Richmond, Virginia
About Us
We support local artists in accordance with our mission. We rely on email to communicate with you.
We have a jury selection process to ensure high quality and diversity of our show. Once we accept an artist through our jury process, artists pay a $35 entry fee for each show they participate in. Gallery at First UU earns 1/3 of all sales.
Our artists drop off and pick up their art (and a check for sold items), while we do the rest in terms of hanging, display, sales, etc.
Jury Selection Process
Please apply here before April 30th with quality images of work.
Photos should be representative of the artist's work, but not necessarily the exact pieces that would be in the show.
NOTE: Returning artists do not need to reapply, unless they are using a new medium.
Forms for Juried Artists
NOTE: For art intended for the wall: we will accept a maximum of 3 framed pieces of original art; others should be matted and shrink wrapped to be put in a portfolio.
Each artist is responsible for ensuring that all materials and processes used to create art pieces are in compliance with applicable federal and state statutes and regulations.
Two (2) Payment Options
$35 artist fee is due by 8/29/2024
OPTION 1: Online via PayPal invoice payment link sent from GalleryatFirstUU.rva@gmail.com. Link will be sent Tuesday or Saturday after the Intent Form is submitted.
OPTION 2: Check written to First UU and mailed to 1000 Blanton Avenue, Richmond, VA 23221. Please include artist name and email with the check.
Important Dates:
April
April 30 - Deadline for new artists or current artists who would like to bring a different medium to submit the jury application.
July
mid-July - Invitations to participate in the show are sent to previous and newly juried artists from Gallery@richmonduu.org. This begins the annual show process. Once artists complete the juried artist intent form, an online invoice will follow from a slightly different email address, GalleryatFirstUU.rva@gmail.com.
Artists are advised to monitor their spam folders to ensure they receive these emails.
August
August 29 - Deadline for newly juried and returning artists to submit the juried artist intent form and the $35 entry fee (by credit card online or mailed check). Payment indicates that the artist plans to participate in this year's show.
September
mid-September - Exhibit contracts and other pertinent information will be e-mailed to participating artists.
October 2025 dates
Artists drop off their work on one of the following dates:
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3 PM - 8 PM Thursday, October 16
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9 AM - 5 PM Friday, October 17
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9 AM - 12 PM Saturday, October 18
Be sure to bring your contract and inventory sheets with your artwork.
Gallery Show Dates for 2025:
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Wednesday, October 22, 5 - 8:30 PM Opening Night and Artists' Reception
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Thursday, October 23, 12 - 7 PM
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Friday, October 24, 12 - 7 PM
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Saturday, October 25, 12 - 5 PM
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Sunday, October 26, 12 - 5 PM
Unpurchased Art pick up 9 AM - 5 PM Tuesday, October 28