Fine Arts League of Cary
Fine Arts League of Cary

Masters Exhibition at the Mayton

January 25 – July 13, 2026 The Mayton, Cary, NC
Deadline is January 15th. 8 weeks left to enter. Master Members only.
Open Calls

or to submit.

Deadline for entry: January 15, 2026
This is the inaugural four-month call for art for the FALC Masters. Before January 15, 2026, please upload four pieces of art that you would like to display at a Masters Exhibition.

As you know, our current Masters Exhibition is at the Mayton. We will be rotating out the current exhibition on January 25. While we believe every piece of art you create is suitable for The Masters at the Mayton Exhibition, space and fairness considerations mean that we may or may not be able to use any or all of your art on this new rotation. Keep in mind, however, that ALL of your submissions will be included in the FALC Masters Online Gallery and will be in inventory for potential future display at the Masters at the Mayton Exhibition!

General Maximum Sizes for art at The Mayton Masters Exhibition are as follows. Again, these measurements are generalities. Ask us if you have a particular space in mind.

Height by width in inches (includes frame):

Lobby
40x60 (lobby over credenza)
24x48, 30x40 (behind reception)
30x40 (staircase between sconces)
18x24 (front windows in lobby, two spots)
24X48 (center large shelf)
24x36 (right of cubbies in lobby)
4x6, 8x10, 9x12, 11x 17, 12x16, 16x24 (cubbies and credenza in lobby)

Hall and Beyond
60x72 (large wall in hall)
42x33 (beside alarm)
42x33 (1st wall on the left)
46x60 (over fireplace in library)
24x18 (small wall by bar)
48x60 (First gray wall)
46x36 (Second gray wall)
40x36 (Last gray wall)
36-48 (Side Entrance)
30x24 (over cash register in the back)
30x40 (Back Wall by Window)
36x48 (Banquet wall)

If we have already arranged with you for submission of a particular piece, please upload that as one of your submissions.

Venue

The Mayton
301 S Academy Street
Cary, NC 27511

Entry Fee

  • FALC Masters Members only: $35 for up to 4 works.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Open to Master Artists 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. Work on gallery-wrapped canvas may be unframed if the edges are painted.
  5. All works must be wired to gallery standards.
  6. Artwork must be labeled on the back with the artist’s name, phone number and email.
  7. Artwork must be for sale. The Fine Arts League of Cary will receive a commission of 25% of the sale.
  8. 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 January 20, 2026.

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 (January 15, 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.