TITLE OF SHOW: Her story, in color
EXHIBITION STATEMENT: Her Story, In Color highlights artwork by women that explores the emotions, histories, and lived experiences of being female—told boldly through visual expression.
Artists are invited to submit works that explore identity, memory, resilience, heritage, and transformation. Submissions may reflect personal narratives or broader reflections on womanhood, using color as a central storytelling element.
CHAIRS: Amber O’Neal, aoneal@gallery500.art (727) 642-2905 CO-CHAIR: Michelle Delilse, Michelleadelisle@gmail.com (407) 858-8688
IMPORTANT DATES
Jotform opens: January 28, 2026
Entry Deadline: February 21, 2026
Intake: March 2, 2026, 11 am – 1 pm
Pick up: April 27, 11 am – 1 pm
Reception: March 6, 2026, 5-7 pm
ENTRY FEE $35.00
COMMISSION SPLIT – 35% gallery, 65% artist
THIS IS A PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD ONLY! Acceptance letters will be sent on or before February 25, 2026. All selected entries will be reviewed again during drop off to ensure FLWAA standards and gallery standards are met. Entries may be ineligible if they do not meet FLWAA’s standards, please refer to our website AND the entry jotform. If you have any questions prior to entering, please contact the Chair.
ARTWORK STANDARDS
• Artists must be current members of FLWAA to enter.
• Artists may submit only original work made within the last 5 years.
• Artwork may not have been previously exhibited in a FLWAA sponsored show.
• All artwork submitted must be for sale.
• Artists are to complete an online entry form before the cutoff date and pay a non-refundable entry fee for each submitted piece. Entry forms will be listed on our website at FLWAA.com as well as on our Facebook page.
SUBMISSIONS
• Artists may submit 1 piece of art either 2-D or 3-D,
• For 2D ARTWORK: The size limit is a MAXIMUM OF 30” in any direction for this show.
• Triptychs and Diptychs are not eligible in this show.
• Gallery wrapped canvas 1 ½” must have painted edges if not framed.
• Canvas pieces must be dry.
• Canvas pieces less than the standard gallery wrap edge of 1 ½” must be framed. Canvas edges must be painted if not framed.
• Artwork must be ready to hang with D RINGS AND PICTURE HANGING WIRE on the back. No SCREWS, NAILS, SINGLE STRAND WIRE OR SAWTOOTH HANGER WILL BE ACCEPTED. D- hooks and a hanging wire are required.
• All 3D ARTWORK must fit on a standard gallery pedestal or be able to hang on the wall with proper wiring. Questions will be directed to the Chair
• Work must be securely constructed and be able to be moved by FLWAA exhibit committee members.
• No additional poems or artwork descriptions will be included for entry to hang with individual pieces for this show.
• The use of A.I. (specifically only using Artificial Intelligence Text to Image) to create art that is not the original work of the artist is prohibited.
• All entries must to the original design of the artist.
• All artwork must be labeled on the back with the artist’s name, title, size, and price.
• Artwork must comply with exhibition standards for this show and FLWAA’s 2024 exhibition guidelines. Failure to comply with artwork standards may result in disqualification from the exhibit and/or awards.
INTAKE AND PICKUP
• Please do not contact the gallery directly with questions or arrange for early drop-off. Direct all questions regarding drop off/pick up will be directed to the chair only.
• All accepted artwork will remain in the gallery until the end of the exhibition and picked up at specific date and times as stated. If a piece sells, the gallery may grant early removal.
• Artists are responsible for arranging drop off/pick up of their piece on specified date and time. All questions regarding drop off/pickup should be directed to the chair only.
• Art will not be stored at the gallery.
RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES
FLWAA often uses images of artwork for the purpose of promoting the organization and retains the right to do so. The Florida Women’s Arts Association and hosting gallery is not liable for loss, theft, or damage to artwork during exhibits. By entering this exhibition, you agree to its terms and conditions and will hold harmless FLWAA and the hosting gallery.