Art OUT 2025
Terms & Conditions for Artist Submission

By submitting artwork to Art OUT 2025, you agree to the following terms and conditions set forth by OUT Arts & Culture:

Eligibility

Submissions are open to LGBTQ+ artists who are 18 years of age or older and reside in Gulfport, Florida or the surrounding areas. Each artist may submit one or two works to be considered for inclusion in:

  • The Art OUT 2025 Juried Exhibit (October 2025)

  • Fruit Forward: The 2025 Collection, our limited-edition printed sketchbook

Submission Requirements

  • All submissions must include high-resolution images of your work, title, medium, dimensions, year created, and a brief artist statement.

  • Artists may submit one piece to be considered for both the exhibit and sketchbook or submit two separate works if preferred.

  • A non-refundable submission fee of $25 is required at the time of entry. This fee helps fund artist outreach, printing, exhibit production, and the artist grant program.

Selection Process

  • All submissions will be reviewed and curated by the Art OUT 2025 committee.

  • Selection will be based on visual impact, thematic alignment (Fruit Forward), and suitability for exhibition and/or print.

  • Selected artists will be notified via email.

Loan of Artwork

If your work is selected for the in-person exhibit, you agree to loan your piece to OUT Arts & Culture for the duration of the exhibit in October 2025 (exact dates and location TBD). All reasonable care will be taken with submitted works; however, OUT Arts & Culture is not responsible for any loss, theft, or damage.

Sales & Commission

If you choose to offer your work for sale during the exhibit:

  • You must specify a sale price at the time of submission.

  • OUT Arts & Culture will retain a 30% commission from the final sale price.

  • All proceeds from sales will go toward supporting the artist grant fund.

Sketchbook & Promotion

If your work is selected for Fruit Forward: The 2025 Collection:

  • You grant permission for OUT Arts & Culture to print and distribute your submitted image(s), name, and artist statement in the sketchbook and across promotional materials.

  • You will receive a complimentary copy of the sketchbook as a participating artist.

  • OUT Arts & Culture may also use your name and artwork for exhibition promotions, social media, press releases, and other marketing (with credit).

Artist Acknowledgement

By submitting your work, you confirm that:

  • You are the original creator of the submitted artwork(s)

  • You own all rights to the work(s) and have the authority to grant the permissions outlined here

  • Your submission does not infringe on the rights of any third party