Fabulous Fakes 2026

About the Exhibition

1. Your work;
2. An image of the master reference work you used;
3. A brief description, 50 words or less, detailing why you chose this particular work of art to copy in your special way. Visitors very much enjoy reading these descriptions! (SAMPLE: Christina’s World is probably Andrew Wyeth’s most famous work. His style is very different from my own, so I thought this painting would be both fun and challenging. It was also my mother’s favorite painting, so it has sentimental significance to me.)

Venue

Entry Fee

• FALC Members only: $20 per artist.

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, digital art, cradle board art, etc.
• Size limitation of 40 inches on the longest side including frame.
• 3D, sculpture, crafts, or other forms of decorative arts are not eligible for entry.

1. Artificial Intelligence was not used to create the work.
2. 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.
3. Except as stated above, no computer-generated, digitally manipulated imagery or photoshopping, etc. are allowed.
4. 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

1. Uploaded using the ShowSubmit portal.
2. Shown without frame, mat, glass, or background visible. (Please contact Renee Crawford or Andrea Frank if you need advice on photographing your work.)
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. The artist must be able to identify the replicated masterwork by title, artist and date.
7. Entries, including price, may not be changed after entry deadline.
8. Accepted works cannot be substituted once selected and must be available for the duration of the Exhibition.
9. Title and dimensions of entered work cannot be changed after Entry Deadline.
10. All works must be wired to gallery standards. Accepted artists will receive specific instructions for wiring in their notification email from ShowSubmit.
11. Artwork must be labeled on the back with the artist’s name, phone number and email.
12. Artwork must be for sale. The Fine Arts League of Cary will receive a commission of 25% of the sale.
13. Entries must be family appropriate. FALC has the right to refuse work deemed inappropriate.

Sales

Liability

Copyright statement

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 (May 11, 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.