November-December 2024
Our Featured Artist program aims to bring attention to outside Artists and their work and introduce them to our community. Each exhibit opens with a free reception on the First Friday of the month, introducing the Artist’s work, which is displayed for a set amount of time (typically one month) and made available for purchase to collectors and art lovers for the duration. Exhibits may also include meet-and-greet sessions with the Artist, book signings for authors, workshops for teaching artists, lectures and panel discussions, and more. Keep an eye on our events calendar and plan your First Fridays accordingly!
Upcoming Features
January 2025: ALNF Winter Art Show
February: Featured Artist (TBA)
March: Youth Art League Annual Show & Competition
April/May: Featured Artist (TBA)
June: Everyday Art – This exhibition seeks to encourage viewers to pause and appreciate the beauty that often goes unnoticed, fostering an appreciation for the small-yet-significant moments that shape our lives. Open to Gallery Display artists.
How to Apply
Artists who meet the following criteria may apply to be considered for our Featured Artist program:
- Working artist with an active following and verifiable sale or gallery exhibition history (Awards and history of continued art education are a bonus.)
- Lives within reasonable driving distance of the Gallery for art drop-off/pick up and various promotional events related to their exhibit
- Will promote the exhibit and related events on social channels and website to encourage their collectors and fans to attend the exhibition and buy their work
- (optional) Able to teach a workshop or provide a lecture/demo in conjunction with their Feature
We host various other events at the Gallery throughout the year, so we only host 3-4 Featured Artists annually. If you meet the criteria above and wish to be considered for this program, please complete the form below. We look forward to seeing your work!
Past Featured Artists/Exhibits
Precious Pets Portrait Contest – Oct/Nov 2024
Branford Camera Club Show & Exhibit – August 2024
R. L. Lewis, Highwayman – July 2024
Spring Into Summer Exhibit – June/July 2024
Florida Wildlife Wonders – April/May 2024
Youth Art League Annual Show – March 2024
ALNF Winter Art Show – January/February 2024
Iconic Art Project – September/October 2023
Hugo Cruz – August 2023
Celebrating Fathers Through Art – June/July 2023
Joanna McNally – April/May 2023
Teddy Pruett – March 2023
Art of the Matter – January/February 2023
Rory Penland – September/October 2022
Racheal Bodie – July/August 2022
Linda Howell – May/june 2022
Ann Opgenorth (retrospective) – March/April 2022
Stephen Speck – February 2022
Shane Douberly – 2021
Lara Wherli – 2021