
53rd
2024
Award Winners
Cheryl Dixon, IN
Design Award
Leann Moss, VA
3rd Place
Oil
Elginia McCrary, VA
Oil and Acrylic Award
Mike Lane, VA
Best in Show
Ink/watercolor
Mike Gillespie, VA
5th Place
Metal Work
Olena McLaughlin, VA
4th Place
Jewelry
Joshua Solomon, VA
2nd Place
glass
Cory Potrafka, VA
Clay/Pottery Award
Jeffery Jobe, NC
Artisan Award
(photo in gallery)
From Left to Right in Group Picture





High Street, between Crawford and Court Streets



The Seawall Art Show features works for sale by 85+ 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 2023 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
2024 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

GET IN TOUCH
Have a general question, comment or suggestion drop us a line using the form below. You can also email us at
Seawall Art Show
521 Middle Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704