Art and music have long influenced each other, and we invite artists and musicians to explore this connection in our next community show.
We are looking for traditional 2 and 3-D media that features music, for example, drawings of an instrument, photos of musicians, or illustrations of songs.
Additionally, we are introducing two new features into the show, you can propose your ideas to the panel with the submission form:
We are creating a youtube playlist that can be accessed in the gallery with phones and earbuds, so if you want the viewers to listen to the inspiration for your visual art, include a youtube link! Music and online media must adhere to applicable copyright law.
If you want to make a collaborative or multimedia piece, we are opening the gallery to musical performance during the reception. Seven 5-minute slots are available. You can bring light amplification, and must be able to quickly setup and strikedown to accomodate other performers.
Participants must complete the form can drop off their artwork on FRIDAY, May 1 to VECCA, 123 S. Main Street, Woodstock VA before 2 p.m.
Still lifes of instruments, live band photographs…
Music and art have evolved together for over 40,000 years, starting with ancient ritual tools (precursor to modern day music instruments), and cave paintings. The oldest confirmed cave paintings and hand stencils date back at least 40,000 to ~68,000 years!
Art and music did not cross paths at a single moment; they have been intertwined since prehistoric times, when early humans created cave paintings, body ornaments, and bone flute instruments. It is impossible to know for sure which came first, because both music and visual art started long before humans could write. However, music likely came first as early humans used the human voice, clapping, and rhythm, leaving fewer physical traces than early cave paintings. Art and music affect each other by sharing structural elements like rhythm, harmony, and tone, while sparking deep emotional and sensory responses. Music guides an artist’s brushstrokes and color choices, while visual art inspires a composer’s themes, moods, and architectural style of sound. They progressed through structured eras like the Renaissance and Classical periods, and transformed through modern technology into today’s global digital landscape.
Prehistoric roots: Humans created early bone flutes, rock art, and visual figurines by 35,000 to 40,000 years ago.
Ancient Greece and Rome: Art focused on idealized human forms, while music was tied to theater, philosophy, and worship.
Middle Ages: Monastic art illuminated manuscripts, and sacred vocal music like Gregorian chants dominated. Staff notation was invented around 1020 AD to record complex melodies.
The Renaissance (14th–17th century): Perspective in visual art bloomed alongside polyphonic layered vocal and instrumental music.
The Baroque Era (1600–1750): Art and music became dramatic and ornate, featuring masters like Bach and the refinement of violins.
The Classical Period (1750–1820): Symmetry and elegance took over, highlighted by Mozart and the rise of the piano.
19th to 20th Century: Romantic expression gave way to abstract visual art and the birth of electronic sound, amplified instruments, and recording technology.
Digital Age: The internet and global connectivity unified multi-media art forms and returned music to participatory community sharing.
Art and music share a deep, two-way connection. Music shapes visual art by inspiring mood, rhythm, and color choices. Visual art affects music by providing visual narratives, structural concepts, and emotional themes that composers translate into sound. Both use shared ideas like harmony, balance, and movement to tell stories.
Show Location
Valley Educational Center for the Creative Arts, 123 S Main Street, Woodstock VA 22664.
Entry Deadline & Art Drop-off Date
Submission Deadline: August 29.
Drop-offs must be made between 12-2pm on Sunday August 30.
Artwork Rules/Restrictions
All work submitted must adhere to the theme of “Art & Music”!
Any 2- or 3-dimensional medium is acceptable; however it must be no larger than 24″ x 24″ or a total area of 576″ (or comparable volume) in overall size. If you have artwork larger than that please let us know ahead of time. We don’t want to turn away any epic pieces, but just need to account for space. Traditional, abstract, and any other form of art is encouraged – however, since VECCA-sponsored shows are open to the public of all ages, artwork images must be family-friendly and are subject to the discretion of the board.
Entry Fee
$5 per entry. Up to 4 entries accepted per artist. Payable to VECCA in-person at the gallery. Or pay online below, click here to jump to the entry fee.
If you pay online please print a copy of your receipt and bring it with you when you drop off your art.
Please note:
- VECCA Members get two free entries
- VECCA Gallery exhibition artists get another two free entries.
- All students get 2 free entries
- Student VECCA members get another two free entries.
Reception
September 12th, 1:00 – 3:00pm.
All artists are encouraged to be present at the event so that VECCA and the community can celebrate this opportunity with you and your friends and family.
Art Pick Up
October 31, 12:00pm(Noon) – 2:00pm (Subject to change if the Halloween weekend presents scheduling issues closer to the date)
Email VECCArts@gmail.com for other arrangements. Artwork may only be removed with the permission of a VECCA coordinator. Every effort will be made to ensure that artwork is handled with care; however, VECCA cannot be held responsible for loss or damage.
Requirements
VECCA membership is not required. All work submitted must be original. Artists must own the copyright of their work. Work must be labeled on the back with Artist, Title, Media, and Price. All work must be framed or with a finished look (e.g. clean sides, if an unframed canvas), as well as wired to hang (NO SAWTOOTH HANGERS). VECCA reserves the right to refuse any artwork deemed inappropriate for any reason listed herein.
Commision
A 30% commission will be collected on all artwork sold. VECCA will use this for continuing its mission for connecting the community with the creative arts. VECCA is run completely by volunteers. Sales will be totaled monthly and checks mailed by the middle of the following month.
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