Art+Stroll 2023

Business for the Arts of Broward (BFA) is seeking entries from established and emerging artists for its 5th Annual Art+Stroll, presented by BBX Capital. The exhibition takes place Thursday, April 27th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the lobbies of buildings 200, 201 and 301 E. Las Olas Blvd. in downtown Fort Lauderdale. This is a juried exhibition co-curated by BFA's Executive Director Robyn Vegas and Program Assistant Lori Pratico, with Juliana Forero, Chief Curator of the Frank, Pembroke Pines, judging for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards.

BFA will accept 2D work no larger than 60" wide by 60" high, and 3D art such as sculpture, ceramics, fashion or other free-standing artwork. Works should not exceed 30 lbs. The theme and medium are open, including photography, painting, drawing, printmaking, paper art, fiber art, wood, clay, metal, glass, sculpture, fashion, and mixed media. All work must be original and created without the aid of an instructor or kit, produced within the last eight years. Participants must be 18 or older. Accepted 3D artists are responsible for providing pedestal(s) to display their work and must deliver and set up the art themselves. All work must be hang/presentation ready using D rings or wire, no sawtooth hangers.

The entry fee is $30 for up to three entries personally created by the artist. The deadline to submit is Friday, March 17th by midnight. Accepted artists will be notified by March 31st and receive one complimentary Sip & Stroll VIP ticket to the event. Cash prizes totaling $5,000 will be awarded: 1st Place $3,000, 2nd Place $1,500 and 3rd Place $500. All artwork may be offered for sale. BFA keeps 25% commission on any sold artwork. Artwork drop-off and installation is Thursday April 20, 2023 between 8:00am - 3:00pm. Artists can collect their work at the end of the April 27th opening at 7:30pm or pick up from the BFA office by no later than May 5, 2023. The exhibition will also be featured digitally on BFA's website.