Prospectus
TITLE OF SHOW: Magnum Opus
EXHIBITION STATEMENT:
The Florida Women's Arts Association invites members to submit their greatest work for MAGNUM OPUS, a holiday season exhibition at the News-Journal Center in Daytona Beach. Magnum opus means “great work.” Whether your defining piece is bold and new or a work you have treasured for years, we want to see the art that represents your strongest creative voice.
What is the work you are most proud of?
The painting that took a risk. The sculpture that pushed your skill. The piece that made you step back when it was finished and say, “Wow. I made that.”
This is its moment.
During the exhibition, we plan to join the Daytona Symphony for an evening that brings visual art and live music together. Concert patrons will be invited to arrive early, explore the exhibition, and meet the artists. It is a chance to share your work with an audience gathered to celebrate the arts during the festive season.
CHAIR: Michelle Delisle 407-858-8688, micheleadelisle@gmail.com
CO-CHAIR: Amber O'Neal 727-642-2095, aoneal@gallery500.art
IMPORTANT DATES
Entry Deadline: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Intake: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 10 am - 12 pm
Pick up: Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 10 am - 12 pm
Reception: TBD
ENTRY FEE $35.00
COMMISSION SPLIT: 100% goes to artist, direct sales through artist
LOCATION: Daytona Beach News Journal Center, 221 N Beach St, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
THIS IS A JURIED Exhibit. There will be cash awards! Acceptance letters will be sent on or before November 4, 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 2 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,
• Aor 2D ARTWORK: MAXIMUM SIZE is 60” on the longest side
Triptychs and Diptychs are eligible in this show, but size limit refers to entire piece, not individual pieces of diptych or triptych. The total must not be larger than 60” on the longest size.
• Artwork may be framed or unframed, but gallery wrapped canvas 1 1/2" sides MUST be finished or painted if not framed. Canvas pieces less than the standard gallery wrap edge of 1 1/2" MUST BE FRAMED.
•. Canvas pieces must be dry
• Artwork must be ready to hang with D RINGS and PICTURE HANGING WIRE. No SCREWS, NAILS, SINGLE STRAND WIRE OR SAWTOOTH HANGER WILL BE ACCEPTED.
• 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 be 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 to the chair only.
• All accepted artwork will remain in the gallery until the end of the exhibition and picked 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.
• 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.