36th Annual All Florida Juried Art Show

General Information

A Juried Exhibition presented by MartinArts | www.martinarts.org

MartinArts invites artists from across Florida to apply for the 36th Annual All Florida Juried Art Show, a celebrated exhibition showcasing the creativity, diversity, and artistic excellence of artists throughout the state.

Selected works will be exhibited at the Court House Cultural Center in historic Downtown Stuart from January 8–March 10, 2027, providing artists an opportunity to share and sell their work with collectors, art enthusiasts, visitors, and patrons from throughout the Treasure Coast and beyond.

Artists selected for the exhibition will compete for more than $1,000 in awards and receive valuable print and digital promotional opportunities through MartinArts' marketing channels.

For more than 45 years, MartinArts has inspired participation and passion for the arts through exhibitions, performances, education, and community programs including ArtsFest, the MartinArts Awards, and the Court House Cultural Center Gallery.

Eligibility

Open to all Florida Professional Artists in all media.

Exhibition Dates

January 8 – March 10, 2027

Location and Hours

• Court House Cultural Center, 80 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, Florida 34994 | 772-287-6676
• Gallery hours are Tuesday 10AM to 6PM | Wednesday - Saturday, 10AM to 4PM (during exhibits only)

Important Dates

• Submission Deadline: October 4, 2026 11:59 PM
• Selection notice: on or before November 1, 2026
• Opening Reception & Awards: Friday, January 8, 2027, 5:30–7PM
• Juror's talk: Saturday, January 9, 2027, 11AM

Awards

First $500, Second $200, Third $100 and up to four Honorable Mentions $50.

Juror

Lisa Rockford, Independent Curator & Founder of ROCKFORD PROJECTS

Lisa Rockford earned an MFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2001, and works as a curator, educator, and artist. As founder of Rockford Projects, Lisa has curated over 30 projects over the past 18 years, and worked with over 400 artists, by partnering with venues like Torrance Art Museum, Doral Contemporary Art Museum, Girls Club-The Francie Bishop Good & David Horvitz Collection, FAU University galleries, Bailey Contemporary Arts, and Whitespace-The Mordes Collection. These projects were featured in Boca Mag, The Sun Sentinel, and The Miami Herald, and PBS' television series Art Loft, among others. Her 2024 exhibition "Fibration: Poking Back" at L'space gallery in Chelsea, NYC was featured by Artnet as a "must see" during Armory art week.

Application Requirements

Entry Form, Fee and Deadline

• Applications, fees and images must be received by CaFÉ (www.callforentry.org) on or before October 4, 2026 to be considered. No applications, images or fees will be accepted after the deadline or by mail.
• A non-refundable entry fee of $40.00 for up to three (3) entries. A maximum of three (3) entries may be submitted per artist. Visa and MasterCard payments are submitted through CaFÉ
• MartinArts Member Artists receive a $5 discount. BEFORE you submit your application, contact Jennifer Hearn, 772.287.6676 x2 or email juriedshow@martinarts.org, Monday - Friday 10AM-4PM to check member status and get the Member Artist Code.
• If you are new to the CaFE site, click the "HELP" link in the blue bar at the top of the page, and it will walk you through registering as an artist, setting up your portfolio with images, and then returning to this call to complete the application.

Artwork & Digital Images

• For each submitted image please include the title, medium, price, year completed, description, and the FRAMED size for 2D or all dimensions for 3D/sculpture.
• 2D Work: Must be properly framed with wire or D-rings for hanging. Plexiglass only; no glass. Gallery-wrapped canvases with finished edges or unframed pieces with professional edges are acceptable.