Deadline for first-round consideration is Friday, January 31
Tampa Bay, FLA (January 20, 2020) – Luxurious waterside getaway The Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas is offering local artists a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase their work in its lobby and WTR Pool & Grill areas.
The destination hotel, which sits on Old Tampa Bay, attracts thousands of guests monthly. This is an unprecedented chance for local artists of varying media and experience levels to show their work to guests from around the globe. The Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas is looking for homegrown expressionists who work in painting, sculpture and photography and tell stories with their art that will engage with visitors.
This is an open call to Tampa Bay artists of all leanings. Details are below. The deadline to be considered for the first round of exhibitions is Friday, January 31. Artists interested in this incredible opportunity can send a link to their gallery and images of specific pieces for consideration toshaun.kwiatkowski@godfreyhoteltampa.com.
Exhibits accepted: watercolors, paintings, sculptures, and photography.
Portraits must be 2 ft. x 3 ft. or larger.
Works of art will be available for sale through the artist.
The hotel will take no commission and insurance is the artist’s responsibility.
The length of the exhibit will be determined by artist and hotel.
Artist can choose to host tours or meet-and-greets with support WTR Pool & Grill.
To view the hotel aesthetic: godfreyhoteltampa.com/gallery.html
GODFREY HOTEL & CABANAS: The Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas Tampa’s resort-style property is nestled among the lush tropical grounds at the edge of Tampa Bay and is conveniently located in close proximity to Tampa International Airport, the Westshore office market, and downtown Tampa. The expansive property boasts a heated outdoor pool, 3200 sq. ft. pier with stunning sunset views and private event space, fitness center, and 7,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space. The 276-room hotel features complimentary wifi, 42’’ flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, mini-refrigerators and expansive space to relax. Every guest room also comes with a private balcony offering sweeping views of Tampa’s skyline and breathtaking sunset views. godfreyhoteltampa.com
WTR POOL & GRILL: Offering Tampa Bays utmost majestic waterfront views, WTR Pool & Grill is a 20,000 sq. ft. indoor & outdoor bayside/poolside multi-use venue; a new, contemporary and casual setting serving the freshest local seafood and classic American dishes. The restaurant, WTR Grill, serves breakfast, lunch, sunset dinners and late-night bites.
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