'Fresh Views of the American Revolution' Professional Artist Submission Details & Form

We invite professional artists from all backgrounds to submit artwork that responds to one of the themes explored in de Mejo’s work around the American Revolution. Artists are encouraged to consider a wide range of mediums, from painting and sculpture to written word and digital art in their responses. Submitted work must remain available for the duration of the exhibition, from October 2025 through May 2026.

After a selection process, up to 50 original works of art will accompany the 1976 Bicentennial paintings to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary and share contemporary views on the American Revolution.

There is no submission fee for artists and, if accepted to exhibit at American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, artists will be given a $500 honorarium for participation in the exhibition.

Application Instructions

Artists must select a corresponding exhibition theme for each artwork. Please read about the exhibition's five themes before making your submission.
Artists are encouraged to submit up to three artworks for consideration.
Artwork must be new or have been completed in the last three years.
All submitted artwork must be original. No reproductions or AI-generated submissions will be accepted.
All work submitted should include title, dimensions and media.
An artist statement is required.
The deadline for submission is January 5, 2025 at midnight.

Artwork Specifications

Please confirm that the submitted dimensions for your work are accurate for your ready-to-hang art.
Dimensions must be accurate for the exhibition design team to plan the spacing of the installation.
Your art should be ready to hang with hardware installed. (D-rings preferred instead of wire.)
If the work is framed, the framed dimensions are needed. See image below for how to measure.
All works on paper should be glazed, framed and ready to hang with hardware installed. (D-rings preferred instead of wire.)
Two-dimensional framed artwork or textiles may not exceed 40” in any direction including frame.
Three-dimensional, oversized or heavy work will be reviewed based on the museum’s gallery, safety and physical installation capabilities. The museum is not able to install works which hang from the ceiling.
Artwork may not exceed 50 lbs.
42” monitors will be provided for video works. The Museum will be able to install projected works as well. Videos must meet ADA requirements, such as captioning of audio (additional details available upon request).
Video works must be delivered in HEVC H.265 format at 30fps and audio files in WAV format. All artworks must be ready to exhibit/hang at time of delivery.

See image below for example of hardware and how to measure. Black Artist Showcase_hardware installation

The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation will not be responsible for the preparation, mounting, framing or installation of hardware to any works of art. Work that is not ready to exhibit on delivery will be eliminated from the showcase.

Once Accepted

Artists will submit a digital portfolio of all work in the exhibition using only JPEG files.
Artists will submit a short one paragraph bio and/or artist statement in a PDF or Word document format. Artist statement and biography may be used for publishing purposes.
JYF will install the artwork and accompanying label in the exhibition gallery. All two-dimensional artwork must be ready to hang. JYF will not provide hardware for hanging.
A signed W-9 form will be used to create a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the artist and the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation outlining participation in the exhibition. A signed MOA will be required for processing of the $500 honorarium.
Please note that any delays in submitting the artist W-9 and MOA by required deadlines may result in artwork not being included in the exhibition.

Delivery of artwork

In person: Artists are responsible for delivery and pickup of their works on the dates specified in the schedule below.
Shipping: Artists are responsible for all costs of shipping. Work may not be shipped without prior approval from the museum, and must be packed in sturdy, reusable container(s). A return postage label must be included.

Exhibition location

"Fresh Views of the American Revolution" will be held at American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, 200 Water St., Yorktown, VA 23690. The exhibition will run from October 18, 2025 – May 8, 2026.

Artist Submission Calendar

January 5, 2025 – Artwork submission deadline.
January 13, 2025 – Notification to artists and Virginia W-9 form sent to selected participants.
January 31, 2025 – Deadline for signed MOA.
September 22 – 26, 2025 – Shipping window for artwork to arrive at the address provided.
September 29 – October 1, 2025– Hand-delivered artwork can be delivered to address provided.
October 18, 2025 – May 3, 2026 – Exhibition dates.
Late October 2025 (date/time TBD) – Artist reception.
Week of May 18, 2026, 11am – 1pm – Pickup of hand-delivered artwork.
Week of May 26, 2026 – Artworks shipped back to artists.

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Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, VA

'Fresh Views of the American Revolution' Professional Artist Submission Details & Form

Deadline - January 5, 2025