Exhibition Archive

Tampa Regional Artists hosts monthly themed exhibitions throughout the year. The monthly shows are open to members and non-members.Artwork submitted to our themed shows, except our Summer Sale and Holiday Market, is judged and eligible for awards.

Judge’s Statement: An exhibition with a great diversity of media. I was delighted to see so many subjects outside of the box (spent flowers, a really ugly mushroom, absurd angles). All paintings were wll framed and professionally presented. The artists were not afraid of color and, in general, the composition of the paitings was very good, successfly carrying the viewers’ eye through the painting.

Terry Denison

Works on Paper 2022 Judge: Sue Allen

Judges Remarks on Fin, Fur & Feather 2022: (Diane G. Simon, FWS, FSWS):

“Lovely display of talent and techniques. Very challenging to limit the awards. There were several that deserved a comment or two in regards to the composition or value changes. Minor adjustments to make a work just jump off the wall!! I loved the variety of mediums. Your creativity has inspired me. The movement in the paintings shows a great understanding of composition. Bravo Bravo!!!”

Bay Area 15 Award Winners

Abstract Exhibit 2022

Tampa Interiors/ Exteriors and Landscape Exhibit

This exhibit includes a special exhibit of Tampa Interiors/ Exteriors, in conjunction with the Historic Hyde Park Home Tour on March 5. The judge for this exhibit was Ken Garcia. The exhibit will be on display through March 25.

FACES AND FIGURES

This exhibit will be on display at the Old Hyde Park Art Center through February 25. The juror for this exhibit was Ron Malone, FWS. Click here for a video of his remarks.Judge's Remarks

Celebrate!

This exhibit was on display at the Old Hyde Park Art Center through January 27.

The juror for this exhibit was Barbara Stubbs.

Thank you so much for the opportunity to jury your Tampa Realistic Artist Show Celebrate! It was my pleasure to experience the many wonderful works of art utilizing a wide range of materials and to select three awards for your artists’ interpretation of the theme: Celebrate! After almost 2 years of Covid, artists demonstrated many ways to illustrate their celebrations.

I awarded Third Prize to Cathy Durdin for her artwork Clapping Out. Cathy presented a colorful interpretation of the celebration theme using a strong central clerical figure. She utilizes the elements of proportion and emphasis leading the viewer’s eyes to focus on prominent clapping hands to express a celebratory mood. Gentle color changes guide the viewer’s eyes around the picture plane and a fulfilling image of joy is conveyed. 

Second Prize went to Donna Morrison for her vibrantly engaging watercolor Catching Air. This vivid image draws the viewer to her painting by a dazzling color palette and sharp and accurate details. The intense implied movement of the fish and masterful use of color strongly convey a celebration of nature, freedom and strength.

I awarded First Prize to Alicia Rodriguez for her bright and brilliant acrylic painting Bembe. An entire town is pictured ablaze in glorious color with elements of movement and intense detail dazzling the viewer with dramatic dance and jubilant rhythm. Hidden history and cultural symbols are featured in this beautifully crafted composition. Her balance of color, line and use of space suggest a gifted artist. 

2023 Artist Calls:

2022 Receiving & Pick Up Schedule

Title Receiving Dates

Celebrate January 8-9

Faces and Figures January 28 & 30 (closed Jan. 29 for Gasparilla)

Landscape, with a Special Exhibit and Award for Tampa Cityscapes and Interiors February 26 &27

Abstract March 26 &27

Bay Area Art Exhibit (Juried Exhibit) April 23 -24, Images due March TBD

Art in the Garden May 21 & 22

Student Exhibit, Cora Waterhouse Classes June 18 & 19

Summer Sale July 23 & 24

Fin, Fur & Feather August 20 & 21

Works on Paper September 17 & 18

Rembrandt Youth Art Competition, Ages 5-14 October 22 & 23

Sculpture Class November 18 & 20

Exhibiting Requirements:

Work must:

  • …be your own original work based on your image or composition and completed within the last 5 years.

  • …be listed for sale to be judged for awards. For sales, we take 20% commission. Artists receive 80% minus the sales tax we submit.

  • …not have been completed under the direction of a teacher or during a class. 

  • …not have won an award in a past TRA exhibition.

  • *…be wired, framed and ready to hang or display on a pedestal.  Unframed gallery wrapped canvases must have the sides neatly painted. We will charge an additional $5 if it is not wired and we need to wire it for you. * Applies only to in-person exhibits.

Cost to enter:

  • Limit of 3 entries per artist unless otherwise noted.

  • A single entry over 40 inches counts as two entries.

  • Members:  $10 per entry or 3 for $25

  • Non-Members:  $15 per entry or 3 for $40

Other Notes: