September 5 – 27, 2024 – 1 Exhibition
Create 2024
All Galleries
ArtCenter Manatee’s annual season opening exhibition, features higher award monies for winners.
Online Submission Dates: August 6 – August 23, 4 pm
Online Notifications: August 26, by 4 pm
In Person Receiving/Drop off: August 28, 9-12 pm
Opening Reception: September 5, 5 – 7 pm
Pick Up: September 28, 9 – 12 pm
First Place: $1500
Second Place: $1000
Third Place: $500
Merit: $250
Honorable Mention (3)
October 1-25, 2024 – 2 Exhibitions
Open Book
All Media Open Juried Show
Searle & Reid Hodges Galleries
The lines between books and art are definitely blurry; books inspire artists of all kinds whether it is a remarkable quote that becomes part of a painting, an inspiring passage that touches the spirit and guides the artist while they create, or even a sculpture made of books. Our language even coined phrases like “read me like an open book.” Artists are asked to share their interpretations of an “open book”.
Online Submission Dates: September 3 – September 20, 4 pm
Online Notifications: September 24, by 4 pm
In Person Receiving/Drop off: September 28, 9-12 pm
Opening Reception: October 10, 5 – 7 pm Closing Reception: October 25, 4:30-6:30 pm
Pick Up: October 26, 9 – 12 pm
Sarasota Pen Women
Kellogg Gallery
Founded in 1897 when women journalists were not permitted to join male-only professional organizations. The League became an organization for writers, artists and composers, giving them an avenue for recognition of their talents. With now over 1600 members in 81 branches, Sarasota Pen Women is a branch of the National League of American Pen Women. We are artists, authors, and composers. The artists are a diverse group: painters in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, sculptors in various media, glass artist, etc. We also have artists who illustrate books authored by some of our writers. Members work in landscape, still life, figurative and collage.
October 29 – November 22, 2024 – 2 Exhibitions
The Artist’s Journey
All Media Open Juried Show
Searle & Reid Hodges Galleries
We are all on a journey in this life; some are just beginning, while others are entering the twilight of their quest. Along the way, we encounter bumps, triumphs and hopefully, joy and transformation. Artists are asked to share their journey, which can include but is not limited to: travel, vacation, personal journey, healing journey, exploration, progress, roaming, or voyage.
Online Submission Dates: October 1 – October 18, 4 pm
Online Notifications: October 22, by 4 pm
In Person Receiving/Drop off: October 26, 9-12 pm
Opening Reception: October 31, 5 – 7 pm
Pick Up: November 23, 9 – 12 pm
Veterans Art Center Tampa Bay, Honor Of Heroes
Kellogg Gallery
Curated Show
The Veterans Art Center Tampa Bay provides alternative therapies through the arts for our military, veterans, first responders, and their families with a focus on mental health, healing, and suicide prevention. We strive to create memories and laughter, sustainable relationships, and healing through the center where we can unify our communities through arts.
Opening Reception: October 31, 5 – 7 pm
November 26 – December 27, 2024 – 2 Exhibitions
ArtCenter Manatee Member Exhibition
Kellogg & Reid Hodges Galleries
An all media open juried exhibit featuring the work of our members. Our members are the strength of ArtCenter Manatee, without which we would not exist. With that strength, comes a powerhouse of talent as each year the caliber of work continues to surpass our expectations.
Online Submission Dates: October 29 – November 15, 4 pm
Online Notifications: November 19, by 4 pm
In Person Receiving/Drop off: November 23, 9-12 pm
Opening Reception: December 5, 5 – 7 pm
Pick Up: December 28, 9 – 12 pm
ArtCenter Manatee Holiday Extravaganza
Searle Gallery
ArtCenter Manatee is proud to present the 6th Annual Holiday Extravaganza, featuring holiday trees decked to their fullest with thousands of handmade ornaments, handmade holiday décor, gifts and more.
January 2 – January 24, 2025 – 3 Exhibitions
Women Contemporary Artists
Kellogg Gallery
Women Contemporary Artists (WCA) is an established organization of women in the visual arts based in Florida’s Sarasota and Manatee counties. Their mission is to provide visibility, support and inspiration to women artists. Founded in 1984, a group of twenty women artists in the region developed a plan to form a group to encourage other women artists in their artistic journeys. This talented group of women artists has continually grown each year and now has more than 150 regional members.
Opening Reception: January 9, 5 – 7 pm
American Watercolor Society 157th Traveling Exhibition
Searle Gallery
The American Watercolor Society began as a group of eleven painters who gathered in New York City in 1866 and began to hold exhibitions of their work. Their annual exhibitions have continued from that day. The annual juried exhibition of the AWS is open to all artists worldwide. The traveling exhibition features 40 paintings from the original 160+ exhibitors each year and travels to three to six locations each year. Admission: $5.
Opening Reception: January 9, 5 – 7 pm
Roots & Reflections Through Memory & Nature
Denise Cormier Mahoney
Reid Hodges Gallery
Curated Exhibition
Denise Cormier Mahoney is a mid-career painter and printmaker whose illustrative and surfaced designed compositions are infused with memories and stories told from the point of view of a child free to explore.
Opening Reception: January 9, 5 – 7 pm
March 4 – 28, 2025 – 1 Exhibition
Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society Annual Aqueous Exhibition
Kellogg & Reid Hodges Galleries
The Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society was founded in 1983 with 17 Charter members and 24 Associate members. The original purpose to foster the advancement of and promote excellence in the art of watermedia painting remains their focus today. As of August 2023, 90 of their 170 members attained Signature status and 27 are Master Signature members. The organization’s inaugural exhibition was held at ACM and has continued to exhibit annually.
Opening Reception: March 6, 5 – 7 pm
April 29 – May 23, 2025 – 1 Exhibition
Manatee County School District Annual K-12 Exhibition
All Galleries
ArtCenter Manatee once again joins with the School District of Manatee County to showcase the work of K-12 visual arts students. In Manatee County, we’re fortunate to have a Board of Education that has made a continued commitment to teaching the visual arts in its elementary, middle and high schools. By partnering with ArtCenter Manatee, that commitment is furthered by giving these young artists a ‘voice’ – three museum-quality galleries – where their work can be professionally displayed and where the artists can receive positive recognition by a wider audience.
Opening Reception: May 1, 5 – 7 pm
May 28 – June 27, 2025 – 1 Exhibition
Oil Painters of America 2025 National Exhibition & Annual Convention
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Oil Painters of America (OPA) is a non-for-profit organization representing more than 3,500 artists throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Founded in 1991, OPA is dedicated to preserving and promoting excellence in representational art. Its primary focus is to draw attention to the lasting value of fine drawing, color, composition and the appreciation of light. The mission of OPA is to advance the cause of traditional, representational fine art by providing a forum in which artists can display their art in regional and national competitions. In addition, the organization is committed to providing educational opportunities to its members through its newsletter, critique program, scholarships, workshops, seminars, and demonstrations by today’s masters. The 34th National Juried Exhibition showcases the best representational paintings produced across North America. With nearly 200 juried artists and many invited Master Signature artists, it serves as a showcase for both up-and-coming talent and some of the most celebrated artists working today. The exhibition does not focus on a single style or theme but instead celebrates the diversity and art produced within the representational oil painting tradition. The exhibition & opening is in conjunction with the OPA National Convention, which features numerous lectures, painting demonstrations, and social events geared to artists and collectors.
Opening Reception: Friday May 30, 5:30 – 7:30
July 1 – August 8, 2025 – 1 Exhibition
Dog (& Cat) Dayz Of Summer Open Juried Show
All Galleries
This time of year had a special significance in ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, and the term originates from their studies of astrology. Nowadays, the term has taken on new meanings as pet parents associate it with lazy days when dogs are so hot they just want to lay in the shade and sip an ice-cold Puppuccino. Artists are invited to share their favorite fur-baby creations of dogs and cats.
Online Submission Dates: June 2 – June 20, 4 pm
Online Notifications: June 24, by 4 pm
In Person Receiving/Drop off: June 28, 9-12 pm
Opening Reception: July 3, 5 – 7 pm
Pick Up: Friday, August 8, 9 – 12 pm
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