Fresh Squeezed 10: Emerging Artists in Florida

The Morean Arts Center in St. Petersburg, FL invites emerging artists currently residing in Florida to submit entries for the tenth annual Fresh Squeezed: Emerging Artists in Florida exhibition, held April 11 – June 25, 2026. The Morean Galleries will be divided into six spaces, giving each selected artist essentially a solo exhibition. Works in any medium are accepted, and community-oriented, site-specific installations are encouraged. Each artist will have the opportunity to participate in a gallery talk during the exhibition to interact with potential collectors and raise their visibility in the community. Morean staff will work closely with selected artists to assist them in photographing, pricing, and marketing their work.

Eligibility is open to all emerging artists age 18 or older who are current Florida residents. The Morean defines an emerging artist as one who has never had a solo show in Florida. A solo show constitutes an exhibition in a gallery, arts center, or museum of at least three weeks in length with an opening reception; solo BFA or MFA shows at colleges or universities are acceptable. All work must be original, completed within the last two years, and not previously exhibited at the Morean.

Submissions require a brief biography and artist statement (1 paragraph/1000 characters or less) and up to 10 images of work or up to 3 video files. For site-specific installations, include a schematic drawing and description of how you would incorporate a specific space into your work, indicating your preferred space. Entry fee is $25. The entry deadline is November 6, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST.