Call to Artists

Dates of Exhibit: February 16 – March 12, 2023

Artist Opening Reception: Third Thursday February 16, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

The 10 most renowned Indian Spices: Coriander Cinnamon Turmeric Chili Cumin Cardamon Clove Black Pepper Mustard Seed Saffron These spices are integral part of the Indian Cuisine. They are often seen to flavor the culinary journeys of a variety of nationalities within our communities. We look forward to seeing your unique visual representations. Artwork should be influenced by Indian Arts Culture.

Selection Criteria: Appropriateness - Artwork will be selected based on its relevance to the project. Communication: Artist must clearly communicate concept through the artwork media used. Performance: Artist must cooperative and professional and have a history of delivering timely work.

This exhibit opens on February 16, 2023.

Art needs to be delivered between February 12 and 13, 2023. The show hangs in CityArts until March 12, 2023. Pick up for the art is Sunday and Monday March 12 and 13, 2023. Between 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

All media accepted.

Cost: $10 non-refundable submission fee (per piece) Four submissions maximum.

Commission: 30%

Entry Procedure

Show Policies

Dates of Exhibit: March 16 – April 16, 2023

Online applications due: March 10, 2023

Drop-off submissions welcome on March 12-13, 2023 (CityArts staff will accept or deny walk-in submissions)

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.

Exhibition themes: Environmental/Eco-Friendly (Unique vegetation and wildlife, biologic or geologic aspects, Florida surface waters, etc.)
Florida Themes (The Everglades, wildlife, flora/fauna, beaches, rivers, lakes, state parks, recreational uses of water, state symbols (bird, flower, fossil, etc.)
Downtown or UCF bodies of water (Fountains, ponds, Lake Eola
Geographic features, Water Treatment Facilities, Historic Elevated Water Tanks, etc.

All mediums will be accepted.

This is a prize exhibition. Awards will go to the following winners: 1st Place/Best in Show ($300), 2nd Place ($200), 3rd Place ($100).

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

Art Drop Off: Sunday, 3/12/2023 and Monday, 3/13/2023 from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Art Pick Up: Sunday 4/16/2023 and Monday, 4/17/2023, from 11:00am - 6:00pm - Closed that Sunday for Easter.

Cost: $10 non-refundable submission fee (per piece) Four submissions maximum please.

Commission: 30%

Entry Procedure

Show Policies

Dates of Exhibit: March 16 – April 16, 2023

Online Applications due March 10, 2023

Artist Opening Reception: Third Thursday March 16, 2023 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

The 10 most renowned Indian Spices: Coriander Cinnamon Turmeric Chili Cumin Cardamon Clove Black Pepper Mustard Seed Saffron These spices are integral part of the Indian Cuisine. They are often seen to flavor the culinary journeys of a variety of nationalities within our communities. We look forward to seeing your unique visual representations. Artwork should be influenced by Indian Arts Culture.

Selection Criteria: Appropriateness - Artwork will be selected based on its relevance to the project. Communication: Artist must clearly communicate concept through the artwork media used. Performance: Artist must cooperative and professional and have a history of delivering timely work.

This exhibit opens on March 16, 2023.

Art needs to be delivered between March 12 and 13, 2023. The show hangs in CityArts until April 16, 2023. Pick up for the art is Sunday and Monday April 16 and 17, 2023. Between 11am - 6pm

All media accepted.

Cost: $10 non-refundable submission fee (per piece) Four submissions maximum.

Commission: 30%

Entry Procedure

Show Policies

Alice in Wonderland Prize Exhibition

Dates of Exhibit: April 20 – May 14, 2023

Artist Opening Reception: Third Thursday April 20, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Community Partner: Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, this exhibition will award $15,000 worth of prize money to four winning artists!

This upcoming April, CityArts Orlando will join literary and artistic forces to celebrate the whimsical imagery created by Lewis Carroll in his stories, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass.

Artists are invited to create an original work of art inspired by their favorite quote, scene, character, or concept/feeling from Alice in Wonderland.

Beloved by all ages, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland aka Alice in Wonderland (1865) by Lewis Carroll inspired generations to delve into imaginary worlds and pursue their dreams. A little girl following a rabbit down a hole, meeting the Cheshire Cat, and having a tea party with the Mad Hatter became one of the most recognizable stories in modern literature. It provoked incredibly rich art from authors and creatives, who immortalized the story in new adaptations, prints, and drawings.

Take Alice to the next level. Think about her in the world today. Take us on a journey to WONDERLAND! Artists are encouraged to find inspiration from any works related to Alice in Wonderland. This includes images and themes from the books, animated films, live-action films, theatrical productions, etc.

A cloudless, golden afternoon on the river above Oxford. Alice picks a jar of marmalade from a cupboard as she is falling down the rabbit hole. She begins to cry giant-sized tears in the dark hall of doors, and notices a vial on a high shelf that says, ‘Drink Me.’

Characters to Consider
Alice
The White Rabbit
The Smoking Caterpillar
The Cheshire Cat
The Mad Hatter
The March Hare
The Dormouse
The Queen of Hearts
The Gryphon
Jabberwocky
Tweedledum and Tweedledee

Scenes to Consider
The Garden of Singing Flowers
The Mad Tea Party
Falling Down a Rabbit Hole
Caucus Race
Mushroom Valley
Croquet Game: hedgehogs used as balls, flamingos used as mallets

Other Imagery to Consider
Pocket Watch
Flamingo Mallets
“Drink Me” Bottle
“Eat Me” Cake
Door in a Tree
Playing Cards
Chess Pieces that have come to life

Thanks to the a generous anonymous donor, the following prizes will be awarded:
- 1st Place (Best in Show): $10,000
- 2nd Place: $2,500
- 3rd Place: $1,500
- People’s Choice: $1,000

******* TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES: If you are experiencing any technical difficulties with the online form, you may email your images, art info, and contact information directly to Kat Quast, Operations and Events Manager at the Downtown Arts District/CityArts. She can be reached at kquast@dadorlando.com or (407) 648-7060.

Commission: 30%

1. OVERVIEW

Selected works will be exhibited at CityArts Orlando (pending the jury’s acceptance) from April 22, 2023 through May 13, 2023. Submissions will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. of April 1, 2023. Artwork will be selected by a curator and jury panel. Artists will be notified of their acceptance or denial no later than April 7, 2023. There is a flat $20 submission fee, which allows artists to submit one to four images. The entry fee does not guarantee a place in the exhibition. The fee is for processing and administration of the submission. This fee is non-refundable.

Accepted artists will be required to arrange transportations of the art to the gallery prior to the exhibit. Artists are not required to be present at the exhibit. However, if they wish to attend, travel arrangements are the responsibility of the participating artists.

If the selected art submissions sell prior to the exhibit, similar artwork will be expected to be produced.

2. ELIGIBILITY

The competition is open to all artists who wish to submit original artwork. All forms of painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, animation, installation art, and digital are eligible. Participants must be 18 years of age or older to apply.

3. INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS & RESTRICTIONS

Artwork must be framed and ready for hanging or display. If the piece requires special hanging mechanisms or display features, it is the artist’s responsibility to provide those materials at art drop-off. Wall mounted works must not be taller than 36" and no wider than 36". Sculptural works must fit through a standard entry door (5’x 8’), and pedestal must be provided by the artist and approved by the committee prior to the event. Installations can be larger than this but must be able to fit through the door. If the artwork is larger than the specs provided, please contact us. All artwork accepted into this exhibition must be dropped off or arrive via mail at CityArts by Monday, April 17, 2023.

4. IMAGE FORMAT FOR SUBMISSIONS

Artwork is accepted via online submission in the form below. The format for uploading images is as follows: 72 dpi, .jpg format, no larger than 1mb each. Please name files as follows: yourname_artworkname_1.jpg, yourname_artworkname_2.jpg etc. Images may be used for promotional use. All artists will be credited, appropriately.

5. SUBMISSION SELECTIONS/CRITERIA

The selection of artists is solely at the discretion of the jury panel. Criteria for selection will include artistic excellence and significance across a body of work, along with career achievement that is demonstrated by an active history of exhibitions and other recognition. The panel will use the following criteria for selection: Concept, Technique, Design & Composition, and Color. The concept depicted in the artwork must clearly fit with the Alice in Wonderland theme. Following the selection of artists, the exhibition’s curatorial team will conduct virtual visits with each artist. The final selection of artwork for the exhibition will made during these meetings.

6. ENTRY FEE

There is a $20 per entry fee for up to four images. Payment is accepted via online payment. Cash may be accepted but must be handled in person. The entry fee does not guarantee a place in the event. The fee is for processing and administration of the submission. This fee is non-refundable.

7. DEADLINE

The final deadline for submissions is 11:59 p.m. on April 1, 2023.

8. NOTIFICATION

Acceptance or non-acceptance will be no later than April 7, 2023 by email.

9. COMMISSION

There will be a 30% commission on any sales made during the exhibition. Artists must price their work to accommodate the commission. Downtown Arts District’s staff will handle all sales.

10. COPYWRIGHTS & OWNERSHIP OF IMAGE

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.

The Art of Flowers

Dates of Exhibit: 8/17/2023- 9/10/2023

Online Applications due August 11, 2023

Artist Opening Reception: Third Thursday August 17, 2023 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Flowers, admired for their colors and fragrance, are more than just a matter of sight and smell. In the visual arts, flowers have long signified joy, grief, and every shade of complex emotions in between.

For this exhibit, any subject matter that predominantly shows flowers, or relates to flowers in an indirect manner, will be acceptable. Artists are also free to apply their own interpretation in representing the overall theme. Representational and abstract ideas based broadly on this theme, in any media, will be considered. Space for this show is limited so get your submissions in early. Once we are full, submissions will no longer be accepted.

Art Drop Off: Sunday, 8/13/2023 and Monday, 8/15/2023 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Art Pick Up: Sunday 9/17/2023 and Monday, 9/18/2023, from 11:00am - 6:00pm

Cost: $10 non-refundable submission fee (per piece)

Four submissions maximum

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

14th Annual Día de los Muertos and Monster Party: Call to Artists for Day of the Dead and Horror-themed art

Dates of Exhibit: 10/19/2023- 11/12/2023

Online Applications due October 13, 2023 by 6:00 p.m.

Artist Opening Reception: Third Thursday October 19, 2023 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Subject Matter: CityArts is accepting all NEW art featuring Día de los Muertos (DDLM) and Monster Art

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

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 contact kquast@dadorlando.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 online jury process until Friday, October 13, 2023 at 6:00 PM. You will be notified of acceptance via email and a link for payment will be sent along with email acceptance. 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 15-16, 2023

Art will not be allowed to be dropped off before these dates. Walk up submissions will be welcome on drop off dates, but CityArts prefers online submissions.

Cost: $10 non-refundable submission fee per piece. There are no restrictions for maximum number of pieces submitted by artists. If you would like to submit 8 pieces and they are all accepted by the jury, then you will be asked to pay $80.

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 fees are due only for accepted works.

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

Dates of Exhibit: November 16 – December 17, 2023

Artist Opening Reception: Third Thursday November 16, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Application deadline: October 30, 2023. Artist notification date: November 1, 2023.

Community Partner: Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, this exhibition will award $15,000 worth of prize money to four winning artists!

Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic. Poe is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre. He is widely regarded as a central figure of Romanticism in the United States and of American literature as a whole, and he was one of the country's earliest practitioners of the short story. He is also considered the inventor of the detective fiction genre and is further credited with contributing to the emerging genre of science fiction. The works of Edgar Allan Poe did not become popular successes until after the troubled author’s mysterious death, but his penchant for evoking bizarre and gothic imagery was not lost upon illustrators. Poe's exploration of all aspects of the human psyche has appealed to modern artists through the present day, including those associated with the Symbolist movement, German Expressionism, Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism.

CityArts wants to see your visual interpretation of Edgar Allan Poe. We are looking for inspiration from a story, quote, or passage from one of his literary works. Works considered for this exhibition can also depict Edgar Allan Poe.

******* TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES: If you are experiencing any technical difficulties with the online form, you may email your images, art info, and contact information directly to Kat Quast, Operations and Events Manager at the Downtown Arts District/CityArts. She can be reached at kquast@dadorlando.com or (407) 648-7060.

Commission: 30%

1. OVERVIEW

Selected works will be exhibited at CityArts Orlando (pending the jury’s acceptance) from April 21, 2022 through May 15, 2022. Submissions will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. of October 24, 2023. Artwork will be selected by a curator and jury panel. Artists will be notified of their acceptance or denial no later than October 31, 2023. There is a flat $20 submission fee, which allows artists to submit one-four images. The entry fee does not guarantee a place in the exhibition. The fee is for processing and administration of the submission. This fee is non-refundable.

Accepted artists will be required to arrange transportations of the art to the gallery prior to the exhibit. Artists are not required to be present at the exhibit. However, if they wish to attend, travel arrangements are the responsibility of the participating artists.

If the selected art submissions sell prior to the exhibit, similar artwork will be expected to be produced.

2. ELIGIBILITY

The competition is open to all artists who wish to submit original artwork. All forms of painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, animation, installation art, and digital are eligible. Participants must be 18 years of age or older to apply.

3. INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS & RESTRICTIONS

Artwork must be framed and ready for hanging or display. If the piece requires special hanging mechanisms or display features, it is the artist’s responsibility to provide those materials at art drop-off. There are no size restrictions for 2D works in this exhibition. Larger works will be selected at the curator's discretion. Sculptural works must fit through a standard entry door (5’x 8’), and pedestal must be provided by the artist and approved by the committee prior to the event. Installations can be larger than this, but must be able to fit through the door. If the artwork is larger than the specs provided, please contact us at (407) 648-7060 or kquast@dadorlando.com.

4. IMAGE FORMAT FOR SUBMISSIONS

Artwork is accepted via online submission in the form below. The format for uploading images is as follows: 72 dpi, .jpg format, no larger than 1mb each. Please name files as follows: yourname_artworkname_1.jpg, yourname_artworkname_2.jpg etc. Images may be used for promotional use. All artists will be credited, appropriately.

5. SUBMISSION SELECTIONS/CRITERIA

The selection of artists is solely at the discretion of the curator and jury panel. Criteria for selection will include artistic excellence and significance across a body of work, along with career achievement that is demonstrated by an active history of exhibitions and other recognition. The panel will use the following criteria for selection: Concept, Technique, Design; Composition, and Color. The concept depicted in the artwork must clearly fit with the Edgar Allan Poe theme.

6. ENTRY FEE

There is a $20 per entry fee for up to four images. Payment is accepted via online payment. Cash may be accepted but must be handled in person. The entry fee does not guarantee a place in the event. The fee is for processing and administration of the submission. This fee is non-refundable.

7. DEADLINE

The final deadline for submissions is 11:59 p.m. on October 30, 2023.

8. NOTIFICATION

Acceptance or non-acceptance will be no later than November 1, 2023 by email.

9. COMMISSION

There will be a 30% commission on any sales made during the exhibition. Artists must price their work to accommodate the commission. Downtown Arts District’s staff will handle all sales.

10. COPYWRIGHTS; OWNERSHIP OF IMAGE

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.