Nehrling Gardens

ART AUCTION at Historic Nehrling Gardens

THEME “The Art of Nature”

Annual Nehrling Gardens Art & Wine Wander

We are seeking a curated selection of artwork that celebrates nature, animals, plein air, florals, and landscapes in all mediums. Both representational and abstract interpretations will be considered, including impressionist works, photography, and sculpture.

Let your art reflect the vibrant connection between creativity and conservation.

Artists are asked to submit only their strongest pieces in alignment with the theme.

ABOUT THE VENUE & EXHIBIT INFORMATION

Nehrling Gardens is a treasured nonprofit organization located in historic Gotha, near Windermere, Florida. Dedicated to the conservation of native plants, historic preservation, and the protection of natural spaces, it serves as both a sanctuary and an educational hub for the community.

Following major renovations, Nehrling Gardens is entering an exciting new chapter, making this year’s annual Art & Wine Wander especially meaningful. The event offers guests an opportunity to experience the renewed beauty of this historic property while celebrating the connection between art, nature, and conservation.

The event will welcome a limited number of ticketed guests, including high-level donors, art patrons, community supporters, and members of the general public.

Nehrling Gardens receives a 50% commission on all artwork sold, and artists retain 50% of the final sale proceeds.

For each submitted artwork, artists will be asked to provide:

• True Market Value — the established retail value of the artwork.

• Starting Bid Price — the minimum amount you are willing to accept as the starting auction price.

We recommend setting starting bids approximately 20–70% below the true market value to encourage bidding and generate interest in the auction.

Artists may also choose to donate an artwork, in which case 100% of the sale proceeds will benefit Nehrling Gardens and its conservation mission. There is no participation fee for artists donating their artwork.

There is NO FEE TO SUBMIT artwork for consideration. If your work is selected, there is a one-time $35 participation fee per artist, regardless of the number of pieces accepted.

Join us in using art as a way to give back and support one of Central Florida’s most beloved historic green spaces.

ARTIST ATTENDANCE & EVENT TICKETS

The Art & Wine Wander is a ticketed fundraising event, with only a few hundred tickets available for purchase. As ticket sales are an important part of the fundraising efforts supporting Nehrling Gardens, complimentary admission is not included for participating artists.

Artists who would like to attend the event are warmly encouraged to do so but will need to purchase an event ticket in advance, subject to availability.

The limited-ticket format creates a more intimate experience and provides an excellent opportunity for artwork to be viewed by donors, art patrons, community supporters, and guests of Nehrling Gardens.

PLEIN AIR PAINTING AT THE EVENT

A limited number of artists will have the special opportunity to paint en plein air on site at Nehrling Gardens during the Art & Wine Wander on October 3rd.

Selected artists should arrive between 2:30–3:30 PM to set up and will paint on site during the event from 4:00–7:00 PM.

These opportunities are very limited. If you would like to be considered as one of the artists painting on site, please select this option using the drop-down menu on the application form.

Artists selected to paint on site will not need to purchase a ticket to attend the event.

EXHIBITION TIMELINE

Submissions Close: September 13, 2026 at midnight
Artists Notified of Selections: By September 18, 2026
Artwork Drop-Off: September 26, 2026 | 10:00–11:00 AM
Art & Wine Wander: October 3, 4-7pm 2026 (Ticketed Event)
Unsold Artwork Pick-Up: October 4, 2026 | 1:00–2:00 PM

SUBMISSION PROCESS

Artists may submit up to 5 pieces of artwork for consideration. There is no fee to submit.

Artists will be notified by email if their artwork has been selected. Accepted artists will also receive an exhibition agreement outlining important dates, terms, and requirements. Please ensure your agreement is signed online on or before the artwork delivery date.

Images MUST be uploaded online together with a complete description.

Please label each image in the following format:

Your Name_Title_Medium_Size_Price

Example:
Jane Smith_Flower_Oil on Canvas_16x20_$300

All works submitted for consideration must be original in concept and design, created by the artist making the submission, and ready to display. Wall-mounted artwork must be ready to hang using a secure wire hanging system.

For each artwork, you will need to provide both the True Market Value and Starting Bid Price. The starting bid should be the minimum amount you are willing to accept, with a suggested starting discount of 20–70% below the true market value.

Artists may also choose to donate an artwork, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Nehrling Gardens.

UPON ACCEPTANCE

Accepted artists pay a one-time $35 participation fee, payable to Artscape prior to artwork delivery. This fee is per artist, not per artwork accepted.

There is no participation fee for artists donating their artwork.

All artwork will be offered for sale through the event.

Nehrling Gardens receives a 50% commission on sales. Artists receive 50% of the final sale proceeds.

Payment for sold artwork will be issued directly to the artist by Nehrling Gardens via mail within three weeks following the event.

For questions, please email gabybluebird@icloud.com.

All submissions must be made online by clicking the submission image/button below, which will take you directly to the online submission form.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: SEPT 13th, 2026 AT MIDNIGHT