Steeped in Sunshine - Juried Exhibition

Overview

Soft Water Gallery invites artists to submit original works of fine art celebrating Florida's natural world. Selected works will be displayed in the gallery for sale, with prizes awarded for First Place ($1500), Second Place ($750), and Third Place ($500). The Gallery/Artist split is 50/50 for any work sold during the exhibition.

Eligibility & Restrictions

Any and all interpretations of Florida's natural world are welcome. Artwork created using generative AI will not be accepted.

Media & Size Requirements

• All artwork must measure 13 × 16 × 2 inches or smaller, including the frame if applicable
• Three-dimensional artwork is eligible only if it can be securely wall-hung and does not exceed 2 inches in depth
• No prints/giclees unless they are limited edition hand-printed works (i.e. block prints, etchings)
• Artwork must be ready to hang and professionally presented, such as gallery-wrapped or framed
• All submitted artwork must be available for sale

How to Enter

Artists may submit up to 3 original works of fine art. Accepted artists must submit a completed Form W-9.

Key Dates

• Submission deadline: October 15, 2026
• Acceptance notifications: October 20, 2026
• Artwork drop-off: October 28–31, 12:00–6:00 p.m.
• Juried art show: November 7, 2026
• Awards presented: November 7, 2026
• Unsold artwork pickup: November 11–13, 2026

Artist Responsibilities

• Artists are responsible for delivering accepted artwork to the gallery during the designated drop-off period
• Artists are responsible for picking up any unsold artwork during the designated pickup period
• Special drop-off arrangements: Call or text 813-992-3325 to schedule