Würth Industry USA invites college and university students across Virginia to submit original artwork for the first Würth Industry USA Juried Art Show, a competitive exhibition launching the Würth Industry USA Fine Art Collection.

Selected works will be exhibited and judged at our Roanoke, Virginia facility on November 6, 2026, with First, Second, and Third Place awards presented. All types of 2-Dimensional art styles may be submitted.

Submissions Open April 24th!

ABOUT THE SHOW

Würth Industry introduces its first Juried Art Show: Move Forward. This is an opportunity for Virginia college and university students to exhibit original work in a professional setting and compete for awards. Winning artworks will become part of the Würth Industry USA Fine Art Collection.

Art and culture are an important part of the Würth Group’s corporate culture. The international Würth Collection currently includes over 20,000 works of art, spanning from the late Middle Ages to the early 21st century. This exhibition marks the beginning of the Würth Industry USA Fine Art Collection.

The exhibition will take place on November 06, 2026, at the Würth Industry USA facility in Roanoke, VA, and will include a reception from 5:30 - 7:30pm, where selected works will be displayed and judged by a jury panel. First, Second, and Third Place awards will be presented during this time.

*Please note: If you are under 18 you are required to submit a parental consent form at the time of registration. Download it below!

THEME

The theme of this year’s exhibition is: Move Forward.

At Würth Industry USA, we provide solutions that help our customers focus on creating the products that move our world forward. We hope that this theme invites artists to explore themes of innovation, growth, progress or momentum through their own unique perspective.

Artists are to interpret the theme in their own way and express what moving forward means to them using their artistic medium of choice.

PRIZES

All artworks accepted into the Würth Industry USA Juried Art Show will be eligible for the following prizes:

• 1st Place: $1,999 (artwork will be kept by Würth Industry USA following exhibition)
• 2nd Place: $1,199 (artwork will be kept by Würth Industry USA following exhibition)
• 3rd Place: $799 (artwork will be kept by Würth Industry USA following exhibition)
• Community’s Choice Award: $300 Gift Card to Blick Art Supplies

The 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place winning artwork will be kept indefinitely by Wurth Industry USA as the first pieces in the Würth Industry USA Fine Art Collection following the exhibition. By submitting your work, you agree to these conditions.

WÜRTH AND THE ARTS

‘Art and culture are food for the soul’ -Reinhold Würth

The international Würth Collection includes over 20,000 works of art, representing nearly 500 years of art history, from the late Middle Ages through the early 21st century. The collection spans a wide range of artistic styles and traditions, and demonstrates Würth’s commitment to a vibrant cultural landscape. This reflects central aspects of the Würth company, such as openness, internationality, and quality.

The Würth Industry USA Juried Art Show continues this commitment by supporting emerging artists and encouraging creative expression. An investment in the artistic voices and ideas that help move our world forward.

Click here to learn more about the Würth Collection

Check Back Here on 4/24 to Submit Your Artwork