The Visual Arts Center offers opportunities for artists of all media to enter exhibitions. Many exhibits are judged, some are juried and each exhibit present an opportunity to win cash prizes and ribbons at the awards reception. 

The 2021 Exhibit Calendar provides all the important dates you'll need to know to exhibit in the Main Gallery. Download PDF 2021 Exhibit Schedule (click here).

Please make sure you are familiar with the Exhibit Hanging and Display Requirements before entering an exhibit. 

Member Shows

If you are a member interested in displaying your work in a member-only show, please contact the Visual Arts Center. Member Exhibits typically feature four artists at one time, and booking is made up to two years in advance. If you would like to learn more about becoming a member, visit our membership page.

We are always in need of volunteers to help receive and hang shows. If you are interested in being part of the hanging committee, please contact us. 

Gift Shop

Visual Arts Center members have an opportunity to apply to sell your art in the Gift Shop. If you would like an opportunity to apply to sell your art in the gift shop, please contact our Gift Shop Manager at (941) 639-8810 or giftshop@visualartcenter.org.

Exhibit Schedule and Prospectus

Nearly all of the following exhibits are open to members and non-members. Details about eligible works, fees, prizes and an entry form can be found in the prospectus for each exhibit - please read the prospectus carefully.

Water, Water, Everywhere | Receiving May 3 & 4 by appointment This is a juried exhibition that accepts 2D and 3D artwork from members and non-members. Artists are encouraged to submit their best works. This is NOT a themed exhibit. Download the detailed prospectus HERE Member: $20 for 1 entry, $30 for 2 entries, $40 for 3 entries - CLICK HERE to Enter Non-member: $30 for 1 entry, $40 for 2 entries, $50 for 3 entries  - CLICK HERE to Enter Alternative times available upon request to exhibits@visualartcenter.org. Before you bring in your work, make sure you are familiar with the Exhibit Hanging and Display Requirements

Member's Showcase |              Receiving June 3 & 4 by appointment The Member's Showcase provides an excellent opportunity to display your best work. Receiving is by appointment, June 3 - 4 from 10am - 2pm. Alternative times available upon request to exhibits@visualartcenter.org."Member's Showcase" will be on display June 5 - July 31, 2021. For art that is not sold, removal is July 31 from 9am - 4pm.  Download the detailed prospectus and entry form here Members, schedule an Appointment for Receiving Alternative times available upon request to exhibits@visualartcenter.org. Before you bring in your work, make sure you are familiar with the Exhibit Hanging and Display Requirements