Shadow & Light: Island Contrast
A Juried Art Exhibition
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The Key West Art & Historical Society will host its bi-annual juried exhibition Shadow & Light, slated to open in December 2025 at the Key West Museum of Art & History. Shadow & Light is open to all artists living and creating in the Florida Keys. The exhibition beckons artists to immerse themselves in the outdoors, capturing natural light and its interaction with everyday objects into visual expressions that evoke contemplation, wonder, and introspection. Juried by Dr. Cori Convertito of the Key West Art & Historical Society, Elena Devers of The Studios of Key West, Jane Grannis of Anne McKee Art Fund and Carole Garcia of Anne McKee Art Fund, the submission platform opens on September 1, 2025, and closes on October 26, 2025. The exhibit will include a special opening reception for the artists and the public on December 5, with the show running from that date through February 15.
This exhibition invites artists to think beyond the traditional and explore fresh ways of expressing the beauty and complexity of the natural world. We’re especially interested in work that reflects the balance—and tension—between the elements of nature and our own inner experiences. Whether through light and shadow, form and texture, or mood and movement, we want to see how you interpret the theme “Shadow & Light.” Submissions are welcome in a variety of mediums, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, encaustic, pencil, sculpture, and mixed media.
The submission fee for artists is $20, which will offset the cost of the opening reception. Only one submission per artist, with a deadline of October 26. All mediums and themes will be considered but work must have been completed within the last three years and cannot have been displayed previously at the museum. Artist notification is November 17 with delivery dates between November 24 and 26. Please note that Society policies strictly prohibit the sale of any artwork during the exhibit.
