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 (CAA) of Walton County is calling all artists who are current members of the Cultural Arts Alliance to submit an application to be considered for the 2025 Foster Gallery Summer Rotation. This exhibit will be hosted at one of our community partner locations, The Coastal Branch Library, May 30 through August 29, 2025.    

Please study the criteria and submit an application ONLINE prior to 11:59 pm on Sunday, May 11, 2025. 

ABOUT THE FOSTER GALLERY The Foster Gallery is named for the late Susan Foster, a founder of the Cultural Arts Alliance. The Foster Gallery features regional artist rotations as well as special exhibitions, artist receptions and openings, and symbolize the support the CAA strives to give artists in our community, including those who are members of the CAA. This rotation will showcase member artworks at one of our community partner locations.  

EXHIBIT LOCATION AND HOURS OF OPERATION 

The Gallery @ Coastal Branch Library Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 437 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

HOW IT WORKS Fifteen (15) to Twenty (20) artists will be selected for each rotation. You must be a current member of the CAA (members do not have to be local). Not a member yet? It's easy to join online

Artists are encouraged to attend the rotation opening reception - "Creative Cafe" at the Coastal Branch Library which will be held Saturday June 7. 

The sales split is 60% to the artist and 40% to the CAA. The CAA is responsible for all overhead, commissions, marketing, and event costs.  All sales will be processed through the CAA, and artists will receive monthly settlements.         

TIMELINE 

Call to Artists: April 18 - May 11, 2025

Artist Notification: May 18, 2025 

Art Drop-Off: May 28th, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

Rotation Begins: May 30, 2025

Creative Cafe: June 7, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. - noon

Rotation Ends: Aug 29, 2025, 5:00 p.m. 

Pick Up Date: Sept 2 , 2025 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

ARTIST CRITERIA  Accepted artists MUST meet the following criteria: 

• Artist must be a current member of the CAA. Membership is open to all artists regardless of their location. Visit   https://www.culturalartsalliance.com/join to submit your information.
• Artists are required to submit work(s) that they will be bringing in to the gallery for that rotation. If you bring different work to the gallery upon your acceptance your work will not be hung and will be sent back with you.
• Artist must drop off artwork on designated date.
• Artist must pick up art on specified date at end of rotation.
• Artist should be available to attend the Creative Cafe  (as needed).
• All exhibited work must be original work created by the applying artist. All exhibited work must be for sale. Prints and giclées are not allowed on the exhibit walls (except photography). If you have exhibited in a previous rotation, please do not submit all of the same artwork.
• All artworks must be on a hanging wire system, no hooks or just D rings accepted. If the artwork is missing the wire system your artwork will not be hung and will be returned to you.
• Artist must have a specified number of pieces (to be determined prior to the rotation start date) on exhibit at any given time throughout rotation. 
• Artist must agree to a 60% artist / 40% CAA split of the final sale price.
• Artist must be able to provide a replacement piece within 48 hours after the sale of an exhibited piece.
• Artist must provide an inventory of art pieces in a digital file that lists Price, Title, Medium, Dimensions & and if the piece is framed or not upon delivery of artwork.
• Artist MUST add artwork titles to the images they submit, DO NOT attach an image without a name of the artwork.
• Please note we are very selective about artists' acceptance who will follow every rule listed in our terms and conditions, we may reject or return any work that does not meet our guidelines, no exceptions.   
   

HOW TO APPLY Submit your application ONLINE before  May 11, 11:59 p.m. You will need to set up an account with Submittable if you do not already have one. You only have to set up your account one time, but you will need to submit to artist calls individually. All submissions forms must be filled on a laptop or a desktop, forms submitted through smartphones, iPads or tablets will not reach our team.

*By submitting this application you agree to the above guidelines and terms, conditions and policies of CAA, the Foster Gallery and the Coastal Branch Library.

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.

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 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

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.