Call Description

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

MartinArts invites Florida artists to participate in its 36th Annual All Florida Juried Art Show. Selected works will be exhibited at the Court House Cultural Center from January 8 – February 27, 2027.  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 8 – March 10, 2027

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, 2026 11:59 PM, Mountain Time
• Selection notice: on or before November 1, 2026
• Opening Reception & Awards: Friday, January 8, 2027, 5:30–7PM
• Juror's talk: Saturday, January 9, 2027, 11AM

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

Juror
TBD

STATEMENT: ​

Application Requirements

Entry Form, Fee and Deadline

• Applications, fees and images must be received by CaFÉ (www.callforentry.org) on or before October 1, 2026, 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.  BEFORE you submit your application, 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.
• 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 or D-rings for hanging. Plexiglass only; no glass. Gallery-wrapped canvases with finished edges or unframed pieces with professional edges are acceptable. Maximum width: 60".
• 3D Work: Maximum weight: 70 lbs.
• All work must be original 2D or 3D work in any media, created within the last 36 months, and not previously exhibited at the Court House Cultural Center or at any other local art exhibit within a 50-mile radius.
• 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.  BEFORE you submit your application, 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.

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.