Florida Call to Artists & Makers: The Shop at The Brick

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Active Marion Cultural Alliance artist membership required; local and regional artists may join.

The Shop SPRING 2027 Entry Deadline: Jan 17, 2027, 11:59:00 PM Eligibility: Members Only Entry Fee: Free to Enter Florida Call to Artists & Makers: The Shop at The Brick (For Consignment: JANUARY – APRIL 2027) Marion Cultural Alliance at Brick City Center for the Arts, 23 SW Broadway St. Ocala, FL 34471 Calling all artists and makers—let’s make room for something uniquely YOU! MCA invites local creatives to submit original art and handcrafted treasures for The Shop at The Brick, our seasonally curated gallery shop in the heart of downtown Ocala. A gathering place for artists and art lovers since 2001, The Brick of Marion Cultural Alliance at Brick City Center for the Arts, 23 SW Broadway St. Ocala, FL 34471 Calling all artists and makers—let’s make room for something uniquely YOU! MCA invites local creatives to submit original art and handcrafted treasures for The Shop at The Brick, our seasonally curated gallery shop in the heart of downtown Ocala. A gathering place for artists and art lovers since 2001, The Brick offers shoppers a chance to discover meaningful gifts, connect with local talent, and bring home something special. We’re looking for fine art, artisan crafts, handmade goods, seasonal creations, and uniquely Ocala items that celebrate the creativity of our community. Our Gallery Committee thoughtfully reviews submissions for craftsmanship, originality, local connection, retail appeal, and pricing, bringing together a varied collection with something for every art lover. Share what you create and help us make The Shop a destination for locally made discoveries! Eligibility: Must be an active MCA artist member. Local and regional artists can join online anytime at mcaocala.org/membership starting at $35 per year! Mediums: We are looking to showcase our region’s creative bounty by including fine arts & artisan crafts including but in no means limited to; original paintings, drawings, photographs, jewelry, ceramics, glass, wood, metal, artist-made notecards, reproduction prints, textiles, artist-made wearables, home décor items, holiday items, and uniquely Ocala items. Have something else not on this list? Contact us! We’d love to hear from you. Compensation: The sale of artwork is split with 70% going to the Artist and 30% to support MCA’s mission of championing the arts in Marion County, Florida. Checks and a statement of sales will be available for pick up along with any unsold items at the end of the consignment period (90 days). Deadline: The deadline to apply for the SPRING 2027 selection is Sunday, January 17, 2027 by 11:59pm. This consignment period will run through April 2025. MCA rotates consignment on a quarterly basis. Entry Guidelines: To be considered for The Shop, artists must apply through ArtCall by the established deadline. MCA’s guidelines ensure that we can represent your work fairly and display it to its best effect. We reserve the right to refuse to display any work that does not meet these guidelines: - Artists must set up a profile and submit each piece separately at mcashopspring27.artcall.org (ARTCALL) along with high-res images, contact info, title of artwork, dimensions, sale price and a brief statement and/or bio. - Artwork must be handmade, original art created by the artist – no kits or mass-produced items! - Artists may submit a maximum of 10 original works for consideration. - Artwork must be display-ready based on the medium and manner of presentation. - All artworks have a size limit: suggested size is up to 20” (inches) in any direction. - Specific uniquely OCALA and/or seasonal items are encouraged for this consignment period. Other Information: MCA Staff & Gallery Committee will review new submissions made via ArtCall only, no exceptions. Artists will be notified of their status via email by 6pm on January 23, 2027. Selected applicants must drop off their items during gallery hours from January 28 through February 2, 2027. Only pre-approved pieces will be accepted. NEW artists will be asked to sign a Consignment Agreement and bring an Inventory Sheet along with the approved artwork(s), which may be downloaded from the “Calls to Artists” section on our website. It is the artists’ responsibility to complete the Inventory Sheet clearly, with each piece labeled with price and inventory number. Further information and the consignment agreement can be requested at [email protected]. If your art is not selected, please do not be discouraged! Space is limited and very competitive. We encourage you to try again next season! Contact: MCA Gallery | Email: [email protected] | Phone: 352-369-1500 Gallery Hours: Tuesday through Friday 10-5, Saturday 11-4. Closed Sunday & Monday. THE SHOP GUIDELINES: If you are an artist or a maker that is interested in being a part of The Shop, please read all the information below, carefully. Incorrect submissions will not be considered. TO DOWNLOAD CALL AND FOR HELPFUL RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT MCAOCALA.ORG/CALLS-TO-ARTISTS. TO DOWNLOAD CALL AND FOR HELPFUL RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT MCAOCALA.ORG/CALLS-TO-ARTISTS.

Что подавать

Примеры работ, Artist statement

Как подавать

Apply via ArtCall at mcashopspring27.artcall.org; submit each piece separately, up to 10 works, with dimensions and sale price.