2025 ArtsUnited’s Art Explosion Juried Visual Art Exhibit

Turn creativity into opportunity – $500 cash awards awaits! All mediums. All styles. One powerful exhibition. Be seen. Be celebrated. Be part of Art Explosion: Express Yourself.

We welcome submissions in all visual art mediums—including but not limited to painting (oil, acrylic, watercolor & alcohol inks), photography, sculpture, digital rt, 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: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 / 6pm.

SUBMISSIONS: You can submit up to 3 works.

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

THEME: ArtsUnited invites artists to submit work for our annual Art Explosion Juried Visual Art Exhibition, one of South Florida’s most exciting showcases of creativity and diversity. This year’s theme, Express Yourself, celebrates individuality, originality, and the power of personal expression.

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

EXHIBIT DATES: Saturday, November 4 – Saturday, November 29, 2025

INTAKE: Sunday, October 26, 2025 / 1:00 pm. Bring your chosen art to ArtsUnited Gallery.

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 in other formats. If you do not know how to label your images correctly, contact us at artsunitedsubmissions@gmail.com.

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, November 1, 2025 / 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Awards ceremony – 8:30 pm.

OUTTAKE: Sunday, November 30, 2025 / 1:30 pm. If you are unable to pick up art, please arrange someone to get your artwork(s) on time.

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

ENTRY FEES: $35– submit up to 3 artworks. You MUST BE an ArtsUnited members to participate in this exhibition.

Not a member or need to renew?
Go to https://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.

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

This is a juried exhibition.

PRIZE AWARDS = $500

Best In Show – $195
2nd Place – $125
3rd Place – $75
3 – Honorable Mention – $35 each
People’s Choice – Certificate
Artist’s Choice – Certificate