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Showcase your creativity in our upcoming exhibit!

 

 CALL TO ARTISTS 

Colores, Hilos e Historia: Tradiciones que nos Unen.

Collective Art Exhibition

PRESENTED BY

Ana G. Méndez University System and The Coalition of Hispanic Artists (CHA), Inc.

 

Exhibition Information

Exhibition Dates: September 12 – October 15, 2026

Opening Reception: Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 3:00 – 6:00 PM

 

Important Dates

Artwork Delivery: Friday, September 11, 2026 | 5:00 – 6:00 PM

 

Artwork Pick-Up: Friday, October 16, 2026 | 5:00 – 6:00 PM

 

Delivery & Pick-Up Location:

Ana G. Méndez University System
5225 Memorial Highway
Tampa, FL 33634

 

Eligibility

Artists are invited to participate in this juried exhibition of two-dimensional original artwork.

Accepted Media

  • Painting
  • Drawing
  • Photography

Maximum Entry

  • Up to two (2) artworks per artist.
  • CHA reserves the right to accept fewer than three works depending on available exhibition space.

Artwork Requirements

Submitted artwork must:

  • Be original and completed within the last three years.
  • Relate to the exhibition theme.
  • Be ready for hanging with all necessary hardware.
  • Include the artist’s contact information attached to the back of each artwork.
  • Measure no more than 18 × 24 inches, including frame or mounted presentation.
  • Be accompanied by a completed and signed application and indemnity agreement.
  • Include one easel per artwork.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Approximately 9–11 artists will be selected, depending on artwork size and available exhibition space.

 

How to Apply

Complete the Online Application or via email (instructions below).

Please email the following:

  • JPEG images of each artwork (300 dpi).
  • One artist portrait (high resolution).
  • Artwork information for each submission (title, medium, dimensions, and year).
  • One short statement describing your body of work.

Luz Pennington
📧 luzajordan@hotmail.com

Copy:

Imelda Dutton
📧 president@artcha.org
📧 Imelda.dutton@gmail.com

Magdalena Matías
📧 magdalena.matias49@yahoo.com

 

Application Fee

CHA Members: $30

Non-Members: $40

Application fees are non-refundable.

Sales

A 10% donation from gross artwork sales will benefit the José Murani Scholarship Fund and CHA Continuing Education Workshops.

 

Contact

Imelda Dutton
President, Coalition of Hispanic Artists

📞 (813) 417-5084

📧 president@artcha.org

 

1-If you prefer to apply Online: 

  • To submit your application online, complete the form below and click Submit Form.

Artwork Images: If you experience any issues uploading images of your artwork to the application below, please email your artwork images to 

luzajordan@hotmail.com with a copy to Imelda.dutton@gmail.com

  • Each image file must include the artist’s name, artwork title. Sample: GabrielaValencia_ColorsOfMyLife
  • Please submit your artwork images in JPG format, 300 DPI, and at least 1300 pixels on the longest side.
  • Each artist may submit up to 3  pieces of artwork.

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

All required documents are available at the link below. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zKAzNu8pa3bU56g89eUvueevAWBWLvl5?usp=sharing

If you are applying online:

  • Download and complete Documents 4, 5, and 6.
  • Email the completed Documents 4, 5, and 6 topresident@artcha.org 

Documents 1, 2, and 3 do not need to be submitted by email when applying online.

 

 

2- If you prefer to apply via email:

  •  We’ll be happy to send you the application form, guidelines, and all the details you need. Please contact us at Imelda.dutton@gmail.com.

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

For your review, all required documents to be submitted are available at the link below. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zKAzNu8pa3bU56g89eUvueevAWBWLvl5?usp=sharing

Please email the following:

  • JPEG images of each artwork (300 dpi)
  • One artist portrait (high resolution)
  • Artwork information for each submission (title, medium, dimensions, and year)
  • One statement describing your body of work

Send Materials To

Luz Pennington
📧 luzajordan@hotmail.com

Copy:

Imelda Dutton
📧 president@artcha.org
📧 Imelda.dutton@gmail.com

Magdalena Matías
📧 magdalena.matias49@yahoo.com

 

After sending your application: 

Once you’ve submitted your application either by email or through our online form , please complete your registration by paying the participation donation fee. You can make your payment by clicking the PayPal button below.

  • $30 for members (up to 2 art pieces)
  • $40 for non- members (up to 3 art pieces)

 

Note: Only applications submitted with payment will be accepted and considered.

Thank you for your interest in showcasing your artwork with us, we’re excited to see your creativity!

CHA Team

 

Online Application Form

Standard Application Form