2022 Best of the Season Exhibition

The 2022 "Best of the Season" exhibition is an annual juried show organized by the Webber Gallery of the College of Central Florida and sponsored by the Visual Artists' Society (VAS). The exhibition is open to current VAS members and non-members residing in Marion, Citrus, or Levy County, Florida who are 18 years or older.

Entry fees are $25 for non-members, $40 for new VAS members (which includes membership), and free for existing VAS members. Submissions must include 1-2 JPEG images (minimum 1200 pixels on the longer side, 72 ppi/dpi resolution, maximum 5 MB). Artwork must have been created within the last year, be the original concept of the submitting artist, and not have been previously shown in Marion County. All artwork can be in any medium with size restrictions of 72 inches in width, height, and depth (including frames). Framed works must be wired for hanging; sculpture must be properly weighted. Special arrangements should be made with gallery staff for mobile, kinetic, or digital media by calling 352-873-5809 or emailing [email protected].

The exhibition runs from November 7 to December 8, 2022, with a reception and awards announcement on November 18. Juror Ginger Sheridan, retired full professor of art in photography at Jacksonville University, will select nine prize winners: Best of Show ($300), First Prize ($150 Blick gift card), Second Prize ($100 Blick gift card), Third Prize ($75 Blick gift card), Fourth Prize ($50 Blick gift card), and four Honorable Mentions ($25 Blick gift cards each). Selected artwork must be delivered in person on October 30-31, 2022 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.). A 10% commission will be charged on all sales. For more information about VAS membership, contact Vandy Shake at 352-854-2322 Ext. 1552 or [email protected].