Herndon Pride Art Submission Deadline
rts Herndon is calling for Queer Artists for our first ever Herndon PRIDE!
Herndon Pride Exhibition
Curated pieces of art will be displayed inside of Arts Herndon from the 5th ‘til the 8th of June.
Go Shawty: The Short Plays
A night of short comedic plays from Off-Off Broadway for the commitment-phobic theatregoer
Go Shawty: The Short Plays
A night of short comedic plays from Off-Off Broadway for the commitment-phobic theatregoer
Go Shawty: The Short Plays
A night of short comedic plays from Off-Off Broadway for the commitment-phobic theatregoer
Juneteenth 2024
Author and Herndon Historical Society Historian, Barbara Glakas, will give a talk entitled, “The Freedom of Henry Simms.”
Calamity: The Show
Get ready to toss the rulebook out the window with Calamity: The Show, where improv, sketch, and stand-up comedy are remixed into a one-of-a-kind night out.
Shoestring Theater Company Presents: Dispatches From Appalachia
Join Shoestring Theatre Company for an evening of true stories torn from the headlines of the award-winning Big Stone Gap Post. Written by retired editor Glenn Gannaway.
Shoestring Theater Company Presents: Dispatches From Appalachia
Join Shoestring Theatre Company for an evening of true stories torn from the headlines of the award-winning Big Stone Gap Post. Written by retired editor Glenn Gannaway.
Rare, Exotic, and Carnivorous Plant Market & Tissue Culture Acclimation Workshop
The event will feature an assortment of rare and exotic plants from BellaAndPlants as well as a Tissue Culture Acclimation Workshop for anyone who wants to learn how to deflask tissue culture plants.
Independent Bookstore Day
9AM-2PM: Join Arts Herndon and Friends of Runneymede Park for Spring native plants and art sale!
1PM-3PM: Local Author Showcase
ValeArts Art Show and Sale
Participating Artists:
Lori Goll*, Anna Willard*, Linda Bullen,
Andrea Cybyk, Kim T. Richards, Cathleen Lawless, Lorrie Herman, Laura Barringer & Jenna Klimchak
Friday Night Live! Battle of the Bands Final Round
In celebration of the upcoming 30th season, we have announced a first ever Battle of the Bands. The winner of this competition will receive an opening slot at a Friday Night Live! concert this summer on the Town Green in Herndon.
The Battle of the Bands will consist of 3 preliminary rounds February 10, February 24, and March 9. Winners from each preliminary round along with an overall wildcard band will compete in the final round on Saturday, April 20. All rounds will be held at Ned Devine’s Irish Gastro Pub and Restaurant, 2465 Centreville Rd, Herndon, VA 20171. A portion of the $5 cover charge will be donated to our featured community organization.
Arts Herndon D.I.Y.
You know the drill, doors @ 7, music @ 8, 5 bucks, ALL AGES, all substance prohibited. Come and ballroom dance, make gifts for Anita!
Celebrating Women's History Month
Almost 400, women in Wales sent an appeal to the women of the US in 1924 asking them to ensure that the US join the League of Nations. Members of Our Grandmother’s Peace, USA will be telling the history of the Petition a century ago and its impacts today.
Arts Herndon D.I.Y.
Ask a date, wear a white belt, rent a tux, do the sponge… on Saturday, March 23rd, it’s SCREAMO PROM!
Arts Herndon D.I.Y.
The night when the trans punx formed a cabal & declared the future of our ambitions, was Saturday 2/24.
Strings Soirée
Join us for an evening of music, hot chocolate, bake sale items, and more! Proceeds benefit the HHS Orchestra.
Arts Herndon 13th Annual Expressions Portrait Competition Call for Art Submission Deadline
13th Annual Expressions Portrait Competition Call for Art
Arts Herndon 13th Annual Expressions
Portrait Competition Call for Art
DEADLINE February 8th, 2024 5pm
Steps 1 & 2: Registration and Entry Fee
Step 3: Email Submission(s)
Terms and Conditions
Eligibility: Artists 18 years or above living in Virginia, including West Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. Preference will be given to works adhering to the traditional definition of portraiture: “a painting, sculpture, or other artistic representation of a person, in which the face and its expression is predominant. The intent is to display the likeness, personality, and even the mood of the person.” (Wikipedia)
Artwork entered must be original 2-D or 3-D portraiture. No photography, electronic or computer generated/assisted art, or reproductions.
Artwork juried into previous Arts Herndon Portrait Competitions or exhibited at Arts Herndon is ineligible.
No copyrighted source material is permitted.
No work that is sexually explicit or graphically violent - content at the discretion of Arts Herndon.
Arts Herndon can refuse to exhibit artwork it deems unacceptable or that fails to resemble the images submitted.
Awards and Prizes: Cash rewards to be awarded in prizes and honorable mentions at judge’s discretion.
Exhibition: Up to 30 finalists will be selected to exhibit their work at Arts Herndon.
Entry Fee: $40 (non-refundable) for up to 2 entries.
2024 Competition Timeline
February 8th: Submission Deadline 5pm
: Jury Selection & Notification
February 22/23 : Artwork drop off at Arts Herndon
February 28th: Show Opens
March 16th: Show Reception & Awards 4 – 6pm
March 28th: Show Closes - and pick up
Registration, Payment & Submission of Art
There is a three-step process for submitting an entry.
Step 1. Registration (completed during entry-fee checkout):
Entrants are asked to supply the following information prior to submitting the entry fee during the checkout process:
Name and initials (e.g. Pablo Ruiz Picasso, PRP)
Name to appear in print (e.g. Pablo Picasso)
Address, phone and email
Submission Information (title, medium, year, printing format, unframed dimensions)
Step 2. Entry Fee:
Pay the entry fee after filling out the online form
Step 3. Submission of Art:
All images must be sent via email.
Do not send a CD or photographs.
Submit up to two pieces of art for consideration by emailing a jpeg file for each piece.
Send only one image per work.
Jpeg files cannot exceed 5 MB. Label each file with your initials, title of the work, medium, framed size: Example: jd_portraitofsusan_oil_20x30.
Email images to info@artsherndon.org The subject line of the email must read: “13th Annual Portrait Competition Submission”.
Entry Form, payment & jpeg submissions must be received by 5:00 pm ET, Thursday, February 8th, 2024
Check list:
Entry form – on-line (during checkout)
Payment – on-line
Images – send by email only please
Finalist Notification: Artists will be notified of jurors’ decision by email no later than (TBD).
Framing: All finalist artwork must be ready for hanging (no clips or saw-tooth hangers please). Works on paper should be matted, framed, and glazed. Artwork should not exceed 48” in any direction and must weigh less than 20 pounds framed. Gallery wrap permitted as long as the edges are finished and staples are on the back of the stretcher bars.
Artwork Delivery: Finalist artwork should be delivered to and picked up from Arts Herndon in-person during the scheduled dates and times. Artwork not picked up by April 28, 2024 become the property of Arts Herndon.
Shipping: Please contact Joanna Ormesher : P (703)-956-6590 or E:jormesher@artsherndon.org
Sales: Artwork need not be for sale, must be available for display the entire exhibit. Arts Herndon charges a 30% commission on works sold. Arts Herndon collects and pays sales tax. Exhibiting artists must complete an IRS W-9 form prior to being issued a check for artwork sold. Finalists will be sent additional instructions.
Rights: Artists grant Arts Herndon the right to photograph and use images of artwork featured in the exhibit for educational and promotional purposes.
Liability: Artwork displayed in ArtsHerndon is exhibited at the artist’s own risk. Artists should insure their artwork. Arts Herndon employees and volunteers are not liable for theft or damage to artwork in transit, on display or otherwise, or for theft of or damage to proceeds from sales.
Agreement: By entering the competition, artists agree to abide by all contest rules and to hold Arts Herndon and their employees and volunteers harmless. Failure to comply with these rules constitutes withdrawal from the competition.
For more information contact Joanna Ormesher at (703)956-6590 , info@artsherndon.org or visit ArtHerndon.org
750 Center Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Arts Herndon D.I.Y.
Featuring: Potosi, Nadja Wen D. Newby, and Anesthesiac. Doors open at 7:00p, music begins at 8:00p.
Herndon WinterMarkt
The Herndon WinterMarkt is bringing the old world charm of Christmas in Europe to community-oriented Herndon, Virginia. The holiday market tradition stretches back to Saxony, Germany during the middle ages. Over the centuries, the joys of the traditional Christmas markets spread from town to town, and around the world! These markets feature a delightful blend of holiday food, drinks, gifts, and decorations and have become well-known for their hand-crafted Christmas decorations, wood-working, artwork, and textiles. Today, millions of people enjoy Europe’s Christmas markets each year.
Holiday Home Tour of Herndon
A Hometown Herndon Tradition
The Holiday Homes Tour of Herndon started in 1979 as one of many events held in celebration of the town’s centennial and has continued as an annual event since 1985.
Calamity: The Show
Improv, sketch comedy, stand-up, and classical theatre collide in this Comedy Variety Show. It's like Whose Line is it Anyway?, meets SNL, at The Muppet Show. Show 7:30pm/Doors 7pm. Tickets are $15 online in advance and $20 at the door. Online ticket sales close 30 min before the show.
Improvicon
IMPROVICON: Outdoor Trophy Round
This event is a real-deal competition of some of the hottest improv comedy groups in the DMV. The show will feature: The Pundemics, The Home Improv Mints, Calamity: The Show, FOOLS! Improv Comedy, and defending champions-(the) Unruly Theatre Project. Who will walk away with the title of Improvicon champion of 2023? Come join us at the Arts Herndon Lawnstage for a night of laughs and surprises. Recommended for ages 12+. BYO Lawn Chair and Picnic! Get your tickets early and get a $5 discount, as tickets at the door are $20. Rain date: Saturday, October 14 at 6pm.
SaReGaMe Presents: East Meets West Festival
Immerse yourself in the diverse traditions of many talented artists coming together on one stage. From soul-stirring melodies and mesmerizing Bollywood and classical dance performances to delicious food and inspiring community non-profits, this festival showcases the best our community has to offer.