Artistic Expressions

Artists of Palm Beach County and the Highland Beach Library invite artists working in all 2-D mediums to submit original works that celebrate the power of creativity as a voice for emotion, storytelling, and personal vision for the exhibition Artistic Expressions.

(NOTE: Artwork should have D-rings on the back, a quarter of the way from the top, to enable the library's hanging system.)

CASH AWARDS: $150 for First Place • $100 for Second Place • $50 for Third Place

Call opening:                         September 12, 2025

Submission deadline:          October 22, 2025 (Submit up to three artworks.)

Notification to artists:          October 29, 2025 (On or before)

Delivery of artwork:              November 5, 2025, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Opening reception:              November 13, 5 - 7 p.m.

Artwork pickup:                    December 30, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Artists of Palm Beach County and the Highland Beach Library invite artists working in all 2-D mediums to submit original works that celebrate the power of creativity as a voice for emotion, storytelling, and personal vision for the exhibition Artistic Expressions.

Location: Highland Beach Library
3618 S Ocean Blvd, Highland Beach, FL 33487

Call opening:                         September 12, 2025

Submission deadline:          October 22, 2025 (Submit up to three artworks.)

Notification to artists:          October 29, 2025 (On or before)

Delivery of artwork:              November 5, 2025, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Opening reception:              November 13, 5 - 7 p.m.

Artwork pickup:                    December 30, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

 CASH AWARDS: $150 for First Place • $100 for Second Place • $50 for Third Place

Nestled between Delray Beach and Boca Raton, the Town of Highland Beach is a picturesque coastal community known for its pristine beaches, vibrant sea turtle nesting grounds, and welcoming atmosphere. The Highland Beach Library, a cultural gem within the town, serves not only as a center for knowledge and learning but also as a gathering place for art, music, and community enrichment. Its bright, airy gallery space provides an ideal setting to showcase the diverse talents of artists from Palm Beach County and beyond.

Through this collaboration, the exhibition seeks to highlight how visual art can transcend words, capturing the essence of human experience and offering viewers a deeper connection to the artists’ inner worlds.

$30 for APBC Members; $40 for Non-Members. APBC Membership is $50/year, VIP Membership is $100 per year, and Lifetime Membership is a one-time fee of $1,000.  If you wish to join APBC or renew your membership, which has lapsed, please visit www.artistsofpalmbeachcounty.org, click on “Membership” to update your information before entering this exhibit.

Artists may submit three works, sized up to 36 inches on the longest side. All work must be for sale. No explicit sexual, political work, or work created with Artificial Intelligence is accepted.

Must live in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie or Broward Counties.