Call Description

A Juried Exhibition presented by MartinArts | www.martinarts.org

MartinArts invites Florida artists to participate in its 35th Annual All Florida Juried Art Show. Selected works will be exhibited at the Court House Cultural Center from January 9 – February 28, 2026.  This annual exhibition is an exciting opportunity for Florida artists to share their work and creativity within our community and with visitors and patrons from across the region.  Over $1000 in awards and prizes will be given along with print and digital promotional marketing opportunities for participating artists.

Located in historic downtown Stuart, MartinArts has been a leader in the arts community since 1980. MartinArts strives to inspire participation and passion for the arts in our community. MartinArts provides services to visual and performing artists, arts organizations, students, and various programs for the community including ArtsFest, MartinArts Awards, Court House Cultural Center Gallery, and maintains an initiative to support arts education.

Eligibility Open to all Florida Professional Artists in all media.

Exhibition dates January 9 – February 28, 2026

Location and Hours 

• Court House Cultural Center, 80 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, Florida 34994 | 772-287-6676
• Gallery hours* are Tuesday 10AM to 6PM | Wednesday - Saturday, 10AM to 4PM (*during exhibits only)

Important dates

• Submission Deadline: October 1, 2025 11:59 PM, Mountain Time
• Selection notice: on or before November 1, 2025
• Opening Reception & Awards: Friday, January 9, 2026, 5:30–7PM
• Juror's talk: Saturday, January 10, 11AM

Awards   First $500, Second $200, Third $100 and up to four Honorable Mentions $50.

Juror
Donne Bitner graduated with honors from Pennsylvania State University and has been a full-time studio artist for the last 30 years. She recently retired as a senior faculty instructor at Crealde School of Art in Watercolor, Drawing, and Painting after 20 years.

Donne maintains a studio at McRae Art Studio in Orlando, Florida. Her work is exhibited in museum shows and gallery exhibitions throughout the United States and has appeared in a variety of publications including American Artist Watercolor Magazine, International Artist, and Watercolor Magic.

​Donne's artwork can be found in the collections of the Huntsville Museum of Art, Springfield Art Museum, Gulf Coast Center for the Arts, Vero Beach Center for the Arts, Daytona Beach Museum of Arts and Sciences, Maitland Museum of Art, Rollins College, State of Florida Capital Collection, Holmes Medical Center, Cape Canaveral Hospital, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, and the cities of Atlanta, Orlando, and Melbourne.

​She is a signature member of both the National Watercolor Society and Florida Watercolor Society and a member of the Watercolor USA Honor Society.

STATEMENT: ​"My new body of work incorporates monotypes, oil pastel, oil stick, charcoal, and acrylic paint. Although subject matter will vary, my intent is to follow the mark - to layer and strip away and find the hidden texture and meaning of a piece. It's painting by discovery." - Donne Biter
To learn more about the juror visit: https://www.donnebitner.com/

Application Requirements

Entry Form, Fee and Deadline

• Applications, fees and images must be received by CaFÉ (www.callforentry.org) on or before October 1, 2025, by 11:59 PM Mountain Time to be considered. No applications, images or fees will be accepted after the deadline or by mail.
• A non-refundable entry fee of $40.00 for up to three (3) entries.  A maximum of three (3) entries may be submitted per artist.   Visa and MasterCard payments are submitted through CaFÉ
• **MartinArts Member Artists receive a $5 discount.  Please contact Jennifer Hearn, 772.287.6676 x2 or email juriedshow@martinarts.org, Monday - Friday 10AM-4PM to check member status and get the Member Artist Code BEFORE you submit your application.
• If you are new to the CaFE site, click the “HELP” link in the blue bar at the top of the page, and it will walk you through registering as an artist, setting up your portfolio with images, and then returning to this call to complete the application.

 Artwork & Digital Images

• For each submitted image please include the title, medium, price, year completed, description, and the FRAMED size for 2D or all dimensions for 3D/sculpture.
• 2D work must be properly framed with wire attached for hanging, using plexi-glass only, no glass. Gallery wrapped canvases with finished edges are acceptable.  Maximum framed width to be no larger than 60".  3D work limited to 70 lbs maximum weight.
• 2D and 3D original work in all media completed in the last 36 months and not previously exhibited at the Court House Cultural Center or any other local art exhibit held within 50 miles either in person or virtually.
• Giclees or editions will be accepted in photography only.

  Artwork - Delivery & Return 

• Additional details will be shared with invitation.
• In person - Artists are responsible for making necessary arrangements to drop off and pick up their artwork.
• Shipped - Artists are financially responsible for shipping (arrival and return). Shipped work must be insured during transport and sent in reusable containers. All claims for artwork damaged in shipment are the responsibility of the artist and shipper.
• MartinArts provides insurance coverage for artwork on its property from date of delivery to the day artwork is picked up and will not be held responsible for unclaimed artwork after close of the show.

Eligibility Criteria

Open to all Florida Professional Artists in all media.

MartinArts Member Artists receive a $5 discount.  Please contact Jennifer Hearn, 772.287.6676 x2 or email juriedshow@martinarts.org, Monday - Friday 10AM-4PM to check member status and get the Member Artist Code BEFORE you submit your application.

Questions

If you have issues with the online application, please call Jennifer at 772-287-6676 (x2) or email questions to juriedshow@martinarts.org - please mention “All Florida Juried Art Show” in the subject line of the email.