Nouveau Art

Nouveau Art  is a themed, juried show, occurring every two months, except for February, which is the Nassau County Student Show, and March, the IAA member show. It is displayed in the South Hall as a separate show from the exhibiting art in the IAA Gallery.  Any artist may submit 2 pieces per show. The fee for members to enter is $15 for one piece and $25 for 2.  For non IAA members, the cost is $25 per entry. Prize money is awarded for Best of Show and first, second, and third places. A reception is held on the evening of the downtown Artwalk, which is monthly on the second Saturday evening.

Intake for each show is on the first Monday of the opening month of each new show from 9AM until noon. Artists may enter 2 pieces of their work per show. All Nouveau Art Shows are for original art only, no patterns or copying from photos, other than your own. The work must have been created within the past 2 years, or in other words, “new art”.

Size limitations- The limits for 2D & 3D are not to exceed 144 united inches (For Example, the outside measurements – 36″ + 36″+36″+36″ + 144″). Work should be ready to hang, with appropriate hanging wires, no saw tooth hangers or tiny hooks. If any 3D pieces need a stand, artist must furnish that.

“New” artwork is submitted by Island Art Association (IAA) members and other community artists and citizens for five juried themed shows each year. This gives all artists the opportunity to display and sell accepted artwork in the gallery for a period of two months.

The Nouveau Art Show promotes the arts in Nassau County by allowing more artists to show their work in the art gallery, by inspiring artists, and by insuring a continuous flow of NEW artwork for the public to appreciate.  Nouveau Art shows began in 2004 when IAA received funding for that year from the Community Foundation for Northeast Florida.

The Island Art Association, a philanthropic organization, sponsors and hosts a Student Art Show, every year open to all art students of the Nassau County high schools.  In addition to the show, the Island Art Association provides funds for art supplies to the country high schools.