Volusia County ECHO Gallery seeks themed photography submissions.

Written by Kristen Schmutz

Belden Communications News

The ECHO Gallery Committee of Volusia County cordially invites artists to propose engaging exhibitions for the Ocean Center's ECHO Gallery. The call for submissions is open exclusively to photography or digital photography projects depicting outdoor recreation from within Volusia County and appropriate for public viewing.

Interested artists are encouraged to submit their proposals by 5 p.m. on Monday, February 12, 2024, via email to rredd@volusia.org.Selected artworks will be displayed from May 2024 to March 2025. Artists are encouraged to think big and create large-scale artwork, with recommended dimensions ranging from 18” x 24” (minimum) to 48” x 60” (maximum).

The ECHO Gallery, situated within the Ocean Center, serves as a pre-event space and a platform for non-commercial exhibits, emphasizing Volusia County's Environmental, Cultural, Historical, and Outdoor Recreation assets and operates weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Before planning a visit, individuals should contact 386-254-4500 to ensure that the gallery is not closed for a special event. 

To participate, submit your artwork in a .jpg file, accompanied by a brief narrative summarizing the piece's theme and subject matter. For a detailed guide on submission requirements, please visit www.oceancenter.com/about-us/echo-art-gallery.stml.