Arts on Douglas — 2026 Small Things Considered
Overview
Small Things Considered is an annual juried exhibition hosted by Arts on Douglas, a gallery situated in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. The exhibition is dedicated to artwork that adheres to a strict 10 x 10 inch maximum dimension, including frame, and is open to Florida artists aged 18 and over. The gallery's curatorial premise is one of constraint as catalyst: by limiting scale, the exhibition invites viewers to attend to the density, precision, and intimacy that small works can command. The call is open to both two- and three-dimensional original artwork, though video, sound, giclée prints, installation, and AI-generated content are excluded. Artists without current gallery representation in Volusia County are eligible, ensuring a broad and unmediated field of submissions. Selected artists will have their work included in a year-end exhibition running from December 5, 2026, through January 5, 2027, with an opening reception on December 5 from 4 to 7 PM. The gallery does not charge a submission fee, and artists may submit up to five works. Notification of acceptance will be sent on October 31, 2026. Accepted works must be delivered between November 17 and 28, and unsold work picked up between January 6 and 16, 2027. The exhibition offers artists an opportunity to present work within a commercial gallery context during the winter season, a period when collectors and visitors are active in the region. The curatorial vision for Small Things Considered is one of disciplined attention. The size restriction is not merely a logistical parameter but a conceptual frame: it asks artists to work within a scale that rewards close looking and material intelligence. The gallery's decision to exclude reproductions and AI-generated content underscores a commitment to original, hand-made objects. For artists, the exhibition represents a chance to test how their practice translates into an intimate format, and to reach an audience that values the singular object. The absence of a fee and the straightforward submission process reflect a respect for artists' time and resources.