Fresh Squeezed 8: Emerging Artists in Florida

The Morean Arts Center in St. Petersburg, FL invites emerging artists currently residing in Florida to submit entries for Fresh Squeezed: Emerging Artists in Florida, the eighth annual exhibition. The exhibition will be held April 13 – June 27, 2024. The Morean Galleries will be divided into six spaces, giving each selected artist essentially a solo exhibition. Works in any medium will be 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 run of 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.

To submit, include: a brief biography and artist statement (1 paragraph/1000 characters or less), and 5 to 10 images of work that would be included in the exhibition or similar work. Video submissions are accepted (up to 3 files). All work must have been completed within the last two years. For site-specific installations, include a schematic drawing as one of your images and describe how you would incorporate a specific space into your work, indicating the space you are interested in.

Eligibility is open to emerging artists age 18 or older who are current Florida residents, without restriction to medium. 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. Entry fee: $15.00.