
Veterans
ShenArts is honored to announce the return of our annual Veterans Exhibition, a celebration of the experiences, perspectives, and creative voices of those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
This exhibition invites veteran artists to share work that reflects their unique journeys, memories, identities, and artistic practices. While artists are welcome to explore themes related to military service, submissions are not required to address those experiences directly. We encourage participants to submit work that is meaningful to them and representative of their creative voice.
All mediums are welcome, including painting, photography, ceramics, fiber, sculpture, mixed media, and more. Through this exhibition, we hope to create a space for connection, reflection, and appreciation while highlighting the incredible talent within our veteran community.
Whether your work speaks to service, family, place, resilience, imagination, or everyday life, we invite you to be part of this special exhibition.
ShenArts extends its sincere gratitude to Navy Federal Credit Union for their generous support of this exhibition and their continued commitment to serving military members, veterans, and their families. Their partnership helps make this opportunity possible and allows us to celebrate the contributions of veterans both within and beyond their service.
We look forward to sharing your work and honoring the many stories, perspectives, and talents that enrich our community.
Submission Guidelines:
All mediums are accepted
Artwork must be ready to hang with D-rings only. NO SAWTOOTH HANGERS OR EYEHOOKS. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO NOT ACCEPT ARTWORK UPON ARRIVAL.
SUBMITTING PHOTOS:
All photos must be cropped and labeled in the following format:
****(example: Van Gogh_Starry Night_oil painting)***
If they are not cropped, well lit and labeled properly, they will be disqualified.
Important Dates:
Call open: July 10
Submission Deadline: September 10
Notice of Acceptance: September 28
Drop off: Monday, November 2, 4 - 6pm
Opening Reception: Friday, November 6, 5 - 7pm
Exhibit Dates: November 4 - 14
Pick up: November 15, 4 - 6pm
Submission Fee:
Members - $0
Non-Members-$0
