As a current member of the Cultural Arts Alliance, you are invited to present up to three pieces of your artwork, for sale or display, in the Betty & Johnny Main CAA Member Art Tent during the 37th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival alongside over 120 juried artists. The Festival begins Saturday, May 3rd at 10:00 a.m. and runs through Sunday, May 4th at 5:00 p.m. and is being held in Grand Boulevard Town Center.
If you are interested, and your work is of a caliber to show in a Fine Arts Festival, please read our requirement guidelines below carefully. There will be a CAA Members "Best in Show” winner who will receive a $100 award.
The CAA will accept original art in any medium, including paintings, photography, glass art, wood, baskets, fiber, fabric art, metal art, and pottery.
The first 40 applicants meeting the below guidelines will be accepted in the order in which they are received.
Requirement Guidelines:
1. In order to exhibit, you must be a current CAA Member.
2. To be an exhibiting member artist, you are required to volunteer four hours during the show. Volunteers are not guaranteed to be stationed at the Member Tent and could be assigned to help out in other capacities of ArtsQuest.
3. No prints or Giclée prints of Paintings or Watercolors. Gallery Wrap paintings not framed must have 1.5 inch sides. Photography printed on Gallery Wrap Canvas with 1.5 inch sides is acceptable as well as printed, matted, and framed photography. One of a kind original.
4. Limit is 3 pieces per artist, with a maximum size of 30” X 40,” which includes the frame. Width + Height cannot exceed 70". This includes Photography. More art may be accepted if space permits. You may bring five pieces of art if small, handmade pieces of Marble, Glass Art, Wood, Baskets, Metal Art, Fiber, Fabric Art and Pottery which will be displayed on a table or stand.
5. Artwork is to be delivered to the Member Tent in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin on FRIDAY, May 2nd, between Noon and 3:00 p.m. All pieces to be hung MUST arrive ready for hanging with appropriate frame, hardware and wire attached. ”D” Rings preferred. Saw-teeth hooks are not permitted.
6. IDENTIFICATION is required on each piece. We suggest a business card or index card be attached to the right lower back and front bottom right, including Name of Artist, Title, Medium, Size and Price, including sales tax. Artists are responsible for reporting their sales tax (7%).
7. NOTE: CAA is not responsible for selling items that are not clearly priced.
8. This show is limited to "fine art” categories only. Crafts and food items will not be accepted.
9. Artists are responsible for monitoring weather and picking up their art in case of inclement weather.
10. All artwork must be picked up Sunday, May 4th between 5 and 6 p.m.
The CAA is pleased to offer our members this wonderful opportunity to display and sell their work as a membership benefit valued at $110. We look forward to receiving your application! The submission deadline is April 23, 2025 at 11:59pm CST.
Allie Anderson | allie@culturalartsalliance.com
Director of Events
Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County
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
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Artist Grants
PURPOSE: The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County's Artist Grants Program was created to address the needs of Cultural Arts Alliance member artists who have wish to take advantage of assistance with a continuing education course to further their training.
ELIGIBILITY: The Artist Grants are available to individual CAA artist members who live or work in Walton County.
Applications will be reviewed by the Art for All Committee following the deadline of May 15th and November 15th, with notifications send after the Committee meeting. All awards are pending available funds.
REQUIREMENTS: Only online applications through CAA's website will be considered. Applicants should gather and prepare the following information before applying:
- Name and contact information
- Proof of Walton County residence (drivers license, ID card, or passport)
- Artist Website
- Social Media
- Three examples of your work as an artist to upload
- Amount Requested
- Description of the proposed activity, including location, specific coursework, and knowledge that will be gained.
After the grant is awarded, you will be asked to lead a workshop or presentation. Please be prepared to give your ideas on a class or program that would be interesting and well-received.
The CAA is requesting feedback once your project has completed. Please answer questions thoroughly.
ELIGIBILITY:
- Is the proposed project likely to continue & expand after the grant period?
- Is the CAA's support vital or catalytic to the project's success?
- Is the use of funds innovative & efficient?
- Does the project fulfill one or more aspects of the CAA's vision?
- Does the project have a well-planned approach to promoting the Arts in Walton County?
- Grants are made only to entities recognized as tax-exempt charities under 501 (C) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Grants will be made for specific projects. the CAA normally does NOT approve grants to support the following:
- Ongoing operating expenses
- Annual appeals of membership drives
- Religious organization tat advocate a specific religion, faith or creed
- Travel for individuals or groups (if that were the primary focus)
- Capital campaigns
- Fundraising for Endowment Funds
- National fund drives or national organizations with no direct ties to our community
- Lobbying activities
GRANT MAKING DECISION PERIOD
The grants are awarded semi-annually. the maximum amount requested must not exceed $5,000.00. No organization may receive more than one grant award per year. All applications are reviewed by a volunteer committee supported by our professional staff and approved by our Board of Directors. Decisions may be extended beyond the decision month. Applicants may be called for an interview. All grant applicants will be notified by letter or email.
Deadline Dates for Submission Award Notification
May 15 July 15
November 15 January 15
The CAA is requesting feedback once your project has completed. Please answer questions thoroughly.
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County's teacher grant program provides semi-annual funding for arts projects and programs in the classroom.
The purpose of the grant program is to enhance the visual, literary, and performing arts experiences of all Walton County school children (Pre K - 12th grade) in public, private 501(c)3 not-for-profit schools, and home school groups.
Approved applicants can receive a maximum award of $1,000 up to two times per year.
Grant application deadlines are November 15th for a January - May grant period and May 15th for an August - December grant period.
Grantees must provide a summary report prior to applying for subsequent grants. Summary report forms are available here. Prior Grantees must also provide receipts for the purchases before receiving additional grants.
Questions?
STAFF CONTACT:
Lee Greene
lee@culturalartsalliance.com
850-622-5970
The CAA is requesting feedback once your project has completed. Please answer questions thoroughly.
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 CAA is requesting feedback once your project has completed. Please answer questions thoroughly.