CALL FOR ART: Tactile Art Show
October 4 – 27
In-Gallery & Online
October is National Sensory Processing Awareness Month, and the St. Augustine Art Association is once again hosting this exhibit with the Florida DeafBlind Association and the Florida School for the Deaf & Blind. Unlike most art exhibits, viewers — blind, visually impaired, or sighted — are invited to touch the artwork!
Works may be any medium, subject or style, but must be intended for tactile “viewing.” No rough or sharp edges. Flat or low-texture pieces are not recommended.
Judged for acceptance and awards.
The Tactile Art Show is Sponsored By:
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“Joie de vivre”
by Denele Small
What can I enter?
- Each artist may submit THREE (3) original 2D or 3D works in any medium, subject or style that are meant to be touched or tactilely experienced. Flat or low-texture pieces are not recommended.
- Works may not have sharp edges, broken or fragmented glass pieces, protruding wire, rough wood, etc.
- 2D works must be ready to hang with secure wire on back.
- 2D works may be no larger than 60 inches on any side including the frame.
- 3D works may be no larger than 18in x 18in x 18in to fit on a pedestal; 60in high x 36in x 36in for free-standing 3D art.
REMINDER: Artwork will be touched by viewers of all ages!
For full exhibit guidelines, see below.
“Seeds for the Big Dream”
by David Ennis
“Live Oak”
by Janal Koenig
How is the show judged?
All judging takes place in-person, and entry fees are NONREFUNDABLE, even for works that cannot be accepted because they fail to meet the guidelines.
- After entering online, works MUST be brought to the gallery by the drop off dates listed below. Judging for awards takes place in-person (not from the digital photos submitted) after the Artwork Drop-Off hours have concluded.
- Key factors that judges look at: planning & composition, proficiency & execution, presentation. Judge’s decisions are final.
- You will be notified on Thursday via phone call if:
- You win an award. (But we won’t tell you what you won!)
- Your work was not accepted. (We ask that you pick it up at your earliest convenience!)
- Awards will be presented during First Friday Art Walk (October 4) at 7:00pm.
Awards include the Jean Wagner Troemel Best in Show award ($500), The Alice Alger Most Creative Award ($250) and the Bradley Mayer Place Awards.
“Media Games”
by Deborah Lightfield
When do I drop off & pick up my artwork?
ALL ARTWORK MUST BE BROUGHT TO THE GALLERY. Upon completing the online form and making your payment, you will receive an email that confirms the receipt of submission. This email will include all the details, which are also on the entry page and listed below, about delivering your artwork in time for judging. It is the artist’s responsibility to make sure their work is ready and brought to the gallery (located at 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084) by the receiving dates and times listed below and that work is promptly retrieved at the end of the show.
REMINDER: Work left after 60 days is considered an unrestricted donation to the St. Augustine Art Association.
- Artwork Drop-Off
Tuesday, October 1 (11:30 AM – 5:30 PM)
Wednesday, October 2 (11:30 AM – 5:30 PM)
- Artwork Pick-Up
Sunday, October 27 (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
Tuesday, October 29 (11:30 AM – 5:30 PM)
Wednesday, October 30 (11:30 AM – 5:30 PM)
“Under the Sea”
by Kathy Nall
“Face Pot”
by Alison McCauley
“Kraken Released”
by Mare Martelli
What are the exhibit guidelines?
Artists may enter THREE (3) original 2D or 3D works in any medium, subject or style. All work will be touched and experienced by sighted, visually impaired and blind viewers of ALL ages. Flat or low-texture pieces are not recommended.
- Works may not have rough or sharp edges, broken or fragmented glass pieces, protruding wire, rough wood, etc.
- 2D works may be no larger than 60 inches on any side, including the frame.
- 3D works max sizes: 18in x 18in x 18in to fit on a pedestal; 60in high x 36in x 36in for free-standing 3D art. If your free-standing work is bigger, contact STAAA staff for approval.
- More than three works submitted by one artist will not be accepted and refunds will not be given.
- Works may not have been previously exhibited in any STAAA show where awards were given out.
- Artwork will be displayed both in-gallery AND online. Works must be delivered to the gallery to be judged for acceptance and wards and to be listed for sale online.
- All entry fees are NONREFUNDABLE, even if an entry fails to meet the guidelines or an artist fails to deliver it in time for judging. It is the artist’s responsibility to make sure their work is ready and brought to the gallery by the receiving dates and times listed above and that work is promptly retrieved at the end of the show. REMINDER: Work left after 60 days is considered an unrestricted donation to the St. Augustine Art Association.
Presentation Requirements
Works and frames must be dry, with wire the length of the back secure on back for hanging (2D) and framed or gallery-wrapped with a minimum of 1.5 inch thick finished (painted) edges. ABSOLUTELY NO SAWTOOTH HANGERS! FRAMED PIECES MUST BE SECURE IN THE FRAME. THE WORK IN THIS SHOW WILL BE TOUCHED. Unfinished edges include: dirt marks or paint smudges, paint spilling over the edge (even the slightest amount), fraying canvas. Do not use tape on your edges. Any canvases with edges less than 1.5in thick must be framed. 3D works must fit on a 18inx18in pedestal or be free-standing.
Ineligible Artwork
- Artwork with rough or sharp edges, broken or fragmented glass pieces, protruding wire, rough wood, etc.
- 2D Artwork that is not secure in its frame (if framed) or unsteady 3D work.
- Artwork that has been exhibited in any STAAA show where awards were given out.
- Giclees or reproductions.
- Artwork over 60 inches on any side including the frame.
- Kits or mass-produced items.
- Plagiarism: if your piece is a recreation of someone else’s image or work of art, enter something else.
“Rock Pile”
by Liz Canali
How do I enter?
To submit your artwork:
- Complete the online form below.
- Upload high-quality image(s) of your artwork (jpg, png, jpeg, pdf; max file size is 5MB). Make sure your file name does not have any punctuation or special characters (periods and dashes are the only acceptable characters besides letters and numbers for file names).
- Provide your payment information and click the “Submit” button. Artwork submitted without payment will not be accepted or presented to the judge.
- You should receive a confirmation email within a few minutes outlining the details on delivering the artwork to the gallery in time for judging. Check your spam folder if you do not see it in your inbox. If you do NOT receive a confirmation email, your submission did not go through. Check your spam folder. Confirm with STAAA BEFORE resubmitting, as double entries will be a disqualification and refunds will not be given.
- Bring your artwork to the gallery on the Receiving dates and times listed above.
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Enter online by Monday, September 30, 3:00 PM
Entry Form
- $15 per piece for active STAAA Members
- $35 per piece for Non-Members
- $7 per piece for Student Members
- $25 per piece for Non-Member Students
Programs & Exhibits of the St. Augustine Art Association are funded in part by grants from the the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council, the St. Johns County Cultural Council, and the Community Foundation of Northeast Florida.
