The Members Show 2026:
Small Works Edition
Our next annual PMA Members Show Exhibition
has been moved from the Spring to the Fall of 2026!
Exhibition dates:
September 18, 2026 - January 3, 2027
The Members Show is an annual juried exhibition open to all Pensacola Museum of Art members. Our founders introduced The Members Show during the art center’s first year as a way to honor and celebrate the relationship between local artists and the institution.
This year we celebrate the 72nd Annual Members Show by asking artists to submit works no larger than 14 inches in any dimension [(72nd) 7x2=14] . The call is open to all media, both 2D and 3D. Standard presentation devices like pedestals, mats, and frames that are not considered part of the work of art are not limited by the 14" criteria.
This exhibition is a benefit for existing members and helps to build our community of local artists. The call is open to artists of all skill levels, from beginning and emerging artists, to those with established careers. The 2025 exhibition showcased over eighty local, regional, and national artists, working in a diverse range of media. Prizes are awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners and a special People’s Choice winner is determined by visitors during the opening reception. This year's exhibition will be judged by acclaimed artist Pippin Frisbie-Calder.
The Members Show is an annual, local tradition that helps grow our museum community and membership program. This year we look forward to showcasing a gallery full of unique, compelling, and exquisite little gems.
IMPORTANT DATES
Deadline for Entries: Sunday, August 2, 2026 @ 11:59PM
Acceptance Notification: Friday, August 7, 2026
Artwork Drop-off Dates: September 10th - 12th, 2026, 10AM-4PM
Deadline for Artwork Drop-off: Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10AM-4PM
OPENING RECEPTION/AWARDS CEREMONY:
September 18, 2026, 5-7PM
People’s Choice Voting ends at 6PM, announced 6:30PM
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
- Artists may submit up to three (3) submissions for review. One work will be chosen for display.
- Artwork must meet the following requirements (Small Format Edition):
- - Artwork cannot exceed 14 inches in any direction (Standard presentation devices like pedestals, mats, and frames that are not considered part of the work of art are not limited by the 14" criteria.)
- - Artwork cannot weigh more than 50 lbs.
- - All works must be ready to hang and equipped with the necessary hardware.
- - Must include title, date, medium, and dimensions/duration for each submission. For dimensions, the size of the completed work should include frames and mounts.
- - Artists must be a member of the Pensacola Museum of Art to qualify for review. Artist’s membership must be valid through October 2026.
- - Submitted artwork must not have been accepted to a previous PMA Members Show or be concurrently exhibited elsewhere.
- - Artists using Generative Artificial Intelligence material must disclose their use of software so we can further evaluate your submission.
- - Submissions will ONLY be reviewed digitally.
Need help submitting?
For additional questions, email pma@uwf.edu, or call 850-432-6247.
If you are interested in in exhibiting your work at the Pensacola Museum of Art,
feel free to submit a proposal to our email, pma@uwf.edu.
The PMA curators review exhibition proposals on a rotating basis
and typically schedule shows three to five years in advance.
