Submissions Due: April 10 at 5 p.m.

HCC Art Galleries 2nd Annual Juried Members Show

May 22 - June 26, 2025

Reception Thursday, May 22, 6 - 8 p.m.

Description:

The HCC Art Galleries proudly presents our Annual Juried Members Show! Submission to the Annual Juried Members Show is open to current HCC Art Galleries members at any membership level, including the free "New Kids on the Hawk" level available to HCC students. Interested artists are invited to submit two artworks made in the last year (2024 - 2025) in any medium for consideration through this online application, which will be used for the online jurying process. There is no set theme, as we encourage our members to submit their strongest work for the juried exhibition. Future iterations may feature specific themes, but this exhibition is open to all subjects and mediums.

Instructions:

If you are not yet a member of the HCC Art Galleries and would like to become one in order to submit to the Annual Juried Members Show, please visit our Patreon. Current HCC students are able to sign up for a free membership using their hawkmail account here. Membership does not guarantee acceptance into the exhibition, as the works selected for display will be chosen by our juror.

Artists should have a high-quality digital photograph or file to represent their artwork for the submission. For 3D work, we recommend taking photographs of two dominant views and combining these for a single, side-by-side image.

• Image must be saved as JPEG file type
• Image size no larger than 2048 pixels (height or width); recommended 300 dpi if feasible
• 200 MB max file size 

Other items of note:

• The maximum dimensions for any submitted artwork, including the frame, is 48 x 48 x 48 inches. Anything larger will not be considered for the exhibition.
• If accepted, you will need to provide a physical version of the artwork and must be "exhibition ready" (see below under heading "Delivery of accepted artworks" for more details).
  • If you submitted a video/film that was accepted into the show, the gallery will coordinate with you for the appropriate display by providing a TV and/or projector.

 

Juror and Awards:

This year's exhibition will be juried by Amanda Cooper, Chief Curator for the Morean Arts Center in St. Petersburg, FL.

1st place (best in show) will receive $400
2nd place will receive $250
3rd place will receive $150
Five honorable mentions will each receive $50

Deadline for online submission:

April 10 at 5 p.m.

Artist notification:

All artists who submit their work for consideration will be notified on April 28 regarding whether or not their work was accepted by the juror for the exhibition. If your work was selected, it must be "ready to hang" / "exhibition ready" (see below) by the delivery date.

Delivery of accepted artworks:

If your work is selected for exhibition by the juror, the artworks must be delivered to Gallery221@HCC on one of these dates:

Monday, May 5, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 6, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 7, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 8, 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

The gallery is located on the second floor of the Learning Resources Center building at the HCC Dale Mabry Campus (Campus Map).

Any artwork(s) delivered to the gallery must be "ready to hang" or "exhibition ready." In museums and galleries, this refers generally to artwork that simply needs to be placed on the wall or on a pedestal without additional preparation by the installation team (for example, a digital artwork or photograph would need to be printed and framed, preferrably with wire on the back). Check out this guide for detailed information and images.

Return of Loan

Following the last day of the exhibition, your artwork must be picked up on the following dates/times:

Monday, June 30, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 1, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

If you are unable to pick up your artwork at the date/times specified above, you must contact the gallery in advance to set up an individual appointment (artgalleries@hccfl.edu) during the gallery's open hours.

Please confirm your status as a current HCC Art Galleries member by entering the email address you used to sign up for your membership below. To be eligible for this exhibition, you must be a current member of the HCC Art Galleries at any membership level at the time of submitting this form.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

By your typing your name below, you verify that the information as entered above is accurate, and that the artwork submitted is your own, original work. 

1. If accepted into the exhibition, the artwork(s) described above may not be removed from the College by the Owner/Exhibitor until the exhibition is complete without the College's written authorization. 
2. The artwork(s) must be delivered and picked up by the artist during the dates/times as specified by the HCC Art Galleries. If, after 30 days, the artwork(s) has not been reclaimed, then in consideration for its storage and safeguarding during such period, the item(s) shall be deemed an unrestricted gift to HCC.
3. The loaned artworks will remain in the possession of HCC Art Galleries for the duration of the exhibition as specified above, but may be withdrawn from the exhibition at any time by the Gallery Director or designated agent.
4. Unless otherwise indicated, it is understood that HCC has the right to photograph or otherwise record this work for purposes of record, catalogue reproduction, education or publicity. The visiting public may photograph (without the use of flash) exhibited loan items for private, non-commercial use unless otherwise specified.
5. Hillsborough Community College (HCC) will exercise the same care with respect to the artwork as the College does in safeguarding its own property. However, the College accepts no responsibility for any object exhibited or stored at the College against loss or damage of any kind. As the Owner/Exhibitor, you may elect to purchase and maintain your own insurance. However, the College is not responsible for any damage or loss to your artwork while it is on display at the College. The College provides no art coverage of any kind should your artwork be damaged, lost or stolen.

By your signature below, you understand and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the District Board of Trustees, HCC, its officers, employees, contractors and agents for any and all damages or loss of your property while you are participating in an art exhibition. By your signature below, you verify that you have read and understand this form and agree to the terms and conditions as outlined above.

By typing your name below (accepted as a digital signature), you verify that you have read and understood this form and agree to the terms and conditions as outlined above.