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. Email any questions and submissions to office@aafsw.org.

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

Warmly, 

Celine Ford 

President, AAFSW

Submission Requirements for Participating Artists

Each artist must submit the following materials:

• JPG Images: Submit up to four (4) high-quality JPG images of the works proposed for exhibition.

• • File names must be numbered and correspond exactly with the image list.

  • Example format: 01_LastName_Title.jpg

• Numbered Image List: Provide a document listing each submitted image, including the following details:

• • Artist Name

  • Title of the Work

  • Medium

  • Year Created

  • Dimensions (in inches)

  • Price