Visual Arts Exhibition

WHAT: Local Artists are invited to submit original artwork for exhibition and sale at FusionFest 2023, created in the past 3 years and not exhibited before in FusionFest.

 

THEME: "Who I am". How does your cultural heritage help to define who you are? What are the strongest influences?

*No nudes, political, violence or racial discrimination subjects will be allowed.

 

DIMENSIONS: Min:11"x14". Max:30" high x 36" wide.*Artwork with finished gallery edge, framed and wired ready for hanging.

Sculptures, Max. 3 feet high.

 

This is a call for artists to express the uniqueness of their heritages. What are the celebrations, colors and textures of your heritage and cultural background. Artists are encouraged to submit up to 3 of their artworks and the most aligned to the theme will be selected for the FusionFest Annual Exhibition. Judges will score on a) skill, b) creativity and c) theme

 

*Artworks that don't follow the requirements will not be selected.

• All artwork submitted and accepted must be for sale. All sales subject to 40% commission to FusionFest.

 

PRIZES:

Grand Prize: $1,000

2nd Place: $200

3rd Place: $150

Audience Choice Award: $150

 

SELECTED ARTISTS WILL RECEIVE:

- Display space to hang selected artwork(s) for sale.

- Promotion on Social Media and E-Newsletters. Possibility to display additional work in other local venue during the time of the festival.

 

WHERE & WHEN: At FusionFest – Seneff Arts Plaza at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

Saturday, Nov. 25 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 26 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

 

IMPORTANT DATES:

Oct. 1: Application Deadline

Oct. 30: Acceptance Notification

Nov. 24: Drop-Off Artwork (We will confirm location & time of artwork selected)

Nov. 24: Installation

Nov. 26: De-Installation following the 5 p.m. awards show.

By submitting this application, I agree that FusionFest can use the information I submit, including images, on the website, promotions for the festival and related events with no monetary compensation.I understand that this is an Intent to Participate, and that I will be contacted if selected for the next phase.

 

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