Call To Artists

Mural Festival

Downtown Arts District and CityArts are holding a two-day mural festival on September 19 and 20. The finished murals will be displayed at the Orange History Center lawn on Saturday, September 21, until 2 pm.

On September 19 at our monthly 3rd Thursday event. We will have different muralists painting 8 x 8 walls on Magnolia Ave. This is a chance for the artists to paint live in front of peers in the community.

On Friday evening the event will culminate with a muralist team challenge. This event will have judges, multiple DJs, bars, and food trucks. The audience will have the deciding vote for the team winner, so invite all your friends and family to come out and cheer for your team.

The team leaders will be hand-selected and they will randomly choose their teammates. Ensuring a greater chance of working with muralists with whom they are not yet familiar.

We invite all Central Florida muralists to submit for this festival. Each selected artist will receive a $1000 stipend for the weekend.

Selected artists must have mural experience.

Artist Opening Reception: Third Thursday, March 21, 2024, 6-9 pm

Call to artist page: https://downtownartsdistrict.com/call-to-artists/

CityArts and OUC have partnered again to bring you “H2Show “. OUC, IS more than just the hometown utility, they are a committed community partner and leader. Their outreach and educational programs, initiatives and events reflect the diversity of their customers, employees and the communities they serve.

Theme: Environmental/Eco-Friendly (Unique vegetation and wildlife, Biologic or geologic aspects, Florida surface waters, etc.) or Florida Themes (The Everglades, Beaches, State Parks, Recreational uses of water, State events, State symbols (bird, flower,...), Downtown or UCF bodies of water (Fountains, ponds, ect), Lake Eola, Geographic features, Water Treatment Facilities, Historic Elevated Water Tanks, etc.). All mediums will be accepted.

Prizes awarded: Best in Show/1st Place: $500 2nd Place: $300 3rd Place: $200

All mediums accepted. Please keep in mind this is a juried show with limited space, so only 4 submissions per artist.

Art Drop Off: Sunday, 3/17/2024 and Monday, 3/18/2024 11:00 – 6:00 pm Art Pick Up: Saturday, 4/14/2024 and Monday, 4/15/2024,11:00- 6:00pm

Cost: $20 non-refundable submission fee with up to four submissions.

Commission: 30%

Entry Procedure

The artist must submit online at or by dropping off their work at CityArts for review during the dates posted.

1. All submissions MUST be labeled on the back of each piece with the following information: Artist’s Name, and Title. Art work will be juried into the show at the time of drop off.

2. It is recommended you supply a short artist bio or statement with entry form for our records.

Show Policies

***No AI-generated art will be allowed unless requested.***

1. All work must be original. All works submitted must be original works, and the Artist must have all necessary rights of use and reproduction. If any third party disputes the Artist’s claims of ownership, originality, or copyrights, CAO will not mediate the dispute or become involved. The work at issue will be removed and returned to the Artist. No refund will be provided.

2. Art work must be framed and ready for hanging or display.

3. It is recommended that the artist attend the Third Thursday opening.

4. All sales will be reconciled within 30 days of the show closing. Artist should include legal name on submission if different from working name.

5. After-show closing, all work must be picked up on the day(s) indicated for pickup. CityArts is not responsible for damage during storage to any work not picked up after posted pick up date. Any art not picked up within 14 days of the show closure will become the property of CityArts.

6. CityArts will make every effort to carefully handle and protect work, however, CityArts cannot be held liable for damage to work or any personal injury sustained while participating at CityArts.

7. Neither CityArts nor the Downtown Arts District, Inc. is liable for theft of any work displayed within the premises. CAO and DAD will make every reasonable effort to maintain a secure premise for our artists.

8. Neither CityArts nor the Downtown Arts District insures any art work displayed. Artists are welcome to provide their own insurance.

CityArts and The Downtown Arts District are holding an open call for proposals for Vacant to Vibrant storefront window installations in Downtown Orlando.

Installation artworks should elicit a certain feeling or atmosphere, allowing the audience to interact with the piece.

This project acts as a threshold between public and private space, as social anchors or carescapes within communities, as voids of real estate speculation, or as markers of changing consumption patterns.

We are open to diverse forms of media, including video, photography projects, installation pieces, architectural ideas, and other media. Proposals should take the form of a new body of work that can be presented as a 60-day exhibition at Storefront.

Collaborations across different professional fields and practices are welcome.

The selected proposals will receive a production budget. DAD will offer curatorial assistance to present the work at the gallery.

This program is made possible with the support of our partners, The City of Orlando, The Downtown Development Board, and United Arts of Central Florida.

IMPORTANT: Please read this area completely – Your signature on this form states that you agree to exhibit under and in compliance with all of the attached information.

These general rules and regulations apply to all installations.

Artists are responsible: For submitting, the budget, concepts, and designs once the space has been designated. All work must be completed by 4:30 pm on the 3rd Thursday assigned. Space Rules: The space must be cleaned and ready for public viewing. All trash and work products not used in the installation must be removed from the space. The floors and windows must be clean and ready for guests to view. Waste Removal is the responsibility of each artist. Artists failing to abide by waste disposal guidelines will jeopardize their participation in future events. Acts of God: Downtown Arts District, Property owners, promoters, sponsors, staff/employees, volunteers, etc. are in no way responsible or liable for personal adversity or acts of God.

Payments: Payment will be issued once the project is completed, on or directly after the 3rd Thursday. If you need money to install please include that in the budget so arrangements for partial payment can be made. Should you not complete the project after money for supplies has been paid, you will be expected to refund Downtown Arts District for the advance. Failure to do so will result in legal ramifications.

Insurance Requirements: Though we do not expect issues within the storefront spaces, we suggest artists without insurance purchase event insurance to cover loss of work product and theft should anything out of the normal arise during the installation period

Insure Events www.insurevents.com,

Eventsured www.eventsured.com, Act Insurance

Indemnity Clause: MAKE SURE YOU READ

***Your submission of this application means you agree to all of the following: All vendors agree that except as otherwise provided herein Downtown Arts District, CityArts Orlando, and the City of Orlando shall have no liability for any damage to or loss of property brought to 3rd Thursday Artist Market by vendor or to persons injured due to the negligence or otherwise of the Vendor during the course of their activities with the 3rd Thursday Artist Market. Vendor waives, releases, and shall indemnify and hold harmless Downtown Arts District, CityArts Orlando, and the City of Orlando and its officers, and employees from all liabilities, and the cost and expense of defending all claims of liability, for any loss from theft or otherwise, or damage to property brought to 3rd Thursday Artist Market by any person admitted by sponsors, or loss or damage to property of others that is the result of wrongful or negligent acts of the Vendor, its officers, agents, independent third party contractors contracted by the sponsor, and employees.

GREAT EXPECTATIONS - CALL TO ARTIST

• Who did you expect to be by now? Are you living your dream? Still working on it? What is the dream? What expectations do you hold for yourself in your life?

• This is a very subjective call, give us the best of what you are or what you hoped or hope to be.

Location: CityArts Gallery, 39 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando FL 32801

Dates of Exhibit: 12/19/24 - 1/12/25

Opening Reception: Third Thursday, December 19, 2024, 6 pm - 9 pm

Submission Deadline, Monday 12/02/2024 11;59 pm

Art Drop Off: Sunday, 12/16/24 and Monday, 12/17/24

Art Pick Up: Sunday, 01/12/25 and Monday, 01/13/25, from 11:00am - 6:00 pm

Juried show; acceptance is at the sole discretion of CityArts.

$20 application fee four submissions maximum. Gallery Commission: 30%

Entry Procedure:

Artists must submit online via the downtownartsdistrict.com submission form

1. All submissions MUST be labeled on the back of each piece with the following information: Artist’s Name, and Title.

2. Artwork acceptance is subject to being juried. You will receive and email if your art is selected for the exhibition.

Show Policies – by submitting your work you agree to the following:

1. All works submitted must be original works created by the Artist, and the Artist must control all necessary rights of use and reproduction. No AI-generated art will be allowed unless requested. If any third party disputes the Artist’s claims of ownership, originality, or copyrights, CA will not mediate the dispute or become involved. The work at issue will be removed and returned to the Artist. No refund will be provided.

2. Artwork must be framed or ready for hanging or display.

3. It is recommended and requested that the Artist attend the Third Thursday opening and that the Artist promote the third Thursday opening reception to your network, using the event reservation protocols that are being used by CityArts.

4. All sales will be reconciled within 30 days of the show closing. Artists should include their legal name on submission if different from their working name.

5. After-show closing, all work must be picked up on the day(s) indicated for pickup. CityArts is not responsible for damage during storage to any work not picked up after the posted pick-up date. Any art not picked up within 14 days of the show closure will become the property of CityArts.

6. CityArts will make every effort to carefully handle and protect work, however, CityArts cannot be held liable for damage to work that you submit, or for any personal injury you may sustain while participating at CityArts shows. You agree to bear all risk of loss and damage.

7. Neither CityArts nor the Downtown Arts District, Inc. is liable for theft of any work displayed within the premises. CityArts and DAD makes reasonable efforts to maintain a secure premise for our Artists and their works, but the Artist must accept all risks of loss due to theft.

8. Neither CityArts nor the Downtown Arts District insures any art work displayed. Artists are welcome to provide their own insurance.

AFFORDABLE ART – Artwork priced to sell.

Location: CityArts Gallery, 39 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando FL 32801

Dates of Exhibit: 12/19/24 - 1/12/24

Subject matter: The holidays are upon us, so we’d like to showcase affordable art! Work being within an affordable range for most folks would help to drive sales and match up people with some potentially perfect gifts! You chose your subject matter and medium, but remember to price your work affordably. Please consider sizing, especially since this work will most likely go in people’s homes. So bring your most precious work to help populate someone’s wall this holiday season.

Art Drop Off: Sunday, 12/15/24 and Monday, 12/16/20

Art Pick Up: Saturday, 1/12/25 and Monday, 1/13/25 from 11:00am - 6:00pm

Juried show; Acceptance is in the sole discretion of CityArts.

Gallery Commission: 30%

Entry Procedure:

***No AI-generated art will be allowed unless requested.***

1. All submissions MUST be labeled on the back of each piece with the following information: Artist’s Name, and Title.

2. Art work acceptance is subject to being juried at the time of drop off. Art work not accepted cannot be left behind. Submission fees are due only for accepted works.

3. It is recommended you supply a short artist bio or statement with entry form for our records. Show Policies – by submitting your work you agree to the following:

1. All works submitted must be original works created by the Artist, and the Artist must control all necessary rights of use and reproduction. If any third party disputes the Artist’s claims of ownership, originality, or copyrights, CA will not mediate the dispute or become involved. The work at issue will be removed and returned to the Artist. No refund will be provided.

2. Art work must be framed or ready for hanging or display.

3. It is recommended and requested that the Artist attend the Third Thursday opening, and that the Artist promote the Thrid Thursday opening reception to your network, using the event reservation protocols that are being used by CityArts.

4. All sales will be reconciled within 30 days of the show closing. Artist should include legal name on submission if different from working name.

5. After-show closing, all work must be picked up on the day(s) indicated for pickup. CityArts is not responsible for damage during storage to any work not picked up after posted pick up date. Any art not picked up within 14 days of the show closure will become the property of CityArts.

6. CityArts will make every effort to carefully handle and protect work, however, CityArts cannot be held liable for damage to work that you submit, or for any personal injury you may sustain while participating at CityArts shows. You agree to bear all risk of loss and damage.

7. Neither CityArts nor the Downtown Arts District, Inc. is liable for theft of any work displayed within the premises. CityArts and DAD makes reasonable efforts to maintain a secure premise for our Artists and their works, but the Artist must accept all risks of loss due to theft.

8. Neither CityArts nor the Downtown Arts District insures any art work displayed. Artists are welcome to provide their own insurance.

15th Annual Dia de los Muertos Art - Call to artists

In our 15th year, we want you to give it all you have. Wow us, impress us, knock of off of our feet. Go big, get wild, make this one count. We want the best art show ever!

Dates of Exhibit: 10/17/2024- 11/17/2024

Online Applications are due: Monday, October 7, 2024 by 11:59 p.m.

Artist Opening Reception: Third Thursday, October 17, 2024 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

CityArts is accepting all NEW art featuring Día de los Muertos (DDLM)

Examples for DDLM include, but are not limited to: Sugar Skulls, ofrendas, marigolds, traditional Mexican storylines, etc.

Due to the volume of the art for this show, we will not have a dedicated area for individual prints to be sold.

If you would like to sell prints or other art at the street party, you can apply to the vendor call. Please email linda.janssen.756@gmail.com for more information about the Street Party vendor opportunities.

All art must clearly fit the theme of the show. Art that does not clearly fit the theme without artist explanation will not be accepted. All art pieces must be for sale. All art must be ready to hang. Ex: Include wires, hooks, or D-rings attached to the back of each piece.

***YOU MUST PROVIDE PICTURES OF THE FRONT AND BACK OF YOUR FINISHED PIECE/S IN THE APPLICATION. APPLICATIONS NOT PROVIDING THIS INFORMATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED**

Mediums Accepted: All visual art mediums accepted. This includes large canvases and sculptures. Drip art or acrylic swirl art will not be accepted into this show. There are no size restrictions for submissions.

Online Submissions: You can submit your finished pieces for the online jury process until Monday, October 07, 2024, at 11:59 PM. You will be notified of acceptance via email. Your pieces will not be considered part of the show until payment is received.

Once accepted, you will drop off your art at CityArts on anytime from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on October 13-14, 2024. Art will not be allowed to be dropped off before these dates.

Walk-up submissions will be welcome on drop-off dates, but will cost $10 per piece. CityArts prefers online submissions. Cost: $20 non-refundable submission fee for 4 pieces.

Your listing price should include a 30% markup to accommodate the commission for CityArts. Entry Procedure 1. All submissions MUST be labeled on the back of each piece with the following information: Artist’s Name, and Title. 2. Art work acceptance is subject to being juried at the time of drop off. Art work not accepted cannot be left behind.

Submission does not guarantee acceptance into the show. You must receive an email accepting your pieces prior to the drop off dates.

Show Policies– by submitting your work you agree to the following:

All work must be original. All works submitted must be original works, and the Artist must have all necessary rights of use and reproduction. If any third party disputes the Artist’s claims of ownership, originality, or copyrights, CAO will not mediate the dispute or become involved. The work at issue will be removed and returned to the Artist.

No refund will be provided.

Art work must be framed and/or ready for hanging or display.

It is recommended that the artist attend the Third Thursday opening.

All sales will be reconciled within 30 days of the show closing. Artist should include legal name on submission if different from working name.

After-show closing, all work must be picked up on the day(s) indicated for pickup. CityArts is not responsible for damage during storage to any work not picked up after posted pick up date. Any art not picked up within 14 days of the show closure will become the property of CityArts.

CityArts will make every effort to carefully handle and protect work, however, CityArts cannot be held liable for damage to work or any personal injury sustained while participating at CityArts.

Neither CityArts nor the Downtown Arts District, Inc. is liable for theft of any work displayed within the premises. CAO and DAD will make every reasonable effort to maintain a secure premise for our artists.

Neither CityArts nor the Downtown Arts District insures any art work displayed. Artists are welcome to provide their own insurance.

15th Annual Monster Themed Call To Artist

In our 15th year, we want you to give it all you have. Wow us, impress us, knock of off of our feet. Go big, get wild, make this one count. We want the best art show ever!

• Dates of Exhibit: 10/17/2024- 11/17/2024

• Online Applications are due: Monday, October 7, 2024 by 11:59 p.m.

• Artist Opening Reception: Third Thursday, October 17, 2024 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

• Examples for monster art: Anything scary or fits within the horror genre (vampires, werewolves, mummies, creepy clowns, and iconic characters from tv shows or films) There will be a special area dedicated to art that fits the “Deadman” theme i.e.. zombies, ghouls, monsters, vampires, ghosts.

• Due to the volume of the art for this show, we will not have a dedicated area for individual prints to be sold.

• If you would like to sell prints or other art at the street party, you can apply to the vendor call. Please email linda.janssen.756@gmail.com for more information about the Street Party vendor opportunities.

• All art must clearly fit the theme of the show. Art that does not clearly fit the theme without artist explanation will not be accepted. All art pieces must be for sale. All art must be ready to hang. Ex: Include wires, hooks, or D-rings attached to the back of each piece.

***YOU MUST PROVIDE PICTURES OF THE FRONT AND BACK OF YOUR FINISHED PIECE/S IN THE APPLICATION. APPLICATIONS NOT PROVIDING THIS INFORMATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED**

• Mediums Accepted: All visual art mediums accepted. This includes large canvases and sculptures. Drip art or acrylic swirl art will not be accepted into this show. There are no size restrictions for submissions.

• Online Submissions: You can submit your finished pieces for the online jury process until Monday, October 07, 2024, at 11:59 PM. You will be notified of acceptance via email. Your pieces will not be considered part of the show until payment is received.

• Once accepted, you will drop off your art at CityArts on anytime from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on October 13-14, 2024. Art will not be allowed to be dropped off before these dates.

• Walk-up submissions will be welcome on drop-off dates, but will cost $10 per piece. CityArts prefers online submissions. Cost: $20 non-refundable submission fee for 4 pieces.

• Your listing price should include a 30% markup to accommodate the commission for CityArts. Entry Procedure 1. All submissions MUST be labeled on the back of each piece with the following information: Artist’s Name, and Title. 2. Art work acceptance is subject to being juried at the time of drop off. Art work not accepted cannot be left behind.

• Submission does not guarantee acceptance into the show. You must receive an email accepting your pieces prior to the drop off dates.

• Show Policies– by submitting your work you agree to the following:

All work must be original. All works submitted must be original works, and the Artist must have all necessary rights of use and reproduction. If any third party disputes the Artist’s claims of ownership, originality, or copyrights, CAO will not mediate the dispute or become involved. The work at issue will be removed and returned to the Artist. No refund will be provided.

Art work must be framed and/or ready for hanging or display.

• It is recommended that the artist attend the Third Thursday opening.

• All sales will be reconciled within 30 days of the show closing. Artist should include legal name on submission if different from working name.

• After-show closing, all work must be picked up on the day(s) indicated for pickup. CityArts is not responsible for damage during storage to any work not picked up after posted pick up date. Any art not picked up within 14 days of the show closure will become the property of CityArts.

• CityArts will make every effort to carefully handle and protect work, however, CityArts cannot be held liable for damage to work or any personal injury sustained while participating at CityArts.

• Neither CityArts nor the Downtown Arts District, Inc. is liable for theft of any work displayed within the premises. CAO and DAD will make every reasonable effort to maintain a secure premise for our artists.

Neither CityArts nor the Downtown Arts District insures any art work displayed. Artists are welcome to provide their own insurance.

Call for Vendors

14th Annual Dia de los Muertos & Monster Event Block Party:

3rd Thursday

October 19, 2023, 6-11:00 pm

Rain or shine event

CityArts is accepting vendors for the Monster Event, which will take place outside CityArts. We will be closing Pine St between Magnolia and Robinson for our street party and vendor alley. All vendors selling local visual art and local handmade items that fit the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) or Monster Party (Halloween) theme are accepted. 10 x 10 foot booth spaces as well as 6 foot table spaces will be available. Vendor spaces will be limited.

Cost:

$50 for 10 x 10 booth space

$25 for a 6' table space (no tent permitted) Payments are final and are non refundable. Payment will be required 48 hours after approval to secure your space.

Space is limited and will be juried to maintain the theme of the event. Only vendors that fit the Day of the Dead or Halloween theme will be accepted for this event. All vendors will be required to bring all items required for setup (tables, chairs, walls, etc.).

CityArts will not provide set-up items.

You can apply for a space until Monday, October 16, 2023, at 6:00 PM or until all spaces are taken. You will be notified of acceptance via email You will not be able to set up until payment is received.

For more information, call 407-756-0716 or email linda.janssen.756@gmail.com

We know everything is doubly expensive this year, so let’s get people buying art for presents instead of … whatever else.

Art is cool.

It’s expressive!

It shows you care and if you can get something original for around $250, why wouldn’t you? So give us your inexpensive pieces and let’s make original art the IT thing for gifting this year!

To save you money as well this call is $10 for up to 3 pieces.

It must be new art, or at least not shown in CityArts in 2022 and 2023.

Location: CityArts Gallery, 39 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando FL 32801
Dates of Exhibit: 12/21/23 - 1/14/24
Opening Reception: Third Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, 6 pm - 9 pm

Submission Deadline, Friday 12/11/2023 6 pm
Art Drop Off: Sunday, 12/17/23 and Monday, 12/18/23
Art Pick Up: Sunday, 1/14/24 and Monday, 1/15/24, from 11:00am - 6:00pm

Juried show; acceptance is at the sole discretion of CityArts.

Three submissions maximum, please.

Gallery Commission: 30%

Entry Procedure:

Artists must submit online via the downtownartsdistrict.com submission form

1. All submissions MUST be labeled on the back of each piece with the following information: Artist’s Name, and Title.

2. Artwork acceptance is subject to being juried. You will receive and email if your art is selected for the exhibition.

Show Policies – by submitting your work you agree to the following:

***No AI-generated art will be allowed unless requested.***

1. All works submitted must be original works created by the Artist, and the Artist must control all necessary rights of use and reproduction. If any third party disputes the Artist’s claims of ownership, originality, or copyrights, CA will not mediate the dispute or become involved. The work at issue will be removed and returned to the Artist. No refund will be provided.

2. Artwork must be framed or ready for hanging or display.

3. It is recommended and requested that the Artist attend the Third Thursday opening and that the Artist promote the third Thursday opening reception to your network, using the event reservation protocols that are being used by CityArts.

4. All sales will be reconciled within 30 days of the show closing. Artists should include their legal name on submission if different from their working name.

5. After-show closing, all work must be picked up on the day(s) indicated for pickup. CityArts is not responsible for damage during storage to any work not picked up after the posted pick-up date. Any art not picked up within 14 days of the show closure will become the property of CityArts.

6. CityArts will make every effort to carefully handle and protect work, however, CityArts cannot be held liable for damage to work that you submit, or for any personal injury you may sustain while participating at CityArts shows. You agree to bear all risk of loss and damage.

7. Neither CityArts nor the Downtown Arts District, Inc. is liable for theft of any work displayed within the premises. CityArts and DAD makes reasonable efforts to maintain a secure premise for our Artists and their works, but the Artist must accept all risks of loss due to theft.

8. Neither CityArts nor the Downtown Arts District insures any art work displayed. Artists are welcome to provide their own insurance.