Submissions Due: April 16 at 5 p.m.

HC Art Galleries 3rd Annual Juried Members Show

May 28 - July 1, 2026

Reception Thursday, May 28, 6 - 8 p.m.

 

Current Hillsborough College Art Galleries Members (all levels, including students) are invited to submit one artwork for consideration in HC Art Galleries Annual Juried Members Show.

Artworks must be made within the last two years and be within the size requirement, but there is no restriction on medium, subject or theme. We encourage our members to submit their strongest work for the juried exhibition. 

 

Not Yet a Member?

If you are not yet a member of the HC Art Galleries and would like to submit to the Annual Juried Members Show, please visit our Patreon to purchase a paid membership. Rates start as low as $24/yr.

Current HC students are able to sign up for a free student membership using their hawkmail account. 

HC Art Galleries Memberships are available to all community members, not just HC faculty, staff and students. To learn more about HC Art Galleries Membership levels and benefits, please visit our membership program home page.

Membership does not guarantee acceptance into the exhibition, as the works selected for display will be chosen by our juror.

 

Instructions:

Artists must submit 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.
• The artwork should be made within the last two years
• 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:

We are pleased to welcome Ry McCullough, Chair of the Art & Design Department at the University of Tampa, as juror for HCC Art Galleries 3rd Annual Members Show. McCullough is an interdisciplinary artist whose practice spans printmaking, collage, sculpture, drawing, sound and writing. His work explores abstraction and the dynamic tension between the known and the unknown.

 

Awards:

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

Deadline for online submission:

April 16 at 5 p.m.

Artist notification:

All artists who submit their work for consideration will be notified on May 4 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 Gallery114@HC Ybor City Campus by appointment on one of these dates:

Monday, May 11, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 12, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 13, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 14, 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

The gallery is located on the first floor of the Performing Arts building at the HC Ybor City 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 by appointment on the following dates/times:

Monday, July 6, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 7, 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 HC 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 HC 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 HC.
3. The loaned artworks will remain in the possession of HC Art Galleries for the duration of the exhibition as specified above, but may be withdrawn from the exhibition at any time by the Arts Director or designated agent.
4. Unless otherwise indicated, it is understood that HC 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 College (HC) 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, HC, 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.