Fine Arts League of Cary
Exhibition artwork

Fine Arts League of Cary

Joy!

The FALC Gallery Exhibition 2026

Cary, NC

March 5 – August 15, 2026

Deadline is February 23rd. 7 weeks left to enter.
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It’s time to channel your JOY and create a new piece for our FALC Gallery! Joy comes to us in so many ways – sometimes it’s a small twinge that makes us smile and sometimes it’s an all encompassing feeling that makes us want to soar! As artists we can channel that joy into our creations of all sizes and expressions. So small or large or anywhere in between, we want you to express YOUR JOY and share it with the world at our new FALC Gallery. We will be accepting artwork as large as 40 x 40 to as small as you wish! All artwork must be framed. Also accepted are unframed gallery-wrapped pieces on canvasses that are at least 1 ½ inches deep. Unleash your creativity and show us your inner JOY!

Member artists of the Fine Arts League of Cary may submit up to four works. This is a curated exhibition and more than one piece may be accepted.

Venue

The FALC Gallery
110 E. Park St.
Cary, NC

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.
Original work shall comply with the following criteria:
  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, image or photograph.
  2. The work is not a computer generated or other form of electronically generated work that is not entirely of the artist’s creation.
  3. Artificial Intelligence, “AI,” enhanced or created art and photography is prohibited from entry into the Exhibition.
  4. Photographs must be original work, printed in either a darkroom or computer on photographic paper. Photographs on canvas are acceptable. Minor revisions such as burning, dodging, contrast adjustment are allowed.
  5. Digitally created images are acceptable if the entirety of the artwork and all digital elements are solely the creation of the artist, i.e., artwork created on a platform such as Procreate and that is entirely drawn by the artist and printed and framed. The submitted work must be identified as digital art.
  6. Except as stated above, no computer-generated, digitally manipulated imagery or photoshopping, etc. are allowed.
  7. Except as stated above, art reproductions including giclees of paintings, art prints, etc., are not eligible. No copies, mechanical reproductions, molds or kit work will be accepted.

Rules for Entry

Each entry of the proposed artwork is to be:
  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.
Failure to follow these rules may result in disqualification of your submission for consideration.

Sales

Work must be for sale; NFS is not allowed. The Fine Arts League of Cary will receive a commission of 25% of the sale.

Liability

All entries will be handled with the best care possible. However, FALC, its members and the hosting facility shall not be responsible for loss or damage from any cause. By entering any FALC exhibition or venue, the entering member agrees to abide by these rules.
The artist retains copyright to their image. However, by submitting to this exhibition, artist agrees to FALC's use of the images for publicity (including future FALC event promotion) and archival purposes. Submission of entries constitutes agreement with all conditions set forth in this prospectus.

Additional Notification Information

Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on March 2, 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 (February 23, 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

For questions about FALC or this Prospectus, please contact Renee ([email protected]).

For technical support or entry questions, first check our Help Center or Entry Guide. If you still need help, email ShowSubmit Support ([email protected]). We’ll respond between 9am and 6pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.