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NextGen 13.0: Emerging Artists Exhibition & Mentorship

ArtRabbit Ltd., Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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VisArts invites emerging artists ages 17–27 from DC, Maryland, and Virginia to apply for NextGen 13.0, our annual exhibition spotlighting new and developing voices. Designed for artists with little or no prior exhibition experience, this opportunity offers a chance to show work in a professional gallery setting and take part in artist talks, critiques, and professional development. The exhibition will be on view at the Gibbs Street Gallery from March 27–May 10, 2026.

Eligibility Emerging artists ages 17–27 from the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region.

What you get

Exhibition opportunity: Work will be presented in a professional gallery setting at the Gibbs Street Gallery as part of NextGen 13.0 (March 27–May 10, 2026).

Professional development & mentoring: Participation in critiques, artist talks, and professional development sessions led by local curators and arts administrators who actively work with emerging artists. (Specific mentors vary by year and are selected by VisArts.)

Networking opportunities: Engagement with fellow emerging artists, VisArts staff, visiting curators, and arts professionals through the opening reception, talks and group programming.

Marketing & visibility: Inclusion in VisArts’ exhibition promotion (website, email newsletters, social media, and gallery materials), providing public exposure to curators, community members, and potential collectors.

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