The Alachua County Library District is pleased to announce the 12th Annual Adult Summer Art Show on Saturday, Aug. 16, and Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. The show will feature original artwork created by community members who are aged 18+.
All entries must be accompanied by a signed entry form (MS Word) and may be dropped off at any Alachua County Library District location. Entries will be accepted no earlier than Tuesday, July 1, and no later than Sunday, July 27, 2025. Each participant may enter up to 3 pieces of artwork.
There will be an opening reception at the Headquarters Library on Saturday, Aug. 16th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Awards will be given in the following categories: Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Photography, 3D Artwork, Digital Art, Crowd Favorite. Prizes furnished by the Friends of the Library.
Questions can be sent to the Adult Services Department via email to asref@aclib.us or by calling the Adult Services Department at 352-334-3940.
2024 winners
Favorite Painting: Body. Kiss. Feel. by Kristin Powers
Favorite Mixed Media: Point of View by Beth Gibson
Favorite Drawing: Stay Calm and Wear Red Lipstick by Rasby Powell
Favorite Photograph: Old Crow by Sara Chesser
Favorite Digital Art: Times Squared by Richard Ottmans
Crowd Favorite: Return to the Moon by Elias Trespalacios
Please return to this page next year to get information about the 12th Annual Summer Art Show.
