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Call to Artists - Engaging Images


The Warehouse Arts District Association

announces an Artists' Member show with the title

Engaging Images


We are curating a retail art show in the Member Lounge in August and September, promoting your local art. This show will be featured over two second Saturday open gallery evenings.

We invite you to take advantage of this WADA member benefit to exhibit in the Burka Member Lounge for our August and September show. We have extended the show through October.

Artworks selected from the entries that best fit the theme will be on exhibit in the Burka Member Lounge at the ArtsXchange. 

Deadline: Accepting entries from WADA members through July 30.


Conditions and Rules for Entry:

  • Eligibility: The exhibition is open to all WADA members If you are not a member, join now.

    Entry Deadline: July 30, 2025

    Entry Fee: No fee, but you must be a member of the Warehouse Arts District Association


  • Specifications: All forms of painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, video, and digital/ graphic art are eligible for review. Nothing larger than 40”x40” including frame; must be gallery ready to hang (more details below)


  • Notification: Artists will be notified of acceptance by email no later than August 1, 2025.

    Art Drop Off *: Works selected must be dropped off at the Burka Lounge on Monday, August 4 or Tuesday, August 5, between 11 am and 3 pm (515 22nd St South, Unit D). Art that is not received by the deadline cannot be included in the show. 

    Commission: WADA will take a 35% gallery commission on all sales made during or as a result of this exhibition.

    Exhibit Dates: August and September 2025

    Opening Reception: Second Saturday, August 9 and again on Saturday, September 13, between 6 pm and 10 pm.

    Location: The Burka Member Lounge at the ArtsXchange on the Deuces Corridor, 515 22nd St S, St Petersburg, FL 33712


  • End of show Art Pick-Up *: September 29 and 30, 2025, between 11 am and 3 pm. 

  • *Applying to this call confirms that you, or your designate, are able to drop off and pick up on these days. 


Apply Here: 

1. Complete the Entry Form and 2. email us images of the artwork  warehouseartsdistrict@gmail.com

WADA Selection Committee will chose work from artist members who submit to this artist call. The selection committee will make choices based on overall impact, originality, creativity, and mastery of techniques as it fits the theme. Selections will also be constrained by exhibition space.  Decisions by the selection committee will be final.

Addition Specifications:

All accepted works of art must be “GALLERY READY” when brought to the event facility (i.e. all hanging works must include an installed horizontal wire). NO SAW-TOOTH HANGERS. 

  • Artists with 3D work requiring a pedestal MUST provide one before show opening. Pedestal(s) must be stable, white/black and tall enough for the work to be near eye level. 
  • Works should not weigh more than 35 pounds.
  • WADA reserves the right to reject works if they are not presented in the format specified. Please contact us if you have concerns whether your work meets gallery presentation requirements.  
  • Artist may not substitute another work for the accepted work. 
  • Entries must be for sale and priced with the intent to sell. A gallery commission of 35% will be deducted from sales. 
  • By submitting artwork for this show, artists grant permission to WADA to reproduce accepted artwork for promotional uses in both printed and electronic formats.
  • Artists whose work has been selected will be responsible for delivery and pick up of work to the Burka Lounge.  Artist must sign consignment agreement prior to or during drop off. 

Important Dates:

    • July 30 --  Deadline for entries
    • August 1 -- Notifications to all artists by email
    • August 4 and 5, 11 am - 3 pm -- Artwork drop off at the Burka Lounge, 515 22nd St South, Unit D
    • August 9, 6 to 10 pm -- Second Saturday opening reception.
    • October 29 -- Show closes (extended)
    • October 29 and 30, from 11 am - 3 pm -- Pick up artwork from the Burka Lounge, 515 22nd St South, Unit D

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