A Stage for Bold Work.

Presenting a curated lineup of exhibitions in downtown Lynchburg that take risks, spark dialogue, and connect our community in meaningful ways.

2027 Exhibition Season

Interested in exhibiting at Riverviews?
Our curatorial team is always looking for bold work and new voices.

We are currently accepting proposals for our 2027 main gallery exhibition season. We welcome submissions from emerging and established artists at all career stages, working in any and all media, as individuals or as groups.

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About Riverviews Artspace

Since 2003, Riverviews Artspace has been a gathering place where artists, audiences, and ideas come together to spark contemporary expression, bold experimentation, and community connection. Located in a beautifully renovated riverfront warehouse in historic downtown Lynchburg, Virginia, our 2,500 square foot Main Gallery features soaring ceilings and an open industrial aesthetic that supports a wide range of contemporary work—from intimate paintings and photography to large-scale installation. As an anchor of downtown Lynchburg's cultural life, we are committed to presenting work that is diverse, thought-provoking, and accessible to all. General admission is always free.

How to Apply

Proposals must be submitted through CaFÉ (Call for Entry) at callforentry.org. Create a free artist account if you do not already have one, and follow the submission instructions on the platform.

A non-refundable application fee of $35 is required at the time of submission and is collected through the CaFÉ platform.

Submissions sent by email or postal mail will not be reviewed.

 

Key Dates

Proposal deadline:  May 20, 2026

Artists notified by:  July 31, 2026

 

Selection Process

Proposals are reviewed by the Riverviews curatorial team. Selection is based on artistic quality, conceptual clarity, feasibility within the gallery space, and alignment with Riverviews' mission to foster community engagement through contemporary art. We are especially interested in work that invites dialogue and resonates with a broad and diverse public audience.

 

Financial Information

As a nonprofit organization, Riverviews Artspace does not provide an honorarium or financial support to exhibiting artists. Artists are responsible for all costs associated with the creation, framing, transport, shipping, and in-transit insurance of their work.

Application Requirements

Submissions must include all of the following:

  • Artist statement (500 words or fewer)

  • Exhibition proposal describing the concept, scope, and intended visitor experience

  • CV or résumé

  • 10–15 images of recent or relevant work (JPEG, 72 dpi minimum), with accompanying image information including title, medium, dimensions, year, and price

  • Any special installation requirements, spatial needs, or technical considerations

Eligibility

There are no geographic restrictions; artists from the local community, the broader region, across the country, and around the globe are all encouraged to apply.

  • We will consider both solo and group proposals.

  • Media may include, but is not limited to, painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, fiber, collage, photography, video, new media, performance, and installation.

  • Riverviews’ main gallery is large, and accepted exhibitions must include a minimum of 25 medium-to-large artworks to fill the space.

Questions?

Contact us at: gallery@riverviews.org

Riverviews Artspace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering creativity, collaboration, and community engagement through the arts.