CALL TO ARTISTS
Exhibition Dates: March 17-April 29, 2023
VISION
All Florida CraftArt members are invited to submit work to this year’s juried Members’ Exhibition which will be held at the Florida CraftArt Gallery in St. Petersburg, Florida. This exhibition showcases the finest contemporary glass, jewelry, fiber, wood, ceramics, metals and mixed media. With hundreds of skilled and accomplished artist members across the country, this show will be spectacular!
DETAILS
Eligibility
Open to artists who are current members of Florida CraftArt through the run of the show. If not current, annual membership dues must be received before the entry is submitted. Membership is payable online at www.floridacraftart.org/membership, by phone or by mail.
The application is online HERE
Email your images and application to:
[email protected]
How to submit
1. Artists are invited to submit recent work since 2020.
2. Download the application online at: FloridaCraftArt.org/Artists Opportunities
3. Jurying process: A jury panel will use your digital images to select entries based on originality, creativity, quality and complexity of workmanship, artistry and impact as represented in the images submitted. Cash awards.
Important Dates And Information
Submission period opens: December 9, 2022
Submission deadline (Early): January 23, 2023
EARLY entry fees are:
Florida CraftArt members: $25 for up to 5 works
Students and Artists in Residence: $15
Submission deadline (Late): February 17, 2023
LATE entry fees are:
Florida CraftArt members: $35 for up to 5 works
Students and Artists in Residence: $25
Notification of acceptance via email: Week of February 21
Selected artwork due at Florida CraftArt: March 1, 2, 3 by appointment with Julia Collver 501 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Zoom opening and award announcements:
March 17, 2023, 6 p.m.
Final Day and People’s Choice Award: April 29, 4 p.m.
Art Pick-up: Sunday, April 30: 12:15-4 p.m. May 1, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.. by appointment.
For general exhibition information or questions related to the call to artists, contact: Florida CraftArt Gallery Manager Julia Collver at (727) 821-7391 or email [email protected]
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
This exhibition is possible with grants and sponsorship from:
Exhibition Guidelines
1. Up to 5 pieces completed after January 2020 may be submitted.
2. All formats of fine craft art will be considered, including wall-hung, free-standing, suspended or pedestal mounted and art to wear.
3. All work must be original in concept, design and execution. Small production studio work will be considered. Work created in a class, workshop, or from a kit or purchased pattern is not eligible.
4. Work must be for sale.
5. No substitutions for accepted artwork will be allowed. All work must remain on display until the conclusion of the exhibit April 29, 2023.
Instructions and Entry Forms
PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE INSTRUCTIONS ON IMAGE LABELING, ATTACHING THE IMAGES, ETC.
