2026 Artful Hearts: Giving Gallery Artists Registration

Join us for an art exhibition and fundraiser in support of Tift Animal Rescue, Inc. This exhibit is paired with a special evening that brings together art lovers and animal lovers to raise funds and awareness through a curated gallery experience featuring local and regional artists.

Artful Hearts: A Giving Gallery
Friday, July 24th
6:30–9:30 PM
The Syd Blackmarr Arts Center, Tifton, GA

Tifton Council for the Arts (TCA) will handle all exhibition art sales during the event. A portion of each sale will be donated to Tift Animal Rescue, Inc., and artists will have the opportunity to choose how they wish to participate in that giving (details below). Artist payments will be issued by check the following week.

Artwork Sales & Giving Options
Artful Hearts is a fundraising event, and all artwork exhibited will be available for purchase. Artists have two options for how to contribute:

Donate your proceeds: If your work sells and you choose to waive your artist payment, 100% of the sale will benefit the event—split between Tift Animal Rescue and Tifton Council for the Arts (to help cover event costs and support community programming).
Sell your artwork as usual: Artists who prefer to receive payment will retain their standard 70% artist commission. In this case, TCA will donate 15% of its exhibition commission from your sale to Tift Animal Rescue and will keep the other 15%
We recommend you stay within the price threshold of less than $500

Only the proceeds from the sold artwork will be used to support the fundraising effort. If your piece does not sell, it remains yours to keep. Artists interested in donating unsold work after the event are welcome to coordinate that directly with TCA or Tift Animal Rescue.

This structure ensures that every sale supports the cause—and artists can choose the option that best fits their goals.

Visibility & Participation
Artists are encouraged to attend the event to connect with guests and promote their work. Feel free to bring business cards or information about your services—this is a great opportunity for visibility, networking, and potential commissions.

A Night to Remember
In addition to a beautifully curated gallery, Artful Hearts will feature live music, hors d’oeuvres, and signature cocktails. Guests will also enjoy a live sketch artist creating custom pet portraits on-site. Your presence as a participating artist adds a personal, meaningful touch to the evening and gives guests a chance to connect more deeply with the work on display.

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ARTWORK GUIDELINES & DELIVERY

The artist must be 16 years old or older
Artists may submit up to three pieces of original works that include animals.
All artwork must be registered in advance (see below).
Artwork should be display-ready (wired or otherwise ready to hang or set up). See detailed hanging instructions here
All artwork will be reviewed for appropriateness.
Please upload a picture of the artwork, and if you have issues, contact Cassidy at cguess@tiftonarts.org

TIMELINE

All artists must register their work by Friday, July 10th.

Drop-off at The Syd:

Friday, July 17 | 3:00–6:00 PM
Or by appointment (if necessary)
Contact Cassidy Guess: 229-472-0934

The exhibit will be open July 24th-31st | 12pm-6pm

Pick-up options:
Monday, August 3 | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Any work not claimed this day will be moved to TCA’s office for later pickup.

Let’s come together to raise awareness, support our local shelter, and make a difference—through art.

Artist Name (Nombre del artista)

First (Primer nombre)Last (Apellido)

Email (Correo electrónico)

example@example.com

Address (Direccíon)

Street Address (Número y Nombre de la calle)

Address 2 (Línea de dirección 2)

City (Ciudad)State / Province (Seleccione el Estado)

Postal / Zip Code (Código postal)

Cell Phone (Teléfono móvil)

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

How many pieces of art are you submitting? Enter a number between 1 and 3. (¿Cuántas obras de arte estás enviando? Introduzca un número entre 1 y 3.)

This exhibit will accept up to 3 pieces of art per artist. (Esta exhibición aceptará hasta 3 obras de arte por artista.)

Would you like to donate your proceeds from the sale (if any) of your work?

Will you be planning to attend the event? We hope so!

Title of Artwork 1 (Título de la obra de arte 1)

Media and substrate used (Medios y sustrato utilizados)

*Please indicate the materials you used (such as paints, pencils, etc.) and the surface you worked on (such as canvas, paper, wood, etc.) Por favor, indica los materiales que usaste (como pinturas, lápices, etc.) y la superficie sobre la que trabajaste (como lienzo, papel, madera, etc.)

Type of art (Tipo de arte - marque el cuadro)

Artwork dimensions (Dimensiones de la obra de arte)

Length x Width x Height of artwork (Largo x Ancho x Alto de la obra de arte).

Artwork weight if greater than 15lbs (Peso de la obra de arte si supera las 15 libras)

Please provide weight of your work if it is to exceed 15 lbs. Proporcione el peso de su trabajo si excede las 15 libras.

Sale price (Precio de venta)

Enter the sale price for your work. If not for sale, please indicate NFS. Ingresa el precio de venta de tu trabajo. Si no está a la venta, indique NFS.

Artist Statement (Declaración del artista)

Briefly describe your artwork and the story behind it's creation. (Describe brevemente tu obra de arte y la historia detrás de su creación.)

Title of Artwork 2 (Título de la obra de arte 2)

Media and substrate used (Medios y sustrato utilizados)

*Please indicate the materials you used (such as paints, pencils, etc.) and the surface you worked on (such as canvas, paper, wood, etc.) Por favor, indica los materiales que usaste (como pinturas, lápices, etc.) y la superficie sobre la que trabajaste (como lienzo, papel, madera, etc.)

Type of art (Tipo de arte - marque el cuadro)

Artwork dimensions (Dimensiones de la obra de arte)

Length x Width x Height of artwork (Largo x Ancho x Alto de la obra de arte).

Artwork weight if greater than 15lbs (Peso de la obra de arte si supera las 15 libras)

Please provide weight of your work if it is to exceed 15 lbs. Proporcione el peso de su trabajo si excede las 15 libras.

Sale price (Precio de venta)

Enter the sale price for your work. If not for sale, please indicate NFS. Ingresa el precio de venta de tu trabajo. Si no está a la venta, indique NFS.

Artist Statement (Declaración del artista)

Briefly describe your artwork and the story behind it's creation. (Describe brevemente tu obra de arte y la historia detrás de su creación.)

Title of Artwork 3 (Título de la obra de arte 3)

Media and substrate used (Medios y sustrato utilizados)

*Please indicate the materials you used (such as paints, pencils, etc.) and the surface you worked on (such as canvas, paper, wood, etc.) Por favor, indica los materiales que usaste (como pinturas, lápices, etc.) y la superficie sobre la que trabajaste (como lienzo, papel, madera, etc.)

Type of art (Tipo de arte - marque el cuadro)

Artwork dimensions (Dimensiones de la obra de arte)

Length x Width x Height of artwork (Largo x Ancho x Alto de la obra de arte).

Artwork weight if greater than 15lbs (Peso de la obra de arte si supera las 15 libras)

Please provide weight of your work if it is to exceed 15 lbs. Proporcione el peso de su trabajo si excede las 15 libras.

Sale price (Precio de venta)

Enter the sale price for your work. If not for sale, please indicate NFS. Ingresa el precio de venta de tu trabajo. Si no está a la venta, indique NFS.

Artist Statement (Declaración del artista)

Briefly describe your artwork and the story behind it's creation. (Describe brevemente tu obra de arte y la historia detrás de su creación.)

Title of Artwork 4 (Título de la obra de arte 4)

Media and substrate used (Medios y sustrato utilizados)

*Please indicate the materials you used (such as paints, pencils, etc.) and the surface you worked on (such as canvas, paper, wood, etc.) Por favor, indica los materiales que usaste (como pinturas, lápices, etc.) y la superficie sobre la que trabajaste (como lienzo, papel, madera, etc.)

Type of art (Tipo de arte - marque el cuadro)

Artwork dimensions (Dimensiones de la obra de arte)

Length x Width x Height of artwork (Largo x Ancho x Alto de la obra de arte).

Artwork weight if greater than 15lbs (Peso de la obra de arte si supera las 15 libras)

Please provide weight of your work if it is to exceed 15 lbs. Proporcione el peso de su trabajo si excede las 15 libras.

Sale price (Precio de venta)

Enter the sale price for your work. If not for sale, please indicate NFS. Ingresa el precio de venta de tu trabajo. Si no está a la venta, indique NFS.

Artist Statement (Declaración del artista)

Briefly describe your artwork and the story behind it's creation. (Describe brevemente tu obra de arte y la historia detrás de su creación.)

Title of Artwork 5 (Título de la obra de arte 5)

Media and substrate used (Medios y sustrato utilizados)

*Please indicate the materials you used (such as paints, pencils, etc.) and the surface you worked on (such as canvas, paper, wood, etc.) Por favor, indica los materiales que usaste (como pinturas, lápices, etc.) y la superficie sobre la que trabajaste (como lienzo, papel, madera, etc.)

Type of art (Tipo de arte - marque el cuadro)

Artwork dimensions (Dimensiones de la obra de arte)

Length x Width x Height of artwork (Largo x Ancho x Alto de la obra de arte).

Artwork weight if greater than 15lbs (Peso de la obra de arte si supera las 15 libras)

Please provide weight of your work if it is to exceed 15 lbs. Proporcione el peso de su trabajo si excede las 15 libras.

Sale price (Precio de venta)

Enter the sale price for your work. If not for sale, please indicate NFS. Ingresa el precio de venta de tu trabajo. Si no está a la venta, indique NFS.

Artist Statement (Declaración del artista)

Briefly describe your artwork and the story behind it's creation. (Describe brevemente tu obra de arte y la historia detrás de su creación.)

Title of Artwork 6 (Título de la obra de arte 6)

Media and substrate used (Medios y sustrato utilizados)

*Please indicate the materials you used (such as paints, pencils, etc.) and the surface you worked on (such as canvas, paper, wood, etc.) Por favor, indica los materiales que usaste (como pinturas, lápices, etc.) y la superficie sobre la que trabajaste (como lienzo, papel, madera, etc.)

Type of art (Tipo de arte - marque el cuadro)

Artwork dimensions (Dimensiones de la obra de arte)

Length x Width x Height of artwork (Largo x Ancho x Alto de la obra de arte).

Artwork weight if greater than 15lbs (Peso de la obra de arte si supera las 15 libras)

Please provide weight of your work if it is to exceed 15 lbs. Proporcione el peso de su trabajo si excede las 15 libras.

Sale price (Precio de venta)

Enter the sale price for your work. If not for sale, please indicate NFS. Ingresa el precio de venta de tu trabajo. Si no está a la venta, indique NFS.

Artist Statement (Declaración del artista)

Briefly describe your artwork and the story behind it's creation. (Describe brevemente tu obra de arte y la historia detrás de su creación.)

OPTIONAL File Upload (Subir archivo - opcional)

Please upload up to 3 images of the artwork you intend to bring. Max upload size 64 MB. Puede subir fotos en terminaciones: jpg, png, pdf, máx tamaño de archivo: 64 MB, máx. Cargue hasta 6 imágenes de la obra de arte que desea traer. Tamaño máximo de carga 64 MB.

Would you like to participate as an exhibit docent during Artist Hours for this exhibition? These advertised sessions give you the chance to engage with the public and share insights about your artwork.

Artful Hearts: A Gallery of Giving