One of the great benefits of being a Cultural Arts Alliance Artist Member is the opportunity to exhibit and sell your work at the 38th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival, which will take place Saturday, May 2nd (10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.) and Sunday, May 3rd (10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) at Grand Boulevard’s Town Center.

This year, we have an exciting announcement to share with you! To celebrate the legacy of longtime CAA volunteer, ambassador and artist member, we are renaming the Artist Member Exhibit in honor of the beloved Donnelle Clark Reagin.

As many of you may know, Donnelle coordinated the CAA Artist Member Exhibit at ArtsQuest for over a decade, and she also spent many years as a lead artist, coordinator and mentor at the CAA’s Foster Gallery, giving freely of her time and supporting other artists in the exhibition and sale of their work. 

To thank Donnelle for her years of service and generosity of spirit, we are excited to announce the “Donnelle Clark Reagin Collaborative Exhibit,” and you are cordially invited to apply to be included. Artist members may present up to three original pieces of work to be featured alongside around 40 other artist members and more than 120 juried artists. 

If your work reflects the quality and presentation standards of a juried fine arts festival, please review the guidelines below carefully before applying. All pieces will be included in the judging process, and awards will be given for 1st place ($200), 2nd place ($100), and 3rd place ($50).

The CAA welcomes 2D and 3D original fine art in mediums including Oils & Acrylics, Works on Paper, Mixed Media, Photography, Original Digital Art, Glass, Jewelry, Wood, Fiber, Metal, and Ceramics.

The first 40 qualifying applicants will be accepted in the order submissions are received and approved. All submissions will be reviewed for quality and adherence to the guidelines. The review panel reserves the right to decline submissions that do not meet the requirements outlined below.

The deadline for submissions is April 3, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. 

Collaborative Exhibit Requirement Guidelines:

1. This exhibition is limited to fine art categories only. Craft items and food products will not be accepted.
2. Artists must be current CAA Members in good standing at the time of submission and exhibition.
3. Exhibiting artists are required to volunteer four (4) hours during ArtsQuest, and volunteer assignments may include areas outside the Collaborative Exhibit.
4. Only original, one-of-a-kind artwork created by the applicant will be accepted. No prints or Giclée reproductions will be accepted.
5. Submit up to three (3) pieces of work per artist. Maximum size per piece is 48 in. x 48 in. (including frame) or a total surface area of 96 in.
6. Artwork must be delivered to the Collaborative Exhibit tent at Grand Boulevard on Friday, May 1, between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. 
7. Due to the type of hanging system used, all hanging work must arrive professionally finished and ready to install with secure hardware AND wire attached. “D” rings are preferred. Sawtooth hangers are not permitted. 
8. Each submitted piece of artwork must include the required details in the application, including title, medium, dimensions, and price. Additionally, upon delivery, each piece of work must be accompanied by a legible label attached to the back of the artwork that includes the following: 

• Artist Name
• Title of Work
• Medium
• Dimensions (including frame, if applicable)
• Retail Price (price should include 7% sales tax)
• Artist’s cell phone number (for Festival use only)

The Cultural Arts Alliance will provide printed labels that will be placed at the bottom edge of each piece of work.

1. Gallery-wrapped works must have a minimum depth of 1.5” finished sides. Photography may be gallery-wrapped (1.5” sides) or professionally printed, matted, and framed.
2. The CAA will process any sales and provide a check to the artist (less credit card fees) within two weeks of the sale. The CAA cannot facilitate the sale of artwork that is not clearly priced. 
3. Artists are responsible for reporting and remitting their own sales tax.
4. Artists are responsible for monitoring weather conditions and retrieving work if necessary due to inclement weather.
5. All artwork must be picked up Sunday, May 3rd between 5:00-6:00 p.m.
6. Applications are due before Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST.

The CAA is proud to offer this member benefit as part of our commitment to supporting and elevating our artist community. We hope you will be a part of this special year as we honor our friend, Donnelle, and celebrate the 38th annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival! We look forward to showcasing your work! 

Sincerely,

Mary Redmann 

Donnelle Clark Reagin Collaborative Exhibit Coordinator        

Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County

mary@maryredmannart.com     

850-603-7784    

Scholarships are available to outgoing high school seniors, current college students of Walton County, or past graduates of Walton County public, private and home schools who have declared or intend to declare a major in the visual, literary or performing arts at the undergraduate level. There is no deadline to apply, and applications will be reviewed by committee quarterly. The Susan Foster Scholarship, Karen Kolenberg Scholarship and Sheila Goode Scholarship are available. Deadline: May 15, 2025
 

ANNUAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA:
 

• Application must be completed in full and received by published deadline.
• Applicant must be a resident of Walton County at the time of application.
• Applicant must have declared or intend to declare a major in and arts or humanities related field.
• Awards will range from $500 - $2,000 per year per applicant.
• Funds will be distributed directly to the award winner’s college or university.
• Applicants may apply once per calendar year even if an award has been received previously.

If you have any questions about this application, please contact Lee Greene at Lee@culturalartsalliance.com.

The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County seeks emerging and established visual artists for its Public Artist Directory.
Selected applicants are eligible for inclusion on the CAA's Art in Public Spaces web page. This database will be shared for participation in various Walton County projects, and artists may be contracted to design, fabricate, and install public art. Artwork sites may include properties such as local businesses, libraries, recreation centers, parks, sidewalks, and more.

Artists will be selected for the database based on history of past work, community engagement, and ability to collaborate with the CAA employees and project liaisons. A selection panel will convene to screen all eligible applications.

For questions, contact Courtney Malone at courtney@culturalartsalliance.com
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Letter of Interest
• Current Resume or C/V
• Artist Bio
• Minimum Three (3) Examples of Previous Projects
• Work Description: image, title, media, date, dimensions, location (if site-specific), materials, project budget, commissioning entity
• Three (3) References