The Principle Gallery is a fine art gallery located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia just minutes from Washington, DC. Since first opening in 1994, Principle Gallery has been dedicated to exhibiting the best of American and European Contemporary Realism. Focusing on paintings in oil and bronze sculpture, the gallery represents emerging, mid-career, and established artists with a distinct personal approach to their work. Principle Gallery gains great exposure for its artists through solo exhibitions, selective group shows, and national art fairs.
Key Dates
- Exhibition: February 26–March 15, 2027
- Opening Reception: February 26, 2027 6:00–8:30 PM
- Images Due: Monday, January 18, 2027
Submission Information
- Images, headshot and bio are due by January 18, 2026
- Please submit all information and correspondence to: [email protected]
- Artists, please submit: 3-5 JPEG images of the paintings you wish to have considered by the gallery. Canvas dimensions: 3000–5000 pixels on the longest side, resolution: 300 PPI
- Aspect ratio 4:5
- Please identify your images in this format: Last Name_First Name_Title_Medium_Substrate_FinishedSize_$Price
- Artists should consider submitting a variety of painting sizes; small, medium and large. Artists are also welcome to submit a variety of rectangular, square or other shapes. There is no minimum size. All submitted artwork must not exceed a maximum of 96 United Inches, inclusive of the frame". NOTE: The gallery will only be accepting 3-5 large paintings total for this exhibit.
- There is no theme; an exhibit name is to be determined.
- Each participating artist will have at least one painting included in the exhibition.
- Paintings must be framed or have professionally finished sides. Frames should be no larger than 3 inches. Large or highly ornate frames should be avoided.
- Artists must submit a current headshot – NOTE: a new headshot is not required if one was already submitted for the Easton exhibit.
- Artists must submit a short bio, which should include where the artist lives (Arlington, Baltimore, etc.) We will submit an example of the bios Principle uses in upcoming emails.
Artist Demonstrations and Social Media Materials
- WSLP artists will be invited to participate in demonstrations or plein air painting during the exhibition dates.
- Demonstrations may take place inside the gallery or on the street outside the building, weather permitting.
- Please let us know if you are interested in participating. Demos will be scheduled on Saturdays starting at noon during exhibit dates, including February 27, March 6, March 13. A final schedule will be announced in January.
- The Gallery will provide digital show cards for artists to use on their social media platforms to promote the exhibition. We will provide these to the artists once the gallery has made its selections.
- Additional promotion by WSLP staff to be announced.
