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2025-26 EXHIBITION CALENDAR |
Fall Members Online Exhibition Juror: Chris Krupinski October 27-Nov 30, 2025 Call for Entry: Sept 15th - October 15th Notification of Acceptance: October 24, 2025 Live Awards Reception: October 30, 2025 12-3pm First United Congregational Church of Christ, Sarasota Florida Spring Member Show Herrig Center for the Arts March 24-April 17, 2026 Judge: TBA Call for Entry opens Feb 1, 2026 Entry closes March 10, 2026 Notification of Acceptance: March 17,2026 Drop off : March 21.2026 Reception: March 27, 2026, 5-7 pm Pickup: April 18, 2026, 9-12 | Awards for our Juried Exhibitions 1st Place/Best of Show 2nd Place 3rd Place Excellence in Transparent Watercolor* (Live shows only Requires form below) Technical Merit (1 or 2 each) Honorable Mention (2 to 4 each) Peoples’ Choice (in-person shows) |
PLEASE NOTE: Suncoast (FSWS) exhibitions receive entries online. Acceptance into the show is based on your submitted images. Take a quality photo of your painting before matting and framing. Please include your name, painting title, and size (HxW) in your image file name before you upload the file for submittal. Example: Jane Smith_Your Masterpiece_15x20 |
NEW ACCEPTANCE PROCESS: Artists are notified prior to the receiving date as to whether their submission(s) are accepted by the exhibitions judge during the online acceptance review. Upon delivery to the venue, submissions will be reviewed for compliance with prospectus rules. Those not in compliance will not be admitted. |
Awards for Our Juried Exhibitions 1st Place/Best of Show 2nd Place 3rd Place Excellence in Transparent Watercolor* Honorable Mention (2 to 4 awards) Peoples’ Choice (in-person shows only) The Board determines the number and monetary amount of awards based on the number of entries, the cost of the venue and the recommendation of the judge. Members receive Signature Status after being accepted into two juried exhibitions. Juried exhibitions may be held either online or at a public venue, at the determination of the board. ONLY MEMBERS may enter FSWS Exhibitions. Fee for entry is $25 for the first painting with an additional $10 for two paintings for a total of $35 to enter two paintings. On occasion, special arrangements for 3 paintings may be provided. Dues must be current during any part of the exhibition cycle to enter an exhibition. To be eligible for the Transparent Award:
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