The Fearlessly and Wonderfully Created Fine Art Show and Sale is a juried, in person event held Thursday November 14th through Saturday November 16th, 2024. The event will take place at Belle Meade Historic Site and Winery, Nashville’s first and oldest winery. Thursday’s Opening Reception will be an invitation only event while all other days will be open to the public and selected works will be exhibited and promoted for sale. Show dates will coincide with Belle Meade’s Holiday Open House in which large crowds are anticipated on the grounds.

A preshow and post show online feature will be available to artists who wish to participate in this option. Those works chosen for the online sale will not need to be delivered for the in person show. The shipping of artwork sold in the online portion will be arranged between the artist and buyer. Artists are welcome to be present for any part of the show, but it is not required.

We are now accepting submissions of original works of art—all subject matter, genres, and artwork styles. All art should be appropriate for every age. Jurors will select and ultimately curate an eclectic array of original artwork. Submission deadline is September 1, 2024. 

This years show will include the following new promotional elements: 

-Launch Party (August 15th)

Honorary Chairperson and engagement of MP&L Strategic Communications who will coordinate media and public relations.

Emmy Award winning actress Tracey Bregman is this year’s Honorary Chairperson. Tracey is best known for her roles on “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “The Young and the Restless”. Tracey is an avid equestrian and enthusiastic supporter of SaddleUp!. She will use her platform and personal appearances to promote SaddleUp!, the show and participating artists.

Award-winning artist and instructor Ernest Vincent Wood has been selected as our Featured Artist and jury member. Vincent trained at the International School for Drawing, Painting, and Sculpture in Umbria, Italy after earning a BFA from Wichita State University. His recent painting, More Than Material, was awarded 2nd place by The Portrait Society of America in the 2021 International Portrait Competition. It then went on to a successful auction at Sotheby’s of NY. Vincent will lead the OnTrack workshop November 12th-14th.

-Featured Artist Workshop at OnTrack Studios (November 12th -14th 2024) 

FWC Event Schedule

Application Requirements

Artwork Requirements

• Entries must be submitted via CAFÉ (www.callforentry.org) no later than September 1, 2024 at midnight.
• All subject matter and working styles are welcome.
• Each submission should be appropriate for every age. SU! will be the sole arbiter of appropriateness.
• Submissions must be original works using permitted mediums: oil, acrylic, all water soluble, pastels, charcoal, photography, sculpture and ink (No reproductions of any kind.)
• Mixed media is permitted
• No digital art, encaustic, or crafts.
• Maximum size must not exceed 1,728 square inches – i.e., 36” x 48”
• Works must be framed or use gallery wrapped canvases and properly wired and ready for hanging.
• Frames
  • Solid wood construction
  • Floater frames accepted
  • Gallery wrapped canvases with clean edges and sides accepted
  • Frames must not exceed 4” in width.
  • Maximum frame size may not exceed 48” in either direction.
  • Improperly framed pieces or those unsuitable for hanging will be returned.

Art Sales:

• All paintings selected for this exhibition must be for sale.
• Sale split will be 70/30 with 70% of sale proceeds awarded to the artists. 30% of sale proceeds go to SU!
• A predetermined retail sales price must be provided for each painting submitted for judging and exhibition.
• Sales prices will not be changed after artwork has been selected for the show.
• The artist’s portion of all sales will be paid at the show’s completion via check and mailed to the address provided in the artist’s application within 3 weeks of the close of show.

Eligibility Criteria

Jurying Process:

• A non-refundable online application fee of $35 will be collected from each submitting artist
• Apply to the show by submitting 5 to 10 images of your original works that will be available for the show.
• Each painting is evaluated on an individual basis. This means each painting is considered for exhibition on an individual basis, not as a group. We could select one piece or all seven pieces and will clarify upon acceptance.
• Post acceptance, selected artists may have an opportunity to submit additional work which reflects an equine theme and/or the “Fearlessly and Wonderfully Created” sentiment.
• Acceptance notification of works and/or artists will be announced via CAFÉ and/or email no later than September 17th, 2024.
• Selected works MUST BE received by Saddle Up!, via local delivery no later than November 12 and in person no later than November 13th 2024.
• Delivery of Accepted Works:

Local Delivery: Deliver uncrated artwork to Belle Meade Winery at 5025 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN  37205 on November 12th 9:00-12:00, or November 13th between 4:00 – 7:00.

• Hand delivered work may be removed at the conclusion of Sunday show hours November 17, 1:00-4:00.
• Out of Town Artists: Ship artwork to SaddleUp! 1549 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin, TN 37069 to arrive no later than November 12th, 2024.
• A pre-paid return shipping label must be included with artwork.
• Artists are encouraged to use commercially manufactured artist's/strong box such as a StrongBox by Airfloat Systems, or Masterpak. NO PEANUTS or similar loose packing materials permitted. Shipping containers will be returned to the artists at the conclusion of the show at the artist's expense using pre-paid return shipping label.
• FWC is not responsible for any damage that may occur during shipment.