GFAA GALLERY - MONTHLY EXHIBITIONS
CALL TO ARTISTS
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*Please read through the rules and guidelines below before submitting.
SCROLL DOWN FOR OPEN CALLS and the 2026 Schedule
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GFAA is a community gallery space dedicated to inclusion, and growth for artists. No matter where you are in your practice, there is a place for you here.
RULES & GUIDELINES
INFORMATION ABOUT OUR MONTHLY EXHIBITION SUBMISSIONS
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HOW MANY PIECES CAN I SUBMIT?
Unless otherwise noted, each artist may submit 1 piece of Artwork. Diptychs or triptychs can be submitted as long as they are priced and named as one piece.
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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO SUBMIT?
Submission or application fees are usually Members: $30, Non-members $60, but each call will indicate what the cost is. We do one exhibition each year with no submission fee. Click here to become a member or renew your membership. Artist fees enable us to put these exhibitions on and keep the doors open. If you need help paying any of our fees, read on to the next question!
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CAN I GET FINANCIAL HELP?
If you are unable to submit due to financial reasons, we have a donor-supported Angel Fund that your fee can come out of. Please email Katy at info@gainesvillefinearts.org to request financial assistance, or if you would like to donate to the Angel Fund to help our other artists! We also have scholarships that start every February that cover membership and all submission fees for a year. For more information on applying to receive a scholarship click here.
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WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP AFTER THE ONLINE SUBMISSION?
If the exhibition is listed as NOT JURIED, please bring your piece to the gallery on the drop off day - all submitted pieces will be included unless there is not a way to install it. If we get an overwhelming amount of submissions for these exhibitions, we will communicate if we have to change this policy. For exhibitions listed as JURIED: you will receive an email notice if you were accepted or not accepted, with instructions for next steps if you are. NO ARTWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED INTO THE GALLERY EXHIBITION AFTER THE END OF THE DROP OFF TIME on the drop off day. We are strict about this, as we have a very fast exhibition schedule. A label needs to be attached to your piece, and is available via the Google Form that pops up in the thank you email upon submission. If you are unable to access the labels via Google Form, download your labels here.
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DOES GFAA TAKE A COMMISSION ON THE SALE OF MY ARTWORK?
Yes, GFAA will take 30% commission of sales. Please price your work accordingly.
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CAN I SHOW WORK THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY SHOWN AT GFAA?
Work that has been in a previous exhibition that was shown in the GFAA gallery in the last 3 years will not be accepted. You may however submit work to the gallery exhibitions that has been previously shown in our community venues.
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WHAT MEDIUMS DO YOU ACCEPT?
All Mediums are accepted! We just ask that it is original and yours. This means that in our exhibitions we do not accept reproductions
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HOW DO I PREPARE MY WORK FOR INSTALLATION?
Please refer here: GFAA Exhibition Guidelines. All wall hanging work has to be ready for professional and safe hanging. Pieces should be framed if needed and the display should be clean and well thought out. It is possible that your work may not be accepted if it is not deemed ready to display. If your work requires a complicated installation, you will be required to come help with the installation. We do want to see the artists final vision come to life - alternative hanging methods can be explored with the director.
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WHAT ARE THE PARAMETERS FOR THE PHOTO ATTACHED TO MY ONLINE SUBMISSION?
These photos will be used for the online exhibition, and sometimes for promotions, so we are looking for high quality photos. Take them in good lighting, and if your piece is going behind glass, please take the photo first to avoid glare. PHOTOS MUST BE OF THE ARTWORK ONLY - with nothing in the background or frames unless the frame is specific to the piece. Artwork should be squared off, with no edges.
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THE ABOVE IMAGES ARE EXAMPLES OF WHAT YOUR SUBMISSION PHOTOS SHOULD LOOK LIKE​
The photos are squared off, and of just the artwork. Sculptures should be photographed with a solid background with nothing else in the background. They do not need to be professional photographs - phone photos are great as long as they are cropped correctly and not blurry. If you need help with photographing your work, please let us know! We are here for you, and can teach you how to take an acceptable photo with the resources you have.
ARE THERE AWARDS THAT ARE GIVEN OUT?
Yes, some of our exhibitions are judged by art professionals in our community. Exhibitions that are judged are noted, and in that case 8 awards will be given out. Awards are as follows: Best in Show ($125), Award of Excellence ($100), Third Place Award ($75), and five Merit Awards ($30).
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WHEN DO I PICK UP MY WORK IF IT IS NOT SOLD?
The pickup days are always on the Saturday after the last day of the exhibition run from 11 - 2 unless noted. If you can't pick up then please make arrangements for someone else to or work out an alternative date with us. IF WORK IS NOT PICKED UP 60 days after the pickup it will be considered a donation to GFAA. We do not have much storage space, so please be mindful and pick up your work on time.
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WHAT IS GFAA'S AI POLICY?
GFAA is always engaged in a continuing conversation with artists about AI (Artificial Intelligence) generated art. The current policy is that artists must acknowledge if AI was a) part of their process and/or b) if the final work was produced by AI. This information can be added to the Image Material/medium question in the submission forms. GFAA is always open comments, questions, and concerns on this policy.
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IF I HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS WHO DO I CONTACT?
Please email Katy at info@gainesvillefinearts.org or call 352-328-5027
OPEN CALLS:
NEXT: High School & College Student Juried Exhibition
April 22 - May 22
*Juried - Submit your work for consideration. Must be a High School or College Student currently enrolled - all majors accepted
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* Judged - awards will be presented at the reception. Judges: Jenna Horner & Katy Lemle
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*No submission fee
Applications Due: March 30
Notifications Sent: April 3
Artwork drop-off: April 18, 11 - 2
Artwalk reception: April 24, 7 - 10
Artist Meetup: May 14, 7 - 8:30
Artwork pick-up: May 23, 11 - 2
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What we are looking for:
Students: we want to showcase your work to the community! This is an open theme: all mediums and subject matters will be considered.
2026 UPCOMING CALLS:​​​​​
Listed in submission or application deadline order
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Song
March 25 - April 17
*NOT Juried - submit online & then bring your work at the drop off!
* NOT Judged - no awards
*No submission fee
Artwork drop-off / Online Submissions Due: March 21, 11 - 2
Artwalk reception: March 27, 7 - 10
Artist Meetup: April 9, 7 - 8:30
Artwork pick-up: April 18, 11 - 2
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What we are looking for:
We invite artists to submit work that is inspired by or based on a song. We will be creating a video that we will include in the exhibition with the song playing with the artwork image.
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NEXT: High School & College Student Juried Exhibition
April 22 - May 22
*Juried - Submit your work for consideration. Must be a High School or College Student currently enrolled - all majors accepted
* Judged - awards will be presented at the reception. Judges: Jenna Horner & Katy Lemle
*No submission fee
Applications Due: March 30
Notifications Sent: April 3
Artwork drop-off: April 18, 11 - 2
Artwalk reception: April 24, 7 - 10
Artist Meetup: May 14, 7 - 8:30
Artwork pick-up: May 23, 11 - 2
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What we are looking for:
Students: we want to showcase your work to the community! Submission considered for all mediums and subject matters. Open theme.
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Artist-Curated Series - Four two-week-long solo or curated shows
July 29 - August 21
$30 Member benefit application fee
$60 Non-member application fee
*Juried - Submit your exhibition proposal for consideration. 4 shows will be selected for 2 week long runs, with two shows at a time (one in the main gallery & one in the front gallery)
* Not Judged - no awards will be given
Applications due: May 8
Notifications sent: May 15
Shows 1 & 2: Artwork drop-off: July 27, 10 - 5
Shows 1 & 2: Artwalk reception: July 31, 7 - 10
Shows 1 & 2: Artwork pick up: August 10, 9 - 1
Shows 3 & 4: Artwork drop off: August 10, 1 - 5
Shows 3 & 4: Reception: August 14, 6 - 8
Shows 3 & 4: Artwork pick up: August 22, 11 - 2
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Art in the Hammock - Oak Hammock Exhibition (front gallery exhibition)
May 27 - June 19
*NOT Juried - submit online & then bring your work at the drop off! Must be an Oak Hammock Resident to submit
* Judged - awards will be presented at the reception. Judge: TBA
*No submission fee
Artwork drop-off / Online Submissions Due: May 23, 11 - 2
Artwalk reception: May 29, 7 - 10
Artist Meetup: June 11, 7 - 8:30
Artwork pick-up: June 20, 11 - 2
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What we are looking for:
Oak Hammock Residents: we want to showcase your work to the community! Submission considered for all mediums and subject matters. Open theme. Oak Hammock has been a beloved community partner of GFAA for many years.
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2025 Summer Showcase
June 24 - July 24
*NOT Juried - submit online & then bring your work at the drop off!
* Judged - awards will be presented at the reception. Judge: TBA
$30 Member benefit submission fee
$60 Non-member submission fee
Artwork drop-off / Online Submissions Due: June 20, 11 - 2
Artwalk reception: June 26, 7 - 10
Artist Meetup: July 9, 7 - 8:30
Artwork pick-up: July 25, 11 - 2
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What we are looking for:
Open theme: we invite all artists to submit their latest and greatest works. All mediums and subject matters accepted.
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Biennial National Juried Exhibition - Title TBA
August 26 – October 23
*Juried - Submit your work for consideration. Submission will be through the CAFE System - callforentry.org - more info to come.
* Judged - awards will be presented at the reception. Judges: Skip Snow, Katy Lemle, & TBA
$30 Member benefit submission fee
$60 Non-member submission fee
Applications Due: July 1
Notifications Sent: July 15
Artwork shipped to gallery/dropped off: August 14 - 21
Artwalk reception: August 28, 7 - 10
Artist Meetup: September 10, 7 - 8:30
Artwork pick-up: October 24, 11 - 2
Artwork shipped back: October 26
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What we are looking for:
Prospectus will be out shortly - check back soon!
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Exquisite Corpse Art-a-thon
October 28 - November 20
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*This is a collaborative art making fundraiser event done in the gallery space over three days. May be juried depending on space. More info to come!
*No fee to sign up
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Sign up by: Sept 1
Mandatory Meeting: September 8, 6:30 pm
Art-a-thon Dates - 24 hour periods:
1 - Oct 27, 9am - Oct 28 9am
2 - Oct 28, 9:30am - Oct 29, 9:30am
3 - Oct 29, 10am - Oct 30, 10am
Artwalk reception / Exquisite Corpse Reveal: October 30, 7 - 10
Artist Meetup: November 12, 7-8:30
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2026 MADE ART MARKET
NOVEMBER 28 - (Small Business Saturday)
*Juried: apply for a booth and we will notify you of acceptance
* Not Judged - no awards will be given
* No fee to apply / After selection booth fees are $60 for 10 x 10 ft space, and $30 for a 5 x 7 ft space.
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Apply by: October 2
Notifications sent: October 9
Market Hours: November 28, 11 am - 5 pm
Load-in: 9 - 10 am
Booth Set up: 10 - 11 am
Tear down: 5 - 6 pm
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2026 Winter Showcase
November 21 - December 18
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*NOT Juried - submit online & then bring your work at the drop off!
* Judged - awards will be presented at the reception. Judge: TBA
$30 Member benefit submission fee
$60 Non-member submission fee
Artwork drop-off / Online Submissions Due: November 21, 11 - 2
Artwalk reception: December 4, 7 - 10
Artist Meetup: December 10, 7 - 8:30
Artwork pick-up: December 19, 11 - 2
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What we are looking for:
Open theme: we invite all artists to submit their latest and greatest works. All mediums and subject matters accepted.
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