September 6 – October 6, 2023 – 1 Exhibition
Create
All Media Open Juried Show
All Galleries
Juror: Katie Cundiff
Online Submission Dates: July 20 – August 18, 4 pm
Online Notifications: August 21, by 4 pm
In-person Receiving: August 30, 9-12 pm
Jury Process: August 30, 1 pm
Closing Reception: September 28, 5-7 pm
Pick Up: October 7, 9-12 pm

October 10 – November 17, 2023 – 3 Exhibitions
Florida Finds
All Media Open Juried Show
Kellogg Gallery
An open juried show that asks artists to share their favorite Florida find, whether that is a favorite beach, native creature, local seafood shack, the myriad of natural springs, or a favorite fishing pier.
Online Submission Dates: September 6 – September 29, 4 pm
Online Notifications: October 4, by 4 pm
In-person Receiving: October 7, 9 – 12
Jury Process: October 7, 1 pm
Opening Reception: October 12, 5 – 7 pm
Pick Up: November 18, 9 – 12 pm

Mike Knapp Replaced
Curated Exhibition
Searle Gallery
Technology has been working its way into our daily lives since the end of World War II. Once a thing relegated to factories and industry, technology has changed our lives for the better…or has it? What do we lose when we let technology in?

ArtCenter Manatee Instructor Showcase
Reid Hodges Gallery
ArtCenter Manatee is proud to highlight the works of our very talented faculty.  All mediums are represented, including silver-smithing, pottery, watercolor, acrylics, oil, sculpture, pastels, scratchboard, fused glass, mixed media and more.

 

 

November 21 – December 29, 2023 – 2 Exhibitions
Joyful Expressions
All Media Open Juried Show
Kellogg & Reid Hodges Galleries
Artists are asked to share with us what brings joy to their lives this time of year. Is it family gatherings, making cookies, decorating the tree, or something else that lightens the heart for you?
Online Submission Dates: October 10 – November 10, 4 pm
Online Notifications: November 15, by 4 pm
In-person Receiving: November 18, 9 – 12
Jury Process: November 18, 1 pm
Opening Reception: November 30, 5 – 7 pm
Pick Up: December 30, 9 – 12

ArtCenter Manatee Holiday Extravaganza
Searle Gallery
Back and bigger than before, ArtCenter Manatee is proud to present the 2023 Holiday Extravaganza, featuring holiday trees decked to their fullest with thousands of handmade ornaments, handmade holiday décor, gifts and more.

 

 

January 4 – January 26, 2023 – 2 Exhibitions
ArtCenter Manatee Annual Member Exhibition
All Media Juried Exhibit
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: November 21 – December 15, 4 pm
Online Notifications: December 20, by 4 pm
In-person Receiving: December 30, 9 – 12
Jury Process: December 30, 1 pm
Opening Reception: January 4, 5 – 7 pm
Pick Up: January 27, 9-12

January 30 – March 8, 2024 – 2 Exhibitions
156th International American Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibition
Kellogg Gallery
Opening Reception: February 1, 5 – 7 pm
Returning to Florida, we are one of three locations in the US to welcome the 156th International American Watercolor Society Traveling exhibition.  From the original exhibition of 134 watercolors, 40 paintings are selected each year to travel to a select number of galleries. Admission: $5.

 

Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society Annual Aqueous Exhibit
Searle & Reid Hodges Galleries
A curated exhibit of talented watercolor artists from the Florida Suncoast.  Formed in 1983 to foster the advancement of and promote excellence in the art of watercolor painting, this annual exhibit always displays the versatility of watercolors, from photorealism to abstract interpretations of the world around us.

March 12– April 5, 2024 – 2 Exhibitions
Spring Forward
All Media Open Juried Show
Searle & Reid Hodges Galleries
An open all media show that asks artists to share their favorite thing about spring.
Online Submission Dates: February 5 – March 1, 4 pm
Online Notifications: March 6, by 4 pm
In-person Receiving: Friday, March 8, 9-12
Jury Process: Friday, March 8, 1 pm
Opening Reception: March 14, 5 – 7
Pick Up: April 6, 9 -12

Fine Tuned, A Curated show of Larry Felder and Joel Hunnicut
Kellogg Gallery
A dual show featuring oil painter Larry Felder, known best for his hyper realistic large scale paintings and Joel Hunnicut, a wood turner from Ashville, NC, who specializes in segmented wood turning, giving his work the luminosity of glass while using the forms of ancient pottery.

April 9 – April 26, 2024 – 1 Exhibition
Manatee County School District Annual K-12Exhibitio
Kellogg, Searle & Reid Hodges Galleries
Opening: April 11, 5 – 7 pm
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.

April 30 – May 31, 2024- 1 Exhibition
Dreamscapes
All Media Open Juried Show
All Galleries
We invite artists to explore the world of dreams, imagination, and fantasy. Artists are asked to submit artwork that reflects their deepest desires, aspirations, fears, and emotions, allowing artists to push their boundaries and explore new dimensions of their creativity.
Online Submission Dates: March 14 – April 19, 4 pm
Online Notifications: April 24, by 4 pm
In-person Receiving: April 27, 9-12
Jury Process: April 27, 1 pm
Opening Reception: May 2, 5 – 7
Pick Up: June 1, 9 – 12

June 4 – July 12, 2024 – 1 Exhibition
Limitless
All Media Open Juried Show
All Galleries
Online Submission Dates: May 1 – May 24, 4 pm
Online Notifications: May 29, by 4 pm
In-person Receiving: June 1, 9-12
Jury Process: June 1, 1 pm
Opening Reception: June 6, 5 – 7
Pick Up: July 13, 9 – 12

July 16 – August 8, 2024 – 1 Exhibition
Summer Sensations
All Media Open Juried Show
All Galleries
Artists across all mediums have always been inspired by the vivid colors, textures, and emotions of summertime. This is the season of leisurely days, endless sunshine and warm nights, outdoor gatherings, travel, lush green nature, and of course a bounty of good food and drink.  Whether you find yourself reminiscing about your own cherished summer memories or discovering new perspectives this summer, we invite you to embrace the warmth, vibrancy, and creativity that define this sun-kissed season.
Online Submission Dates: June 6 – June 28, 4 pm
Online Notifications: July 3, by 4 pm
In-person Receiving: July 13, 9-12
Jury Process: July 13, 1 pm
Opening Reception: July 18, 5 – 7
Pick Up: August 9, 9 -12

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