The Gilt Complex in Stuart, FL  opens its annual Call to Artists for 2D works of art to be enlarged, digitally framed, and displayed on their storefront windows throughout 2024. This call is open to artists in Martin County, St. Lucie County, Palm Beach County, Okeechobee County and Indian River County. The Deadline is Sunday, December 10th and four winners will be announced on Friday, December 15th.  All artists are encouraged to apply, whether professional, emerging or hobbyist. A total of four winners will be selected in any of the following categories: Figure, Wildlife, Botanical, Still-Life, Landscape and Abstract.  Previous winners have received commissions and additional sales of their artwork.  The Rickie Report shares the details and peek at previous images.

 

 

608 Colorado Avenue    Stuart, FL  34994

772.463.0125

 

 

 

 

Call    to    Artists!

 

 

2024   Storefront   Art   Showcase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Each year, The Gilt Complex invites local artists from Martin and the surrounding counties to enter for the chance to have their art digitally framed and showcased on the showroom windows throughout the next year. This has become a highly anticipated event and all artists are encouraged to apply, whether professional, emerging or hobbyist. A total of four winners will be selected in any of the following categories: Figure, Wildlife, Botanical, Still-Life, Landscape and Abstract.

 

 

 

The contest runs through Sunday, December 10th.

Winners will be announced on Friday, December 15th.

 

 

Submit one, two, or three entries, with an entry fee of $10 per submission.

 

 

**Please note that all entries must be high-res jpegs in a portrait orientation**

 

 

Portrait orientation is important!

 

 

Landscape or square art won’t fit properly in the windows.

 

 

 

 

Details can be found at the link below.

https://www.thegiltcomplex.com/2024-storefront-art-showcase

 

 

 

With between 80 and 100 entries, typically, every year the art submitted and the resulting windows are different, so there’s no clear advice that can be given about what type of art or look has the best chance of being selected. They balance the four selections against one another in terms of color, texture and subject. It all depends on what is submitted and, therefore, what they have to work with.  

 

Katie Gianni tells The Rickie Report, “Some years ten winners could easily be chosen, while other years they struggle to find that perfect fit. Therefore, their advice boils down to this: send the best representation of your art that will pop off the windows and into the hearts of passersby”.

 

 

 

This year, The Gilt Complex has moved the contest to an entirely digital format. Just click the link below to their website page explaining the rules and further details. At the bottom of that page is a link to the entry form. You upload your images into that form and pay the fee directly from the form.  The Gilt Complex encourages anyone with any interest in publicly showcasing their art in Stuart to enter.

 

 

 

Don’t hesitate to contact them directly if you have any questions about the contest. Call Katie Gianni at 772-463-0125 or email her at katie@thegiltcomplex.com.

 

Details can be found at the link below.

https://www.thegiltcomplex.com/2024-storefront-art-showcase 

 

 

 

For more information:

The Gilt Complex

608 Colorado Avenue    Stuart, FL 34994

772-463-0125     www.TheGiltComplex.com

Facebook

Instagram:  @thegiltcomplex

 

 

 

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11676 SW River Crossing Place, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987

Kimberly Perry of Posh Design Studio is growing again, as Resident Artists are encouraged to apply for studio space and gallery representation!   The Rickie Report shares the details and urges artists to act quickly!  These spaces won’t last for long!

 

 

 

 

 

Delray Marketplace       Suite # 104

9169 West Atlantic Ave.  Delray Beach, FL 33446

561.591.3680

 

 

 

 

 

EMAIL: Kimberly@PoshDesignStudio.net

 

 

 

If you would like to have a private event hosted in Posh Gallery please contact Kimberly Perry: 561.591.3680

 

 

Gallery Hours:  

Monday  through Thursday   11 am – 7 pm

Friday and Saturday  11 am – 8 pm

Sunday  Noon – 6 pm

 

http://www.poshdesignstudio.net/

 

 

 

Posh Design Studio is a fine art gallery. We offer all types of artwork – abstracts, pop art, contemporary landscapes, photography, portraits – both people and pets, fine glass art, sculptures – both indoor and out- door, home decor,  accessories, custom framing, delivery and installation. Most of our artists do commissions to help give you that ultra personal touch. We also offer home consultations for both homes and businesses. Check out our website and come visit the gallery. We offer personal tours if you want more information about the artists or the gallery services.

 

 

 

 

 

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11676 SW River Crossing Place, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987

 

 

Endangered Art4Apes Fine Art & Photography Contest has EXTENDED ITS DEADLINE TO SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2023.  What does “endangered” mean to you? Cash prizes total over $6,500. Includes an Adult Category and Young Artist Category.  Young Artists ENTER FREE thanks to the generosity of Shechter & Associates. The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks of October’s Artist In Resident, Fawn Medesha’s artwork and Virtual Fine Art Photographer In Residence, Robin Zygelman. Sales from this contest benefits the Center for Great Apes.

 

STOP   THE   PRESS: Additional Prize

 

The highest-scoring orangutan photographic image in the contest will win a signed copy of Mark Edward Harris’s superb coffee-table book “The People of the Forest.”

Thank you, Mark, for your generosity!

Here is the link if you would like to buy a copy on Amazon.

!!! Send us your orangutan photographic images !!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Virtual Artist in Residence Fine Art Photography

 

 

Robin Zygelman

 

 

 

 

 

Robin tells The Rickie Report, “As a visual storyteller, I have spent years capturing the many inspiring and amazing people and animals around the world”.

 

 

 

 

See more of Robin’s work

 

 

 

For full details of the ENDANGERED Fine Art & Photography Contest 2023 visit our website or Lindsey@Art4Apes.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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11676 SW River Crossing Place, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987

ENDANGERED Art4Apes Fine Art & Photography Contest 2023 is still accepting entries for its international exhibition. The DEADLINE to apply is Sunday, October 1, 2023. Cash prizes total over $6,500 and includes an Adult Category and Young Artist Category. Due to the generosity of Shechter & Associates, Young Artists ENTER FREE. The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks of the Virtual Artist in Residence Program.  Sales from this contest benefits the Center for Great Apes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Everything is SOOOO Big” © 2022 Nancy Haseman.  All Rights Reserved

 

 

 

 

 

         “Testing the Waters” Pastels. © 2022 Deborah LaFogg-Docherty. All Rights Reserved

 

 

 

  The program offers an online gallery exhibition for a month and social media promote of your work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Open Wide” © 2022 Photograph Jacha Potgieter. All Rights Reserved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Grassy Waters” Oil Painting © 2023 Patricia Maguire. All Rights Reserved

Closing date is October 1, 2023.

 

 

Questions?  Lindsey@Art4Apes.com

 

 

 

 

Center for Great Apes

 

 

 

 

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11676 SW River Crossing Place, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987

The Vero Beach Art Club, bringing us Top-Rated shows by Sunshine Magazine: Under the Oaks (8th in the nation) & Art by the Sea (48th) as well as Art in the Park on various Sundays at Humiston Park, and Art-Trail, and a 2-day studio tour… Introduces a NEW opportunity for artists:  The 2-day “On Location” Fine Arts Show at the prestigious Pointe West Country Club, Heritage Pavilion, Sat 10/7 & Sun 10/8, 2023. This show will include over 50 artist tents laid out in a circular formation with no dead ends, artist demonstrations, music, food vendors, and a classic car show by one of our sponsors, Motor City Classic Cars. The DEADLINE to apply is: Friday, September 15, 2023.  The Rickie Report shares the details and urges you to apply to this show! ART LOVERS – MARK your calendars! This event is open to NON-members of VBAC!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, October 7, 2023

10 am – 5 pm

 &

Sunday, October 8, 2023

10 am – 4 pm

 

 

Pointe West Country Club, Heritage Pavilion

1550 76th Dr.    Vero Beach FL

 

 

 

 

 

A   Brand  New   Show

for   Members   &   Non-Members

of   the   VBAC

APPLY    HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DETAILS:

Tent Exhibiting Artist:
VBAC Members: $75   Non-Members: $175

Table Demonstrator: $75

How to Apply: 

Applications are $25/medium, you do need a separate application for each medium.

You may exhibit up to 2 mediums per tent.

Option 1: Artists supply the 10×10 white tent, 5 ft in between tents. (Please see exhibiting artist application)

Option 2: We have about 6-8 “Artist Demonstrator” spaces, they will be set up in a large tent supplied by the VBAC and given a one -8ft table to display work.

During set time throughout the show, they will be chosen to “Demonstrate” their style, technique, and procedure with expected small audiences.

Artists need to be present throughout the day and be responsible to sell their own work.

Both exhibiting artists are responsible to handle their own sales and pay FL sales tax.

Option 2 is very limited and a separate application. (Please see demonstration application)

 

 

This show is filling up fast, the deadline to enter is September 15, 2023!

Once Approved: 

You will be informed of approval soon after 9/15/2023 and required to pay the additional tent/display fees based on your type of participation within 5 business days.

 

For more information:

 

https://www.verobeachartclub.org/applications

Home Page: https://www.verobeachartclub.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeroBeachArtClub

 

 

 

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11676 SW River Crossing Place, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987

The Riverland Arts & Culture Center, a private amenity located in the residential GL Homes community of Riverland in Port St. Lucie, FL, opens a call for artists and vendors for its Fall Festival on Saturday, October 14 with an expected turnout of  700- 1000 Riverland residents to attend. Held outdoors on the events plaza at the Riverland Arts & Culture Center, artists and vendors will reach new home owners looking for up-to-the-minute decor and products.  The Rickie Report shares the details and encourages emerging as well as seasoned artists and vendors to apply. We want to emphasize that you will be reaching a new audience, as most of the residents are new to the Port St. Lucie area!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We expect 700-1000 Riverland residents to attend.

This is a FREE event.

 

APPLY HERE

 

 

Lifestyle Manager, Heather Storm tells The Rickie Report, “GL Homes in Riverland offers affordable 55+ living. Located in the heart of Port St. Lucie, just 40 minutes north of West Palm Beach lies over 4,000 acres of beautiful homes, sweeping landscapes, serene lakes, winding walking and golf cart paths and a 34,000 sq. ft. Clubhouse with full blown resort-style amenities- all from the $400s-$900s. We look forward to welcoming you to Riverland and introducing you to our community!”

 

 

 

DETAILS:

 

Load-In starts at 9:00am

Load-Out is at 5:30pm

Vendors must stay for the duration of the event.

The cost per 10 x 10 vendor space is $75 for the Fall Festival and payment must be made in advance.

There will be live entertainment and food and beverage – and activities throughout the day.

Complete this form to participate: https://form.jotform.com/232334237875157

 

 

 

For more information please contact:

Heather Storm, Lifestyle Manager

772-242-9473

Heather.Storm@glhomes.com

Visit: https://www.facebook.com/riverlandlifestyle/

 

 

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11676 SW River Crossing Place, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987

Hatch 1121 and EmmanuelArt Designs partner with LULA in Lake Worth Beach with a CALL for artists, crafters, and vendors for ART WARS III on Saturday, February 17, 2024.  A blend of art and altruism, the event features 10 artists each creating a masterpiece with an undisclosed theme in four hours! Enjoy food, beverages, live music as you watch and shop!  This is a FREE EVENT!  Mark your calendars now!  The Rickie Report shares the details and urges artists, crafters and vendors to apply to be part of this unique experience!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, February 17, 2024

6 – 10 pm

AT

HATCH 1121

1121 Lucerne Ave.  Lake Worth, FL 33460

 

 

 

CALLING    ALL:

ARTIST,   CRAFTERS,   VENDORS!

 

 

 

 

 

 

ARTISTS   CLICK HERE

 

 

 

VENDORS/ CRAFTERS  CLICK  HERE

 

 

 

If you have any burning questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Emmanuel Gonzales:  emmanuelart@gmail.com

We’re here to help!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Curated by local artist Emmanuel Gonzales, ART WARS proudly presents its third edition in the mesmerizing region of South Florida. By attending this event, not only will you be treated to a visually stunning experience, but you will also be making a profound impact on the local art community.

 

 

Art by Emmanuel Gonzales

 

 

 

 

 

For more information:

 

 

 

 

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11676 SW River Crossing Place, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987

The 39th ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival presented by Hanley Foundation, scheduled for February 17- 18, 2024, is currently accepting artist applications!  Artists can apply for jury selection in 12 fine art categories including Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing and Printmaking, Fiber (Wearable and Non-Wearable), Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Sculpture and Wood.  One of the nation’s top art festivals, ArtiGras, in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, attracts tens of thousands of art lovers and collectors. Produced by the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, showcases seasoned and emerging artists, offering a special opportunity to artists who have not been in a professional show before.  The Rickie Report shares tend details and urges you to apply!

 

 

 

 

 

February 17 – 18, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Along with more than 250 onsite artists, the 39th edition of ArtiGras will feature interactive art exhibits, children’s activities, live music, and a youth art competition among food and art demonstrations.

 

For more information visit www.artigras.org

 

 

Ceramics

Digital Art

Drawing and Printmaking

Fiber (Wearable and Non-Wearable)

Glass

Jewelry

Mixed Media

Painting

Photography

Sculpture

Wood

 

 

Deadline Wednesday, September 27, 2023

 

 

 

 

For more information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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11676 SW River Crossing Place, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987

 

 

 

CALL     TO     ARTISTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Armory Art Center‘s 7th Annual Holiday Arts Festival, scheduled for December 1- 3, 2023, has opened its CALL to ARTISTS, MUSICIANS, VENDORS, FOOD TRUCKS, and SPONSORS. For one evening and two days, browse the artisan booths for your holiday shopping, listen to live musicians, watch talented artists give demos, and the kids can enjoy special activities.  Admission to the event is FREE.  The Rickie Report shares the details for interested individuals and groups to apply now!  DEADLINE to apply: August 31, 2023.

 

 

 

 

Armory Art Center Campus
811 Park Place  West Palm Beach, FL 33401

 

 

 

 

Preview

Friday,  December 1, 2023

 

  4:30 – 6:30 pm

 

 

Saturday  &   Sunday

December  2 – 3, 2023

 

10 am  to  5 pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibitor   Application:

https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=11490

 

 

 

 

Entertainment  Application:

https://armoryart.org/art-center-programs/holiday-arts-festival/entertainment-application/

 

 

 

Food Truck Vendor Application:

https://armoryart.org/art-center-programs/holiday-arts-festival/food-truck/

 

 

 

Festival Sponsorship Application:

https://armoryart.org/art-center-programs/holiday-arts-festival/festival-sponsorship-application/

 

 

 

 

About the Armory Art Center:

The Armory Art Center’s art school and galleries provide creative opportunities to enhance your life. The Armory has served the community for over 30 years. The mission of the Armory Art Center is to inspire the creation and experience of art and the Armory’s vision is to be the leading community resource for arts education. Serving over 3,000 students annually, the Armory Art Center offers 160 courses per term in six terms throughout the year to students ranging in age from pre-school to retiree. Classes in drawing, painting, photography, jewelry, fiber & textiles, ceramics, and sculpture are held in 12 state-of–the-art studios. Twelve exhibitions are hosted annually in three galleries. Exhibitions, lectures, and special events are open to the public.

For information, visit www.armoryart.org or call (561) 832.1776

The Armory Art Center is located at 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

 

 

 

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11676 SW River Crossing Place, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987