We invite artists to submit work for Shared Vistas: A Celebration of the American Landscape, a group exhibition exploring the beauty, complexity, and meaning of the land around us. This exhibition seeks to highlight the landscapes that shape our collective experience—places of quiet reflection, dramatic grandeur, familiarity, and connection.

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From mountains and coastlines to rural backroads, deserts, forests, and urban edges, the American landscape offers endless inspiration and a shared visual language that transcends differences. We welcome a wide range of interpretations, including representational, abstract, and conceptual approaches, in all visual media.

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This exhibition aims to bring together diverse artistic voices united by a common engagement with the land itself—its forms, its light, and its enduring presence in our lives.

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Details: 

• Artists at all stages of their careers are encouraged to apply. 

• Submissions must reflect Staunton Augusta Art Center Gallery Guidlines

• Submissions must reflect natural landscapes, not city/urban. 

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FAQ 

Shared Vistas: American Landscapes Frequently Asked Questions

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1. When are entries due? Online entries are due by May 31, 2026. We may extend this deadline, so check back if you need more time.​

1. How many works can I submit? You're welcome to submit multiple works. Please note that submission does not guarantee acceptance for every piece.

2. When will I hear back? We review submissions on a rolling basis beginning the week of April 13. You don't have to wait until the deadline to find out.

3. What is the gallery commission? SAAC retains 40% of the sale price; 60% goes directly to the artist.

4. When do I drop off and pick up my work? Drop-off is July 5 and pickup is August 9. Both dates are flexible — contact us if you need to make other arrangements.

5. When is the opening reception? The opening reception is July 10, 2026. We hope to see you there.

6. Will there be awards? This exhibition does not include juried awards.

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