52nd
Award Winners
Nickoli Walko, VA
5th place, Mixed Media
John Crutchfield, VA
Artisan Award, Mixed Media
Javier Baron, FL
3rd place, Silver Jewelry
Leanne Moss, VA
2nd place, Oil
Cheryl Dixon, IN
Best in Show, Sculpture
Emily Baker, VA
Oil and Acrylic
Lisa Melita, VA
Clay/Pottery
Joshua Solomon, VA
4th place, glass
Jeffrey Thruston, VA
Design Award
From Left to Right in Group Picture
If you want to find that one-of-a-kind gift for someone special or a signature piece for yourself, then come to our show, located on
in Portsmouth, Virginia's historic downtown. You will find a little of everything from wood carving to oil painting, handwoven clothing to art glass, fine jewelry to pottery and more.
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
2023 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