BFA Broward 8th Annual Art+Stroll
Submit up to 3 original 2D or 3D fine artworks in all mediums for a juried exhibition with $5,000 in cash awards.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 36 days left
- Entry fee
- $30
- Award
- $5,000
- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Exhibition window
- Nov 5, 2026 → Nov 12, 2026
- Applicants notified
- Oct 5, 2026
- Size cap
- ≤ 36" max dimension
About
Overview
Business for the Arts Broward (BFA Broward) invites artists to apply for the 8th Annual Art + Stroll, a juried exhibition celebrating visual art in downtown Fort Lauderdale's Las Olas business district. Selected artwork will be exhibited for one week in prominent downtown business lobbies and digitally on BFA Broward's website, with a signature Art + Stroll event on Thursday, November 12, 2026. This year's exhibition expands to include Huizenga Park, joining spaces at 200 and 201 East Las Olas Boulevard.
Eligibility
Open to artists 18 years of age or older. The exhibition is open to original 2D and 3D fine art in all mediums and styles. All artwork must be the artist's original creation and available for exhibition for the duration of the event.
What to Submit
Artists may submit up to three (3) original works they have personally created through the CaFE (Call for Entry) system. Submit 1–3 images per work. If artwork is framed, include the finished size with frame and a photo of the framed artwork.
Artwork Requirements
Artwork may not exceed 30 pounds. Artwork may not exceed 36 inches in its longest dimension. While a limited number of larger works may be considered, the majority of submitted work should meet this size requirement.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: September 14, 2026, by 11:59 PM
- Artist Notification: October 5, 2026
- Artwork Intake: November 4, 2026
- Exhibition Dates: November 5–12, 2026
- Art + Stroll Event: Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
- Artwork Pick-Up: Immediately following the event on November 12, 2026 (unless sold)
Entry Fee
A $30 non-refundable application fee supports Business for the Arts Broward's programs and initiatives that benefit artists and the arts community.
Awards
- Best in Show – $3,000
- Second Place – $1,500
- Third Place – $500
- Judge's Recognition – $300
What Accepted Artists Receive
Each accepted artist will receive exhibition of selected artwork for one week, digital exhibition on the BFA Broward website, and one complimentary Sip + Stroll VIP Ticket providing access to food and beverage areas in each exhibition lobby during Art + Stroll ($50 value).
Contact
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 954-605-5208
- Award
- Cash prizes totaling over $5,000: Best in Show – $3,000; Second Place – $1500; Third Place – $500; Judge's Recognition – $300
- Entries per artist
- Up to 3
- Theme
- A week-long juried exhibition of original visual art transforming the Las Olas business district with original 2D and 3D fine art in all mediums and styles.
- Eligibility
- Open to artists 18 years of age or older. Original 2D and 3D fine art in all mediums and styles.
- Audience
- Open to artists 18 years of age or older
- Size & format
- Artwork may not exceed 36 inches in its longest dimension.
- Also worth noting
- Artwork may not exceed 36 inches in its longest dimension.
- Contact
- [email protected]
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