Deadline for entry: January 30, 2026
About the Exhibition
Pro's Epicurean Ristorante (prosepicurean.com) is a casual and eclectic restaurant with a European vibe in the heart of downtown Cary. Chef Pro and his wife Karen are excited to welcome the next rotating exhibition of FALC member artwork! For this new “Town and Country” exhibition, let’s showcase a diverse mix of locales, from vibrant urban settings to peaceful countryside or seaside vistas. For example, your artwork might evoke a European destination, a North Carolina hot spot, or a meaningful hometown hangout. The result is sure to be an interesting juxtaposition of urban and pastoral, inviting viewers to pause and reflect on the rhythms and textures of life in both the natural and built environments.
Venue
Pro’s Epicurean Ristorante
211 E Chatham St
Cary, NC 27511
Entry Fee
- FALC Members only: $20 for up to 4 works.
Eligibility Requirements
- Open to all Members of the Fine Arts League of Cary.
- 2D artwork is eligible, such as painting, photography, collaging, mixed media, pastel, pen and ink, etc.
- 3D artwork is not eligible, such as sculpture, crafts, or other forms of decorative arts.
- Original artwork created within the past three years is eligible.
Original work shall comply with the following criteria:
- The artwork is the artist’s original creation and is not, in whole or in part, a copy of any other person’s work or photograph.
- The artwork was created solely by the artist and not under supervision of an instructor. Artwork created during a workshop or class is not eligible for entry.
- The artwork was not computer generated or otherwise electronically generated.
- The artwork was not created or enhanced by Artificial Intelligence.
- 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, and contrast adjustment are allowed. Except as stated above, no computer-generated, digitally manipulated imagery (beyond digital darkroom) or photoshopping, etc. is allowed.
- Art reproductions including giclee, art prints, etc., are not eligible. No copies, mechanical reproductions, molds, or kit work will be accepted.
Rules for Entry
- Your entry or entries must be uploaded using the ShowSubmit portal.
- Your artwork image(s) must be shown without frame, mat, glass, or background visible.
- Your artwork image(s) must be shown right-side up and not blurry.
- Minimum size: 8 x 8 inches including frame.
Maximum size: 40 x 40 inches, including frame. - On gallery-wrapped canvas, artwork may be unframed if the edges are painted and if the canvas is at least 1 ½ inches deep.
- Artwork must be for sale.
- Entries (title, price, dimensions, etc.) may not be changed after the entry deadline. Other works may not be substituted for accepted artwork.
- Accepted artwork must be wired to gallery standards. Specific instructions for wiring will be in the notification email from ShowSubmit.
- Accepted artwork must hang for the duration of the exhibition or until the piece is sold, whichever comes first.
- If your artwork is sold, you will be notified and you will receive your payment minus FALC’s standard 25% commission.
- Artwork must be labeled on the back with the artist’s name, phone number, email address, title of artwork, and price of artwork (as entered on ShowSubmit).
- Artwork must be family appropriate. FALC has the right to refuse work deemed inappropriate.
Sales
Artwork must be for sale; NFS is not allowed.
If your artwork is sold during the exhibition:
After FALC receives the buyer's payment, you'll receive a check from FALC minus FALC’s standard 25% commission. Gretchen Moore will contact you to arrange a convenient time for you and/or the buyer to pick up the artwork when the restaurant is open and not terribly busy serving guests.
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 artist agrees to abide by these rules.
Copyright Statement
The artist retains copyright to their images. However, by submitting to this exhibition, the 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 February 3, 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 (January 30, 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 Gretchen Moore ([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.