If needed, a printed paper guideline with the following information is available at the Gallery of Art 850, 36 W. Beach Drive, Panama City, Fl 32401
Submission Guidelines
ART to the MAX4
Specifications The 4th Annual Art to the Max competition is open to all fine art mediums in the 850 area code with the exception of digital art and photography.
All works MUST be original. No reproductions. No exceptions. All entries must have been created or produced within the last 3 years. Show your "MAXimum" effort. No previous work of art entered in Art to the MAX is allowed. No entries may depict copyrighted images, characters or logos unless the copyright is owned by the artist. The only exception is if it is a parody, which is allowed under the "fair use" policy.
Eligibility for Art to the MAX. The competition is open to all residents living in the 850 area code. Age requirement is from age 14 and up.
Gallery of Art 850 (GOA) is a for sale gallery. All work submitted must be for sale and the Gallery of Art 850 works on a 25% commission on all sold work, price your work accordingly.
(See SAMPLE below) All artwork to hang on the wall must be "ready to hang" using 2 D-Rings. Our gallery uses a wire system, so all hanging art must be wired with D-Rings, on the back, 3” inches from top. This is the most secure way to hang art on our gallery walls. All art must be titled and signed by the artist. Unframed canvas art must have the edges painted. Maximum size for 2D art is 30" wide x 36" height, including the frame. Contact us if you have concerns. Local hardware stores sell D-Rings.
3D Artwork (sculpture) is accepted with the following restrictions: No work can weigh more than 50 lbs. All 3D works are required to have a display base. The "foot print" of the artwork can not exceed 30"x 30" inches. GOA has limited amount of pedestals. Please reserve a pedestal ahead when you enter or shortly after. (850-257-5568).
For artists outside the PC area within the 850, your artwork can be submitted to be juried by JPG, PNG, PDF (galleryofart850@gmail.com) OR you can travel and hand deliver your work to GOA. Deadline for your digital image is midnight, Friday January 8, 2027. All hand delivered entries will be received at the GOA on Friday, January 15 from 11am–5pm and Saturday, January 16, 11am–5pm.
Submitted artwork is juried prior to judging. Artists who hand-deliver their artwork on January 15 & 16 will be notified by the GOA on January 18 by 5PM. Whether their work has been accepted or not. Artists who submit work digitally will be notified of their acceptance or rejection by a text 5pm on Monday, January 18. Your phone number is required. Local artwork not accepted must be picked up by 5pm January 20, 2027. No exceptions.
Nudes are acceptable. Violence or lewd sexual content is prohibited.
Entry Fee: Each artist is allowed to enter ONE piece of work for this juried competition. There is a non refundable entry fee of $45.
Sales and Commission: The Gallery of Art is a for sale gallery. All work entered must be for sale. The Gallery of Art retains a commission of 25% for all artwork sold. The price listed on the entry form must include the 25% commission. The Gallery of Art 850 will handle all sales. All art will remain on display for the duration of the exhibition including the sold works. The Art to the MAX exhibition is on show from January 21, 2027 through March 13, 2027 at the Gallery of Art, Panama City, Florida.
Artists will be compensated for the sale of their artwork from Gallery of Art by check, within 2 weeks of the closing of the exhibition which will be on March 13, 2027.
Liability: We suggest that artists carry their own insurance. The GOA will not be responsible for damage incurred during transit. While in the custody of the GOA, all art will be locked behind a wrought iron gate and a locked deadbolt door. The building has a ADT Security alarm system, including seven cameras inside & outside. GOA does not have insurance to protect the artwork in it's possession. The Gallery of Art's owners, employees, volunteers, interns or anyone connected with the exhibit will not be responsible for loss or damage, however caused. Submission of artwork for this show indicates acceptance of these conditions.
Publicity: Your entry into this exhibition constitutes permission for GOA to photograph or reproduce any and all works for the purpose of advertising, publicity and or for archival records without compensation to the artist.
All works MUST be original. No reproductions. No exceptions. All entries must have been created or produced within the last 3 years. Show your "MAXimum" effort. No previous work of art entered in Art to the MAX is allowed. No entries may depict copyrighted images, characters or logos unless the copyright is owned by the artist. The only exception is if it is a parody, which is allowed under the "fair use" policy.
Eligibility for Art to the MAX. The competition is open to all residents living in the 850 area code. Age requirement is from age 14 and up.
Gallery of Art 850 (GOA) is a for sale gallery. All work submitted must be for sale and the Gallery of Art 850 works on a 25% commission on all sold work, price your work accordingly.
(See SAMPLE below) All artwork to hang on the wall must be "ready to hang" using 2 D-Rings. Our gallery uses a wire system, so all hanging art must be wired with D-Rings, on the back, 3” inches from top. This is the most secure way to hang art on our gallery walls. All art must be titled and signed by the artist. Unframed canvas art must have the edges painted. Maximum size for 2D art is 30" wide x 36" height, including the frame. Contact us if you have concerns. Local hardware stores sell D-Rings.
3D Artwork (sculpture) is accepted with the following restrictions: No work can weigh more than 50 lbs. All 3D works are required to have a display base. The "foot print" of the artwork can not exceed 30"x 30" inches. GOA has limited amount of pedestals. Please reserve a pedestal ahead when you enter or shortly after. (850-257-5568).
For artists outside the PC area within the 850, your artwork can be submitted to be juried by JPG, PNG, PDF (galleryofart850@gmail.com) OR you can travel and hand deliver your work to GOA. Deadline for your digital image is midnight, Friday January 8, 2027. All hand delivered entries will be received at the GOA on Friday, January 15 from 11am–5pm and Saturday, January 16, 11am–5pm.
Submitted artwork is juried prior to judging. Artists who hand-deliver their artwork on January 15 & 16 will be notified by the GOA on January 18 by 5PM. Whether their work has been accepted or not. Artists who submit work digitally will be notified of their acceptance or rejection by a text 5pm on Monday, January 18. Your phone number is required. Local artwork not accepted must be picked up by 5pm January 20, 2027. No exceptions.
Nudes are acceptable. Violence or lewd sexual content is prohibited.
Entry Fee: Each artist is allowed to enter ONE piece of work for this juried competition. There is a non refundable entry fee of $45.
Sales and Commission: The Gallery of Art is a for sale gallery. All work entered must be for sale. The Gallery of Art retains a commission of 25% for all artwork sold. The price listed on the entry form must include the 25% commission. The Gallery of Art 850 will handle all sales. All art will remain on display for the duration of the exhibition including the sold works. The Art to the MAX exhibition is on show from January 21, 2027 through March 13, 2027 at the Gallery of Art, Panama City, Florida.
Artists will be compensated for the sale of their artwork from Gallery of Art by check, within 2 weeks of the closing of the exhibition which will be on March 13, 2027.
Liability: We suggest that artists carry their own insurance. The GOA will not be responsible for damage incurred during transit. While in the custody of the GOA, all art will be locked behind a wrought iron gate and a locked deadbolt door. The building has a ADT Security alarm system, including seven cameras inside & outside. GOA does not have insurance to protect the artwork in it's possession. The Gallery of Art's owners, employees, volunteers, interns or anyone connected with the exhibit will not be responsible for loss or damage, however caused. Submission of artwork for this show indicates acceptance of these conditions.
Publicity: Your entry into this exhibition constitutes permission for GOA to photograph or reproduce any and all works for the purpose of advertising, publicity and or for archival records without compensation to the artist.
SAMPLE Pictured above is a D-Ring. Our gallery uses a wire system so all works must be wired with two D-Rings, on the back, 3” from top. This is the most secure way to hang art on our gallery walls. Local hardware stores sell D-Rings.
Significant Dates
Friday January 8, 2027
For artists outside the PC area, your artwork can be submitted to be juried by JPG, PNG, PDF OR you can travel and hand deliver your work to Gallery of Art 850. Deadline for your digital image is midnight, Friday January 8, 2027.
All hand delivered entries will be received at the Gallery of Art 850 on Friday, January 15 from 11am–5pm and Saturday, January 16, 11am–5pm.
Any local artists in the that would like to submit:
JPG, PDF, PNG of their work is invited to submit it to galleryofArt850@gmail.com by midnight January 8, 2027.
Friday, January 15th, 11am to 5pm
Saturday, January 16th, 11am to 5pm
INTAKE DAYS: Submit artwork entry & fee. Please write clearly. All work must be ready to meet exhibition specifications. Please read the specs.
Monday, January 18, 2027
Notification of acceptance or non-acceptance into Art to the Max
Wednesday, January 19th,11am to 5pm
Thursday, January 20th,11am to 5pm
Non-accepted artwork to be picked up on either days.
Thursday, January 21, 2027
Artists Opening Reception 6pm to 9pm
Awards Ceremony at 6:30 pm
Friday, January 22, 2027
Exhibit opens to the public from
11am to 5pm
Saturday, March 13, 2027
Last chance to view Art to the Max
11am to 5pm
Monday, March 15, 2027
Pick up artwork, 11am to 5 pm.
All entries will be judged by two out of town respected art professionals. One judge is from New Smyrna Beach, Florida and another judge is from East Point, Florida the judges names and bios will be after the juried selections are made.
Art to the MAX
A W A R D S
Best of Show Winner$300 and a 2028 Solo Exhibit
2nd Place Winner $200
3rd Place Winner $100
Honorable Mentions Rising Star
2nd Place Winner $200
3rd Place Winner $100
Honorable Mentions Rising Star
All awards will be announced during the Artists Opening Reception at 7:00pm, Thursday November 20, 2025
If you need special arrangements, please call 850-257-5568 in advance, text / leave a message.
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