Calling All Artists for 2022 CAA Member Juried Exhibition
CALL TO ARTISTS
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is calling all artists who are current members of the Cultural Arts Alliance to submit a maximum of two (2) pieces application to be considered for the 2022 CAA Member Juried Exhibition. The pieces will be juried and up to one (1) piece of work per artist will be selected for inclusion in the show, which will be exhibited and for sale at The Foster Gallery in the CAA's Miramar Beach Creative Campus from November 15, 2022 - February 24, 2023. This call is open to CAA members only. If you are not yet a member, click here to join. Membership is open to all artists, regardless of location.
Cash awards will be given for Best In Show ($500), Awards of Merit ($250), Peoples' Choice ($100) and Honorable Mention ($75).
2D & 3D works are welcomed and encouraged and may include but are not limited to Oils, Acrylics, Watercolor and other Works on Paper, Mixed Media, Photography, Sculpture, Jewelry, Ceramics, Glass, Wood & Metal. The submitted piece(s) must be original and have been created within the last 3 years. 2D work must be dry and ready to hang with pre-attached wire.
Please study the criteria and submit works ONLINE prior to 11 pm on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022.
ABOUT THE FOSTER GALLERY
The Foster Gallery is named for the late Susan Foster, a founder of the Cultural Arts Alliance. The gallery is part of the Miramar Beach Creative Campus featuring regional artist rotations on a quarterly basis as well as special exhibitions. The Foster Gallery at the Miramar Beach Creative Campus will also host artist receptions and openings, workshops in J. Leon Studio, events, and serve as a community gathering point symbolizing the support the CAA strives to give artists in our community, including those who are members of the CAA.
GALLERY LOCATION AND HOURS OF OPERATION
The gallery is located at 13370 Emerald Coast Parkway, Miramar Beach, FL 32550. Hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 11 AM – 5 PM.
CRITERIA
If submissions do not meet the following criteria, they will not be accepted and considered for the show:
Artist must be a current member of the CAA. Membership is open to all artists, regardless of location. Not a member yet? Join today!
A non-refundable jury fee of $20 is required and allows a maximum of 2 entries per artist to be considered for the show. Only one piece per artist will be selected.
All exhibited work must be original within the last 3 years. No print reproductions accepted (except photography).
Artwork must be appropriate for viewing by the general public and family-friendly.
2D & 3D Paintings: Dimensions (Height + Width) may not exceed 70" including frames.
Unframed gallery-wrapped canvas is acceptable only if it is at least 1.5 inches deep, the sides are completely painted, and no staples are visible.
Paintings must be properly mounted with D Rings and wired. No sawtooth hangers will be allowed.
3D Sculptures, Ceramics, Wood and Metal works must fit an 18” x 18” pedestal, or if free standing not take up more than 4 sq. ft. Artists may supply their own pedestal if necessary.
Selling your piece is not mandatory however if the piece is for sale, the artist agrees to a 60% Artist / 40% CAA split. Artwork must remain intact for the duration of the show.
TIMELINE
Call to artists: September 30 2022 - October 25, 2022
Artist notification: November 1, 2022
Art delivery to Foster Gallery: November 12, 2022
Show opens: November 15, 2022
Show ends: February 24, 2023
Mandatory Art pick-up: February 24, 2023
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your application ONLINE before 11 pm Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022. You will need to set up an account with Submittable if you do not already have one. You only have to set up your account one time, but you will need to submit to artist calls individually.
