Call For Artists

Visual Art Exhibit:  ArtsUnited will again produce its annual signature event ArtExplosion, which combines all forms of art in a two week calendar of spectacular events. The ArtExplosion2007 Visual Art Exhibit will be on display from February 26 through March 16, 2007 at ArtServe, 1350 East Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale. The opening reception will be on Saturday March 3rd from 6 to 9 PM. The Opening Reception will also include music, dance, theatre, book signings and vocal performances. Admission to the reception is by $5.00 donation to ArtsUnited to help offset some of the costs associated with the event. Over 500 people attended last year’s reception, and thousands viewed the exhibit during the month. There will be significant press coverage of the opening and exhibit as well. There is no admission to the exhibit other than during the Opening Reception. We are thrilled to have as our guest jurist and curator Mr. Jorge Santis, Curator of Collections at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale. Though there is no theme for ArtExplosion2007, all works will be judged by Mr. Santis and prizes will be awarded for Best of Show, People’s Choice and Best in Class. You need not be a member of ArtsUnited to participate; however, this is a showcase of artists from the Gay and Lesbian Community. Visual artists who wish to participate must complete and submit this application by fax to 954-567-1439, by mail to ArtsUnited, 1350 East Sunrise Blvd, Suite 145, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, or in person at drop off on or before February 22, 2007 to be considered. Applications fees are $20.00 for nonmembers and are waived for members of ArtsUnited in good standing. All work must be ready to hang or display, have the title and artist indicated on the back and be delivered to ArtServe, 1350 East Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale on THURSDAY FEBRUARY 22nd between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM for consideration. Artists with works not accepted for the exhibit will be contacted on Friday, February 23rd and need to return to ArtServe to claim those items by 5 PM Saturday 2/24/07. For more information, contact Chuck Williams at artsunited1@aol.com PICKUP DAY IS SATURDAY MARCH 17TH BETWEEN 10:00 AM AND 1:00 PM AT ARTSERVE. PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO HAVE YOUR WORK REMOVED AT THAT TIME. CALL 954.530.2723 IN ADVANCE IF YOU CAN NOT BE PRESENT ON THAT DAY. Applications are available on the download page. Erotic Art Exhibit:  ArtExplosion2007 Exhibit will include an erotic section that can only be viewed during the Opening Reception from 6 to 9 PM on March 3, 2007 at ArtServe, 1350 East Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale. There is no cost to have your work included in the erotic exhibit. The Opening Reception will also include music, dance, theatre, book signings and vocal performances. Admission to the reception is by $5.00 donation to ArtsUnited to help offset some of the costs associated with the event. Over 500 people attended last year’s reception, and thousands viewed the exhibit during the month. There will be significant press coverage of the opening and exhibit as well. There is no theme for the Erotic Exhibit at ArtExplosion2007, but the work must be erotic. You need not be a member of ArtsUnited to participate; however, this is a showcase of artists from the Gay and Lesbian Community. Visual artists who wish to participate in the Erotic Exhibit must complete and submit this application either by fax to 954-567-1439 or by mail to ArtsUnited, 1350 East Sunrise Blvd, Suite 145, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 on or before February 22, 2007 to be considered. For more information, call Chuck Williams at 954-530-2723 PICKUP IS AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE OPENING RECEPTION AROUND 9 PM ON MARCH 3rd. PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO HAVE YOUR WORK REMOVED AT THAT TIME. CALL 954.530.2723 IN ADVANCE IF YOU CAN NOT BE PRESENT AT THAT TIME. Applications are available on the download page.