CALL FOR ARTISTS
for the 13th annual
ISLAND CITY JURIED ART EXHIBITION
INTAKE: Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 10 AM to Noon
ENTRY FEE: $20 per entry, maximum of 2 entries per artist
Art Gallery 21 at the Island City Cultural Center
600 NE 21 Court, Wilton Manors, FL 33305
954-225-5488
At Art Gallery 21 in Wilton Manors, we’re pleased to kick-off the new art exhibit season with our first CALL FOR ARTISTS for the 13th Annual Island City Juried Art Exhibit, which is swiftly approaching. We will be accepting art entries on September 14th from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Island City Cultural Center located at 600 NE 21st Court, Wilton Manors, Florida 33305.
Below is an outline of all art submission criteria that interested artists must follow.
ART CRITERIA
All fine art media, including oil, watercolor, pastel, and acrylic painting, mixed media, pencil, pen & ink, photography, and collage will be accepted. Maximum size of two-dimensional art is 30-inches in either direction (not including frame). Maximum weight 20 pounds. Work must be clean and wired for hanging (No Saw-tooth Hangers). All protected artwork must use Plexiglas, NOT glass. Unframed works on canvas must be finished on all sides with no staples showing. Sculptures may be accepted. The gallery has a limited number of exhibit bases and acrylic covers.
All South Florida local artists are invited to participate. Art must be original, not a copy of another artist’s work. Previously exhibited artwork will not be accepted. No nudes, please. ENTRY FEE: $20 per entry, maximum of 2 entries per artist. We accept cash, checks and Zelle payable to Art Gallery 21, Inc. All proceeds go to support the gallery’s programs and projects. Please be advised that there are no guarantees of acceptance into the exhibit and there are no entry fee refunds.
EXHIBITION & AWARDS
A guest jurist will select the art entries that will be accepted into the exhibit and choose the three prize winners. Cash awards and ribbons will be presented live in the gallery during the opening night reception on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at approximately 6 PM. Artwork will be hung in the gallery through October 19, 2024, and will be shared on our social media platforms. Gallery hours are Friday and Saturday from 5 to 7 PM and are subject to change without notice. Private viewings can be arranged upon request by calling or texting 954-225-5488.
ABOUT ART GALLERY 21
Established in 2012, Art Gallery 21, Inc. is a Florida-registered 501c3 non-profit organization working in partnership with Wilton Manors Leisure Services Department to bring art and cultural experiences to the Island City. Located in the Island City Cultural Center at 600 NE 21st Court in Wilton Manors, Florida, Art Gallery 21 is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to promoting local artists and their creations. To donate to Art Gallery 21 via PayPal, click here. To volunteer during an event or exhibit, or for a general inquiry, please email ArtGallery21WCWM@gmail.com or call/text 954.225.5488. Follow Art Gallery 21 on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.