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Traveling Exhibition

The American Revolution Experience is a collaboration between the American Battlefield Trust and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Both organizations are united in understanding the power of tangible links to the past, the way that landscapes, objects, and family legacy can bind us across the centuries to the essence of the American story. This exhibit links throughout to the Trust’s renowned battlefield content and makes use of incredible documents and artifacts in DAR collections.

Open Call

We invite artists from all disciplines to participate in our upcoming exhibition, “Echoes of Independence,” an inspirational  tribute to the courageous volunteers who fought for American liberty. This exhibition seeks to explore and celebrate the profound struggles and sacrifices that made American independence a reality.

Theme:

“American independence was not pre-ordained. It was won on the battlefield by brave volunteers willing to sacrifice everything for an ideal, a hope, and the promise of liberty.”

Call for Submissions:

We seek works that capture the spirit, determination, and resilience of those who fought for freedom. We encourage you to delve into the historical, emotional, and philosophical aspects of the American Revolutionary War and the enduring legacy of independence. Your art should reflect the essence of bravery, sacrifice, and the pursuit of a noble ideal.

Submission Guidelines:

• • The deadline is Friday, March 21st, 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 larger 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. 
  • **Most importantly, artwork must adhere to the theme of “The American Independence”.
  • Please ensure all files are in JPEG or PNG format for images.

  Exhibition Details

  • Location: Capital Gallery
  • Exhibition Dates: April 4th – 24th, 2025
  • Opening Reception: Friday, April 4th, 2025. 6pm – 10pm
  • Art drop off: Monday, March  31st, 2025, 10am – 5pm
  • Art loadout: Friday, April 25th. 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 honoring the spirit of those who dared to dream of liberty and made the ultimate sacrifice to achieve it. Let your art echo their legacy and inspire future generations.

  We look forward to seeing your interpretation of this pivotal moment in our history.