Public Art - Call for Art: Lincolnia Senior Center Exhibit, June-September '26

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 June 23-September 11, 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 submitted for consideration should celebrate America's 250th Independence Day. The content of the art should interpret "what it means to be an American", consider Fairfax's "yesterday, today, and tomorrow" or explore the notion of "a perfect union." 

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

ArtsFairfax nor Lincolnia Senior Center will provide insurance.

Submissions

Applications must be submitted online at https://artsfairfax.submittable.com by May 27, 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

• Various physical media will be considered as long as it is framed, including literary art, textile art, paper-based art, etc.
• 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.