Call for Artists: Beyond Color - A Black & White Photography Exhibition. Foster Gallery Outreach Exhibit at Emerald Coast Theatre Company (Fall / Winter Rotation)

The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) invites current CAA member artists to submit up to three original works for consideration in the next Foster Gallery Outreach Special Exhibit at Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) located in Grand Boulevard.

This Black and White Photography themed exhibition will be on display in the ECTC lobby from September 10, 2026 through February 8, 2027 in conjuction with thier Season 14 Productions. Come From Away, The 39 Steps, Million Dollar Quartet Christmas and Dolly Partons 9 to 5, the musical.

ARTISTIC INTERPRETATIONS
Artists are encouraged to submit original Black and White Photography works inspired by natural landscapes, architecture, portraiture, street scenes, and abstract forms. Artwork must be appropriate to the general public and family-friendly. No nudes will be considered for this exhibit.

All submitted work must be original and thematically aligned with the Black and White Photography Theme. Artwork can be newly created or previously completed, and may utilize a variety of mediums. All pieces will need to be ready to hang. Works must be properly mounted with D-Rings and wired. NO SAWTOOTH HANGERS.

TIMELINE
Call to Artists: August 7, 2026 – August 30, 2026
Artist Notification: August 31, 2026
Art delivery to ECTC: September 2, 3, or 4 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Show opens: September 10, 2026
Artist Reception at ECTC: TBD
Show ends: February 8, 2027
Mandatory Art pick-up: February 9 or February 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

CRITERIA
Submissions must meet the following criteria to be considered for the exhibit:

1. This call is open to CAA members only. If you are not yet a member, click HERE to join.

2. All exhibited work must be original. No print reproductions accepted.

3. Artwork must be appropriate to the general public and family-friendly. No nudes will be considered for this exhibit.

4. Photography Dimensions (Width x Height) may not exceed 48" x 48" including frames.

5. Works must be properly mounted with D-Rings and wired. NO SAWTOOTH HANGERS.

6. Artist agrees to a 60% Artist / 40% CAA split.

7. If your artwork sells, you are encouraged to bring a replacement.

ARTWORK COLLECTION POLICY & DISCLAIMER
Please note the following terms regarding the collection of artwork:
Artwork Collection: All submitted artwork must be collected on the specified date.

Disclaimer of Responsibility: The Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) and Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) shall not be held responsible for any artwork not retrieved by the aforementioned collection date.

Artwork Abandonment: Artwork remaining uncollected for a period exceeding thirty (30) days beyond the designated pick-up date will be deemed abandoned. Abandoned artwork will be considered a donation to the Cultural Arts Alliance and used for fundraising opportunities.

Membership Status

Artists must be current members of the CAA in order to be considered. If you are unsure of your membership status, please call the CAA at 850-622-5970. If you need to become a member, you may do so over the phone or at www.culturalartsalliance.com/join prior to submitting your application.

Name

First NameLast Name

Email

example@example.com

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Address - Where you would want a check to be mailed if you sell your artwork.

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Artist Bio/Statement

Artist Social Media (share links below to Artist Facebook, Instagram, Website)

Medium

All photos of artwork I attached and submitted have the following details included in name - title, artist name and size.

I am available to deliver my artwork on the dates listed. Artwork Drop Off Dates: September 2, 3, or 4 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | 560 Grand Boulevard, Suite 200 - Miramar Beach, Florida 32550

All of my artwork will be original and for sale. The artwork on my application will be the artwork I deliver for the rotation. All work must be original, created by the applying artist, and not a copy or replica of another artist's work. No prints are allowed.

I understand that I will receive 60% from the sale of my work, and the CAA will retain 40%. The CAA portion covers all gallery overhead costs, including but not limited to rent, utilities, lighting, supplies, commissions, marketing, events, signage, and management.

If my artwork sells, I agree to install replacement pieces within 48 hours of sale.

I will share the details of this exhibition and invite my people to come and view this exhibition.

I am submitting a minimum of One and Max of Three different artworks for consideration at this exhibition. Sizes of the submitted artworks are less than 48"x48".

Artwork #1

Title #1

Medium #1

Dimensions #1 (W" X H"). If framed, include the frame.

Presentation #1 (Framed or Unframed)

Price #1

Artwork #2

Title #2

Medium #2

Dimensions #2 (W" X H"). If framed, include the frame.

Presentation #2 (Framed or Unframed)

Price #2

Artwork #3

Title #3

Medium #3

Dimensions #3 (W" X H"). If framed, include the frame.

Presentation #3 (Framed or Unframed)

Price #3