ARTfactory to Host 20th Annual Off the Wall High School Art Exhibit & Competition
Exhibit dates: December 15 – January 30, 2024
Awards Ceremony: January 6, 2 – 4 pm | (Snow Date: January 13)
(ARTfactory, 9419 Battle St, Manassas, VA 20110)
Online Submission Deadline (via DropBox): Sunday, November 19 by 5 pm
(all categories)
DropBox Link: https://www.dropbox.com/request/pVaTCrDxSOV3nImbYKe6
Artwork Drop-Off Dates: *All artwork must be framed appropriately and ready to hang. All artwork must be delivered to ARTfactory no later than Dec. 11, 2023.
What is “Off the Wall”?
The highly anticipated Off the Wall competition returns for its 20th year! Each year the area high school students are invited to share their talent by participating in a high school art exhibit and competition. The competition encourages student expression and creativity in a professional setting. The exhibit includes student work in the following categories: Art & Technology, Painting/Drawing, Poetry, Wearable Art, and Photography! Each category is adjudicated by a professional in the field. Cash prizes are awarded to the top 3 winners of each category.
Who is eligible to enter?
All students grades 9-12 who are currently enrolled in public, private or home schools in the City of Manassas, Manassas Park, & Prince William County are eligible to participate.
Visit https://www.virginiaartfactory.org/events/call-for-art-off-the-wall-20/ for all submission guidelines.
NEW PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES!
ARTfactory has partnered with Central Library this year to offer Off the Wall participants a FREE 3D Design & Printing Workshop taking place on October 4 at 4 pm at the Central Library makerspace (8601 Mathis Avenue, Manassas). Participants can create their design AND print their design at Central Library for FREE. Art and Tech. participants can also utilize the library’s free Adobe Creative Suite for digital art submissions.
MAKERSPACE OPEN HOURS (CENTRAL LIBRARY)
In addition to assisting with the Art and Tech. category, Central Library’s makerspace is also equipped with a recording studio and sewing and embroidery machines suitable for the Poetry and Wearable Art category! Leading up to the competition deadline (Nov. 19) students can visit the Central Library Makerspace during Open Hours or by appointment to work on their “Off the Wall” creations.
Open Hours:
Tuesdays, 2:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesdays, 2:00 – 7:00 p.m.
First Saturday of the month, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
By Appointment: libcemakerspace@pwcgov.org
For more information, call 703-792-8360 or email llibcemakerspace@pwcgov.org.
Contact:
ARTfactory, Gallery Director: Jordan Exum | jexum@virginiaARTfactory.org
703-330-2787
Gallery Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm | 9419 Battle St, Manassas, VA 20110
VirginiaARTfactory.org/manassas-art-gallery | Instagram: @virginiaartfactory