20th Annual 100% PURE FLORIDA, a juried exhibition
May 2026
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100% Pure Florida highlights the varied and extraordinary talents of local, regional and state-wide artists. Pure Florida refers to the artist’s residence. Subject matter and style are unlimited.
ELIGIBILITY: This call for artists is open to all Florida artists who are 18 years of age and up.
Jury/Judging Process: The show jury process is completed by a panel of five current gallery members. This is a juried show. Submission is no guarantee of acceptance. The Awards will be determined by a judge not associated with the Fifth Avenue Art Gallery.
2026 Awards Judge
Susan Hanssen has been an award-winning painter for several years and she is well known in south Florida for her unique and exciting work. As a signature member of the National Watercolor Society, the American Watercolor Society, and the Florida Watercolor Society, Susan has twice won medals at prestigious American Watercolor Exhibitions in New York.
Susan is primarily a figurative painter: using the figure as a conduit, she develops a narrative that is both a literal story and a metaphor. The resulting images are highly accomplished, haunting and full of whimsy. Most recently, Susan has transitioned from paper to large canvas, strengthening further the impact of her work. More often, she creates a series of paintings centred around a particular theme that simultaneously illustrates and examines the power and dynamic of her art, such as in her solo show at the Coral Springs Museum of Art that celebrated her Sheep series whilst endorsing her considerable achievements in Fort Lauderdale.
Susan has taught numerous, highly successful workshops across Florida and New Mexico. Following her recent move to Florida’s Palm Coast, she is now expanding the range and scope of her work.
https://susanhanssen.com/gallery
IMPORTANT DATES
2026 TIMELINE
Exhibit runs: APRIL 28 – MAY 31
April 4 (Saturday)
ENTRY DEADLINE (Manual entries must be postmarked by this date.)
April 8 (Wednesday)Notification of acceptance will be emailed by this date.
April 23-25 (Thursday-Saturday)
All accepted work must be delivered no later than 4:00 PM April 23rd – Saturday, April 25.
May 1 (Friday)
Opening reception 5:30-8:30pm. Show runs April 28 – May 31st. All awards announced at the Opening reception.
June 1,2,3 (Tuesday – Thursday)
Unsold artwork must be picked up between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM on June 1,2,3 (unsold works will be shipped by June 3rd, if pre-arranged.
AWARDS
AWARDS: All awards will be based on the best single piece of work as determined by the solo guest judge.
First place receives a solo exhibition for September 2026 and an award of $500.
Second place receives an award of $350.
Third place receives an award of $250.
Merit Awards $100 each
100% Pure Florida Exhibition Guidelines
The Fifth Avenue Art Gallery, located at 1470 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, FL, is pleased to announce our Fifteenth Annual 100% Pure Florida juried exhibition. Again, we will be seeking
the varied and extraordinary talents of local, regional and state-wide artists. Pure Florida refers
to the artist’s residence. Subject matter and style are unlimited.
ELIGIBILITY:
This call for artists is open to all Florida artists who are 18 years of age and up.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR SELECTED WORK:
• Works must be ready to display (i.e., framed/finished edges), Plexiglas (no glass unless with soft pastels) and wire hangers (no sawtooth).
• Artwork must be available for purchase
• The gallery reserves the right to exclude any work not accurately represented in the application and entry form.
• Works must be no larger than 40” horizontally or 60” vertically when framed/finished.
• Work entered must be original, having been completed in the last three years and cannot be the result of a workshop.
• Work that has been exhibited in the Fifth Avenue Art Gallery within the last 3 years will not be eligible for this exhibition
ENTRY PROCEDURE AND FEES:
Digital images: Each entry must be 1920 pixels in the largest dimension, be JPG files and be in the sRGB color space. For 3- dimensional entries you can upload up to 3 images per entry. Names of files will be in the following format: title_First and last Name_your city_medium_price.
i.e., Sunrise_Jane Doe_Deland_oil_$500
This is critical to match images to application.
Entry Fee: The non-refundable entry fee is $40.00 for the first piece and $15.00 for each additional image for a total of four pieces (max $85.00). Payment is processed online.
When applying manually, payment by cash or check only, payable to the Fifth Avenue Art Gallery.
Alternate Entry Format: Images will be accepted on a thumb drive (will not be returned). Mail or bring in the thumb drive (marked with your name), check and completed application form by the deadline (postmarked by 4/1/26 if mailed) to:
Fifth Avenue Art Gallery
1470 Highland Avenue
Melbourne, FL 32935
Jury/Judging Process: The show jury process will be completed by a panel of five current gallery members. This is a juried show. Submission is no guarantee of acceptance.
Awards will be determined by an outside judge not associated with the Fifth Avenue Art Gallery.
Notification: Notification of non-accepted and accepted works will be e-mailed by April 8, 2026. Please be sure that fifthavenueartgallery@gmail.com is in your safe contacts list.
SALES: All work must be available for purchase. The gallery takes a 40% commission on art sold.
AWARDS & SPONSORS
AWARDS: All awards will be based on the best single piece of work as determined by the judge.
1. First place receives a solo exhibition for September 2026 and an award of $500.
Sponsored by Fifth On Highland
2. Second place receives an award of $350.
Sponsored by Witha Lacuesta in Honor of Bill Chepolis
3. Third place receives an award of $250
Sponsored by Beth Fairchild
Honor Awards $200 each
Aletha Rector Memorial Award, sponsored by Nancy Crawford
Frits Van Eeden Memorial Award, sponsored by Jay & Renee Decator
William R McCoy Memorial Award, sponsored by Jay & Renee Decator
Ann Jones Memorial Award, sponsored by John & Darcia Francey
MERIT AWARDS ($100 each)
SPONSORS
Brevard Art News
Kleenaid
North Brevard Art League
Sterling Photo
Brevard Watercolor Society
Judy & Chris Edwards
SHIPPING: All shipping expenses to and from the gallery for accepted artwork are the responsibility of the artist. A prepaid return label should be attached with your accepted entry if shipping is requested.
The Fifth Avenue Art Gallery reserves the right to use the images submitted for publicity purposes only. Entry into the show constitutes an agreement with all conditions of this show.
For more information or questions contact us at: fifthavenueartgallery@gmail.com
2026 TIMELINE
Exhibit runs: APRIL 28 – MAY 31
April 1 Wednesday)
Entry Deadline (Manual entries must be postmarked by this date.)
April 8 (Wednesday)
Notification of acceptance will be emailed by this date.
April 23-25 (Thursday-Saturday)
All accepted work must be received no later than 4:00 PM April 23rd – Saturday, April 25.
May 1 (Friday)
Opening reception 5:30-8:30pm. Show runs April 28 – May 31st. All awards announced at the opening reception.
June 1,2,3 (Tuesday – Thursday)
Artwork must be picked up between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM on June 1,2,3 Unsold work will be shipped by June 3rd, if pre-arranged.
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