media will be accepted, excluding AI generated works. ### Additional Requirements Artists are permitted to submit up to 3 works of art. ### Entry fee $5 for up to 3 works of art. Images: 2-5 images may be submitted that represent 3 works of art (no video or audio files). Works in any media will be accepted, excluding AI generated works. 2D works must not exceed 40" in either direction and must have suitable hanging (no sawtooth) on the back. 3D works must not exceed 50 lbs and must be able to be displayed on a 24" X 24" pedestal. Artworks must remain on display for the entire duration of the exhibition. ## Compensation & Benefits Best in Show: $300; 2nd Place: $200; 3rd Place: $100; honorable mentions at the juror's discretion **Includes:** Prize Awards: Best in Show: $300; 2nd Place: $200; 3rd Place $100. Honorable mentions sponsored by art centric community businesses to be given out at the juror's discretion. Awards to be presented by juror Laura K. Higgins at 5pm on November 20th. ## Timeline - **Opens:** July 15, 2026 - **Deadline:** September 18, 2026 - **Program Start:** November 2, 2026 - **Program End:** November 20, 2026 ## Contact **Email:** pippi_7m@yahoo.com **Phone:** 540-552-6969 ## How to Apply Apply at: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17858