Events
Bridge & Games Luncheon
May 6
10 am- 2 pm
Tickets: $25 person/$100 table of 4
Includes: Luncheon, beverages, and snacks. Tables, playing cards, and tallies are provided.
Bring your own Board Games.
Reservations must be made by April 26. Send name, daytime telephone number and check to
Suffolk Art League, P.O. Box 1086, Suffolk, VA 23439. To use credit card, call the
Art League office at 757-925-0448 or visit www.suffolkartleague.com./exhibits-events.html
Benefits children's summer education programs held at the Suffolk Art Gallery.
May 6
10 am- 2 pm
Tickets: $25 person/$100 table of 4
Includes: Luncheon, beverages, and snacks. Tables, playing cards, and tallies are provided.
Bring your own Board Games.
Reservations must be made by April 26. Send name, daytime telephone number and check to
Suffolk Art League, P.O. Box 1086, Suffolk, VA 23439. To use credit card, call the
Art League office at 757-925-0448 or visit www.suffolkartleague.com./exhibits-events.html
Benefits children's summer education programs held at the Suffolk Art Gallery.
Upcoming Exhibits
Suffolk Art League's Open Members' Show
The Suffolk Art League will hold their Annual Open Members’ Show at the Suffolk Art Gallery, 118 Bosley Ave. June 18 – July 19, 2024. This exhibit gives all current Suffolk Art League members, working in any medium, an opportunity to exhibit their work. Current members may submit up to two artworks and non-members may join at the time they deliver their artwork.
Artwork must be original, have been completed within the past two years, and not exhibited at the Suffolk Art Gallery. Two-dimensional works must be ready for hanging, that is framed with a wire on the back. Finished gallery wrap is also acceptable. Pedestals will be provided for three-dimensional works. Artists should contact the Suffolk Art League office if artwork has unusual installation requirements.
Artists should bring their work to the Suffolk Art Gallery on Saturday, June 8 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. or Tuesday, June 11 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Artwork will be displayed on a first come basis until all space is filled.
Membership in the Suffolk Art League is open to all, regardless of ethnicity, color, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability, interested in supporting the mission of the League. SAL is committed to diversity and inclusion.
A complete Open Members’ Show prospectus, with requirements and Entry Form, is available here. For more information about the exhibit, email suffolkartleague@verizon.net or call 757-925-0448 Tuesday – Thursday 8:30 – 5:00.
Artwork must be original, have been completed within the past two years, and not exhibited at the Suffolk Art Gallery. Two-dimensional works must be ready for hanging, that is framed with a wire on the back. Finished gallery wrap is also acceptable. Pedestals will be provided for three-dimensional works. Artists should contact the Suffolk Art League office if artwork has unusual installation requirements.
Artists should bring their work to the Suffolk Art Gallery on Saturday, June 8 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. or Tuesday, June 11 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Artwork will be displayed on a first come basis until all space is filled.
Membership in the Suffolk Art League is open to all, regardless of ethnicity, color, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability, interested in supporting the mission of the League. SAL is committed to diversity and inclusion.
A complete Open Members’ Show prospectus, with requirements and Entry Form, is available here. For more information about the exhibit, email suffolkartleague@verizon.net or call 757-925-0448 Tuesday – Thursday 8:30 – 5:00.
Exhibit of Excellence: Suffolk Student Art 2024
The Exhibit of Excellence: Suffolk Student Art 2024 was held at the Suffolk Art Gallery from February 6 - March 1, 2024.
In 2024, students in grades 9 - 12 were eligible to submit up to 2 works for jurying. The juror was be Devon Lawrence.
Juror's Statement:
It is an honor to have had the privilege of judging and jurying the Suffolk Student Art 2024 exhibition. The depth of talent displayed by the high school students in this showcase is truly commendable.
As a juror, I was impressed by the diversity of artistic expressions, technical prowess, and the profound creativity evident in each submission. The commitment and passion displayed by these young artists reflect not only their individual growth but also the collective artistic spirit of Suffolk.
The selected pieces for the Exhibit of Excellence stand as a testament to the rigorous judging process, emphasizing artistic merit, originality, and the ability to communicate compelling narratives through visual language. The artists showcased here have not only demonstrated a keen understanding of their craft but have also provided a glimpse into the future of the arts in Suffolk.
Congratulations to the featured students. Your work not only enriches this exhibition but contributes significantly to the cultural tapestry of your community. May this experience be a stepping stone in your artistic journey, inspiring both your peers and those who have the privilege of engaging with your creations.
Sincerely,
Devon Lawrence
In 2024, students in grades 9 - 12 were eligible to submit up to 2 works for jurying. The juror was be Devon Lawrence.
Juror's Statement:
It is an honor to have had the privilege of judging and jurying the Suffolk Student Art 2024 exhibition. The depth of talent displayed by the high school students in this showcase is truly commendable.
As a juror, I was impressed by the diversity of artistic expressions, technical prowess, and the profound creativity evident in each submission. The commitment and passion displayed by these young artists reflect not only their individual growth but also the collective artistic spirit of Suffolk.
The selected pieces for the Exhibit of Excellence stand as a testament to the rigorous judging process, emphasizing artistic merit, originality, and the ability to communicate compelling narratives through visual language. The artists showcased here have not only demonstrated a keen understanding of their craft but have also provided a glimpse into the future of the arts in Suffolk.
Congratulations to the featured students. Your work not only enriches this exhibition but contributes significantly to the cultural tapestry of your community. May this experience be a stepping stone in your artistic journey, inspiring both your peers and those who have the privilege of engaging with your creations.
Sincerely,
Devon Lawrence
We are proud to share our winners for this year's exhibit.
Best in Show: Ashely Rebecca Barrios Marroquin "Stephen Parker," Acrylic and mixed media from Kings Fork High.
First Place: Lily Fox, "Turning the Page" Mixed media and "The Story of Notre Dame" from Nansemond Suffolk Academy
Second Place: Rachel West "1860's Ballgown" textile and "Art Studio Diorama" Mixed Media piece from Art Ventures Homeschool Art Class
Third Place: Aubrey Slattery "The Captain of the Yellow Submarine" White Stoneware, Mixed Media, from Nansemond Suffolk Academy.
Best in Show: Ashely Rebecca Barrios Marroquin "Stephen Parker," Acrylic and mixed media from Kings Fork High.
First Place: Lily Fox, "Turning the Page" Mixed media and "The Story of Notre Dame" from Nansemond Suffolk Academy
Second Place: Rachel West "1860's Ballgown" textile and "Art Studio Diorama" Mixed Media piece from Art Ventures Homeschool Art Class
Third Place: Aubrey Slattery "The Captain of the Yellow Submarine" White Stoneware, Mixed Media, from Nansemond Suffolk Academy.