08/18/2026
The Roanoke Foodshed Network is accepting applications for an original art piece for our Rhythms of the Region Album Cover. Rhythms of the Region is a commissioned music project celebrating the agricultural heritage, landscapes, and lived experiences of farmers across the Roanoke region of Southwest Virginia. Six musicians have each composed an original song inspired by regional farmers’ stories and we are in the process of creating a collaborative album. The album will be integrated into the Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail multimedia docuseries and other programs. We are open to a variety of mediums and techniques limited to two-dimensional works. Painting, digital works, photography, block prints, and collages are all welcome. Our hope is that this album cover artwork will: Inspire – we hope for the artwork to fuel creativity. Reflect – we want the album artwork to be a reflection of the voices of the farmers and musicians who have participated in this project. Uplift – we want the artwork to elevate and celebrate the rich agricultural heritage of the Roanoke region. Dates: Submission period: August 18th — September 18th, 2026 Selection notification: by week of September 30th, 2026 Submission Instructions: Art works must be submitted as a digital image. Artists may only submit 1 original piece. Eligibility and conditions Applications are only open to current residents of, as well as high school and college students who attend school in the following area: Roanoke or Salem Cities, or Bedford, Botetourt, Craig, Floyd, Franklin, Montgomery or Roanoke counties. Submitted artworks are expected to adhere to fair use and CAA code of best practices in fair use in the visual arts (read more about the CAA code). In particular, artists should avoid the use of copyrighted material that does not generate new artistic meaning and is not transformative. Applicants may only submit 1 original piece. Art works must be submitted as a digital image. Artists must watch Episode 1...
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