99 Bottles

Call for Entry

Location: Florida CraftArt, 501 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL

Exhibition Dates: May 24 – July 12, 2025

Vision

Florida CraftArt announces 99 Bottles, a juried exhibition inviting artists from across the country to explore the bottle as both a form and an idea. Featuring works in glass, ceramics, metal, wood, fibers, and mixed media, the show celebrates the creativity and craftsmanship behind this timeless object.

Bottles are full of meaning—whether holding emotions, carrying a message across the waves, spinning at the center of a game, displaying a miniature ship, or hinting at the magic of a genie inside. Inspired by the catchy tune, 99 Bottles brings together imaginative and skillful takes on this classic shape.

Juried by Rachel Rearick, Executive Director of Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, the exhibition will be on view at Florida CraftArt in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, showcasing Fine Craft artists from all over the nation.

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Guest Juror

Rachel Rearick is the Executive Director of Contemporary Craft and has a demonstrated commitment to creating inclusive spaces in the arts over a career that has focused on building partnerships which leverage support for the advancement of artists. Previously, Rachel served as the Arts and Culture Manager for Allegheny County Airport Authority; the Arts, Culture, and History Specialist for the City of Pittsburgh; and was the Co-Founder of KuratedPgh, a retail gallery that focused on fine art and functional craft. Rachel serves as the President of the Board of Directors at Shiftworks Community + Public Art and is an artist member of both the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Print Group. She holds a Masters degree in Public Administration from Gannon University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Edinboro University.

Entry Fee

$30 for up to 5 works

Florida CraftArt Members: $20 for up to 5 works (Contact gallery@floridacraftart.org for Member Discount Code. Become a Florida CraftArt member: floridacraftart.org/membership)

Dates & Deadlines

Submission Deadline: Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 11:59pm MT

Acceptance Notification via Email: Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Signed Exhibition Contract: Due by Friday, May 2, 2025 via email to gallery@floridacraftart.org.

Artwork Receiving:

• In person: Saturday, May 10 (10am-5:30pm), Sunday, May 11 (12-5pm), or Monday, May 12 (10am-5:30pm) by appointment only (email gallery@floridacraftart.org).
• Shipping: Must be received by Friday, May 9. (Artist is responsible for incoming and outgoing shipping costs.)

Exhibition Dates: May 24 – July 12, 2025

Opening Reception & Award Announcements: Friday, June 6, 2025, 5:30-7:30pm (Awards at 6:00pm)

Artwork Pick-Up:

• In person: Sunday, July 13 (12-5pm), Monday, July 14 (10am-5:30pm), or Tuesday, July 15 (10am-5:30pm) by appointment only (email gallery@floridacraftart.org).
• Shipping: Artwork will be shipped back within 7 days of the close of the exhibition, once artist has paid for return shipping costs.

Awards

• First Place: $250
• Second Place: $150
• Third Place: $100

Questions? Contact gallery@floridacraftart.org or call 727-821-7391.

About Florida CraftArt: Florida CraftArt (FCA) is a member-supported, statewide 501c3 nonprofit organization headquartered in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg’s arts and culture district. Fine craft artwork by more than 200 Florida-based artists is presented in the 2,500-square-foot retail gallery and in the adjacent exhibition space, which features curated exhibitions and programming. FCA’s goal is to elevate fine craft as a recognized economic generator for Florida, nurture emerging artists, exhibit and promote fine craft artists, provide high-quality exhibitions, and broaden educational programming for the community.

Application Requirements

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Applications must be submitted online through Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 11:59pm EST via CallforEntry.org.
2. Each artist may submit up to 5 artworks for consideration. You must submit one photograph of the full artwork. You may also include one detail photograph. See CaFÉ images requirements here.
3. With each artwork submission, there is a description field. Please include title, materials, year made, and retail price (55% of retail price goes to the artist, 45% goes to FCA).

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Guidelines

1. Open to artists living in the United States.
2. All artwork must be in Fine Crafts media, including clay, jewelry, glass, fiber, wood, metal, mixed media, and printmaking. (Contact gallery@floridacraftart.org if you have questions about media eligibility.)
3. All artwork must be original in concept, design, and execution. Small production studio work will be considered. Work created in a class, workshop, or from a kit or purchased pattern is not eligible.
4. Artwork must be made within the last 3 years.
5. Artwork previously exhibited with FCA will not be considered.
6. Artwork must be for sale.
7. Artwork images submitted with the application may be used by FCA for marketing and promotional purposes only. Reproduction rights and copyright of artwork remains exclusively with the artist.

Guidelines for Accepted Artwork

1. Each accepted artwork must arrive with labeling (artist name, artwork title, media, retail price) securely affixed to the artwork or its packaging.
2. Artwork must arrive ready to install or with limited assembly. If artwork requires special installation considerations, you must contact gallery@floridacraftart.org prior to dropping off.
3. Artists who are shipping work are responsible for all shipping costs to and from FCA, including insurance, which is strongly encouraged.
4. No substitutions for accepted artwork will be allowed.
5. FCA reserves the right to decline display of artwork that arrives damaged, poorly constructed, inaccurately represented, or inadequately prepared for installation. In these cases, artist will be responsible for pick-up or return shipping costs.
6. All artwork must remain in possession of FCA and on display until July 12, 2025.
7. FCA will insure artwork for 55% of the retail value while in FCA’s possession on consignment. Artists are strongly encouraged to purchase shipping insurance when shipping artwork to or from FCA.

Sales

• FCA reserves the exclusive right to sell all artwork in FCA’s possession at the retail price provided by the artist.
• Commission Rate: Artist will receive 55% of the retail price provided by the artist. FCA will receive 45% of the retail price.
• Payment: FCA will pay the artist for sold artwork by the end of the month following the sale via mailed paper check to the address listed on the artist’s contract.
• Display of Sold Artwork: Sold artwork must remain on display for the duration of the exhibition.
• Delivery of Sold Artwork: FCA will contact purchaser regarding artwork delivery after the conclusion of the exhibition. FCA will ship artwork to purchaser at the purchaser’s expense.
• Member Discounts: FCA retains the right to offer a discount to FCA members, which, if applicable, shall only be deducted from FCA’s portion of the sale.