ArtOUT 2026 — Call for Artists
Your art belongs here.
June 1–30, 2026 | Gulfport Public Library | Opening Reception at the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art
Why Your Work Belongs Here
ArtOUT is one of the only dedicated platforms for LGBTQ+ visual art in Florida, and every year artists from across the region and around the world share work that is honest, bold, and necessary. The exhibition runs the entire month of June, with the Opening Reception and winner displays hosted at the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art.
Submission is free. Any medium is welcome. And your work will be seen.
About OUT Arts & Culture
OUT Arts & Culture is a nonprofit based in Florida dedicated to amplifying LGBTQ+ artists, authors, and storytellers. Through ArtOUT, ReadOUT, SpeakOUT, and community programs like our Pride Art Coloring Book, we work to make sure queer voices are seen and celebrated in the South, where that visibility carries real weight.
Since 2017, ArtOUT has featured hundreds of artists and become one of the few dedicated platforms for queer visual art in the South.
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: May 15, 2026 at 11:59pm
- Notification of Acceptance: May 22, 2026
- Art Drop Off: May 24, 2026
- Exhibition: June 1–30, 2026
- Opening Reception: June 2, 2026 | 6–8pm | James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art
- Art Pick Up: July 1–6, 2026
Submit your application — free to apply, any medium welcome.