Mount Dora Center for the Arts invites all artists to participate in a juried art exhibit/competition that explores ethnic diversity in art. Submitted artwork should reflect the essence of cultures transformed by their environments and influences in the modern world. Selected artwork will hang in a 3-week gallery exhibition to coincide with the Mount Dora Viva la FRIDA Festival to be held on Sept 30, 2023, in Mount Dora, Florida. Awards: 1st - $500, 2nd - $200, 3rd - $100, plus honorable mention ribbons.

Visual artists are encouraged to submit their fine art in 2D and 3D for a chance to win cash awards and exhibit in a 3-week gallery exhibition at Mount Dora Center for our gallery in Mount Dora, Florida. We encourage artists to showcase their personal stories and their own cultural heritage while expressing the colorful uniqueness and moral complexities that Frida Khalo represented as seen through your eyes. Artists from any cultural background will bring their own perspective to the theme.

Important Dates:

• Entry deadline is Aug 30, 2023, at 5 pm
• Notifications regarding status will be emailed on Sept 4, 2023
• Accepted artwork must be delivered on Sept 18 & 19 between 11 am and 4 pm to the MDCA Gallery at 138 E.5th Ave Mount Dora FL, 32757
• Artists’ Reception and Awards Ceremony, Friday, Sept 22, 2023 (5-7 pm)
• The exhibition runs Sept 22 – Oct 8, 2023
• All (unsold) artwork must be picked up on Oct 9 & 10 between 11 am and 4 pm

Awards:
1st Place- $500, 2nd Place - $200, 3rd Place- $100, and honorable mention ribbons.

Additional Terms:

·         Artwork accepted for exhibition and competition must be dropped off at MDCA Gallery 138 E 5th Ave.32757, Mt Dora, FL 32757.  If you cannot deliver your artwork, shipping costs are your responsibility. A pre-printed, paid shipping label for return shipment must be included with your work, along with reusable packaging.

·         Please limit the size of artwork to 30” max on the long side for submitted artwork.

·         MDCA reserves the right to reject work that is not represented accurately in the submitted image or that arrives damaged, poorly constructed, or poorly presented.

·         All artwork in the exhibit must be for sale, the gallery takes a 35% commission on works sold.

·         The artist agrees that images of artwork may be used in publicity materials.

·         2-D works must be properly prepared for the exhibition with wire securely attached. 3D works must be able to stand solid on their own if they are not wall pieces.

·         Each accepted work must arrive with an ID label in the proper format and securely attached to the back of the frame, or attached to 3d works along with the MDCA signed agreement. The agreement, ID label format, and other pertinent information will be transmitted with the winning notifications.

Application Requirements

For a $25 entry fee, you may submit up to 5 pieces of artwork for consideration. Your entry is not complete until payment is received.

You may submit photos for up to 5 (five) pieces of artwork for consideration but a maximum of 2 (two) will be accepted from each artist.  Entry photos should be of good quality and an accurate representation of color and tonality.  Do not include the frame in the photos.

Questions:  Paul Morris, Gallery Director MDCA / Gallery@mdca.org /  786-205-7431 

Eligibility Criteria

All 2D and 3D artwork is acceptable, Artworks must be entirely the work of the entrant. Generated AI works will not be accepted.  Artists need not be in Florida to participate.