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Call to Artists: Portrait or Landscape
The Warehouse Arts District Association announces an Artists' Member show with the title  Works of art can be a view into the mind of the maker.
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Conditions and Rules for Entry:
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Eligibility: The exhibition is open to all WADA members If you are not a member, join now.
Entry Deadline: August 2, 2026
Entry Fee: No fee, but you must be a member of the Warehouse Arts District Association
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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)
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Notification: Artists will be notified of acceptance by email no later than August 3, 2026.
Art Drop Off *: Works selected must be dropped off at the Burka Lounge on Tuesday, August 4 or Wednesday 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 - September 2026
Opening Reception: Second Saturday, August 8 and again on Saturday, September 12, between 5 pm and 9 pm.
Location: The Burka Member Lounge at the ArtsXchange on the Deuces Corridor, 515 22nd St S, St Petersburg, FL 33712
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End of show Art Pick-Up *: October 1 and 2, between 11 am and 3 pm.
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*Applying to this call confirms that you, or your designate, are able to drop off and pick up on these days.
Apply Here: (this call has closed)
1. Complete the Entry Form 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:
- August 2 -- Deadline for entries
- August 3 -- Notifications to all artists by email, at the latest, maybe sooner
- August 4 and 5, 11 am - 3 pm -- Artwork drop off at the Burka Lounge, 515 22nd St South, Unit D
- August 8, 5 to 9 pm -- Second Saturday opening reception
- September 12, 5 to 9 -- Second Saturday open gallery
- September 30 -- Show closes
- October 1 and 2, from 11 am - 3 pm -- Pick up artwork from the Burka Lounge, 515 22nd St South, Unit D
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