Call to Artists for Serenity – Art in Meditation

The City of Gainesville’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department, Cultural Affairs Division is seeking artists for Thomas Center Gallery exhibition, Serenity – Art in Meditation.

Project Details

The Historic Thomas Center Galleries is seeking artists for the summer exhibition: Serenity – Art in Meditation. The exhibition features original artwork and explores how the creation of art is used to promote mind, body and spirit in various forms of meditation. Open to all mediums. Selected artists will receive an honorarium for their participation.

Artists will be expected to participate in the opening, artist talks and demonstrations at the Thomas Center that represent the medium and/or theme of the show. Artists are responsible for the cost of transporting artwork and installation selected for exhibition and must be present at the opening reception.

Installation and Gallery Dates
May 30, 2025 – August 30, 2025

Artwalk Dates
Fridays, June 27, July 25 and August 22

Artist Eligibility

  1. Open to artists in Gainesville and Alachua County, Florida. Must be 18 years or older.
  2. Emerging artists with a portfolio demonstrating work related to meditation are encouraged to apply.
  3. Professional artists with a minimum of five years of exhibition in galleries or museums are encouraged to apply.

Submission Instructions

  1. Artist Statement, including how work submitted fits the theme.
  2. Resume
  3. Images, and an image list with prices and sizes in a multi-page PDF file for our gallery committee to review. Please label your artwork with (Title, medium and dimensions). Minimum of 6 images and a maximum of 12 images. Work must be framed and ready for installation.

Submission Deadline: Friday, Feb. 7, 2025

Selection Process
Artist’s submissions will be reviewed and selected by a panel of judges. You will be notified by Saturday, March 1, 2025.

Mail application materials to
The Thomas Center Galleries
City of Gainesville
Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department
PO Box 490, Station 30,
Gainesville, FL 32627-0490

Email application materials to
Cultural_Affairs@gainesvillefl.gov

For files larger than 25 MB, upload to GRU FileDrop and list Cultural_Affairs@cityofgainesville.org as recipient address.