--- title: 2026 Annual Member Exhibition description: Member-only exhibition at Page-Walker Arts & History Center, Cary, NC. Free entry; cash awards up to $100; first 70 members guaranteed acceptance. url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/b2fc53dc-7cd3-4a27-985b-c9a0a74e9d99 type: program status: open createdAt: "2026-10-24" updatedAt: "2026-10-24" programType: Exhibition organization: Fine Arts League of Cary organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/fine-arts-league-of-cary deadline: "2026-10-30" location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center, Cary, NC, United States isOnline: false compensationRange: "Cash awards: three $100 awards and five $25 Artist of Merit awards." disciplines: - painting - photography --- # 2026 Annual Member Exhibition **Hosted by:** Fine Arts League of Cary **Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Page-Walker Arts & History Center, Cary, NC, United States | **Deadline:** October 30, 2026 ## About This Program ### About the Exhibition Member artists of the Fine Arts League of Cary may submit one work which will be displayed at the Page-Walker Arts and History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, North Carolina. 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. Membership in the Fine Arts League of Cary is required. ### Venue Page-Walker Arts & History Center 119 Ambassador Loop Cary, NC 27513 ### 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. ### 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 name of the artwork, the artist's name, phone number and email. 11. Artwork must be for sale. The Fine Arts League of Cary will receive a commission of 25% of the sale. If the patron discovered the art piece during the exhibition and it is sold up to 90 days past the exhibition end date, this rule applies. 12. Entries must be family appropriate. FALC has the right to refuse work deemed inappropriate. ### Copyright statement 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. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Disciplines:** painting, photography - **Note:** 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. Work created during a workshop or class under instructor supervision is ineligible. AI-enhanced or AI-created art and photography is prohibited. ### Additional Requirements - One original painting or photography artwork completed within the past three years - Uploaded using the ShowSubmit portal - Shown without frame, mat, glass, or background visible - High-quality JPEG image file, sRGB color profile, at least 1500 pixels on the longest edge, max 30MB - Artwork labeled on the back with artwork name, artist's name, phone number and email - Artwork must be for sale ## Compensation & Benefits Cash awards: three $100 awards and five $25 Artist of Merit awards. **Includes:** Prize ## Timeline - **Opens:** October 23, 2026 - **Deadline:** October 30, 2026 - **Program Start:** November 12, 2026 - **Program End:** January 2, 2027 ## How to Apply Apply at: https://showsubmit.com/show/falc-2026-annual-member-exhibition