54th
2025
Award Winners
Tracy Booth, Floyd VA
Best in Show
Acrylic and Oil
Josh Solomon, Norfolk VA
2nd Place
Glass
Mark E. Butts, Chesapeake VA
3rd Place
Acrylic
Elginia McCrary, Chesapeake VA
4th Place
Oil and Acrylic
Elena McLaughlin. Fredericksburg VA
5th Place
Jewelry
Chris Jeanguenat, Suffolk VA
Oil and Acrylic Award
Oil and Acrylic
Cory Plott, Clyde NC
Howard Johnson Clay Award
Clay
Mary "MK" Nunley, Portsmouth VA
Artisan Award
Fiber
Sameera Bulusu, Sterling VA
Jean Shackelford Excellence in Design Award
Best in Show
2nd Place
Jean Shackelford Excellence in Design Award
Best in Show
Seawall Art Show would like to thank our sponsors for their generous support.
High Street, between Crawford and Court Streets
The Seawall Art Show features works for sale by 60+ artists, a student art show, live entertainment and food.
FREE ADMISSION, STREET & GARAGE PARKING
HOW TO APPLY
Artists (18 years or older and collaborative teams) should complete an online application and pay the fee indicated in the "Important Dates and Artist Fee Information” section. In addition, artists are required to upload (3) digital images representative of their work and a tent/booth image in jpeg format. Each digital image (jpeg) should be 800 pixels on the longest side with a total file size of no more than 3 megabytes. Artist statements and resumes are also required in pdf or Word format.
ARTISTS WHO RECEIVED A CASH AWARD in 2025 and will be exhibiting in the same medium DO NOT NEED TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FEE. (Booth/exhibitor and late fees still apply.)
To apply, click here for an ARTIST APPLICATION
2025 Award winners, click here to complete a REGISTRATION FORM
If you have questions regarding artist applications or registration form, contact
Earlene Lampman, Artist Liaison
Due to scheduling, there maybe a delay in returning calls.
For a faster response, please email your questions and inquiries.
You may also email help@seawallartshow.org for assistance.
Student artists (current 6th - 12th graders and graduated seniors) are also eligible to participate in the Seawall Art Show. To apply please go to the call for artists students application page.
To apply, click here for a STUDENT Application
If you have questions, please contact
Peggy Davis, Coordinator of the Student Art Show
(757) 650-6248
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Seawall Art Show
521 Middle Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704