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Paint Me a Song

Open Call to Artists

Submission Deadline: Friday, July 18th

Exhibits open 6:00pm – 10:00pm during Art Walk on the 1st Fridays of every month.

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Overview

Are you inspired by the rhythm of music and the colors of your imagination? We invite you to participate in our upcoming exhibition, “Paint Me a Song,” where artists will explore the dynamic relationship between visual art and music.

Exhibition Theme: “Paint Me a Song” aims to merge the auditory and visual arts by challenging artists to create pieces inspired by songs, melodies, or musical genres. Whether it’s the haunting notes of a classical piece, the energetic beats of rock, or the soulful tunes of jazz, we want you to capture the essence of music through your art.

Submission Guidelines

Please read them carefully before submitting artwork!

• The deadline is Friday, July 18th, 2025 
• Artists may submit up to three pieces for consideration. 
• All media is accepted, including sculpture. (no AI of any kind will be accepted)
• Art should be no bigger than 40 inches in any direction 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. 
• **Each submitted artwork must be inspired by a specific song or piece of music. Artists are encouraged to include a brief description of how the chosen music influenced their work.
• Please ensure all files are in JPEG or PNG format for images.

Selection Process

Our curatorial team will review all submissions and select works that best capture the essence of Illustrating expanses. Selected artists will be notified by July 22nd, 2025

Exhibition Details

• Location: Capital Gallery
• Exhibition Dates: August  1st – 28th, 2025
• Opening Reception: Friday,  August 1st, 2025. 6pm – 10pm
• Art drop off: Monday, July 28th, 2025, 10am – 5pm
• Art loadout: Friday, August 29th. 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.

Join us in celebrating the symphony of art and music. We look forward to seeing how you paint your songs!