Info & Guidelines for Submission to Pensacola Beach Gallery

2025 Celebration of Women Juried Exhibit

Theme: Building Peace

Historically, art has been a vehicle in drawing awareness and advocating for many causes and issues. We invite the artists, men and women, to focus on attributes, ideals and solutions whether material, physical or spiritual that will bring us all closer to world peace. Consider what role women can play and have played in building peace from home, community, nation, and the world. 

We seek artwork that is deeply symbolic and meaningful and whose message will help raise the consciousness of humanity. This is a call for unity and not for division.

IMPORTANT DATES:

  • February 7: Submission deadline. All information and $30 submission fee for up to 3 pieces must be received to complete submission.

  • February 21: Notification of acceptance to the show.

  • March 1: Artwork drop off.

  • March 15, 11am-3 pm: Art Reception with special presentation. Lunch will be served. Reservations must be made through Eventbrite. More information to come.

JURIED EXHIBITION GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION

Artist must reside in the Escambia and Santa Rosa counties of Florida.

In an effort to maintain best gallery practices, we ask that potential submitters carefully read and follow the rules below. Observing the following points ensures your artwork is exhibited in the best way possible.

SUBMISSION FEES

  • All juried exhibitions require a non-refundable entry fee of $30 for up to three pieces of artwork. Submission is not considered complete without payment. Completed submission is not a guarantee of artwork acceptance to the exhibit.

PRICING

  • Each artwork price and value must not exceed $1500

ORIGINALITY & PRINTS

  • All entries must be original work completed within the last three years and not previously shown in any Luna Fine Art Gallery show. Reproductions of original works of art, whether embellished or not, are not eligible for submission. However, prints such as photographs, lithographs, woodcuts, engravings, etching, screen prints, and digital works are acceptable as long as they are labeled as such, and numbered as an edition.

  • Diptych,Triptych, etc. is considered as one submission of artwork and must be submitted, labeled, and priced as such. The overall maximum size of the diptych, triptych, etc. should not exceed 30 inches wide x 36 inches high.

SIZE: (Important size change)

  • Maximum size for artwork is 30 inches wide. wide and 36 inches high. Larger sizes will not be accepted.

  • Any entry weighing over 40 lbs. must be handled by the artist and prior arrangements for its placement made with the Gallery Director.

TWO-DIMENSIONAL ART and FRAMING

  • All works on paper, including photographs, must be framed with glass or plexiglas that is clean (inside and out), unscratched and intact. Works on canvas must be framed or have finished edges. Gallery wrapped canvas is acceptable, provided that no staples are showing and the edges are clean and free of smudges and smears that are not in intentional of the artwork.

  • Frames must be in good condition (no scratches or loose corners).

  • Mats must be clean and smoothly cut.

  • Screw eyes and hanging wire MUST accompany and be attached to the back of the artwork in a paper or plastic seal. If an alternative method of hanging is required for the piece, it must be cleared with the Gallery Director in advance of its submission to the show. The Gallery director must also be notified if any unconventional method of presentation or hanging is required. Artist agrees to the Gallery using necessary hardware (eye screws, etc.) to provide security in installing the artwork.

  • Art work must be completely dry.

THREE-DIMENSIONAL ART: Change in display

  • The gallery can not place art on pedestals. Sculptural artwork must be able to hang on the wall. If the sculpture has fragile components, it will have to be under plexiglass and cannot protrude more than 4 inches. The gallery will provide the plexiglass for display.

WITHDRAWAL

  • Work accepted for an exhibition may not be substituted, nor will any be permitted to be withdrawn during an exhibition, except in extenuating circumstances, and then only with the approval of the Exhibition Curator.

AWARDS

  • One Award of Best of Show is given and the winner will receive $500.00. Several Honorable Mentions may also be selected. Winner is required to fill out a W9 form prior to receiving cash prize.

SALES

  • All work on exhibit must be for sale. No POR (Price on Request) or NFS (Not for Sale) is permitted in a juried show. Artists will be subject to the Gallery’s standard contract agreement. The Gallery will collect Florida sales tax plus a 40% commission on all work sold. Artists receive payment of 60% of original price. A W-9 form must be filled out and returned before an artist can receive payment.

DISCLAIMER

  • Any exhibiting artist consents to the use of his/her name and the artist’s image(s) for purposes of promotion and advertisement by the Gallery. The artist waives any claim, including any claim for invasion of the right of privacy or copyright, against Luna Fine Art Gallery, its directors, officers, employees, and agents.