Fine Arts League of Cary
Fine Arts League of Cary

Flora and Fauna

Mayton Exhibition 2026 January 5 – July 13, 2026 The Mayton, Cary, NC
Deadline is December 15th. Members Only.
Open Calls

Opens November 15, 2025.

Open for entry on November 15, 2025.
Deadline for entry: December 15, 2025
Let’s combat the coming cold, dark days of winter with beautiful art from our talented FALC Members! It’s time for the semi-annual Mayton exhibition on the second and third floors, and our theme this year is Flora and Fauna! Think budding flowers, the spring greens of new foliage, dogwoods, azaleas, baby deer, bunny rabbits, daffodils, birds arriving back to sing to us, etc! You get the idea – whatever spring means to you! So pull together all your pretty, happy paints, pastels, watercolors, photographs, yarn, mixed media materials, and let’s bring some Spring feel to the second and third floors of the Mayton.

Venue

The Mayton
301 S Academy Street
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.
  • 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 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

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.
  6. Entries may not be changed after entry deadline.
  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 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.
  12. Entries must be family appropriate. FALC has the right to refuse work deemed inappropriate.

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 December 19, 2025.

You may view the notification in your ShowSubmit account by logging in and tapping the Notifications at the top right of the screen, or in your Entry History.

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.

Note: Entries made prior to 2023 may not display the View Notification link.

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 (December 15, 2025.)
  • 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.