Fresh Squeezed 7: Emerging Artists in Florida

The Morean Arts Center in St. Petersburg, FL invites emerging artists currently residing in Florida to submit entries for the seventh annual Fresh Squeezed: Emerging Artists in Florida exhibition. The exhibition will be held April 8 – June 22, 2023. 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 artist panels and gallery talks 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 with photographing, pricing, and marketing their work.

Eligibility is open to 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. The entry fee is $15.00. Submissions should include a brief biography and artist statement (1 page/3000 characters or less) and 5 to 10 images of work, or up to 5 video files. For site-specific installations, include a schematic drawing and description of how you would incorporate a specific space. Accepted work may be hand-delivered or shipped (pre-paid) to arrive no later than April 1, 2023. Unsold works originally shipped to the Morean will be shipped back to the artist at the Morean's expense. Work will be insured for the duration of the exhibition while on site; artists are responsible for insuring work during transit. Acceptance notifications will be sent December 1, 2022. The opening reception is April 8, 2022, 5-8pm (times tentative). For questions, contact Amanda Cooper, Chief Curator, at 727-822-7872 x 2112 or [email protected].