CURATOR OFF DUTY
Curator Off Duty is an open exhibition for any and all artists living in Virginia. This exhibition invites artists and creators of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds to submit a work of art to be shown at Olin Hall Galleries. The only curatorial criteria is that each submission must fit within one cubic foot. Curator Off Duty aims to unite the Virginia visual arts community through diversity and inclusion.
Opening Reception: September 12, 2025
6-8pm
Closing Reception: December 12, 2025
6-8pm
Community Choice Awards announced at 7pm
I.M.P.A.C.T. Donation sales 7-8pm
Submissions are open now until August 21, 2025!
C.O.D. Artist Contract
Artwork Submission Form
Requirements and Information
All submitted artwork will be exhibited as long as the work (including its frame) does not exceed one cubic foot (12”x12”x12”)
Each artist is invited to submit five individual works of art*
Any medium is allowed** and the work must arrive ready to hang or install
In order to accommodate artists working in video and film, there will be an online gallery within the official “Curator Off Duty” YouTube channel. These submissions will be limited to 1:20 (80-second) total running time. To submit a video/film/new media, files must be uploaded to youtube.com. Then, the link must be sent to mlogan@roanoke.edu
Each artist will have the option to donate their work to I.M.P.A.C.T. (see below for details)
Every work of art in the exhibition has the ability to be nominated for a Community Choice Award by visitors (see below for details)
By submitting a work of art to Curator Off Duty, the artist automatically agrees to the C.O.D. Artist Contract
See below for artwork delivery dates and times
*All works will be at installed at random. It is unlikely that multiple works submitted by one artist will be installed together
**Artwork containing living plants or animals, food, bodily fluids, wet objects, hazardous or toxic materials or anything with an active insect infestation will NOT be permitted. Olin Hall Galleries has the right to refuse a submission using hazardous materials
Artwork Delivery Dates
All C.O.D. submissions can be delivered to Olin Hall Galleries from 10am to 4pm on the dates below
Monday, May 12 - Thursday, May 15
Monday, May 19 & Wednesday, May 21 - Thursday, May 22
Tuesday, May 27 - Wednesday, May 28 & Friday, May 30
Saturday, July 12
Saturday, July 26
Monday, August 4 - Friday, August 8
Monday, August 11 - Friday, August 15
Monday, August 18 - Thursday, August 21
Deadline for submissions is August 21, 2025
If delivering by appointment, please email Talia Logan at mlogan@roanoke.edu
I.M.P.A.C.T. Donations
Inviting More People to Artfully Connect Together
I.M.P.A.C.T. is an initiative for Olin Hall Galleries and Roanoke College to bring the community and local areas of need together by means of art and the creative process. C.O.D. artists will have the option to donate their exhibited work(s) to I.M.P.A.C.T. All generously donated works will be for sale during the closing reception and total proceeds will be evenly divided to support these local non-profits:
Angels of Assisi
The Rescue Mission of Roanoke
Trees Roanoke
During the closing reception, visitors are allowed to choose the I.M.P.A.C.T. works that they would like to purchase from the C.O.D. exhibition. This will be a "Pay What You Can" model which is aimed at making art more accessible, allowing patrons to purchase artwork at a price they can afford, rather than a fixed cost. Each donated work will have a predetermined “Suggested Donation” based upon material and size.
Process
Visitors will have slips with the Entry Number of the works that they intend to purchase and there will be an allotted area for the transaction of the money and removal of work. I.M.P.A.C.T. sales and other donations are cash only. Olin Hall Galleries is unable to promote or organize sales of other works in the C.O.D. exhibition.
Curator Off Duty Community Choice Awards
During the exhibition, visitors to the gallery are invited to anonymously vote for their favorite works in the show. At the closing reception, the winning artists with the most votes will receive cash awards.
First Place $800.00
Second Place $600.00
Third Place $400.00
Fourth Place $200.00
Image credits left to right, top to bottom: Suzanne Davis Ross, Italia; Kirk Strond, Untitled; Lavender Oman, Smile Like a Flower; Susan Dietrich Gring, Change of Season; Sheila Long, The Scream; Beth Shively, Dianne; C.O.D. Staff, 4x5; C.O.D. Staff, Untitled; C.O.D. Staff, Untitled; C.O.D. Staff, Untitled; C.O.D. Staff, Children of Wheat; Mim Young, Caribe; Lillian Brue, Rock, Paper, Scissors II