Application Process
GVA maintains a fine art gallery — the Portman Gallery — in our visual arts center on St. Simons Island. We accept applications for all 2-D and 3-D visual arts media. We also curate art for off-site locations.
We strive to present accessible and diverse works that foster educational opportunities for residents and visitors to the Golden Isles.
If you are interested in applying for an exhibition with GVA, please check back here for open applications or contact us with your questions.
Portman Gallery at GVA
The application window for the 2026 Exhibition calendar year is now closed. Please check back for details on 2027 applications.
GVA at the Visitors Center
We are not currently taking 2026 applications for the Visitors Center.
GVA at Hotel Simone
We are not currently taking 2026 applications for Hotel Simone.
Artist+ Member Open Call
The application for the 2025 Artist+ Member Open Call is now closed. Please check back for the 2026 application.