“eARTh Works”
April 2020 Exhibition Theme
Submissions will be open March 1st-8th
Art and sculpture focused on environmental awareness related to climate change, endangered species, restoration or destruction of nature.
General Guidelines
The Winter Garden Art Association (WGAA) invites artists to participate in monthly exhibits which feature a variety of subjects, media, and styles. Themes are announced several months prior to the exhibit deadlines. To learn more about our past and upcoming shows please visit our Exhibitions page.
Please review our Gallery framing guidelines if you were accepted.
We encourage artists whose who have submitted artwork for acceptance to join us for our Exhibit Opening Reception, held on the first Thursday of the first month of the exhibition from 5:30 - 8:00 pm in the SOBO Art Gallery at 127 S. Boyd St. in Winter Garden.
Please submit your work by completing the form below on this page between the 1st – 8th days of the month prior to the opening of an exhibition.
Artwork submitted at other times during the month will not be included in our review process.A copy of your submission form for your records will be sent to the email address you provide. Please contact us at wgartsubmissions@wgart.org if you have questions about the submission process.
Requirements and Artist Agreement:
Before submitting artwork for an exhibit, please read the following requirements:
It is recommended that you PRINT THESE REQUIREMENTS for reference as you prepare your submission.
- All works entered must be original concept and design. No prints or works done in a class or workshop that are images or designs of other artist should be submitted. Photography must be of fine art quality.
- All entries uploaded should be in digital jpg format if possible, no larger than 3 MB or smaller than 1MB.
- Artists may submit up to 2 entries: none, one, or both may be chosen for the exhibition.
- Please Label each image you submit in the format:
- Last Name, First Name_Title, Medium, Size (For Example: Doe, John_ Flying Fish, Oil on Canvas, 16 x 20 )
- STANDARD FEE- $5.00 for WGAA Members and $10 for non-members or guest artists. Due at the time of drop-off. This fee may vary for specific shows, such as the Annual Top Choice Juried Exhibition.
- PRESENTATION STANDARDS:
- Two dimensional pieces must be framed or have a finished gallery edge and be ready for hanging. Wire hanging system is preferred over sawtooth hangers. Works dropped off without anyway means of hanging may be disqualified and not be hung in the exhibition.
- Three dimensional, sculpture, clay, fiber, etc. works are encouraged and on occasion may need to be accompanied by appropriate stands that will be returned.
- NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE - If your work is accepted you will be notified via email after the 15th of the month If you have not been notified you may inquire by emailing us after the 15th of the month at wgartsubmissions@wgart.org or by checking the list of accepted artwork above.
- SALES-All artwork submitted should be for sale. The artist agrees to pay a 30% commission to WGAA. When a piece is sold while on exhibit in the gallery, or as a direct result of being displayed at the gallery, the Artist will receive 70% of the sales price and the WGAA to receive 30%. If artwork is sold by the Artist during the exhibition, the Artist agrees to the said commission rate to WGAA.
- LIABILITY- Please note: No insurance is provided for any artwork in the exhibit and is the sole responsibility of the artists. Submission of work constitutes an agreement in which the artist agrees to hold harmless the WGAA’s Volunteers and the Board of Directors from any liability in connection the works of art while on exhibit except for gross negligence.
- The artist gives permission to WGAA to use photos of displayed artwork in any promotional materials.
Word Play
January 2020
Word Play - 2D and 3D works that incorporate words in them
Eligibility: Central Florida artists 16 years and older
Dates of Exhibition: January 2nd - February 1, 2020
Submit Artwork: December1st - 8th
Notification of Acceptance: December 15th
Delivery of Artwork: Sunday, December 29th 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Opening Reception & Meet the Artist: Thursday, January 2nd, 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Pick-up Unsold Artwork: Sunday, February 2nd 1:00 – 3:00 pm