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The Gainesville Fine Arts Association presents: The 2026 SUMMER SHOWCASE

Come enjoy this celebration of local artists, in an exhibition open to all themes and mediums!

Exhibition dates: June 24 - July 24
Artwalk reception: June 26, 7 - 10
Artist Meetup: July 2, 7 - 8:30

Poster art by Chris Deacon

This project is funded in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County, in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment of the Arts and in part by a grant from the City of Gainesville, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department

CALL TO ARTISTS: The Gainesville Fine Arts Association's 2026 Summer Showcase

We invite all artists to submit their latest and greatest works. All mediums and subject matters accepted.

Exhibition Dates: June 24 - July 24
Artwork drop-off / Online Submissions Due: June 20, 11 - 2
Artwalk reception: June 26, 7 - 10
Artist Meetup: July 2, 7 - 8:30
Artwork pick-up: July 25, 11 - 2

*NOT Juried - submit online & then bring your work at the drop off!
* Judged - awards will be presented at the reception. Judge: TBA

$30 GFAA member benefit submission fee
$60 Non-member submission fee

Pay & submit at www.gainesvillefinearts.org/calls or the link in our bio!

SHOUTOUT TO OUR STUDIO TOUR SPONSORS! Thanks to our Art Partner sponsor, the Bryson County Retreat!

Bryson County is an artist residency on some gorgeous land near Waldo, Florida. It hosts accomplished and up and coming artists of a diverse variety to provide a safe and nurturing setting for inspiring work. Be you poet, playwright, author, painter, sketch artist, composer, sculptor, songwriter, or work in your own conceptual realm, Bryson County is welcoming and eager to support your creative spirit and endeavors.

Learn more at www.brysoncountyretreat.org

Thanks for supporting our 2026 Artist Studio Tour! We couldn't make this incredible event happen every year without our sponsors, and we are immensely grateful.

Last Sunday we were lead by intrepid ceramicist Jenn Hartz in making Nature Nook/trinket shelves, and had an absolute blast getting our hands dirty! We learned to roll out clay, slip and score, and how to coax the clay into shapes that will hold all our small treasures. We spent a happy three hours designing and creating two pieces each, which will be fired by Jenn and returned to us soon.

Keep an eye out for more GFAA workshops! Thank you and to everyone who showed up to make things and meet people. ♥️

SHOUTOUT TO OUR STUDIO TOUR SPONSORS! Thanks to our Art Partner sponsor, painter Alfred Phillips!

Educated at Louisville, Kentucky's Art Center School, with a full scholarship four-year studio degree, Phillips had a long, successful career in commercial art that included stints at ad agencies, then at his own graphics design firm. In 203 he closed the firm and took up acrylic painting full time when he relocated to Fort Lauderdale, earning multiple awards, and making sales on national and international levels. Phillips helped establish the Gainesville Fine Arts Association gallery and served on the board for over five years.

You can find Phillips' work at Studio 22 this weekend, as well as part of our Studio Tour Preview Exhibition.

www.alfredphillips.com

Thanks for supporting our 2026 Artist Studio Tour! We couldn't make this incredible event happen every year without our sponsors, and we are immensely grateful.

SHOUTOUT TO OUR STUDIO TOUR SPONSORS! Thanks to our Art Partner sponsor, The Art League at Oak Hammock

The Art League at Home Hammock has an art gallery in its Upper Commons showcasing quarterly art exhibits of original artwork, including an annual non-themed GFAA judged show.

The GFAA currently has an exhibition of work by residents of Oak Hammock in our front gallery. Alongside the Studio Tour Preview Exhibition in the main gallery, Art In The Hammock will run from May 27 - June 19, with an Artwalk reception this Friday from 7 - 10.

www.oakhammock.org

Thanks for supporting our 2026 Artist Studio Tour! We couldn't make this incredible event happen every year without our sponsors, and we are immensely grateful.

SHOUTOUT TO OUR STUDIO TOUR SPONSORS! Thanks to our Art Partner sponsor, The Artisans Guild

Featuring the area's largest collection of art, crafts, and gifts made by regional artists. Established in 1970 to create a network and market for local artists, the Artisans' Guild Gallery is among the oldest artist owned and operated art cooperatives in the country. Many of our GFAA members are part of the guild!

Thanks for supporting our 2026 Artist Studio Tour! We couldn't make this incredible event happen every year without our sponsors, and we are immensely grateful.

SHOUTOUT TO OUR STUDIO TOUR SPONSORS! Thanks to our Art Partner sponsor, Bingo Deli

Bingo Deli & Pub hosts Artwalk on the last Friday of every month, with rotating exhibits that showcase Gainesville artists on its large, open wall space. Owned by Chef Will Thomas, Bingo features special plates, sandwiches, salads, and desserts made from local, fresh ingredients. Bingo has great wine and beer selections as well as delicious specialty cocktails. Bingo Deli is a short walk or drive from the GFAA and is a great spot to hit during the Studio Tour.

Thanks for supporting our 2026 Artist Studio Tour! We couldn't make this incredible event happen every year without our sponsors, and we are immensely grateful.

SHOUTOUT TO OUR STUDIO TOUR SPONSORS! Thanks to our Art Partner sponsor, Sweetwater Picture Framing

Since 1987 Dan Randall has been professionally involved in the design process and creation of custom picture framing. His love for art allows him to find the personal vision that suits the framing need, whether it is a museum quality painting, three dimensional artifact, or a child’s drawing.

Thanks for supporting our 2026 Artist Studio Tour! We couldn't make this incredible event happen every year without our sponsors, and we are immensely grateful.