Call for Art
“Arts Awakening: Creative Crossroads”

April 26- June 29, 2025

Crossroads Arts Alliance (CAA) is now accepting entries in all visual mediums for the exhibition “Arts Awakening: Creative Crossroads.”  We are seeking original pieces that depict one or more of the many other forms of artistic expression— music, dance, theater, literature, or any other creative discipline. Whether it’s a painting of a dancer in motion, a sculpture inspired by a symphony, or a photograph capturing the heart of a theatrical performance, we welcome visual art that celebrates and highlights any other art form.

This is your opportunity to create and share pieces that reflect the beauty and spirit of the arts beyond your own medium. Let’s come together to celebrate the vibrant crossroads where all the arts meet!

All submissions should be “family friendly.” Please include a brief artist statement (max. 200 words) about how your piece aligns with the theme.

Please note that the gallery space is small, and we hope to show as many artists as possible. Framed artwork must be no longer than 24” on the longest side. A panel of jurors will review all submissions based on relevance to the theme, creativity, and workmanship. They will also select recipients for awards based on those categories (relevance, creativity, and workmanship). A “People’s Choice” award will be given based on visitor votes throughout the exhibition. 

The exhibition will take place April 26 through June 29, 2025, at the historic Haymarket Museum, a space dedicated to showcasing contemporary local art, fostering community engagement, and voted “Best Gallery 2024” in the Haymarket Gainesville Lifestyle Magazine. An opening reception will take place on April 26 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Stay tuned for additional related events! Selected artworks may also be featured in online galleries and promoted through our social media platforms.

Each artist may submit up to 3 entries. Submit your entries (submission form, artist statement for each entry, and photos) via email (see below) by March 23, 2025. (We cannot accept artwork dropped off at or shipped to the museum for review.)

There is no entry fee for the show, but you must be an existing member of CAA. CAA retains a 30% commission of the selling price with 15% going to the Town of Haymarket. Artists may also list approved submissions as “Not for Sale.”

Important Dates:

 * Artists must deliver and pick up their work in person (i.e., artists cannot ship submissions). If unable to drop off or pick up at the specified dates/times, CAA can coordinate other drop-off/pick-up dates/times. You will have an opportunity to do that when you are advised of submission acceptance.

Presentation Requirements:

• Two-dimensional artwork
  • On paper (e.g., photography, graphite) must be matted and framed.
  • On canvas or panel must be framed or, if gallery-wrapped and at least 1½” deep, have finished, painted edges.
  • All art must be wired. Wires must not show above the artwork when hung. Unwired art will not be accepted.
• For three-dimensional artwork, in the submission form, indicate the best way to display the piece (e.g., on a table, artist will provide a stand, etc.).

Call for Art Forms

Click here to open and download the fillable form to submit your entries to the Creative Crossroads show.