All visitors to the ArtsFairfax Submittable site can access this submission. Please do not submit a final report unless your organization received an FY26 Operating Support Grant.

Please contact grants@artsfairfax.org if you have questions about your reporting requirements.

All FY26 Operating Support Grant recipients are required to complete this form by August 1, 2026.

All visitors to the ArtsFairfax Submittable site can access this submission. Please do not submit a final report unless your organization received an FY26 Project Support Grant.

Please contact grants@artsfairfax.org if you have questions about your reporting requirements.

All FY26 Project Support Grant recipients are required to complete this form by August 1, 2026.

Summary

ArtsFairfax is accepting submissions for an art show at Lincolnia Senior Center, a Neighborhood and Community Services site populated by not only live-in residents, but also seniors who visit the day center.

Background

ArtsFairfax is proud to partner with Neighborhood and Community Services to present a public art opportunity for local artists in Fairfax County. From October 1 - January 15, selected artworks will be featured on the walls of this community building.

ArtsFairfax is looking for artwork that will:

• Brighten and enliven the senior center
• Fit the theme outlined below
• Be able to hang on a hook, and measure a maximum of 36 x 36 inches. 

Theme

The artwork should portray the theme "Exploring the Great Outdoors." Whether it be of the landscape, an image capturing the playful spirit of the parks, or a depiction of one of the many events taking place in our community, the submission should celebrate the parks, waterways, and inhabitants of Fairfax County green spaces and beyond

The Exhibition Space

The exhibition space is three walls spanning a centrally located hallway just ahead of the building’s entrance. The first wall is approximately 7’ 10” long, the second wall approximately 15’ 7” long, and the third wall 31’ 2” long. The space is fully accessible during the Senior Center’s regular hours of Monday through Friday, 8 am – 4 pm.

Security

The exhibition space is well lit with cameras on site as well as staff members frequently walking through the space.

Insurance

Neither ArtsFairfax nor Lincolnia Senior Center will provide insurance. 

Submissions

Applications must be submitted online at https://artsfairfax.submittable.com by August 28, 2026 at 7 pm.

The following materials will be required to be uploaded:

• Three images of existing artwork for consideration.
• The title, dimensions, medium, price, and year the artwork was created along with a brief description of your work.

Eligibility and Expectations

• Final artist(s) and artwork selection will be approved by a Lincolnia Senior Center selection committee.
• ArtsFairfax will partner with the selected artist(s) on the installation.
• All work should be framed, mounted, or presented in as professional a manner as possible. The site has an installed hanging rail system with movable, suspended wire hangers. This system requires that installed works have sturdy eye hooks or D-rings – with strong hanging wire – for all pieces regardless of size to ensure that the artwork hangs properly. All artwork should be no larger than 36 x 36 inches.
• The show will be promoted by both ArtsFairfax and Neighborhood and Community Services.
• Selected artwork may also be used in promotional materials created by ArtsFairfax and Neighborhood and Community Services in relation to their partnership or the resulting exhibition.
• All produced artwork is for public viewing. All artwork must be family-friendly. Copywritten characters, logos, political statements, or obscenity are not permitted.
• Artwork generated through AI will not be accepted.

Information about the Ticket & Participation Subsidy Grant can be found here.

All applicants should review the lull list of eligibility criteria and funding restrictions outlined in the the Grant Guidelines linked above.

Applications must be submitted either:

1. At least 14 days prior to the start of the event.

2. Not more than 60 days after the event is complete.

Ticket & Participation Subsidy applicants may request up to $3,000 per grant cycle (July 1-June 30). Organizations with under $12,000 in expenses from their most recently completed fiscal year may request a maximum of 25% of their fiscal year expenses. Ticket & Participation Subsidy Grants are paid in full at the time of the award. Eligible expenses include: Ticket Value; Fees/Tuition for classes, camps and workshops; and Transportation Expenses.   Applicants may apply for this grant retroactively. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until available funds are expended.

Prior to submitting a Ticket & Participation Subsidy Grant Application, an applicant must arrange plans with a community partner organization(s) (such as a community center, school, human services provider, etc.) to distribute tickets and have a firm confirmation of interest, including number requested. Applicants may submit the grant application retroactively.