Prospectus

TITLE OF SHOW:  Fifty Shades of Paynes Gray

SHOW STATEMENT:

Artists are tasked with using Payne’s Gray in their piece for this exhibition.  You are not limited to a mono-chromatic color palette, just use it somewhere in your art.  This is an open theme.

 CHAIR:                      Jaye Escudero         386-383-2230

jayeescudero01@gmail.com

EXHIBIT DIRECTOR:  Cheryl Coxwell     386-281-0705 

ardenedesigns@att.net

IMPORTANT DATES

Entry Deadline:      September 13, 2025

Intake:                       September 29, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Pick up:                     November 3, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Reception:               October 3, 2025, 5:00-7:00 PM

ENTRY FEE:              $35.00

COMMISSION:       35%

LOCATION:              Gallery 500

                                    1870 Victory Circle, Suite H810

                                    Daytona Beach, FL 32114

MAXIMUM SIZE:   24” INCLUDING FRAME IN ANY ONE DIRECTION

THIS IS A PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD ONLY! Acceptance letters will be sent on or before September 20, 2025. All accepted artists will be required to complete Gallery 500’s Inventory List and Artist Compliance forms as required by the gallery and submit with their entries.  The forms are listed at the bottom of the Jotform for you to download and complete.  Artwork will not be accepted without this information presented at registration.

All selected entries will be reviewed again during drop off to ensure FLWAA standards and gallery standards are met. Entries may be ineligible if they do not meet FLWAA’s standards, please refer to our website AND the entry jotform. The gallery has the right to refuse any artwork if they feel it does not meet gallery standards. If you have any questions prior to entering, please contact the

chair.

ARTWORK STANDARDS

•       Artists may submit only original work made within the last 3-5 years.

•       Artwork may not have been previously exhibited in a FLWAA sponsored show.  

•       All artwork must be for sale.

•       All artwork must be ready to hang per FLWAA guidelines.

SUBMISSIONS

•       1 Artwork per artist. 2D ARTWORK:  MAXIMUM SIZE is 24” in any direction INCLUDING FRAME.  Triptychs and Diptychs are not eligible in this show. 

•       All 3D artworks must fit on a standard size gallery pedestal. Large pieces may require the artist to supply their own pedestal.  Questions will be directed to the Chair of the exhibition.   Work must be securely constructed and be able to be moved by FLWAA exhibit committee members.    

•       The use of A.I. (specifically only using Artificial Intelligence Text to Image) to create art that is not the original work of the artist is prohibited. Fine Art Photography should appear as such, photos excessively digitized to resemble a painting or drawing will not be allowed. All entries be the original design of the artist. Most of our host galleries will not allow any artwork not derived from the artist’s own works. Images created by text-to-image A.I. are not allowed in any competitions or displays.

•       NO ADDITIONAL POEMS OR ARTWORK DESCRIPTIONS WILL BE INCLUDED FOR ENTRY TO HANG WITH INDIVIDUAL PIECES FOR THIS SHOW.   

•       Canvas pieces must be dry and framed if not a 1.5” gallery wrap edge.  Canvas edges must be painted if not framed.

•       Artwork must be ready to hang with D RINGS AND PICTURE HANGING WIRE on the back.  No SCREWS, NAILS, SINGLE STRAND WIRE OR SAWTOOTH HANGER WILL BE ACCEPTED.  

•       ALL ARTWORK MUST BE LABELED ON BACK with the artist’s name, title, size, and price.  All work must be for sale.

•       Artwork must comply with the gallery’s exhibition standards and FLWAA’s exhibition guidelines for this show.  To view the standards please go to our website, www.FLWAA.com.   Failure to comply with artwork standards may result in disqualification from the exhibit and/or awards.

INTAKE AND PICKUP

•       Do not contact the gallery directly with questions or arrange for early drop-off.  Please direct all questions regarding drop off/pick up to the chair only (regardless of whether you have a personal connection with the host gallery).

•       ALL ACCEPTED ARTWORK WILL REMAIN IN THE GALLERY UNTIL THE END OF THE EXHIBITION AND PICKED UP ON SPECIFIC DATES. If a piece sells at a show, the gallery may grant early removal.

•       Artists are to complete an online entry form before the cutoff date and pay a non-refundable entry fee for each submitted piece.  Entry forms will be listed on our website at FLWAA.com as well as on our Facebook page.  Artists must be current members of FLWAA to enter.

•       Work is to be delivered in compliance with intake times and dates.  Artists are responsible for arranging drop off/pick up of their pieces.  ALL QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE CHAIR!  ART WILL NOT BE STORED AT THE GALLERY. Artwork not picked up at the end of the show without making prior arrangements with the chair, will forfeit entry into the next scheduled show.

RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES

FLWAA often uses images of artwork for the purpose of promoting the organization and retains the right to do so. The Florida Women’s Arts Association and hosting gallery is not liable for loss, theft, or damage to artwork during exhibits.   By entering this exhibition, you agree to its terms and conditions and will hold harmless FLWAA and the hosting gallery.

 JOTFORM AVAILABLE - AUGUST 1, 2025

Gallery 500 Artist Assignment Contract Gallery 500 Inventory Record