36th Annual All Florida Juried Art Show

MartinArts invites artists from across Florida to apply for the 36th Annual All Florida Juried Art Show, a celebrated exhibition showcasing the creativity, diversity, and artistic excellence of artists throughout the state.

Selected works will be exhibited at the Court House Cultural Center in historic Downtown Stuart from January 8–March 10, 2027, providing artists an opportunity to share and sell their work with collectors, art enthusiasts, visitors, and patrons from throughout the Treasure Coast and beyond.

Artists selected for the exhibition will compete for more than $1,000 in awards and receive valuable print and digital promotional opportunities through MartinArts’ marketing channels.

For more than 45 years, MartinArts has inspired participation and passion for the arts through exhibitions, performances, education, and community programs including ArtsFest, the MartinArts Awards, and the Court House Cultural Center Gallery.

A Juried Exhibition presented by MartinArts | www.martinarts.org

MartinArts invites artists from across Florida to apply for the 36th Annual All Florida Juried Art Show, a celebrated exhibition showcasing the creativity, diversity, and artistic excellence of artists throughout the state.

Selected works will be exhibited at the Court House Cultural Center in historic Downtown Stuart from January 8–March 10, 2027, providing artists an opportunity to share and sell their work with collectors, art enthusiasts, visitors, and patrons from throughout the Treasure Coast and beyond.

Artists selected for the exhibition will compete for more than $1,000 in awards and receive valuable print and digital promotional opportunities through MartinArts’ marketing channels.

For more than 45 years, MartinArts has inspired participation and passion for the arts through exhibitions, performances, education, and community programs including ArtsFest, the MartinArts Awards, and the Court House Cultural Center Gallery.

Eligibility Open to all Florida Professional Artists in all media.

Exhibition dates January 8 – March 10, 2027

Location and Hours 

• Court House Cultural Center, 80 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, Florida 34994 | 772-287-6676
• Gallery hours* are Tuesday 10AM to 6PM | Wednesday - Saturday, 10AM to 4PM (*during exhibits only)

Important dates

• Submission Deadline: October 4, 2026 11:59 PM
• Selection notice: on or before November 1, 2026
• Opening Reception & Awards: Friday, January 8, 2027, 5:30–7PM
• Juror's talk: Saturday, January 9, 2027, 11AM

Awards   First $500, Second $200, Third $100 and up to four Honorable Mentions $50.

Juror
Lisa Rockford, Independent Curator & Founder of ROCKFORD PROJECTS

Lisa Rockford earned an MFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2001, and works as a curator, educator, and artist. As founder of Rockford Projects, Lisa has curated over 30 projects over the past 18 years, and worked with over 400 artists, by partnering with venues like Torrance Art Museum, Doral Contemporary Art Museum,Girls Club-The Francie Bishop Good & David Horvitz Collection, FAU University galleries, Bailey Contemporary Arts,  and Whitespace-The Mordes Collection. These projects were featured in Boca Mag, The Sun Sentinel, and The Miami Herald, and PBS’ television series Art Loft, among others. Her 2024 exhibition “Fibration: Poking Back” at L’space gallery in Chelsea, NYC was featured by Artnet as a “must see” during Armory art week.

To learn more about the juror, please visit: ​https://rockfordprojects.weebly.com/about.html

Entry Form, Fee and Deadline

• Applications, fees and images must be received by CaFÉ (www.callforentry.org) on or before October 4, 2026 to be considered. No applications, images or fees will be accepted after the deadline or by mail.
• A non-refundable entry fee of $40.00 for up to three (3) entries.  A maximum of three (3) entries may be submitted per artist.   Visa and MasterCard payments are submitted through CaFÉ
• **MartinArts Member Artists receive a $5 discount.  Please contact Jennifer Hearn (772.287.6676 x2 or email juriedshow@martinarts.org during business hours of Monday - Friday 10AM-4PM) BEFORE you submit your application, to check your member status and get the Member Artist Code.
• If you are new to the CaFE site, click the “HELP” link in the blue bar at the top of the page, and it will walk you through registering as an artist, setting up your portfolio with images, and then returning to this call to complete the application.

 Artwork & Digital Images

• For each submitted image please include the title, medium, price, year completed, description, and the FRAMED size for 2D or all dimensions for 3D/sculpture.
• 2D Work: Must be properly framed with wire or D-rings for hanging. Plexiglass only; no glass. Gallery-wrapped canvases with finished edges or unframed pieces with professional edges are acceptable. Maximum width: 60".
• 3D Work: Maximum weight: 70 lbs.
• All work must be original 2D or 3D work in any media, created within the last 36 months, and not previously exhibited at the Court House Cultural Center or at any other local art exhibit within a 50-mile radius.
• Giclees or editions will be accepted in photography only.

  Artwork - Delivery & Return 

• Additional details will be shared with invitation.
• In person - Artists are responsible for making necessary arrangements to drop off and pick up their artwork.
• Shipped - Artists are financially responsible for shipping (arrival and return). Shipped work must be insured during transport and sent in reusable containers. All claims for artwork damaged in shipment are the responsibility of the artist and shipper.
• MartinArts provides insurance coverage for artwork on its property from date of delivery to the day artwork is picked up and will not be held responsible for unclaimed artwork after close of the show.

Open to all Florida Professional Artists in all media.

MartinArts Member Artists receive a $5 discount.  BEFORE you submit your application, contact Jennifer Hearn, 772.287.6676 x2 or email juriedshow@martinarts.org, Monday - Friday 10AM-4PM to check member status and get the Member Artist Code.

Questions

If you have issues with the online application, please call Jennifer at 772-287-6676 (x2) or email questions to juriedshow@martinarts.org - please mention “All Florida Juried Art Show” in the subject line of the email.