• APT DC 2026 Art Show

    Call for Submissions

  • Friday, September 11, 2026

    Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314

  • APT DC is pleased to announce a call for submissions for an exhibition of works of art as part of our 2026 annual symposium. We invite submissions of original works of visual art that highlight the remarkable historic resources in our region.

    While the theme of the symposium is Adaptive Reuse: Policy in Practice, the works of art are not required to conform to this theme, although this is encouraged.

    At a minimum, they should represent a historic site in the APT DC region, which is defined by Washington, DC; all of Virginia; all of Maryland; all of West Virginia, and Sussex County, DE.

    Suggestions for how to highlight the historic sites include:

    • Materiality
    • Historical Significance
    • Hidden History
    • Monumentality
    • Regionality
    • Conveys the aesthetic qualities of a place

    The selected artworks will be displayed at the happy hour after the symposium at King & Rye.

  • Application Deadline: August 21, 2026

    Theme: Historic Sites of the APT DC Region

    Disciplines: All visual media. Audio media not allowed.

    Eligibility: Open to all experience levels.

    Physical size/format restrictions: Works of art must be limited to 24” x 24” x 12" maximum (including framing) and should be of a format to sit on a table or easel. If digital media is submitted, the artist is responsible for supplying their own device to show the media. The artist is responsible for providing their works as intended for display, including framing.

    Submission Method: Submit digital images (max. 10 MB each) and a brief artist statement (200 words maximum) below.

    Prizes: APT DC 2025 Symposium attendees will vote for their favorite works. Three winners will be selected to receive a free 1-year individual membership ($40 value) and the top vote getter will also receive a free registration to the 2026 annual holiday party (approx. $80 value).

    Artwork Drop-off: September 11, 2026, 8:00am, at Alexandria History Museum.

    Artwork Pick-up: September 11, 2026, 8:00pm, at King & Rye in Alexandria. Artists will not receive a free registration to the symposium. If you are not planning to attend the symposium happy hour, you must make other arrangements with APT DC.

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  • General Questions

    Note that responses to these questions will not be taken into account when evaluating the submission for selection in the art show.
  • Are you planning to attend the APT DC 2026 symposium? Note: selected artists will not receive free registration to the symposium.*
  • Do you agree to allow your work of art to be reproduced for a greeting card deck to be sold as a fundraiser for APT DC?*
  • Do you consent to having your art work photographed and shared on APT DC's social media?*

  • Agreements & Disclosures

  • By submitting this artwork, I agree that:

    • This submission represents my own work.
    • I have all permissions to present this work, if necessary (owner permission, etc.)
    • If selected to exhibit my work, I will submit a final digital version of my artwork a minimum of 1 week before the symposium (9/4/26).
    • APT DC will not waive the symposium registration fee for selected artists.
    • I will provide my work in its final display format, including any framing.
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