CAA Announces New Foster Gallery Outreach Partnership With Freeport Library

The Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) of Walton County is excited to introduce a new Foster Gallery outreach partnership with The Freeport Library. Through these partnerships, local businesses and organizations provide dedicated spaces for CAA member artists to showcase and sell their work, expanding opportunities for creative expression in the community.

Current Foster Gallery outreach exhibition locations include the Coastal Branch Library, Emerald Coast Theatre Company, and Point Washington Media Center.

To celebrate this new partnership, CAA and The Freeport Library are launching their inaugural artist call for the 2025 CAA x Freeport Library exhibit, themed "Coastal Landscapes." This exhibition will highlight the beauty and essence of coastal scenery, offering a platform for artists to share their unique interpretations.

CAA member artists are invited to submit their work for this exciting opportunity! Selected works will be displayed at The Freeport Library, one of our valued community partner locations, from April 25 – June 30, 2025.

Please study the criteria and submit an application ONLINE prior to 11:59 pm on Sunday, April 13, 2025. 

ABOUT THE FOSTER GALLERY Named in honor of Susan Foster, a founding member of the CAA, The Foster Gallery serves to provide dynamic spaces dedicated to showcasing the work of regional artists. Through rotating exhibitions, special showcases, and artist receptions, the gallery embodies the CAA’s commitment to supporting and celebrating local talent. 

EXHIBIT LOCATION AND HOURS OF OPERATION 

The Gallery @ Freeport Library Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 76 FL-20, Freeport, FL 32439

HOW IT WORKS Eight (8) to Twelve (12) artists will be selected for each themed exhibition. Artists are required to be current members of the CAA (members do not have to be local). Not a member yet? It's easy to join online.   

Exhibiting artists may be asked to participate in additional paid and volunteer opportunities, including teaching a workshop, live demonstrations at events, participating in artist talks, and other opportunities at the Bayou Arts Center. Artists are encouraged to attend the rotation's opening reception - "Creative Cafe" at the Freeport Library.  

The sales split is 60% artist and 40% CAA. The CAA is responsible for all overhead, including rent, utilities, commissions, marketing, event costs, and insurance of the gallery and its contents. In order to make a sale the gallery reserves the right to give a discount up to 10% to the buyer. All sales will be processed through the CAA, and artists will receive monthly settlements. The gallery features ongoing special exhibitions throughout the year and may also host invitationals at the CAA’s discretion.        

TIMELINE 

Call to artists:  March 7 - April 13, 2025

Art Drop-off: April 22, 2025 

Rotation begins: April 25, 2025

Rotation ends: June 30, 2025, 5:00 p.m. 

End Of Show Pick Up date: July 1, 2025 between 10 a.m - 3 p.m

HOW TO APPLY 

Submit your application online by 11:59 p.m. CST on April 13, 2025.

📌 How to Apply:

• Use our online submission platform, Submittable. If you don’t have an account, you’ll need to create one (this only needs to be done once).

• Each artist call requires a separate submission.

• Important: Applications must be completed on a laptop or desktop computer. Submissions from smartphones, iPads, or tablets will not be received.

*By submitting this application you agree to the above guidelines and terms, conditions and policies of CAA, the Foster Gallery and the Freeport Library.

We look forward to seeing your unique creations and celebrating the diverse talents of our creative community. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your work and connect with fellow artists and art enthusiasts.