ArtsUnited’s Art Explosion 2026 Juried Visual Art Exhibit

$500 cash awards awaits!

We’re inviting artists to submit work for ART EXPLOSION: Everything, Everywhere, All At Once, celebrating our 6th annual Art Explosion Juried Visual Art Exhibition, one of South Florida’s most exciting showcases of creativity and diversity.

This year we celebrate our 27th year and we are having a FUNdraiser Birthday party on opening night. The theme is “Everything, Everywhere, All At Once” showcasing your individuality, originality, and the power of personal expression.

Open to all artists and all mediums—including but not limited to painting, photography, sculpture, digital art, mixed media, and more. Whether bold, subtle, traditional, or experimental, this exhibition is open for artists to share their unique style.

CALL FOR ARTISTS @ ArtsUnited Gallery

DEADLINE: Thursday, October 15, 2026 / 6:00 pm.

SUBMISSIONS: You can submit up to 3 works. VERY IMPORTANT! Label the image(s) of your submitted work(s) First Name, Last Name, Title, Size, Medium & Price. EXAMPLE: Susan Masters-SURVIVOR-24×36-Oil-2800.jpg. Your artwork will not be accepted if you do not know how to label your images correctly. Contact us at artsunitedsubmissions@gmail.com if you have any questions.

ENTRY SIZE: Minimum – 11 × 14, maximum 40 x 60. Submit a brief artist description of each artwork.

LOCATION: ArtsUnited Gallery, 2401 N. Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors, FL 33305.

EXHIBIT DATES: Saturday, November 7 – Saturday, November 28, 2026.

INTAKE: Sunday, November 1, 2026 / 1:00 pm. Bring your chosen art to ArtsUnited Gallery.

Be sure and label on the back of each art piece (VERY IMPORTANT) First Name, Last Name, Title, Size, Medium, and Price.

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, November 7, 2026 / 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Awards ceremony – 8:30 pm.

This will be a FUNdraising event. All participating artists entrance is FREE!

General Admission is $27 includes, Food, Drinks, Games & Entertainment.

OUTTAKE: Sunday, November 29, 2026 / 1:30 pm. If you are unable, please arrange someone to pick up artwork(s) on time.

Please note: There is NO storage space at the gallery.

ENTRY FEE: $35—up to 3 artworks. You MUST BE an ArtsUnited member in order to submit your work.

If you are interested in becoming a member or need to renew, use this link to register now: www.artsunitedflorida.com/membership/.

BE PREPARED: If your work has been chosen, you MUST complete the online digital agreement before you arrive to INTAKE. You do NOT have to bring a print of the agreement when you arrive.

DON’T FORGET IMPORTANT!!! Artwork(s) must be clearly labeled on the back with Artist’s Name, Title, Size, Medium & Price (including the 30%). No sawtooth hangers. Artwork MUST BE WIRED and ready to hang! ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS!

YOUR ARTWORK MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR THE LENGTH OF THE SHOW. NO PICKUP before the scheduled time.

COMMISION: ArtsUnited receives 30% of each artwork sale. Make sure to add 30% to your price.

PRIZE MONEY BREAKDOWN:

BEST IN SHOW – $195
2ND PLACE – $125
3RD PLACE – $75
3-HONORABLE MENTION $35 EACH
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – CERTIFICATE
ARTIST’S CHOICE – CERTIFICATION

I understand that although every precaution is taken when handling the work, ArtsUnited is not responsible for any damage, loss or theft of work. If artwork is sold during the exhibit, ArtsUnited has up to 30 days after exhibit closing to issue payment to the artists for the sold piece or pieces.