2026 Members Show

Annual Juried Members Show

The Annual Juried Members Show celebrates the incredible breadth and depth of talent within Art Center Sarasota’s vibrant member community. Unbound by a theme, this exhibition offers an open invitation into the diverse creative worlds of our artists. From bold abstractions to detailed realism, and across a wide array of mediums—including painting, sculpture, fiber, collage, and mixed media—this show is a dynamic snapshot of contemporary artistic expression.

What sets this exhibition apart is its inclusivity: every member artist who submits is guaranteed a place in the show. This democratic approach highlights our commitment to accessibility and artistic equity, while creating a rich and varied visual dialogue. The Annual Juried Members Show is not only a celebration of individual vision, but a powerful reflection of the collective creativity that defines the ACS community.

This year, in honor of our Centennial, the exhibition expands to fill all four of our gallery spaces—making it a joyful and powerful way to celebrate 100 years of creativity, community, and the enduring spirit of art in Sarasota.

Meet the Juror, Willem van Osnabrugge:

Willem van Osnabrugge grew up on the outskirts of Amsterdam, Holland. Although he excelled in the arts from a young age, he pursued a professional career in science, working as a creative perfumer while maintaining art as a personal passion.

In 1985, Willem moved to the United States, living and working near New York, Baltimore, and Chicago. After retiring, he settled in Sarasota, where he quickly became active in the local arts community—first by helping install exhibitions at Art Center Sarasota, later serving as its President. He also volunteered as a docent at The Ringling Museum for over 15 years, sharing his deep appreciation for art and art history with visitors.

Today, Willem focuses on painting in pastels and oils. His work has received numerous awards and recognition in Florida, England, and Holland.

• Submissions are welcome in all media including painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, mixed media, digital arts, sculpture and video. 
• AI generated art is not allowed.  
• All artworks must be submitted online for jurying.  Awards will be chosen by the juror in person when all works are installed at Art Center Sarasota. 

 IMPORTANT DATES 

• Exhibition Dates: Thursday, January 22 - Saturday, February 21, 2026
• Online Submissions: Tuesday, September 9 - Sunday, December 7, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: Artists will be notified by email of their submission status no later than Wednesday, December 17 by 5pm.
• In Person Receiving Days for Accepted Work:  Tuesday, January 12 - Wednesday, January 13, 10am-5pm.
• Shipping Accepted Work: Mailed Artwork must arrive between Monday, January 11 - Wednesday, January 13.  Any work that is delivered after this date will not be included in the exhibition.
• Award Winners Notified: no later than Wednesday, January 21 at 5pm.  
• Opening Reception: Thursday, January 22, 5-7pm.
• Artwork Pickup In Person: Monday, February 23 & Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 10am-5pm

JURIED EXHIBITION RULES & REGULATIONS - READ THIS DOCUMENT FULLY!
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION 

This exhibition is open to all current members to showcase their work at Art Center Sarasota (ACS). This show is open to all media types. The juror will see all requested information except the artist’s name and the price of artwork. The ACS Exhibition Department asks jurors to make all selections based solely on artistic merit with the exhibition theme in mind. In an effort to maintain best gallery practices, ACS implements the following rules and regulations for this juried exhibition. Observing the following points ensures your artwork is exhibited in the best way possible. We appreciate your support.     

SUBMISSION FEES 

All juried exhibitions require a NON-REFUNDABLE entry fee for each submission. 

• One Piece: $30 Members, $10 Student Members
• Two Pieces: $40 Members, $20 Student Members
• Three Pieces: $45 Members $25 Student Members

AWARDS: 

Awards will be selected by the juror in-person after the exhibition has been hung. All checks for awards will be mailed out to the artists.

• 1st place: $500
• 2nd Place: $300
• 3rd Place: $200
• Merit (2) & Honorable Mention (4)

SIZE

• Maximum size for 2D artwork is 30" x 30" AFTER framing.
• Maximum size for 3D artwork is 30" x 30" x 30". (HxWxD)
• If the work is over 30lbs in weight or requires unconventional hanging methods, please provide a detailed description of the hanging method in the "Special Instructions" section of the application.  If accepted, please provide any special materials/tools required to hang/mount your work.  All special requests will be taken into consideration when installing, but may not be executable.

ON CONTENT 

At ACS, we are committed to free exchange of ideas, and believe that art can (and should) expose us to different perspectives, new ideas, and the experiences of others. As a community-based art center, we also seek to be open and welcoming to all. We therefore reserve the right to not display art that contains hate speech; contains racist, violent or cruel images or symbols; encourages racism, violence or cruelty; contains pornographic images; or vilifies or demeans individuals or groups of people. Fortunately, we rarely have to reject art for these reasons. But we reserve the right to do so, at our sole discretion. Thank you for respecting these guidelines.     

UPLOADING IMAGES TO SUBMITTABLE 

Submitted artwork images should be:

• high quality, at least 1mb up to 5mb
• 2D works should be cropped around the piece 
• 3D works should be placed in front of a solid background or photo backdrop
• Please indicate if framed or unframed
• Image format types are jpg and png and should be no larger than 3MB. 
• Video submissions: File formats allowed for upload: MP4, MOV, AVI, MPG.  

If you need assis­tance in submit­ting please contact the exhibitions department. We are here and happy to help get everyone's artwork seen by the juror no matter your technology level.     

ORIGINALITY & PRINTS:

All entries must be original work completed within the last three years and not previously shown in any ACS show.

• Copies and reproductions of original works of art, whether embellished or not, are not eligible for submission to juried exhibitions. 
• Please be mindful of copyright infringements – Be original!
• Artwork submitted must be finished and not in-process upon the time of submission.  All accepted artworks must be dry upon entry, if they are not, they will NOT be included in the exhibition.

DIPTYCHS & TRIPTYCHS

• A Diptych or Triptych is considered one submission of artwork and must be priced as one individual piece. It must be submitted, charged, and labeled as such.
• If framed, the frames must be uniform and included in dimensions.

TWO DIMENSIONAL ART

• Stretcher bars are the preferred method for hanging framed canvas works.
• No sawtooth hangers.
• Please state the surface the work is on, ie. paper/canvas/metal/board/etc., including photographs.
• All submitted artwork must be dry and ready to hang.
• Picture frame wire should not be above the frame. Picture frame wire is a multi strand wire.  Do not use monofilament.
• All framed artwork with glass/plexi should be clean and scratch free. The mat if it has one should be clean and smoothly cut.
• Frames must be in good condition (no scratches, chips or loose corners).

THREE DIMENSIONAL ART

• ACS provides pedestals. However, the artist must provide a sculpture pedestal for oversized work and/or works with special display requirements.
• Non-ACS Pedestals must have a broad base.
• Jewelry must be submitted on a display stand or form.

RECEIVING & SHIPPING OF ACCEPTED WORKS

• All entries shipped to ACS should include a return shipping label. It is the artist’s responsibility to pay for shipping to and from the Art Center.
• ACS Hours of Operation: Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm.
• Shipping address: Art Center Sarasota, Attn: Exhibitions, 707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34236.

MISCELLANEOUS

• The Exhibitions Department must be notified in advance if an unconventional method of presentation or hanging is required. Policies of the host gallery will prevail.
• Should your artwork be accepted and it is discovered to not be in compliance with the rules and regulations, the artist will be notified to collect the work immediately.
• Placement of accepted artwork will be decided by the Exhibition Director, please do not ask to change its location. Once artwork is installed, it is in its final location and cannot be moved.
• Any artwork not picked up by the last day of artwork pickup will be charged $5 a day holding fee.  Artwork not picked up after 30 days becomes the property of Art Center Sarasota.

WITHDRAWAL 

Work accepted for an exhibition may not be substituted, nor will any be permitted to be withdrawn during the exhibition.  Artworks cannot be picked up before the end of the show due to press and advertising obligations.     

SALES

• All work on exhibit must be for sale. No POR (Price on Request) or NFS (Not for Sale) is permitted in a juried show unless specified in an exhibition prospectus.
• Artists who are ACS members receive payment of 60% of selling price.
• The artist is responsible for filing sales in accordance with State and Federal Tax regulations.
• All Artwork on exhibit at ACS must be sold on site or through the ACS website (when exhibits are online). Sales through third party dealers or entities are not permitted. Direct sale via the Artist is not permitted.

SALES OF WORK PRIVACY POLICY 

ACS will ask the purchaser if they would like to share their information with the selling artist. If they agree, ACS will pass that information along to the artist, if not no information of either party will be shared.   

STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY 

Art Center Sarasota will insure the work for the duration of the exhibition period. The Artist (Consignor) and the Consignee (Art Center Sarasota) agree that all claims, whether for full or partial damage, will be based on the Insurance Value, and that the Consignee (Art Center Sarasota) shall be liable only up to such Insurance Value (and only to the extent of the Consignee’s insurance coverage). It is mutually agreed upon that any right of subrogation is hereby waived by the Artist.    

DISCLAIMER / PHOTO RELEASE 

Exhibiting artists consent to the use of their name and the artworks image(s) for purposes of promotion and advertisement by ACS. The artist waives any claim, including any claim for invasion of the right of privacy or copyright, against ACS, its directors, officers, employees, and agents. 

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions about submission requirements, please contact:

Christina Baril at 941-365-2032 or christina@artsarasota.org.