Call for Artists: Futurology
Date: May 29, 2026 - August 16, 2026
Gallery: Rossi Gallery and Meta B. Brown Gallery
The Dunedin Fine Art Center invites artists to submit work that explores thoughts on the future. From utopian ideals to uncertainty about what’s to come and dystopian outlooks, we welcome artists to share artwork that expresses their own personal outlook on the future. Think boldly, speculate wildly, and show us what the future looks like through your eyes—whether it’s hopeful, uneasy, or entirely unrecognizable.
Guest Judged by John Byrd, cash prizes will be awarded: Best of Show – $500, 1st Place – $300, 2nd Place – $200, 3rd place – $100.
Meet Our Guest Judge John Byrd
John Byrd was raised in the southern mountains of North Carolina, part of a family with a deep southern heritage. He received his BFA in Ceramics from Louisiana State University in 1997 and his MFA in Ceramics from the University of Washington in 2000. Byrd is currently an Associate Professor at the University of South Florida. His work has been shown in galleries and museums in the United States and abroad.
Submission Guidelines
Eligibility
Open to artists working in any medium.
Media Accepted
Artists must fill out submission form before the deadline on May 12, 2026, 5:00 p.m. in order to be eligible.Artwork delivered without having filled out the submission form and artwork loan agreement cannot be accepted.
We’re accepting work in all 2D and 3D media including painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, digital art, and sculpture.
Artwork must be ready to hang or install upon delivery to the art center. For example, 2D must be wired or have a similar hanging mechanism already installed. Artwork that is not ready to install upon delivery cannot be accepted. Artists with unusual installation requirements should contact DFAC in advance.
Please include your name, artwork title, artwork medium, and price/value with your artwork upon delivery.
Size Restrictions: 2D artwork should not be larger than 168 inches total when adding all sides. 3D work should fit on a pedestal or floor area no larger than 30 inches x 30 inches (with no restrictions on height).
Sales & Insurance
Work may be made available for sale. The Dunedin Fine Art Center retains a 40% commission on sales (60% going to the artist). Artwork will be insured while on DFAC property for up to 60% of its value.
Entry Guidelines
- Artists may submit one work per entry; artists may submit no more than two (2) artworks.
- Submission fee:
- $20 per entry for Members
- $25 per entry for Non-Members
- No entry is guaranteed to be included in the exhibition. Pieces are accepted based upon quality and space available.
- All entry fees are non-refundable.
- Online entry form must be filled out. You will be notified by email of your entry’s acceptance.
- Entry form will require your name, contact information, artwork information.
- You must also send a minimum of one photograph of your artwork per submission to exhibits@dfac.org. Please include your name and the artwork title in the email.
Important Dates
Call to Artists Entry Form closes: May 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Notification of acceptance: May 14, 2026
Artwork Drop-Off: May 18 and 19, 2026 from 10am to 2pm
Exhibition opening reception: May 29, 2026 from 6pm to 9pm
Exhibition closes: August 16, 2026
Questions?
Email us at exhibits@dfac.org