Call For Artists - Time Sensitive Opportunity! As part of our Art & Diplomacy Series, AAFSW is seeking entries from 2D artists from the American Foreign Service and former USAID communities living in the DMV. Eligible participants include EFMs and MOHs. The submission deadline is July 10, 2025.

AAFSW is proud to continue its support of American foreign affairs visual artists through the sponsorship of the 2026 Call for Entries at the Arts Club of Washington, part of AAFSW's ongoing Art and Diplomacy Series. This initiative honors the creativity and vision of foreign service employees, spouses, and partners, spotlighting their contributions to global dialogue and understanding through the transformative power of art.

For this year’s call, AAFSW especially encourages submissions from Foreign Service Artists, including those from the former USAID community. You are invited to submit work that reflects your unique perspectives, experiences, and creative journeys.

Group Submission Support: AAFSW will sponsor a group submission and cover the entry and hanging fees for selected artists.

How to Apply: Please find out more details on the group submission process below and how to participate. Artists must be residents of the DMV area.

Submission Deadline: July 10, 2025 at 12:00 pm.

Warmly, 

Celine Ford, President, AAFSW

How to Apply

Email office@aafsw.org with the following:

• JPG images of 4 works of your original 2D art. File names/numbers must correspond with a numbered image list. Example file name format: 01_LastName_Title.jpg
• A numbered image list including the Artist Name, Title, Medium, Year, Dimensions and Price.
• A brief Artist's Bio.

Incomplete entries will not be considered.

 PLEASE READ FIRST BEFORE APPLYING - SUBMISSION GUIDELINES