New Artist Call: Retro Americana at Emerald Coast Theatre Company

The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) invites current CAA member artists to submit up to three original works for consideration in an upcoming Foster Gallery Outreach Special Exhibit at Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) in Grand Boulevard Town Center.

This special themed exhibition will be on view in the ECTC lobby from February 3 through June 5, 2026, and is designed to complement ECTC’s Season 13 productions, Forever Plaid and Mystic Pizza. Together, the exhibit and performances will create an immersive cultural experience that celebrates nostalgia, music, and Americana storytelling.

Theme: Retro Americana

Artists are encouraged to submit original works inspired by “Retro Americana”—a visual celebration of classic American culture. Submissions may explore diners and jukeboxes, classic cars, small-town life, vintage fashion, pop culture icons, and the feeling of the “good old days,” while also reflecting on themes such as memory, nostalgia versus reality, and reinterpretations of old photographs.

About The Foster Gallery

Established by the CAA in 2016, The Foster Gallery honors founder, artist, and educator Susan Foster and has long served as a platform for showcasing local and regional artists. As the program has grown, the CAA has evolved The Foster Gallery into a Visual Arts Outreach Program, bringing art into public and community-centered spaces throughout Walton County.

Through this outreach model, artists gain increased visibility and opportunities to exhibit and sell their work while connecting with broader and more diverse audiences beyond a single gallery location.

This special exhibit at ECTC continues that mission—pairing visual art with live performance and inviting artists to be part of a unique, cross-disciplinary collaboration.

EXHIBIT LOCATION  

Emerald Coast Theatre Company at 560 Grand Blvd., Ste 200 Upstairs, Miramar Beach, FL 32550

HOW IT WORKS Artists are not required to work at the host location, however, they must be current members of the CAA (members do not have to be local). Not a member yet? It's easy to join online.   

TIMELINE 

Call to artists: December 5, 2025 - January 20, 2026 

Artist notification: January 23, 2026 

Art Delivery to ECTC: January 28 & 29 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Exhibit opens: February 3, 2026

Artist Reception: February 12, 2026 | 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Exhibit ends: June 5, 2026  Mandatory Art Pick up date: June 5 or 9, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

We look forward to seeing your unique creations and celebrating the diverse talents of our creative community. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your work and connect with fellow artists and art enthusiasts.

HOW TO APPLY 

Please study the criteria and submit an application online prior to 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.