The Gateway Art Gallery’s annual Member Art Show is one of our longest-running and most anticipated exhibits. This judged competition highlights original artwork from both emerging and established artists across North Florida, with paintings, sculpture, photography, and mixed media all on display.
There’s no set theme — just a celebration of creativity in its many forms. Visitors are invited to explore the exhibit, meet the artists, and experience the diverse range of work that makes our region’s art community so special. The Member Art Show is free and open to the public during regular Gallery hours.
2026 show info:
- Drop-off entries: Saturday, January 3
- Exhibit dates: January 5-30
- Opening/awards reception: Friday, January 9 @ 5:30 pm
- Pick-up entries: Saturday, January 31
Entry requirements
- Must be a current member of the Art League of North Florida (adults 18+)
- Two (2) entries per person
- 36″ size limit, 15 pounds weight limit
- 2D entries must be framed and wired for hanging; or gallery wrapped and/or painted around the edges if on canvas.
- 3D entries that are free-standing must be able to stand alone without assistance.
- Ineligible for entry: AI-generated artwork (you may be asked to verify your process if questions arise); kits and mass-produced prints; artwork created wholly or in part by another artist; artwork based on another artist’s photo or original work (this includes artwork made in class); artwork featuring subject matter unsuited to a family-friendly audience; artwork that is not properly prepared for display (unwired if hanging, wobbly or dangerous if free-standing, etc.)
- Categories:
- Painting – oil, acrylic, watercolor, watercolor pencils (if water is used), mixed painting media
- Drawing – graphite, charcoal, pastels, colored pencils, watercolor pencils (if no water is used), pen, ink, mixed drawing media
- Photography – digital, film, cyanotype, other photographic processes
- NOTE: Photographs that are altered (excl. industry-accepted corrections and adjustments) using Photoshop or other similar means must be entered in the 2D media/digital art category
- 2D media (wall-hung) – digital art/painting, fabric art, printmaking, collage, other mixed 2D media
- 3D media (free-standing) – clay/pottery, woodworking, sculpture, hand-crafted jewelry, metalcraft, other mixed 3D media
- NO early drop-off. If you can’t make the drop-off date, please make arrangements with a friend or family member to bring your entry to the Gallery. We do not have storage space for entries dropped off early.
- Artist must have w9 on file at time of entry if selling artwork. Gallery retains 30% of all sales made from the show.
