Gallery 2026 - Holiday Cheer

Key Dates:

Application Period: 9/29/2026 - 10/20/2026

Drop-off: Tuesday, 10/27/2026  Times: 10 - 12 PM

Run Dates:  10/28/2026 to 11/30/2026

Pick-up: Tuesday, 12/1/2026  Times: 10 - 12 PM

Show Rules:

1. Non-refundable show fee: $35 for one large original artwork up to 40” x 44” OR two original artworks up to 20” x 24” per artist. Maximum of two (2) entries per artist.
2. Only one side of artwork may measure 44” including outside frame dimensions. No giclées or reproductions of original paintings.
3. All work must be for sale. VBAC retains a commission of 20% on all sold items and collects and remits sales taxes to FDOR.
4. Artists will receive a check for the full sale amount, less 20% commission, on approximately the 15th of the following month, but no later than the 30th of the following month.
5. The Artist agrees to release images of their work for promotional purposes.
6. The Vero Beach Art Club reserves the right to reject items deemed inappropriate or unprofessionally presented.
7. Space is limited. First come, first serve basis.
8. Delivery: Early drop-off of artwork is not permitted without approval.
9. Pickup: Any artwork not picked up during designated day and hours will be charged $5.00 per day.
10. Participating artists asked to volunteer for at least one Gallery Sitter shift (11am – 3pm)

Eligibility:

1. All artwork that is hung on panels must not exceed 15 lbs. No artwork will be accepted with wet paint
2. Hanging artwork must be properly wired with D-Rings and multi-strand, braided wire. No sawtooth hangers, string, clip hangers, single strand craft picture wire, etc. Improperly wired work will be rejected.
3. No tape securing painting to frame.
4. If your work is rejected for not being wired correctly you will have a one-hour grace period to make corrections and return it to the Gallery (deadline is 1:00 PM) or pay a fee of $20 to have it re-wired at the gallery.
5. All gallery-wrapped work must be a minimum of 1.25” deep with professionally finished edges. Stapled edges will be disqualified.  If unframed, the sides of painted canvases must be painted, and unframed photography must also be presented as gallery-wrapped.
6. "Found or recycled" frames will be accepted providing they have been repaired properly and presented to gallery standards.
7. Photography on canvas will be accepted only if framed or gallery wrapped with a minimum depth of 1.25”. If not framed, photo must wrap around the edges.
8. Artwork made up of multiple panels (diptychs) must be attached to hang from one hook.
9. Any 3D art that needs to be dollied due to weight must be dollied in and out by the artist.
10. The outside size limit on 3D art is 24” x 24” and 30 lbs. Pedestals can be provided upon request and are subject to availability.
11. Artist and artwork information tag should be placed on the back of your work.
    

Exceptions to any of the rules and eligibility requirements as outlined above will be at the sole discretion of the Vero Beach Art Club.