Fine Art Show at the RP Finding Center
Fine Art Show at RP Funding
Receiving
Tuesday March 18, 2025 - Noon to 4:30 PM
Wednesday March 19, 2025 - 10 AM to 1 PM
Judging
Wednesday March 19, 2025 at 3 PM
Awards and Critique: March 19, 2025 at 4 PM
Artists are welcome to return at that time
Pick-up unaccepted art at Critique
Enter up to 3 pieces
Entry Fee: $30 LAA Members/$40 Others
Cash Prizes
1st place: $300
2nd place: $200
3rd place: $20
Three Merit Awards: $75
Two Honorable Mentions: Free entry at next show
Additional information: Email John Salamone at johnsalamone0410@yahoo.com

Bloomin' Air at Bartow Bloomin' Arts
This is a Plein Air event.
Full prospectus available for download here.
Work must be completed on site during the time frame 9 - 12. Media accepted are: watercolor, oil, pastels, acrylic, pencil, ink, mixed medium and collage. Only 2-dimensional works will be accepted, photography and digital work will not be accepted in this event. Size must be under 11 x 14, no minimum size, work does not have to be framed.
Preregistration will end Saturday, March 1, 2025. In person registration must be completed by Sunday, March 2 by 8:59 am.
Sunday, March 2, 2025
artist check in - 8-9 am - onsite registration and substrates stamped
Paint en Plein Air - 9 -12
Judging 12 - 1
Works exhibited and available for purchase 1 - 3pm
Awards given as part of the Bloomin' Arts Awards Ceremony 3 pm
This exhibit is open to all who pay the fee. Bloomin' Arts Festival Artists may enter for free.
$30 entry fee for 2 pieces, $35 for 2 pieces the day of the event. Pieces must be created during the event.
Participants must be on site in downtown Bartow throughout the painting window of 9-12. You will need to return by 12:15 pm to the registration tent and check in. Paintings will be checked for stamps. You will then be directed to the standing gallery area where you will display your painting on your easel to be judged. This area will be monitored by LAA volunteers. When you check in with your finished painting you will be given a label for each piece. You will put your name, telephone number, title, medium, size and price / NFS. This label will be attached to the painting. Artists may choose to frame their work to aid in selling it, but it is not required.
Prize ribbons and prize money will be awarded. See prospectus for details.
Registration will be held in Fort Blount Park, 343 West Davidson St at the Lakeland Arts Association tent.
Point of Contact: Annette Stephenson - Shipp

Favorite Things
Favorite Things Fine Art Show
Who can apply: Open to everyone!
Entry Fee: No entry fee
Receiving: Saturday February 8th 3 to 6 PM
Art on Display: February 8 to May 17, 2025
Awards: Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place plus honorable mention
Location: 117 N. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland FL, 33801
Across the street from Munn Park
Express Yourself CRITIQUE
Juried art show awarding ribbons and cash prizes.
Receiving and pick up October 15th from Noon to 4:30pm, and Wednesday, October 16th from 10:00am to 1:00pm
RP Funding Center, 700 W. Lime Street, Lakeland, Fl
Member entry fee $30.00, non-member $40.00. Cash or Check only, no Credit Cards.
May enter up to three works.
Please read the prospectus for entry rules regarding size, presentation, and subject matter.
October 16, 2024 until January 14, 2025
Work created within last three years, Maximum size thirty inches including frame
no frontal nudity on figurative work, copyrighted or license protected work, work previously shown at RP Funding shows during current year, no political themed work, no profanity
In-person submissions
Storage fee of $25.00 per piece
first place $300.00; second place $200.00, third place $150.00, three merit awards at $50.00 each, two honorable mentions recieve free entry to next show.
Judges critique 4:30pm, Wednesday October 16th
Point of Contact: Vicky Luffman
gardendistrictartists@gmail.com
Express Yourself RECEIVING
Juried art show awarding ribbons and cash prizes.
Receiving and pick up October 15th from Noon to 4:30pm, and Wednesday, October 16th from 10:00am to 1:00pm
RP Funding Center, 700 W. Lime Street, Lakeland, Fl
Member entry fee $30.00, non-member $40.00. Cash or Check only, no Credit Cards.
May enter up to three works.
Please read the prospectus for entry rules regarding size, presentation, and subject matter.
October 16, 2024 until January 14, 2025
Work created within last three years, Maximum size thirty inches including frame
no frontal nudity on figurative work, copyrighted or license protected work, work previously shown at RP Funding shows during current year, no political themed work, no profanity
In-person submissions
Storage fee of $25.00 per piece
first place $300.00; second place $200.00, third place $150.00, three merit awards at $50.00 each, two honorable mentions recieve free entry to next show.
Judges critique 4:30pm, Wednesday October 16th
Point of Contact: Vicky Luffman
gardendistrictartists@gmail.com
Express Yourself RECEIVING
Juried art show awarding ribbons and cash prizes.
Receiving and pick up October 15th from Noon to 4:30pm, and Wednesday, October 16th from 10:00am to 1:00pm
RP Funding Center, 700 W. Lime Street, Lakeland, Fl
Member entry fee $30.00, non-member $40.00. Cash or Check only, no Credit Cards.
May enter up to three works.
Please read the prospectus for entry rules regarding size, presentation, and subject matter.
October 16, 2024 until January 14, 2025
Work created within last three years, Maximum size thirty inches including frame
no frontal nudity on figurative work, copyrighted or license protected work, work previously shown at RP Funding shows during current year, no political themed work, no profanity
In-person submissions
Storage fee of $25.00 per piece
first place $300.00; second place $200.00, third place $150.00, three merit awards at $50.00 each, two honorable mentions recieve free entry to next show.
Judges critique 4:30pm, Wednesday October 16th
Point of Contact: Vicky Luffman
gardendistrictartists@gmail.com

Daytime Meeting and Creative Time
Join us at our new monthly daytime meeting. Bring a creative project to work on as we get a summary of the previous week's nighttime meeting.
Mitchell's Coffee House, 235 N Kentucky Ave.
Point of Contact: Mary Correa
Marycorreastudios@gmail.com

Daytime Meeting and creative time
Do you wish you could attend our evening meetings, but can't? Join us for our new daytime meeting and creative time. We'll meet at Mitchell's Coffee House in downtown Lakeland. We'll start with a review of the last evening LAA meeting and then have time to create and chat. Bring a non-messy project with you and join us.
September 9, 2024 10am-12pm
Mitchell's Coffee House 235 N. Kentucky Ave, Lakeland
This is a free event.

CRITIQUE "Make Your Mark" juried art show (Copy)
Receiving and Pick up Tuesday, August 13, 2024 from noon to 4:30pm and Wednesday, August 14, 2024 from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
Show runs from August 14th thru October 15th, 2024.
Juried Art Show at RP Funding Center
700 W. Lime Street, Lakeland Fl.
$30.00 entry fee members; $40.00 non-members
up to three pieces may be entered
Please read the prospectus completely for show rules and policies. Entry forms available at the site when entering.
Point of Contact: Vicky gardendistrictartists@gmail.com
Judged exhibition for prizes, Prize ribbons, Prize money
Original work, Maximum 30 inches in width, created within the last 5 years
Prohibited work includes:
Full frontal nude; work not suitable for family viewing; political and religious statements that are offensive, work that is not prepared for hanging, or 3-D work that cannot be displayed reasonably or safely. Committee has full discretion for accepting work.
$25.00 storage fee up to 24 hours
artist agrees to a 30% donation from sale to Lakeland Art Guild
First place $250.00, 2nd place $150.00, 3rd place $100.00, two merit awards at $50.00 each, two honorable mentions get free entry to next show.
Artists fill out entry form at receiving, and labels are attached by the show committee. All 2-D work must be properly wired for hanging, with enough slack to attach to the hanging system. Frames must be in excellent condition, free from damage or loose corner connections, with wiring firmly attached to back of frame. All 3-D work must be able to be safely and securely displayed on pedestals.

RECEIVING "Make Your Mark" juried art show
Receiving and Pick up Tuesday, August 13, 2024 from noon to 4:30pm and Wednesday, August 14, 2024 from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
Show runs from August 14th thru October 15th, 2024.
Juried Art Show at RP Funding Center
700 W. Lime Street, Lakeland Fl.
$30.00 entry fee members; $40.00 non-members
up to three pieces may be entered
Please read the prospectus completely for show rules and policies. Entry forms available at the site when entering.
Point of Contact: Vicky gardendistrictartists@gmail.com
Judged exhibition for prizes, Prize ribbons, Prize money
Original work, Maximum 30 inches in width, created within the last 5 years
Prohibited work includes:
Full frontal nude; work not suitable for family viewing; political and religious statements that are offensive, work that is not prepared for hanging, or 3-D work that cannot be displayed reasonably or safely. Committee has full discretion for accepting work.
$25.00 storage fee up to 24 hours
artist agrees to a 30% donation from sale to Lakeland Art Guild
First place $250.00, 2nd place $150.00, 3rd place $100.00, two merit awards at $50.00 each, two honorable mentions get free entry to next show.
Artists fill out entry form at receiving, and labels are attached by the show committee. All 2-D work must be properly wired for hanging, with enough slack to attach to the hanging system. Frames must be in excellent condition, free from damage or loose corner connections, with wiring firmly attached to back of frame. All 3-D work must be able to be safely and securely displayed on pedestals.

RECEIVING "Make Your Mark" juried art show
Receiving and Pick up Tuesday, August 13, 2024 from noon to 4:30pm and Wednesday, August 14, 2024 from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
Show runs from August 14th thru October 15th, 2024.
Juried Art Show at RP Funding Center
700 W. Lime Street, Lakeland Fl.
$30.00 entry fee members; $40.00 non-members
up to three pieces may be entered
Please read the prospectus completely for show rules and policies. Entry forms available at the site when entering.
Point of Contact: Vicky gardendistrictartists@gmail.com
Judged exhibition for prizes, Prize ribbons, Prize money
Original work, Maximum 30 inches in width, created within the last 5 years
Prohibited work includes:
Full frontal nude; work not suitable for family viewing; political and religious statements that are offensive, work that is not prepared for hanging, or 3-D work that cannot be displayed reasonably or safely. Committee has full discretion for accepting work.
$25.00 storage fee up to 24 hours
artist agrees to a 30% donation from sale to Lakeland Art Guild
First place $250.00, 2nd place $150.00, 3rd place $100.00, two merit awards at $50.00 each, two honorable mentions get free entry to next show.
Artists fill out entry form at receiving, and labels are attached by the show committee. All 2-D work must be properly wired for hanging, with enough slack to attach to the hanging system. Frames must be in excellent condition, free from damage or loose corner connections, with wiring firmly attached to back of frame. All 3-D work must be able to be safely and securely displayed on pedestals.

PICK UP LDDA SHOW—Summer Delights
A Fine Arts Show open to everyone! No Entry Fee! Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, plus Honorable Mentions. Work will hang in the office of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority and will be open during business hours.
Receiving one day only, from Noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 6th, 2024.
Artwork pick up from Noon to 4 pm on Saturday, June 15th, 2024.
Show will be on display from April 6 through June 15th, 2024.
117 N. Kentucky Ave. Lakeland FL 33801
No fee, no membership required
Up to 1-3 works per person until capacity is reached. Everyone is guaranteed at least one piece into the show. Will hang in public office building. Nudity, profanity, and political subjects are prohibited.
Please contact Denise at denisesettles.artist@gmail.com

OPENING RECEPTION: LAA 52nd Fine Art Exhibition at FSC's Melvin Gallery
The LAA 52nd Annual Fine Arts Exhibition at FSC Melvin Gallery is coming up with an Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony July 19, 6:00 – 8:00pm. The exhibition will hang through August 5. Artists will compete for an award package of $3000.00. This year’s juror and judge is Dr. Alex Rich, director of the Polk Museum of Art. Dr. Rich will present the awards at the opening ceremony with remarks about the winning selections.
Florida Southern College / Melvin Gallery
$30 for members
$40 for non-members
non-refundable fee. May submit up to three pieces.
Please download the prospectus here.
For details, please contact Sharon at sharonssurrency@gmail.com or 863-660-8144

52nd Annual Fine Arts Exhibition
The LAA 52nd Annual Fine Arts Exhibition at FSC Melvin Gallery is coming up with an Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony July 19, 6:00 – 8:00pm. The exhibition will hang through August 5. Artists will compete for an award package of $3000.00. This year’s juror and judge is Dr. Alex Rich, director of the Polk Museum of Art. Dr. Rich will present the awards at the opening ceremony with remarks about the winning selections.
Florida Southern College / Melvin Gallery
$30 for members
$40 for non-members
May submit up to three pieces.
Please download the prospectus here.
For details, please contact Sharon at sharonssurrency@gmail.com or 863-660-8144

PICK UP LDDA Show: Joy
A Fine Arts Show open to everyone! No Entry Fee! Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, plus Honorable Mentions. Work will hang in the office of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority and will be open during business hours.
Receiving one day only, from Noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 6th, 2024.
Artwork pick up from Noon to 4 pm on Saturday, June 15th, 2024.
Show will be on display from April 6 through June 15th, 2024.
117 N. Kentucky Ave. Lakeland FL 33801
No fee, no membership required
Up to 1-3 works per person until capacity is reached. Everyone is guaranteed at least one piece into the show. Will hang in public office building. Nudity, profanity, and political subjects are prohibited.
Please contact Denise at denisesettles.artist@gmail.com

RECEIVING LDDA SHOW—Summer Delights
A Fine Arts Show open to everyone! No Entry Fee! Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, plus Honorable Mentions. Work will hang in the office of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority and will be open during business hours.
Receiving one day only, from Noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 6th, 2024.
Artwork pick up from Noon to 4 pm on Saturday, June 15th, 2024.
Show will be on display from April 6 through June 15th, 2024.
117 N. Kentucky Ave. Lakeland FL 33801
No fee, no membership required
Up to 1-3 works per person until capacity is reached. Everyone is guaranteed at least one piece into the show. Will hang in public office building. Nudity, profanity, and political subjects are prohibited.
Please contact Denise at denisesettles.artist@gmail.com

CRITIQUE—You Be The Judge RP Funding Center Show
"You Be The Judge", a peer judged art show at the RP Funding Center, open to all artists, members and non-members of the Lakeland Arts Association. This is a ribbon only award show that still qualifies for your artist resume'! All artists who enter may help judge the show by following the judging rubric provided. Each piece is individually judged, and the objective is to give artists a chance to experience what is involved in objectively and effectively jury a show. The winning pieces will be chosen by tallying all of the scores for each individual piece. There will be First, Second and Third place awards, as well as three Merit awards, each awarded a ribbon. Entry fee is only $15.00, and artists may submit up to two pieces. This will be a great opportunity experience judging firsthand! A friendly critique will follow the judging.
Receiving Tuesday, June 11 from Noon to 4:30pm and on Wednesday June 12 from 10am to 1pm. Judging begins at 2:30 on June 12, and the critique follows at 4:30pm.
RP Funding Center, 700 West Lime Street, Lakeland Fl.
Entry fee is $15.00 for up to two pieces, members and non-members. Cash or Check.
Limit of two pieces per artist.
Art from previous show can be picked up on the same dates as receiving for this show.
Contact Vicky Luffman at 863-604-8550 or gardendistrictartists@gmail.com with questions
Up to two pieces may be entered. No theme, 2D and 3D work accepted. $25.00 storage fee for each piece not picked up. A donation of 30% to the Lakeland Arts Association.
No works larger than 30 inches width including frame, full frontal nudity, political subjects, commercially trademarked or copyrighted work of others, work that has previously won an award at RP Funding shows this current year.

JUDGING—You Be The Judge RP Funding Center Show
"You Be The Judge", a peer judged art show at the RP Funding Center, open to all artists, members and non-members of the Lakeland Arts Association. This is a ribbon only award show that still qualifies for your artist resume'! All artists who enter may help judge the show by following the judging rubric provided. Each piece is individually judged, and the objective is to give artists a chance to experience what is involved in objectively and effectively jury a show. The winning pieces will be chosen by tallying all of the scores for each individual piece. There will be First, Second and Third place awards, as well as three Merit awards, each awarded a ribbon. Entry fee is only $15.00, and artists may submit up to two pieces. This will be a great opportunity experience judging firsthand! A friendly critique will follow the judging.
Receiving Tuesday, June 11 from Noon to 4:30pm and on Wednesday June 12 from 10am to 1pm. Judging begins at 2:30 on June 12, and the critique follows at 4:30pm.
RP Funding Center, 700 West Lime Street, Lakeland Fl.
Entry fee is $15.00 for up to two pieces, members and non-members. Cash or Check.
Limit of two pieces per artist.
Art from previous show can be picked up on the same dates as receiving for this show.
Contact Vicky Luffman at 863-604-8550 or gardendistrictartists@gmail.com with questions
Up to two pieces may be entered. No theme, 2D and 3D work accepted. $25.00 storage fee for each piece not picked up. A donation of 30% to the Lakeland Arts Association.
No works larger than 30 inches width including frame, full frontal nudity, political subjects, commercially trademarked or copyrighted work of others, work that has previously won an award at RP Funding shows this current year.

RECEIVING—You Be The Judge RP Funding Center Show
"You Be The Judge", a peer judged art show at the RP Funding Center, open to all artists, members and non-members of the Lakeland Arts Association. This is a ribbon only award show that still qualifies for your artist resume'! All artists who enter may help judge the show by following the judging rubric provided. Each piece is individually judged, and the objective is to give artists a chance to experience what is involved in objectively and effectively jury a show. The winning pieces will be chosen by tallying all of the scores for each individual piece. There will be First, Second and Third place awards, as well as three Merit awards, each awarded a ribbon. Entry fee is only $15.00, and artists may submit up to two pieces. This will be a great opportunity experience judging firsthand! A friendly critique will follow the judging.
Receiving Tuesday, June 11 from Noon to 4:30pm and on Wednesday June 12 from 10am to 1pm. Judging begins at 2:30 on June 12, and the critique follows at 4:30pm.
RP Funding Center, 700 West Lime Street, Lakeland Fl.
Entry fee is $15.00 for up to two pieces, members and non-members. Cash or Check.
Limit of two pieces per artist.
Art from previous show can be picked up on the same dates as receiving for this show.
Contact Vicky Luffman at 863-604-8550 or gardendistrictartists@gmail.com with questions
Up to two pieces may be entered. No theme, 2D and 3D work accepted. $25.00 storage fee for each piece not picked up. A donation of 30% to the Lakeland Arts Association.
No works larger than 30 inches width including frame, full frontal nudity, political subjects, commercially trademarked or copyrighted work of others, work that has previously won an award at RP Funding shows this current year.

RECEIVING—You Be The Judge RP Funding Center Show
"You Be The Judge", a peer judged art show at the RP Funding Center, open to all artists, members and non-members of the Lakeland Arts Association. This is a ribbon only award show that still qualifies for your artist resume'! All artists who enter may help judge the show by following the judging rubric provided. Each piece is individually judged, and the objective is to give artists a chance to experience what is involved in objectively and effectively jury a show. The winning pieces will be chosen by tallying all of the scores for each individual piece. There will be First, Second and Third place awards, as well as three Merit awards, each awarded a ribbon. Entry fee is only $15.00, and artists may submit up to two pieces. This will be a great opportunity experience judging firsthand! A friendly critique will follow the judging.
Receiving Tuesday, June 11 from Noon to 4:30pm and on Wednesday June 12 from 10am to 1pm. Judging begins at 2:30 on June 12, and the critique follows at 4:30pm.
RP Funding Center, 700 West Lime Street, Lakeland Fl.
Entry fee is $15.00 for up to two pieces, members and non-members. Cash or Check.
Limit of two pieces per artist.
Art from previous show can be picked up on the same dates as receiving for this show.
Contact Vicky Luffman at 863-604-8550 or gardendistrictartists@gmail.com with questions
Up to two pieces may be entered. No theme, 2D and 3D work accepted. $25.00 storage fee for each piece not picked up. A donation of 30% to the Lakeland Arts Association.
No works larger than 30 inches width including frame, full frontal nudity, political subjects, commercially trademarked or copyrighted work of others, work that has previously won an award at RP Funding shows this current year.

RECEIVING LDDA Show: Joy
A Fine Arts Show open to everyone! No Entry Fee! Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, plus Honorable Mentions. Work will hang in the office of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority and will be open during business hours.
Receiving one day only, from Noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 6th, 2024.
Artwork pick up from Noon to 4 pm on Saturday, June 15th, 2024.
Show will be on display from April 6 through June 15th, 2024.
117 N. Kentucky Ave. Lakeland FL 33801
No fee, no membership required
Up to 1-3 works per person until capacity is reached. Everyone is guaranteed at least one piece into the show. Will hang in public office building. Nudity, profanity, and political subjects are prohibited.
Please contact Denise at denisesettles.artist@gmail.com

CRITIQUE—RP Funding juried show
Juried Art Show at RP Funding Center UNTHEMED
700 W. Lime Street, Lakeland Fl.
$30.00 entry fee members; $40.00 non-members
up to three pieces may be entered
Please read the prospectus completely for show rules and policies. Entry forms available at the site when entering.
Point of Contact: Vicky gardendistrictartists@gmail.com
Judged exhibition for prizes, Prize ribbons, Prize money
Original work, Maximum 30 inches in width, created within the last 5 years
Prohibited work includes:
Full frontal nude; work not suitable for family viewing; political and religious statements that are offensive, work that is not prepared for hanging, or 3-D work that cannot be displayed reasonably or safely. Committee has full discretion for accepting work.
$25.00 storage fee up to 24 hours
artist agrees to a 30% donation from sale to Lakeland Art Guild
First place $250.00, 2nd place $150.00, 3rd place $100.00, two merit awards at $50.00 each, two honorable mentions get free entry to next show.
Artists fill out entry form at receiving, and labels are attached by the show committee. All 2-D work must be properly wired for hanging, with enough slack to attach to the hanging system. Frames must be in excellent condition, free from damage or loose corner connections, with wiring firmly attached to back of frame. All 3-D work must be able to be safely and securely displayed on pedestals.

RECEIVING—RP Funding juried show
Juried Art Show at RP Funding Center UNTHEMED
700 W. Lime Street, Lakeland Fl.
$30.00 entry fee members; $40.00 non-members
up to three pieces may be entered
Please read the prospectus completely for show rules and policies. Entry forms available at the site when entering.
Point of Contact: Vicky gardendistrictartists@gmail.com
Prohibited work includes:
Full frontal nude; work not suitable for family viewing; political and religious statements that are offensive, work that is not prepared for hanging, or 3-D work that cannot be displayed reasonably or safely. Committee has full discretion for accepting work.
$25.00 storage fee up to 24 hours
artist agrees to a 30% donation from sale to Lakeland Art Guild
First place $250.00, 2nd place $150.00, 3rd place $100.00, two merit awards at $50.00 each, two honorable mentions get free entry to next show.
Artists fill out entry form at receiving, and labels are attached by the show committee. All 2-D work must be properly wired for hanging, with enough slack to attach to the hanging system. Frames must be in excellent condition, free from damage or loose corner connections, with wiring firmly attached to back of frame. All 3-D work must be able to be safely and securely displayed on pedestals.

RECEIVING—RP Funding juried show
Juried Art Show at RP Funding Center UNTHEMED
700 W. Lime Street, Lakeland Fl.
$30.00 entry fee members; $40.00 non-members
up to three pieces may be entered
Please read the prospectus completely for show rules and policies. Entry forms available at the site when entering.
Point of Contact: Vicky gardendistrictartists@gmail.com
Prohibited work includes:
Full frontal nude; work not suitable for family viewing; political and religious statements that are offensive, work that is not prepared for hanging, or 3-D work that cannot be displayed reasonably or safely. Committee has full discretion for accepting work.
$25.00 storage fee up to 24 hours
artist agrees to a 30% donation from sale to Lakeland Art Guild
First place $250.00, 2nd place $150.00, 3rd place $100.00, two merit awards at $50.00 each, two honorable mentions get free entry to next show.
Artists fill out entry form at receiving, and labels are attached by the show committee. All 2-D work must be properly wired for hanging, with enough slack to attach to the hanging system. Frames must be in excellent condition, free from damage or loose corner connections, with wiring firmly attached to back of frame. All 3-D work must be able to be safely and securely displayed on pedestals.

PICK UP LDDA Show: Winter Spectacular
Lakeland Arts Association presents the LDDA Show, a free to enter art show available to members and non-members. Lakeland Arts Association presents LDDA's Winter Spectacular, a fine art show open to everyone. Call for art covering all holidays and activities that occur during the winter period. Free to enter, ribbons awarded.
December 2nd, 2023 thru February 3, 2024, Noon-4 p.m. for receiving and pick up.
117 N. Kentucky Ave. Lakeland FL 33801
No fee, no membership required
Up to 1-3 works per person until capacity is reached.
Everyone is guaranteed at least one piece into the show.
Please contact Denise at denisesettles.artist@gmail.com

RECEIVING LDDA Show: Garden Delights
Lakeland Arts Association presents LDDA's Garden Delights, a fine art show open to everyone. This months theme is "Garden Delights." Must have hanging wire. Works accepted up to 48" in Length, 40" in width. All mediums accepted.
February 3, 2024 through April 13, 2024, Noon-4 p.m. for receiving and pick up.
117 N. Kentucky Ave. Lakeland FL 33801
No fee, no membership required
Up to 1-3 works per person until capacity is reached. Everyone is guaranteed at least one piece into the show. Will hang in public office building. Nudity, profanity, and political subjects are prohibited.
Please contact Denise at denisesettles.artist@gmail.com

CRITIQUE—RP Funding juried show Anything Goes
Juried Art Show at RP Funding Center UNTHEMED
Pickup/Receiving dates: Tuesday, January 9th, Noon to 4:30pm; Wednesday, January 10th, 10:00am to 1:00pm. Judging Wednesday, January 10th at 3:00pm (no artists please); Critique Wednesday, January 10th at 4:30pm.
700 W. Lime Street, Lakeland Fl.
$30.00 entry fee members; $40.00 non-members
up to three pieces may be entered
Please read the prospectus completely for show rules and policies. Entry forms available at the site when entering.
Point of Contact: Vicky gardendistrictartists@gmail.com
January 9th through March 19th
Judged exhibition for prizes, Prize ribbons, Prize money
Original work, Maximum 30 inches in width, created within the last 5 years
Prohibited work includes:
Full frontal nude; work not suitable for family viewing; political and religious statements that are offensive, work that is not prepared for hanging, or 3-D work that cannot be displayed reasonably or safely. Committee has full discretion for accepting work.
Pick up is March 19th from noon to 4:30pm and March 20th from 10am to 1:00pm.
$25.00 storage fee up to 24 hours
artist agrees to a 30% donation from sale to Lakeland Art Guild
First place $250.00, 2nd place $150.00, 3rd place $100.00, two merit awards at $50.00 each, two honorable mentions get free entry to next show.
Artists fill out entry form at receiving, and labels are attached by the show committee. All 2-D work must be properly wired for hanging, with enough slack to attach to the hanging system. Frames must be in excellent condition, free from damage or loose corner connections, with wiring firmly attached to back of frame. All 3-D work must be able to be safely and securely displayed on pedestals.

PICK UP—RP Funding juried show "Chasing Light"
Juried Art Show at RP Funding Center themed "Chasing Light"
Pickup/Receiving dates: Tuesday, October 10th, Noon to 4:30pm; Wednesday, October 11th, 10:00am to 1:00pm. Judging Wednesday October 11th at 3:00pm; Critique Wednesday, October 11th at 4:30pm.
700 W. Lime Street, Lakeland Fl.
$30.00 entry fee members; $40.00 non-members
up to three pieces may be entered
Please read the prospectus completely for show rules and policies. Entry forms available at the site when entering.
Point of Contact: Vicky gardendistrictartists@gmail.com

RECEIVING—RP Funding juried show Anything Goes
Juried Art Show at RP Funding Center UNTHEMED
Pickup/Receiving dates: Tuesday, January 9th, Noon to 4:30pm; Wednesday, January 10th, 10:00am to 1:00pm. Judging Wednesday, January 10th at 3:00pm (no artists please); Critique Wednesday, January 10th at 4:30pm.
700 W. Lime Street, Lakeland Fl.
$30.00 entry fee members; $40.00 non-members
up to three pieces may be entered
Please read the prospectus completely for show rules and policies. Entry forms available at the site when entering.
Point of Contact: Vicky gardendistrictartists@gmail.com
January 9th through March 19th
Judged exhibition for prizes, Prize ribbons, Prize money
Original work, Maximum 30 inches in width, created within the last 5 years
Prohibited work includes:
Full frontal nude; work not suitable for family viewing; political and religious statements that are offensive, work that is not prepared for hanging, or 3-D work that cannot be displayed reasonably or safely. Committee has full discretion for accepting work.
Pick up is March 19th from noon to 4:30pm and March 20th from 10am to 1:00pm.
$25.00 storage fee up to 24 hours
artist agrees to a 30% donation from sale to Lakeland Art Guild
First place $250.00, 2nd place $150.00, 3rd place $100.00, two merit awards at $50.00 each, two honorable mentions get free entry to next show.
Artists fill out entry form at receiving, and labels are attached by the show committee. All 2-D work must be properly wired for hanging, with enough slack to attach to the hanging system. Frames must be in excellent condition, free from damage or loose corner connections, with wiring firmly attached to back of frame. All 3-D work must be able to be safely and securely displayed on pedestals.

RECEIVING—RP Funding juried show Anything Goes
Juried Art Show at RP Funding Center UNTHEMED
Pickup/Receiving dates: Tuesday, January 9th, Noon to 4:30pm; Wednesday, January 10th, 10:00am to 1:00pm. Judging Wednesday, January 10th at 3:00pm (no artists please); Critique Wednesday, January 10th at 4:30pm.
700 W. Lime Street, Lakeland Fl.
$30.00 entry fee members; $40.00 non-members
up to three pieces may be entered
Please read the prospectus completely for show rules and policies. Entry forms available at the site when entering.
Point of Contact: Vicky gardendistrictartists@gmail.com
January 9th through March 19th
Judged exhibition for prizes, Prize ribbons, Prize money
Original work, Maximum 30 inches in width, created within the last 5 years
Prohibited work includes:
Full frontal nude; work not suitable for family viewing; political and religious statements that are offensive, work that is not prepared for hanging, or 3-D work that cannot be displayed reasonably or safely. Committee has full discretion for accepting work.
Pick up is March 19th from noon to 4:30pm and March 20th from 10am to 1:00pm.
$25.00 storage fee up to 24 hours
artist agrees to a 30% donation from sale to Lakeland Art Guild
First place $250.00, 2nd place $150.00, 3rd place $100.00, two merit awards at $50.00 each, two honorable mentions get free entry to next show.
Artists fill out entry form at receiving, and labels are attached by the show committee. All 2-D work must be properly wired for hanging, with enough slack to attach to the hanging system. Frames must be in excellent condition, free from damage or loose corner connections, with wiring firmly attached to back of frame. All 3-D work must be able to be safely and securely displayed on pedestals.