Artist Opportunities

EMERGing Artists

August 2023

EMERGing Artists is an art exhibition for new artists, defined as artists who have been creating for a year and are new to exhibiting work or up-and-coming artists who have been exhibiting for three years or fewer.

Important Dates:

  • Application Deadline: July 15
  • Delivery of Artwork: August 7 (2-6 p.m.)
  • Opening Reception: August 11 (5:30-7:30 p.m.)
  • Pick-up Artwork: September 5 (10 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
2023 EMERGing Artists Call for Art image

Autumn Colors

September 2023

Autumn Colors is inspired by the seasonal changing of leaves’ colors as temperatures drop and daylight shrinks in the northern hemisphere.

Important Dates:

  • Application Deadline: August 19
  • Delivery of Artwork: September 5 (2-6 p.m.)
  • Opening Reception: September 8 (5:30-7:30 p.m.)
  • Pick-up Artwork: October 10 (10 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
2023 Autumn Colors Call for Art Graphic

Wisdom in Aging

October 2023

This exhibition celebrates the inherent wisdom people acquire as they grow older and the beauty of their knowledge as exhibited through the laugh lines and creases on their faces, the gentleness of their glances, or the sparkle in their eyes. Wisdom in Aging focuses on capturing precious moments and golden nuggets of inspiration and gentle guidance, offering honor, grace, and gratitude to these wise souls through art.

Important Dates:

  • Application Deadline: September 16
  • Delivery of Artwork: October 10 (2-6 p.m.)
  • Opening Reception: October 13 (5:30-7:30 p.m.)
  • Pick-up Artwork: November 6 (10 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
2023 Wisdom in Aging Call for Art Graphic

Student/Faculty Art Show

November & December 2023

The Student/Faculty Art Show is for all students, faculty, and volunteers who have taken classes, worked, or volunteered at the Carrollwood Cultural Center since January 2019.

Important Dates:

  • Application Deadline: October 14
  • Delivery of Artwork: November 6 (2-6 p.m.)
  • Opening Reception: November 10 (5:30-7:30 p.m.)
  • Pick-up Artwork: January 3 (10 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
2023 Student Faculty Art Show Call for Art Image