HOW TO REGISTER

To all artists: we are now seeking applications for Warrenton Spring Art Show.  Artists may enter up to 3 original pieces of two-dimensional art works in acrylic, oil, watercolor, drawings, encaustic, printmaking, pastel, or mixed media (no photography or digital art). Minimum size  (Not including outside  frame dimensions), 8” x 8”; maximum size (Not including outside frame dimensions), 18” x 24”.  Please do not submit art previously displayed at the Cast Iron Craft house.  Art should be created in the last 3 years. Note:  Although we are not restricting price of the art for this sale; during our small works show we sold 24 paintings at a lower prices of $100 or less.   

Entry Fee: Non-refundable registration fee $35.00 for up to 3 pieces of art for jury consideration. Sales will be processed by Cast Iron Craft House and a 10% commission of sales will be collected and donated to Warrenton Art Commission.

Go to: https://form.jotform.com/260246514737155

One wall will be allocated for a special Fauquier County Public School Student/Teacher Art Show. Art teachers educate in many ways, one of the most enduring being the act of modeling what it means to live as a professional artist. In preparation for this exhibition, each teacher reflected carefully on their students’ work and selected a single piece to share. That choice offers one student the rare honor of exhibiting beside their art teacher, united in a professional artistic space. 

For additional information or help email artshowva@gmail.com.

KEY DATES

Accepting entries:  February 1, 2026 to March 20, 2026

Judging:  March 21, 2026 – March 25, 2026. The panel of artists will jury the show. Also select prize winners.

RIBBONS AND CASH AWARDS  

First place $150.00, Second place $75.00, Third place $50.00.   

3 honorable mentions Ribbons will also be awarded. All Award winning paintings will be displayed in the front of the restaurant.

Notification of accepted work by email:  March 26, 2026

Drop-off dates: Sunday, March 29, 4-5 pm or Sunday, March 30, 11 to 12 am.

Location: Cast Iron Craft House, 11 South 2nd Street, Warrenton VA 20186

Show dates: Tuesday March 31, 2026 to Sunday, May 31, 2026 open daily during normal restaurant hours.

Pick-up dates: Sunday, May 31, 4:00 to 5:00 pm or Monday, June 1, 11 to 12:00.

Please enter the artist information below.

Art Entries: Submit up to 3 images for this show.

Digital image files should be in JPG format, not larger than 1200 pixels or 4.2 MB and named as follows: Lastname-Firstname-TitleOfArtwork-Size-Price.jpg. One image is required, if you choose to submit more images ensure you fill in Title, Price, Media and Size.

Example: Smith-Tom-Sunrise-20x24-$99.jpg

 

ART RECEPTION

There will be an art reception to invite artists and their guest at the Cast Iron Crafthouse on Monday, April 6 5:30-7:00 pm. The reception will be on the second floor and finger food will be provided.  This is a great opportunity to meet other artists and invite friends and family to view your art.

EXHIBITING REQUIREMENTS:

Artwork will be checked at drop off location for compliance with the following requirements. (Noncompliant Artwork will not be accepted).

• Only artwork listed on the exhibition acceptance list will be accepted. No substitutions.
• Clean, without damage, dry, securely supported, and without any loose/hanging parts or unfinished/sharp edges.
• Visible or gallery-wrapped edges must be fully painted over the sides or finished in a solid color.
• Suitably framed with securely attached D-rings, or Nielsen hangers for metal frames, and hanging wire with <30° slack and not reaching above 1” below the top edge of the frame. No sawtooth hangers.
• Labeled on back with artist name, title, medium, size, price, and contact information.
• Original, signed by the artist and created within the past 3 years.
• Source and reference material must be free of any copyright or trademark infringement.
• Must be available for the duration of the exhibit and must be for sale.

WAIVER

All possible care is given for the artwork on display at Cast Iron Craft House. However, artists display at their own risk. None of the entities involved are responsible for any damage, loss or theft to artwork. By participating in this show you acknowledge volunteers hanging art and the employees of Cast Iron Craft House are not responsible for the art.