2026 ArtsUnited’s CARNIVALE OF COLOR: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Juried Visual Art Exhibition @ ArtsUnited Gallery

$500 cash awards awaits!

We’re inviting artists of all backgrounds to submit work for CARNIVALE OF COLOR, a vibrant juried exhibition celebrating the rich cultures, traditions, history, and artistic spirit of Hispanic Heritage. From lively festivals and family traditions to iconic landscapes, music, dance, food, and personal stories, this exhibition honors the diversity and creativity of Hispanic communities through the visual arts.

We welcome all mediums—including but not limited to painting (oil, acrylic, watercolor & alcohol inks), ink drawing, photography, and sculpture to digital art and mixed media.

Whether your work reflects cultural identity, heritage, folklore, contemporary life, or the joyful energy of celebration, we encourage you to share your unique perspective. Bring your boldest colors, your most compelling stories, and your creative vision as we celebrate the beauty, resilience, and cultural richness of Hispanic Heritage through art.

CALL FOR ARTISTS @ ArtsUnited Gallery

DEADLINE: Saturday, August 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: Pedro-Lopez-DIVINE-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, September 5 – Saturday, September 26, 2026.

INTAKE: Sunday, August 31, 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, September 5, 2026 / 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Awards ceremony – 8:30 pm.

OUTTAKE: Sunday, September 27, 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.