The Berkeley Arts Council is pleased to announce the selected artists for the 16th Annual Art & Earth Juried Exhibit.
This year, we received 31 entries from 8 states, representing a total of 78 submitted artworks. Our juror selected 30 pieces by 21 artists for inclusion in the exhibit.
The exhibit will be on display from Thursday, April 16 through Sunday, June 14, 2026 at Berkeley Art Works.
Accepted Artists & Artworks
- Anne Barrington
Between Coal Towns That Sleep - Judith Becker
Closed Gentians - Mark Dierker
Make Your Deal - Noel-Marie Fletcher
Heavenly Symmetry - Cara Hannan
Skyline Caverns - Katherine Hutson
Forest
Sunset Field - Summer Kerr
Trails Forged - Annette Kramer
Poppies
Thistle - Sandra Lynch
Denim in Full Bloom
String Bowls - Jeanne McClure
Jewels from the Garden - Gracelyn Moore
Manatee Dish - Lisa Mortensen
Nature is My Church - Tom Nebel
Potomac Highlands
Magothy - Karen Smith
Summit - Neil Super
Sandstorm
Last of Its Kind - Tommy Tang
Aurora - Ann Tannous
Scotts Run in Color
Shenandoah National Park
Spring at Pierce Mill - Gustavo Alonso Torrez Jr.
To the Patch - Ed Tryon
Cacapon Hike
Lily Pads - Linda W. Wood
Green Eucalyptus Lidded Jar - Kristin Zimet
Great Mother of Waters
Reachdown
Notifications to artists will be sent shortly.
We look forward to celebrating this year’s artists and sharing their work with the community!
Hand Delivery and Shipping Instructions
All accepted work must arrive between Monday April 6 and Sunday April 12, 2026. Works accepted for the exhibit are to be hand-delivered or shipped to:
Berkeley Art Works
116 North Queen Street
Martinsburg, WV 25401
Artwork to be hand-delivered must arrive during regular business hours at the Berkeley Art Works on Thursday 4/9 and Friday 4/10 from 11am to 5pm, or Saturday 4/11 and Sunday 4/12 from 11am to 4pm. All artwork must have identifying information attached: title, name of artist, medium, price.
Artwork to be shipped must arrive during the week of Monday April 6 through Friday April 10. Volunteers will be at the gallery to receive shipments between 11am and 5pm. Work must be shipped prepaid to the Berkeley Art Works in sturdy, reusable packing. (Please no packing peanuts!) Plexiglass must be used on all shipped works, no glass. Two-dimensional work must be suitably framed and ready for hanging, equipped with wire, (no sawtooth or loop hangers). All artwork must have identifying information attached: title, name of artist, medium, price.
For return shipping, a pre-paid, printed shipping label must be included with your work – no exceptions! Hand-written labels are not acceptable. The Berkeley Arts Council will not pay for return shipping.
IMPORTANT: The Berkeley Art Works does not receive U.S. Mail at the gallery address. Do not use the U.S. Postal Service to ship your work. Please use Federal Express (FedEx) or United Parcel Service (UPS). If you are unable to use FedEx or UPS to ship your work, please e-mail us at berkeleyartswv@gmail.com for instructions. Artists are responsible for tracking and verification of when the artwork is delivered.
Pickup of Hand-Delivered Work – Artists picking up their work at the conclusion of the show may do so on Sunday June 14, 2026 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
Return of Shipped Work – The BAC will deliver shipped work to FedEx/UPS following the close of the exhibit, beginning Tuesday June 16, 2026.
Important Dates
Arrival of shipped works to the Berkeley Art Works: Between Monday April 6 – Friday April 10, 2026.
- Arrival of hand-delivered works to the Berkeley Art Works: Between Thursday April 9 – Sunday April 12, 2026.
- Exhibition Dates: Thursday April 16 – Sunday June 14, 2026.
- Awards Reception: Sunday May 10 2:00 – 4:00pm
- Pick Up Work at End of Exhibit: Sunday June 14, 2026 between 2:00pm and 4:00pm.
- Return of Shipped Work: Beginning on or about Tuesday June 16, 2026.
Terms
Entries must be original works of art that have been completed within the last 3 years and have not been exhibited previously at the Berkeley Art Works.
The BAC reserves the right to reject any work that is not consistent with the work presented in the digital entry image(s), or if the framing or presentation is not adequate.
No substitution, exchange, modification, or withdrawal of works is permitted after they are accepted for the exhibit.
Work must remain in the Berkeley Art Works for the duration of the exhibit.
Commission: Artwork may be offered for sale or NFS. The BAC retains a 30% commission on artwork sold during the exhibit.
Insurance/Liability: By delivering or shipping your work, you agree that, although the BAC will take reasonable measures to ensure the safety of the work in the gallery, the BAC is not responsible for loss of or damage to the artwork, and the artist is responsible for his/her own insurance if desired.
Shipping/Return: BAC is not responsible for any loss or damage to artwork during shipping. BAC does not pay for return shipping. A pre-paid printed shipping label must accompany artwork for return shipping.
Publicity: The artist grants permission for the BAC to use submitted images of artwork for promotion and publicity. The BAC will promote the exhibit through its Web site, e-mail list, press releases, and social media.
Unclaimed Work: Artwork left more than 30 days after the exhibit closes becomes the property of the BAC to do with as deemed appropriate.