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Donation Entry Fee

Are you inspired by the icons, trends, and phenomena of pop culture? We want to see your work!

We are excited to announce an open call for artists for our upcoming Pop Culture Art Exhibition. This is your chance to showcase your unique perspective on the vibrant and ever-evolving world of pop culture. Whether you’re captivated by the golden age of Hollywood, fascinated by the latest viral trends, or inspired by the icons of music, television, and social media, we want to see how pop culture influences your art.

Submission Guidelines

Please read them carefully before submitting artwork!

• The deadline is Friday, May 23rd, 2025 
• Artists may submit up to Three pieces for consideration. 
• All media is accepted, including sculpture. (no AI of any kind will be accepted)
• There are no size restrictions, so long as the piece will fit through standard doorways and is ready to display. (3-dimensional pieces must be display-ready, either free-standing or wall-hanging)
• Please upload quality images (no more than 2MB in size, jpeg) labeled appropriately for identification purposes (ex: lastname_title.jpg) 
• IF YOU ARE MISSING CRITERIA YOUR SUBMISSION MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED.
• Artists not from the SWFL area are responsible for any and all shipping costs for the delivery of accepted artwork and the return of unsold work.
• Pending acceptance, artwork must be ready to display. 2D work must be ready to hang with hanging wire or appropriate hardware, and the sculpture must be free-standing. Pedestals can be provided for small-scale 3D works. Any works not display-ready upon the drop-off date are subject to rejection!
• Artwork must have been produced within the past 12 months. Art previously exhibited at the Sbdac shows will not be accepted.
• Art Created with AI, even if partially, will not be accepted. 
• **Most importantly, artwork must adhere to the theme of “Art in Pop culture”.
• Exhibition Dates: June  6th – 26th, 2025
• Please ensure all files are in JPEG or PNG format for images.

Selection Process

Three guest art experts will review all submissions and select works that best capture the essence of “Icons & Idols: art in pop culture’. Selected artists will be notified by May 27th 2025

Exhibition Details

• Location: Grand Atrium Gallery
• Opening Reception: Friday, June 6th, 2025. 6pm – 10pm
• Art drop off: Monday, june 2nd, 2025, 10am – 5pm
• Art loadout: Friday, June 27th. 10am  – 5pm
• Promotion: The exhibition will be promoted through our website, social media channels, and press releases. Selected artists will also have the opportunity to be featured in artist spotlights leading up to the exhibition.

We look forward to seeing your creative interpretations of pop culture and celebrating the diverse ways it influences our world. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an exciting and engaging art exhibition!