Fresh Squeezed 4: Emerging Artists in Florida

The Morean Arts Center invites emerging artists currently residing in Florida to submit entries for Fresh Squeezed 4: Emerging Artists in Florida. The exhibition will be held at the Morean Arts Center from March 14 to April 24, 2020. The purpose of Fresh Squeezed 4 is to nurture and advance the careers of emerging visual artists while giving the community the opportunity to discover new art being made in the region.

The Morean Galleries will be divided into five 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. Morean staff will work closely with selected artists to assist with photographing, pricing, and marketing their work.

The exhibition is open to all emerging artists age 18 or older who are 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 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. Entry fee is $10. Submissions require a brief bio, artist statement, and 5-10 images of work. Site-specific installation proposals should include a schematic drawing and description of how the work would incorporate a specific space. Accepted work may be hand-delivered or shipped (pre-paid) to arrive no later than March 1, 2020. The Morean retains a 40% commission on all works sold during the exhibition, with artists paid within 30 days of the close. Unsold shipped works will be returned to the artist at the Morean's expense. Acceptance notifications will be sent November 1, 2019. The opening reception is March 14, 2020, 5-9 p.m. Work pickup/return is April 25-30, 2020.