March | The Aquatic World
Come see this exciting new exhibit at the Studios of Cocoa Beach!
Myriad of Tropic Arts
Come see this exciting new exhibit at the Studios of Cocoa Beach!
Apr 01 | MASTERS SERIES: Your Rendition of "Embers", in WATERCOLOR, 2000, Andrew Wyeth
For Beginners or Advanced painters, our MASTERS SERIES allows Jan to lead you through each Master painter to develop this specific painting with the Master in mind using your particular colors and materials.
June | In Minds Eye Exhibit
Studios of Cocoa Beach
Call for Artists June 2025
"In Mind’s Eye" Exhibit
The Studios of Cocoa Beach, located in the heart of downtown Cocoa Beach at 165 Minutemen Causeway next to Heidi’s Jazz Club, will feature a group exhibit entitled “In Mind’s Eye” from June 3 through July 6, 2025. The exhibit is a juried event and will feature artists whose works display talented qualities in composition, technique and individuality.
Downtown Cocoa Beach is active with locals from Brevard and is noted for its many out-of-state visitors.
If you are interested in joining us please submit your application
by going to our website at www.studiosofcocoabeach.org or mailing in your application. Drop-off at the Studios is also accepted.
Specifications for entry:
Applicants may submit two entries
First entry - $30.00
Second entry $15.00
2-dimensional and 3-dimensional works accepted. (Acceptance of 3-dimensional work is limited because of our limited space).
Size of 2-dimensional entries should be no more than 40 inches wide and 40” height.
Size of 3-dimensional works should be no more than 18” tall. Artists accepted should be able to provide a stand for display.
Digital entries: Must be in Jpeg format
Images of works should be taken “straight on” not on an angle. Please crop out the background if possible.
Pixels should be no more than 1920 pixels in both width and height File names should be:
First name, Last name, Title of work
example: JohnDowInMindsEye Payment for entries can be made on-line
Mail in Entries (or drop off)
Include the application
CD or thumb drive with pictures of the work. Please send low res pictures. Images of works should be taken “straight on” not on an angle. Please crop out the background if possible.
Please title of the work
First name, Last name, Title
example: JohnDowInMindsEye
Payment for entries in check form. Cash is not accepted.
Send application to:
Studios of Cocoa Beach Attention: June 2025
165 Minutemen Causeway Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Or email - studiosofcocoabeach@gmail.com
Specifications for those artworks that are accepted:
Works must be framed or on gallery wrap canvas. If the works require glass, please use Plexiglass on works larger than 18” x 24” or larger than 432 square inches.
All 2-dimensional work must be wired properly. No sawtooth hangers accepted.
*Works must be ready for hanging when delivered (wire, proper presentation). ***We will not be able to include work in the show that are not ready for presentation or hanging.
Jury Awards
Best in Show- Certificate, Free entry into a Juried Show scheduled for February 2026- Two works accepted
2nd Place- Certificate, Free entry into a Juried Show scheduled for February 2026- One work accepted + $15 for second work.
3rd Place- Certificate, $15 entry into a Juried Show scheduled for February 2026- One work accepted + $15 for second work
Merritt Awards- Certificate
*At this time we do not offer cash prizes.
*Jury will be done by a committee from the Studios of Cocoa Beach.
*Only outside artists are accepted (not artists from the Studios).
Sales All works must be for sale. The Studios will take a 30% commission on sales. Artists that have sales of their works will be paid in July before July 15th. In the case of a sale, artists may replace the work with a similar size work.
*The Studios has the right to curate the replaced work.
Shipping Artists are responsible for shipping. The Studios will inform the buyer that a shipping charge will be determined by the artist. We will contact the artist to inform them of the shipping option and provide the contact of the buyer.
Timeline
Show run: June 3 - July 6 May 18
All entries are due May 23 Results of application will be informed by email
Sunday, June 1 Drop accepted work in the Studios- 9:00- 5:00
Mon., June 2 Studios installs the exhibit:
Fri., June 6 Reception 6:00 - 8:30
Mon., July 7 Pick up work 9:00 to 7:00
Studios contact:
Mar 25 | MASTERS SERIES: Your Rendition of "Rooster", in Acrylic, 1938, Pablo Picasso
For Beginners or Advanced painters, our MASTERS SERIES allows Jan to lead you through each Master painter to develop this specific painting with the Master in mind using your particular colors and materials.
Mar 21 | Beginner Watercolor Ink Painting
This class is for Beginners, or those wishing to refresh! Join Jan and learn the use of watercolor ink for painting; various techniques including washes and pen detailing will be explored.
Mar 18 | MASTERS SERIES: Your Rendition of "Flower Garden", in ACRYLIC, 1907, Gustav Klimt
For Beginners or Advanced painters, our MASTERS SERIES allows Jan to lead you through each Master painter to develop this specific painting with the Master in mind using your particular colors and materials.
Mar 17 | NATIONAL PARK PHOTOGRAPH PAINTING GROUP - DEATH VALLEY
For all levels, join Jan as we paint, with permission, a beautiful photograph of a national park from a Professional Photographer. Jan will lead the group to paint this photo with acrylic on canvas. At the conclusion of the class, each participant will receive a special photograph.
Mar 11 | MASTERS SERIES: Your Rendition of "Antibes", in ACRYLIC, 1888, Monet
For Beginners or Advanced painters, our MASTERS SERIES allows Jan to lead you through each Master painter to develop this specific painting with the Master in mind using your particular colors and materials.
March | True Love Reception
Come see this exciting new exhibit at the Studios of Cocoa Beach!
Mar 04 | MASTERS SERIES: Your Rendition of "Lighthouse", in WATERCOLOR, 1900, John Singer Sargent
For Beginners or Advanced painters, our MASTERS SERIES allows Jan to lead you through each Master painter to develop this specific painting with the Master in mind using your particular colors and materials.
Feb 25 | MASTERS SERIES: Your Rendition of "Meditative", in ACRYLIC, 1958, Salvador Dali
For Beginners or Advanced painters, our MASTERS SERIES allows Jan to lead you through each Master painter to develop this specific painting with the Master in mind using your particular colors and materials.
Feb 23 | Paint a Self Portrait with your Aura Colors
A fun Freeform art class exploring 3 different ways of seeing our aura colors , learning about what the colors represent and then painting with acrylics on canvas our own interpretation of ourselves and our aura colors . Materials are included in the class fee .
Feb 22 | Digital Painting
This is a digital drawing/painting/collaging instruction-based class that provides a solid foundation for the beginning digital art student.
Feb 18 | MASTERS SERIES: Your Rendition of "The Days of Awakening", in Watercolor/Gouache, 1947, Joan Miro
For Beginners or Advanced painters, our MASTERS SERIES allows Jan to lead you through each Master painter to develop this specific painting with the Master in mind using your particular colors and materials.
Feb 17 | NATIONAL PARK PHOTOGRAPH PAINTING GROUP - HALF DOME, YOSEMITE
For all levels, join Jan as we paint, with permission, a beautiful photograph of a national park from a Professional Photographer. Jan will lead the group to paint this photo with acrylic on canvas. At the conclusion of the class, each participant will receive a special photograph.
Feb 11 | MASTERS SERIES: Your Rendition of "House of H Man", in Acrylic, 1873, Cezanne
For Beginners or Advanced painters, our MASTERS SERIES allows Jan to lead you through each Master painter to develop this specific painting with the Master in mind using your particular colors and materials.
Feb 09 | Paint Your Inner Goddess
Unleash your Inner Goddess with acrylic paint! Use your cosmic creativity to create on canvas a unique piece of artwork that is you!
February | Transformations artwork by Kole Trent Reception
Come see this exciting new exhibit at the Studios of Cocoa Beach!
Feb 06 | Weather’s prominent role in works of art
Taught by meteorologist Dr. Charlie, this is a 2-hour interactive review of artworks. The art ranges from ancient to modern, where weather is depicted, and how some of those scenes depicted relate to actual weather and climate events. He also reveals techniques used to portray weather, seasons, and climate and how communication occurs through art.
Feb 03 | MASTERS SERIES: Your Rendition of "Effect of Snow at Montrouge", in Watercolor, 1870, Edouard Manet
For Beginners or Advanced painters, our MASTERS SERIES allows Jan to lead you through each Master painter to develop this specific painting with the Master in mind using your particular colors and materials.
February | Transformations artwork by Kole Trent
Come see this exciting new exhibit at the Studios of Cocoa Beach!
Feb 02 | Digital Painting
This is a digital drawing/painting/collaging instruction-based class that provides a solid foundation for the beginning digital art student.
Jan 31- Jun 20 | Immersion in Watercolor Multi-Day Workshop
If you are looking to explore the world of watercolors in depth, we have a great workshop for you! And you will be able to work on what you learned at home for the month. Whether you are just starting out, looking for a refresher course, or even a painting group, join Jan for these 6 classes.
Jan 29 | Digital Art Class
This is a digital drawing/painting/collaging instruction-based class that provides a solid foundation for the beginning digital art student.
Jan 28 | MASTERS SERIES: Your Rendition of "Autumn at Argentevil" in Acrylic, 1873, Claude Monet
For Beginners or Advanced painters, our MASTERS SERIES allows Jan to lead you through each Master painter to develop this specific painting with the Master in mind using your particular colors and materials.
Jan 24 | Beginner Acrylic Painting Class
Beginner Acrylic painting class with Jan Bryant
Jan 21 | MASTERS SERIES: Your Rendition of "Peach Trees", in Acrylic,1899, Van Gogh
For Beginners or Advanced painters, our MASTERS SERIES allows Jan to lead you through each Master painter to develop this specific painting with the Master in mind using your particular colors and materials.
Jan 14 | MASTERS SERIES: Your Rendition of “With Black Arch", in Acrylic, 1912, Kandinsky
For Beginners or Advances painter, our MASTERS SERIES allows Jan to lead you through each Master painter to develop this specific painting with the Master in mind using your particular colors and materials.
January | Banned Art and Abandoned Landscapes Reception
Come see this exciting new exhibit at the Studios of Cocoa Beach!
Jan 9, 16, 23 | For The Birds!
Explore the different styles of painting; Impressionism, Japanese one stroke, and Fine Art while creating a beautiful work of art featuring birds. In this classes we will be exploring composition, shading and color harmony. This is a great workshop for beginners and intermediate students alike.
Jan 08 | Digital Art Class
This is a digital drawing/painting/collaging instruction-based class that provides a solid foundation for the beginning digital art student.
Jan 07 | MASTERS SERIES: Your Rendition of "The Forest" in Watercolor, 1902, Cezanne
For Beginners or Advances painter, our MASTERS SERIES allows Jan to lead you through each Master painter to develop this specific painting with the Master in mind using your particular colors and materials.
January | Banned Art and Abandoned Landscapes
Come see this exciting new exhibit at the Studios of Cocoa Beach!
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