We’re already looking ahead to the 61st Bath County Art Show, coming next summer!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 27 through Sunday, July 5, 2026.
The Preview Party is planned for Friday, June 26, and the date for Community Night is to be determined as we work to align it with the holiday schedule.
Each year, the Art Show comes to life thanks to the creativity, dedication, and support of our artists, volunteers, and community. As we prepare for our 61st show, we’re honored to carry on this Bath County tradition and can’t wait to welcome you back next summer.
61st Bath County Art Show
JUNE 27th – JULY 5th 2026
“Summer Evening At The Jackson River” by Maria Reardon
Want to participate?
This year’s exhibition will feature work from more than 300 artists from throughout the region, showcasing over 1,000 original works of art. Visitors can expect a wide variety of media, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, sculpture, printmaking, photography, mixed media, and more, offering something for every artistic taste.
Registration will open May 1 ~
Registration will open May 1 ~
Register your work for the 2026 show using the portal linked below. The fee is $20 per submission. This year, registration will close before drop-off to help us plan ahead, streamline the process, and ensure we have space for everyone.
Be sure to review the registration guidelines before submitting!
There are many meaningful ways to be part of the Bath County Art Show—whether you’re an artist, a supporter, or simply someone who loves art. You can submit your work and share your creativity with our community, donate an Artist Award to help us honor exceptional talent, or become a Patron to enjoy exclusive access and help fund the show.
You can also support artists by purchasing their work during the show, or lend a hand by volunteering your time behind the scenes. However you choose to participate—or even if you do all three—your involvement helps keep the arts vibrant and accessible in Bath County.
Location
The art show will be held at:
The Bath County High School
464 Charger Lane
Hot Springs, VA
Artist Details
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R E V I E W
Please take a moment to read through our 2026 guidelines—we’ve made a few updates this year, and it’s worth a quick look.First time submitting? Have a question? Don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help!
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R E G I S T E R
Register your work for the 2026 show using the portal linked below. The fee is $20 per submission. This year, registration will close before drop-off to help us plan ahead, streamline the process, and ensure we have space for everyone.
Be sure to review the registration guidelines before submitting!
Registration will open MAY 1
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D R O P O F F
June 20 and 21, 12–3pm
Bath County High School
464 Charger Lane Hot Springs, VA 24445Artwork drop-off takes place the weekend before the show opens. If you’re unable to drop off in person, please indicate during registration if you’d like to use our art transport support in Charlottesville, Richmond, or Roanoke. Live somewhere else? Email us—we’re happy to connect you with nearby artists who might be able to help.
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P I C K U P
July 5 and 6, 12–3pm
On the final day of the show we offer last-minute shopping from 10 AM to 12 PM and then allow artists to start taking unsold works home. The show officially closes at 3 PM, and all artwork must be picked up by that time.
Not sure if your piece has sold? You can check the live show online—just search your name to see up-to-date sale status.
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P A Y M E N T S
All payments will be processed after the show closes. Artists will receive 70% of the sale price for any works sold. Award checks will also be mailed after the show concludes. If you haven’t received your payment, please contact us at the email below.
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S U B M I S S I O N C A T E G O R I E S
Oil · Acrylic · Watercolor / Gouache · Mixed Media · Drawing / Printmaking / Pastel · Photography · Sculptural Forms
A Free Community Celebration of the Arts
Join us for a vibrant evening of art, food, and fun! All are welcome – bring the whole family!
Thursday, July 2nd | 4–8 pm
Patron Information
Become a Patron
ARE YOU A FRIEND OF THE BCAA?
If you’ve already joined or renewed, you’re on the invite list for our annual Patrons Preview Party—an evening of art, celebration, and early access to the show!
NOT YET?
Join today to secure your invitation. Fill out the form at the link below to become a friend of the BCAA. Space is limited and RSVPs are required.
Tickets go on sale soon—don’t miss out!
Donate an Artist Award
Support the incredible talent in our 2026 Art Show by sponsoring an Artist Award. Your gift not only uplifts artists—it honors creativity, passion, and the power of recognition.
You can dedicate your award to a cause you care about or in memory of a loved one, leaving a meaningful legacy in the arts.
Choose from our suggested award categories or create your own.
(*Minimum $100, in $50 increments—name your award, e.g., The Brooks Family Award for Best New Artist)
Attend the Show – FREE ENTRANCE FOR ALL
JUNE 27th – JULY 5th 2026
Celebrate the 61st anniversary of the Bath County Art Show—it’s shaping up to be our best year yet, and we can't wait to share it with you.
Enjoy free admission see our wold class artwork in person from June 27th to July 5th.
Prefer to browse from home? Shop online! Support the arts and take home something you love.
Art Show Chairs
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Kate Barlow Clark
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John Nowland
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Libby Robertson
2026 Art Show Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Wine Sponsor
Best In Show/People's Choice Award Sponsor
Sponsor
the 2026
Art Show
Meet the 2026 Art Show judge
Jeffrey W. Allison
Paul Mellon Collection Educator and Director, Statewide Programs and Exhibitions
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
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4! We allow 4 pieces to be submitted PER artist and 3 per any given category. (Ie. 1 Oil & 4 Acrylics)
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If you can’t make the actual show or drop off or pick up, thats no problem. We will still gladly accept your work! You can either partner with other artists in your area to carpool your art OR you are welcome to ship artwork and handle the costs for shipping. All artists are responsible for artwork shipments and anything mislabeled or without a preregistration may not be
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Last year the average price of artwork that SOLD was $624 across all categories. When pricing consider that BCAA takes a 30% of the commission in order to support our robust efforts to bring and further arts in the community.
Oil - $855 | Acrylic/Gouache - $550 | Watercolor - $362
Mixed Media $831 | Photography - $248
Drawing, Printmaking & Pastel - $502 | Sculpture - $642
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We highly recommend photographing your work as many buyers will shop online.
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WITH LABELS! Each work of art should have a label on the back and front that details the following: Name of artist, Category, Title of Piece, Price
READY TO HANG All art must arrive with wire on the back of the work so that it is ready to hang. If the work is delivered without this (no way to hook, or metal teeth) we will not accept the piece.
REGISTERED All works must be preregistered to support a smoother show. The deadline for registration is JUNE 26th at 11:59pm!
Past Bath County Art Shows
Thank you for supporting our Annual Art Shows. To learn more about the winners from past years shows visit our page here
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