JUDGING

  • All forms of media are eligible for consideration.

  • Participating artists may opt-out of judging.

  • No artist can win more than one prize.

  • Work previously published at the time of submission to this contest in a national publication or receiving an award at a national-level exhibition is not eligible.

  • Entries will be blind judged with finalists chosen by an independent panel of judges. The decision of the jurors is final. The jurors reserve the right to re-categorize entries.

  • Accepted entries must be received by December 19, 2024 at 6 pm (EST), at the Clearwater Free Clinic,1218 Court Street, Clearwater, Florida 33756.

  • Judging will take place on January 18, 2025, prior to the opening of the Martinis + Matisse 2024 event. All winners will be notified by phone, text or email after the event has taken place. Artists attending the event will see their art pinned to identify a winning piece of art.

  • Non-winning entrants will not be individually notified of the results.

  • Awards include:

    • Grand Prize ($2000)

    • First Prize Award in 2-Dimensional Art ($1000)

    • First Prize 3-Dimensional Art ($1000)

    • First Prize Photography ($1000)

    • Four Merit Awards ($500)