SHINING TRHOUGH: The Courage to Be Seen Juried Art Exhibition Show @ ArtsUnited Gallery

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month

$500 cash awards awaits!

Artists are invited to submit work for a powerful juried art exhibition exploring mental health, vulnerability, resilience, and the courage to live authentically. We’re seeking artwork that reveals the unseen—stories of struggle, healing, identity, and emotional truth.

This is your moment to shine a light. To break stigma. To turn personal experience into powerful visual expression.

We welcome bold interpretations across all mediums—painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and beyond. Be bold. Be vulnerable. Be seen.

CALL FOR ARTISTS @ ArtsUnited Gallery

DEADLINE: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 / 6:00 pm.

SUBMISSIONS: You can submit up to 3 artworks, be sure and have each file labeled (VERY IMPORTANT) First Name, Last Name, Title, Size, Medium & Price. EXAMPLE: Christopher-Douldry-DIVINE-24×36-Oil-2800.jpg.

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, May 2 – Saturday, May 30, 2026

INTAKE: Sunday, April 26, 2026 / 1:00 pm. Bring your chosen artwork(s) to ArtsUnited Gallery.

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

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, May 2, 2026 / 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Awards Ceremony – 8:30 pm.

OUTTAKE: Sunday, May 31, 2026 / 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 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.