18th Annual Juried Show
“Modern Twist”
What happens when a classic work of art meets a bold contemporary eye? Riverviews Artspace invites artists to put their own “modern twist” on the past. Select a specific work by any of the "greats" of art history, created in 1935 or earlier, and ask what it might say, mean, or look like if it were made today. Enter into dialogue with art history, and let that conversation shape something new, and entirely yours.
Submission Details
Source period: 1935 or earlier — any work of art from the canon of art history Open to: All artists, all media considered Deadline: Friday, September 12th, 2026 at 11:59 pm ESTEntry fee: $40 for up to three artworksProcedure: All submissions must be made online through CaFÉWhat We're Looking For
A clear source. Each submission must be inspired by or in direct dialogue with a specific work by a recognized historical artist created in 1935 or earlier.A contemporary point of view. Your reinterpretation should be unmistakably of our time, in subject, material, concept, or approach.Artistic bravery. We welcome all media. Whether you paint, sculpt, photograph, collage, or work digitally, bring your most original thinking.A brief artist statement naming the source work, the original artist, and your creative intentions.
Juried by Amy Calandra Davis
Founder & Curator, Findings Art Gallery | Lynchburg, Virginia | findingsart.comAmy Calandra Davis is an artist and entrepreneur with more than 25 years in the art and design world. In 2020 she founded Findings Art, LLC in Lynchburg, Virginia — a creative gallery and studio bringing together fine art, custom archival framing, and national art placement. Her original works have been featured at Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus and placed in leading boutique galleries and private collections across the United States. She is always searching for the unexpected.
Eligibility
Artists based in the United States, ages 18 and overUp to three entries in any medium, concerning any subject matterEntry artwork must not have been shown previously in the region or cityEntry artwork must be original, created within the last three yearsEntry artwork must be for saleAI-generated artwork will not be considered or acceptedAccepted artwork must remain on view for the duration of the exhibitionAccepted artwork must be properly labeled on the back (name, title, media, year)2D work must arrive dry and ready to hang with appropriate hardware (no sawtooth hangers)3D work must come with display instructionsArtists are responsible for delivery and pickup of work and any associated costsRVAS reserves the right to refuse artworks that do not meet installation requirements or are otherwise judged unsuitable
Juror’s Awards
Grand Prize: $750 cash prize + portfolio review with juror Amy Calandra DavisAwards of Distinction: $100 cash prizesPeople’s Choice Award
Timeline
Exhibition dates: November 4th, 2025 - January 10th, 2026Entries due: Friday, September 12th at 11:59 pm ESTNotification of selected artists: On or before October 10thArtwork delivery date: Thursday, October 22nd from 12-6 p.m. Exhibition opening: Friday, November 4th, at 5:00 pm (with juror’s talk and awards at 6:00 pm)People’s Choice Award announcement: Friday, December 4th at 6:00 p.m.Artwork pick-up: Monday, January 11th from 12-6 p.m.