Artist applications
The Deadline to apply was January 15, 2012 via online application at www.zapplication.org. To be added to next year's mailing list, email tiffany@virginiamoca.org.
View complete artist prospectus or submit an application on Zapplication
2011 Artist Listing and Image Gallery
Dates
57th Annual Boardwalk Art Show presented by SunTrust
June 14-17, 2012
In 1952, a small group of artists presented an outdoor art show at the boardwalk, with the proceeds benefiting a fellow artist who had fallen ill. Those artists later formed an organization which is today the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). In 1956, the first official Boardwalk Art Show was held. Top prize was $25 and 104 artists participated. Today, Best in show wins $10,000 and the Boardwalk show is ranked as on of the top 100 outdoor art shows in the country. The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art is a non-profit, non-collecting institution, which means the artwork in the galleries changes every 3-4 months. MOCA's mission is to promote exploration and understanding of the significant art of our time. So while you won't see Old Masters, you're guaranteed to see something cutting edge and different each time you visit! MOCA also offers a variety of educational programs and classes for the community.
Sponsors
To become a sponsor, contact Amy Walton at amy@virginiamoca.org.
Culinary Row and Food Vendors
The 57th annual Boardwalk Art Show (BWAS) presented by SunTrust is the premier festival opportunity in the Hampton Roads market for promotion of local restaurants, caterers and select vendors to sell culinary goods to a highly selective audience. Apply here or contact Gina McVeigh gina@virginiamoca.org or call 757-425-0000 x15 for more details. Culinary Row jurying and judging by local food critic and food journalist Patrick Evans Hylton.
Get Involved
Volunteers are the backbone of Boardwalk Art Show and they have fun as well! The tremendous sucess of the art show is made possible becuase hundreds of dedicated MOCA volunteers donate thousands of hours to make this event happen. Each and every volunteer is a significant piece of the art show puzzle and each person's contribution is significant. To volunteer for the 2012 Boardwalk Art Show, email Kiea Brown at KieBrown@spsk12.net. View our 2012 Festival Volunteer Committee Leaders
Donate to the prize fund.
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Commemorative Poster
The 2012 poster artist is Williamsburg artist Carlton Abbott. Abbott will be celebrating his 50th year in Boardwalk Art Show in 2012.
VIP Club
2012 VIP Club ticket information coming soon.
Invited Artists 2012
