Abstracts and Expressions

About the Exhibition

Venue

Entry Fee

• FALC Members only: $20 for up to 4 works.

Eligibility Requirements

• Open to all Members of the Fine Arts League of Cary.
• Any 2D artwork is acceptable, such as painting, photography, collaging, mixed media, pastel, pen and ink, etc.
• Artwork created within the past three years is eligible.
• 3D, sculpture, crafts, or other forms of decorative arts are not eligible for entry.

1. The work is the artist’s original creation and is not, in whole or in part, a copy of any other person’s work or photograph.
2. The work was created solely by the artist and not under supervision of an instructor. Work created during a workshop or class is ineligible for entry.
3. The work is not a photographic computer generated or other form of electronically generated work.
4. Artificial Intelligence, “AI” enhanced or created art and photography is prohibited from entry into the Exhibition.
5. Photographs must be original work, printed in either a darkroom or computer on photographic paper. Photographs on canvas are acceptable. Digitally created images are acceptable if the entirety of the artwork and all digital elements are solely the creation of the artist. Minor revisions such as burning, dodging, contrast adjustment are allowed. Except as stated above, no computer-generated, digitally manipulated imagery (beyond digital darkroom) or photoshopping, etc. are allowed.
6. Art reproductions including giclee, art prints, etc., are not eligible. No copies, mechanical reproductions, molds or kit work will be accepted.

Rules for Entry

1. Uploaded using the ShowSubmit portal.
2. Shown without frame, mat, glass, or background visible.
3. Presented with the image right-side up and not blurry.
4. Size limitation is 40 x 40 inches, including framing.
5. Work on gallery-wrapped canvas may be unframed if the edges are painted and the canvas is at least 1 ½ inches deep.
6. Entries may not be changed after entry deadline.
7. Accepted works cannot be substituted once selected and must be available for the duration of the Exhibition.
8. Title and dimensions of entered work cannot be changed after Entry Deadline.
9. All works must be wired to gallery standards. Accepted artists will receive specific instructions for wiring in their notification email from ShowSubmit.
10. Artwork must be labeled on the back with the artist’s name, phone number and email.
11. Artwork must be for sale. The Fine Arts League of Cary will receive a commission of 25% of the sale.
12. Entries must be family appropriate. FALC has the right to refuse work deemed inappropriate.

Sales

Liability

Copyright statement

Additional Notification Information

Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on July 6, 2026.

If you do not receive your email, login and view the notification in your account. We cannot respond to inquiries regarding the status of notifications.

Image and Filename Specifications

• File Format: Submit original, high-quality JPEG image files. Other formats (e.g., PNG, TIFF) are not accepted.
• Crop Your Image: Ensure only the artwork itself is visible in the image. Do not show any visible matting, frames, or background distractions.
• Orientation: Make sure your image is oriented correctly (right side up) so that the artwork appears in its intended viewing direction.
• Image Size: You do not need to resize your image files before uploading. The system will automatically resize them. Smaller images cannot be enlarged to meet the requirements, so ensure your images are high resolution before uploading.
• File Names: You do not need to rename your files before uploading them. The system will handle any file naming requirements.
• File Size: There is a 30mb maximum file size limit. Larger image files will take longer to upload and process.

Additional Entry Information

• You will pay for your entry by credit or debit card using our secure checkout system.
• After your entry is submitted and paid for, you may log back in to review your entry, edit artist and image information, and add or substitute images up until the entry deadline (June 19, 2026.)
• Entry fees are not refundable and must be submitted and paid by the entry deadline.
• Entries cannot be accepted or changed after the deadline. Incomplete entries will be disqualified.

Support

Questions about this exhibition?
Contact Renee Crawford ([email protected]) for questions about the Prospectus, FALC, eligibility, artwork requirements, drop-off, pick-up, sales, etc.

Need help with ShowSubmit?
Visit our Help Center or Entry Guide for guidance on image uploads, payments, and managing your entry. If you still need help, email ShowSubmit Support ([email protected]). We respond Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm Eastern.