2025 Annual Member Exhibition

Venue

Awards

• FALC Mastery Award - $100
  Best demonstrates a full range of technical skill that supports the overall message of the work and the parameters of the exhibition.
• FALC Technical Acumen Award - $100
  Best demonstrates a superior knowledge of materials and color usage. Utilizes the materials to best convey the message of the individual work.
• FALC Spectrum Award - $100
  Best demonstrates a knowledge of color. Utilizes color to best convey the message of the individual work.
• 5 Artist of Merit Awards - $25 each
  Judge’s Choice, based on overall categories.

Entry

• No entry fee
• Member artists of the Fine Arts League of Cary may submit one work.
• This is not a curated exhibition for submission.
• Acceptance in the exhibition is guaranteed for the first 70 registered artists, due to capacity limitations at Page-Walker.

Eligibility Requirements

• Membership in the Fine Arts League of Cary is required.
• Open to all Members of the Fine Arts League of Cary.
• Original painting or photography artwork completed 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. Digital work: Work created by a computer or from any electronic source in whole or in any part will not be accepted. Digital work that is created, designed, drawn and painted entirely by the artist’s hand in a digital format and without use or inclusion of computer or electronic generated imagery or enhancement is acceptable.
4. Artificial Intelligence work:, “AI” created or enhanced art and photography will not be accepted.
5. Photography: Photographs must be original work, printed in either a darkroom or from a computer on photographic paper. Photographs on canvas are acceptable. Digitally manipulated or enhanced photographs are not acceptable, including photoshopped imagery, digitally manipulated photography, computer generated imagery and collaging. Minor revisions such as burning, dodging, contrast adjustment 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.
6. Entries may not be changed after entry.
7. Accepted works cannot be substituted and must be available for the duration of the Exhibition.
8. Title and dimensions of entered work cannot be changed after Entry.
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.
12. Entries must be family appropriate. FALC has the right to refuse work deemed inappropriate.

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