Call for Artists — THE MINI MASTERS SHOW. The Arts Center in Orange, VA, invites submissions for The Mini Masters Show, a juried group exhibition celebrating the power, intimacy, and innovation of small-scale works. The exhibition will feature 8” x 8” paintings by regional and national artists working across a wide range of media and styles. Exhibition Dates: December 4, 2026 – January 30, 2027. Artists are invited to submit three original 8” x 8” works. Any medium that can be framed and exhibited on a wall is welcome. All work must be submitted framed, except canvas works, which may remain unframed if edges are clean, finished, and professionally wrapped. All submissions must arrive ready to hang and are the responsibility of the artist for delivery and pickup. To create an accessible and collector-friendly exhibition, all accepted works will be offered for sale at a fixed price of $100 each. Sales will be split 50/50 between the artist and The Arts Center in Orange. Submission Guidelines: • 5–10 images or time-based samples of recent work • Artist statement (300–500 words) • CV • Short biography • Optional reflection on the role of scale, intimacy, or time in your work • $20 submission fee — payable on our website • Submit materials through our website at: www.artscenterinorange.com under “Calls” or email submissions@artscenterinorange.com • Please include “Mini Masters” in the subject line • Deadline for submissions: October 1, 2026
