61st Bath County Art Show
JUNE 27th – JULY 5th 2026
Still Here to Explore: This Year's Art, Online
Browse hundreds of works — oils, watercolors, photography, sculpture, printmaking, and more — all from the comfort of your home.
Every purchase directly supports the arts in Bath County.
Still Here to Explore
This Year's Art, Online
Browse hundreds of works — oils, watercolors, photography, sculpture, printmaking, and more — all from the comfort of your home.
Every purchase directly supports the arts in Bath County.
Congratulations to our 2026 Award Winners!
We're so proud to celebrate the talented artists whose work rose to the top at the 61st Annual Bath County Art Show.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who entered and shared their creativity with our community — every piece on display makes this show something truly special. Click below to see the full awards list, then come experience the winning work (and so much more!) in person through July 5th in Hot Springs.
People’s Choice: Sherry Morgan's "Reflections of Winter"
Bath County Arts is proud to announce the Pesople’s Choice winner of the 61st Annual Bath County Art Show: Sherry Morgan, for her oil painting "Reflections of Winter."
Throughout the show, this piece drew visitors in again and again, and when it came time to vote, it was clear the feeling was shared.
Congratulations to Sherry on this well deserved recognition, and thank you to every artist, volunteer, and visitor who made this year's show possible. The Bath County Art Show continues to be a celebration of the incredible talent and community right here in our region.
Artists, give us your feedback!
First, thank you.
The 61st Annual Art Show was filled with incredible talent this year, and we feel so honored to have displayed your work alongside so many gifted artists in our community. Shows like this only happen because artists like you show up, share your art, and trust us to do right by it.
Now we'd love a few minutes of your time to help us do even better next year. This survey should take about 5–7 minutes.
We're looking at some possible changes for 2027, and before we make any decisions, we want to hear directly from you. Your honest feedback, including the hard parts, helps us build a better show for artists. Thank you for being part of this one.
• May 1 – June 10, 11:59pm ~ Registration
• June 20 and 21, 12–3pm ~ Artwork Drop-Off
• June 27 – July 5 ~ Show Dates
• July 2, 4-8pm ~ Community Night
• July 5, 12–3pm ~ Pick-Up
Key Dates & Open Hours
May 1 – June 10, 11:59pm
Registration
June 20 and 21, 12 3pm
Artwork Drop-Off
June 27 – July 5
Show Dates
July 2, 4-8pm
Community Night
July 5, 12–3pm
Pick-Up
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Saturday–Monday
11 AM – 4 PM
Tuesday & Wednesday
Closed
Thursday, July 2
11 – 4 PM
Community Night
Thursday, July 2: 4 – 8 PM
Friday & Saturday
11 AM – 4 PM
Final Sunday, July 5
10 AM – 12 PM
• Saturday–Monday: 11 AM – 4 PM
• Tuesday & Wednesday: Closed
• Thursday, July 2: 11AM – 4 PM, Community Night 4 – 8 PM
• Friday & Saturday: 11 AM – 4 PM
• Final Sunday, July 5: 10 AM – 12 PM
“Summer Evening At The Jackson River” by Maria Reardon
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
June 27 through Sunday, July 5, 2026.
Community Night is Thursday, July 2nd.
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.
Want to participate?
This year’s exhibition features 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.
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 artwork submission (maximum of 4 total and 3 per category). 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!
ARTIST REGISTRATION HOW-TO GUIDE
Registration from MAY 1st, 2026 – JUNE 10th, 2026
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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, 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.
Payments are expected to be processed approximately three weeks after the close of the show, with checks mailed in August. All payments will be issued by check.
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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
Can't make it to Hot Springs for drop-off?
We've got you covered. BCAA offers a volunteer art transport service with pickup points in Charlottesville, Richmond, and Roanoke — so distance isn't a barrier to participating.
Registration is closed ~
Registration is closed ~
Register your work for the 2026 show using the portal linked below. The fee is $20 per artwork submission (maximum of 4 total and 3 per category). This year, registration will close on June 10th, 2026 at 11:59pm 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
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
Technology Sponsor
Wine Sponsor
Best In Show/People's Choice Award Sponsor
Youth Show Sponsor
Arts in Education Sponsor
Shuttle Sponsor
Art Show Sponsor
Arts in Education Sponsor
Art Show Sponsor
Art Show Sponsor
Art Show Sponsor
Artist Gift Sponsor
Art Show 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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