2025 Summer Regional Art Show
June 23 – July 19, 2025

The annual Summer Regional Art Show will open on June 23 and continue until July 19 at

Franklin Square Gallery

130 E. West St., Southport 28461.

. The deadline for registration and payment of entry fees is June 6, 2025.

The application form will be submitted online and entry fees ($36 for members, $46 for non-members) must be paid by PayPal or with credit card.

Prospectus and Registration links below

CALENDAR 2025

June 6 Registration deadline

June 20 Work accepted at Franklin Square Gallery 10 am – 2 pm

June 23 Show opens

July 11 Reception 5 – 7 p.m.

July 20 Check out of artwork 1 - 3 pm

AWARDS

2D 3D

First $300 First $300

Second $200 Second $200

Third $100 Third $100

Memorial Awards, Merit and Honorable Mention Awards are given at the judge’s discretion. The decisions of the judges are final.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Please read carefully.

Eligibility

Any artist 18 years or older may enter two works, any combination of 2D or 3D (pottery or sculpture). Work must be original, entirely the work of a single artist, executed within the last 3 years, and not exhibited in any previous AAS Summer Show. No computer-generated or digitally altered imagery, no photography, air brush, furniture, quilting, quilling, stained glass, floral arrangements, jewelry, or tole painted pieces will be accepted. The gallery cannot hang glass pieces, however, freestanding entries in glass are acceptable if they are in the 3D category. AAS reserves the right to refuse any work that is not properly presented, requires special installation, or is deemed inappropriate by the AAS Media Committee.

All work must be for sale. On all sales AAS will retain a commission of 25% for members and 35% for nonmembers. The artist is committed to the sale price on the entry form. Entries must remain for the duration of the show (unless sold).

Artwork Specifications

All 2D artwork must be framed, wired, and

ready to hang.

2D artwork may not exceed 15 pounds.
No saw-tooth hangers are permitted.
Gallery wrapped canvas must be at least 1.25” deep and all edges must be painted.
The ends of wires used to hang paintings must be wrapped to prevent injury.

Rigid Plexiglas is required for paintings over 30” in any direction.

Maximum framed size cannot exceed 50”.
3D artwork may not exceed 50 lbs.
Work needing special installation will not be accepted.

PROSPECTUS

REGISTRATION

Meet Our Judges!

Rachel Sunnell, 2D Judge

Born and raised in Maine, Rachel's early exposure to its natural beauty heavily influences her work. She studied at the Rhode Island School of Design, earning degrees in Fine Arts and Landscape Architecture. Her education enables her to seamlessly incorporate design elements like depth and color into her expressive style. Rachel approaches her art by exploring the composition and color palette, sketching small drafts to resolve potential issues before committing them to a large canvas. Her technique is characterized by delicate layering and atmospheric perspective, capturing the interplay of light, movement, and depth in her paintings. For Rachel, art transcends aesthetics; it is a dialogue with her environment, community, and inner self. Her work is a testament to her dedication to capturing the ephemeral beauty of the world around her, while also nurturing the creative spark in others, encouraging them to pursue their own passions. Since residing in Ocean Isle Beach, her art has earned her numerous accolades, including awards from the Brunswick Art Council (BAC), Waterway Art Association (WAA), and Franklin Square Gallery. She received the prestigious BAC 2024 Rusty Hughes Award and has claimed top prizes in various shows, such as the 2023 BAC Fall Show and the 2022 AAS Franklin Gallery Spring Show. In addition to her personal artistry, Rachel is passionate about teaching. She instructs painting at Brunswick Community College and the Sunset River Gallery in Calabash, sharing her expertise and nurturing creativity in others. Through her work, Rachel encourages others to pursue their creative journeys with passion and purpose.

Jamie Futera received a BFA in painting and sculpting at State University of NY, Potsdam in upstate NY. Always creative, Jamie started drawing early and progressed to murals in high school. Her talents also include wood carving, bronze casting, and silver smithing. After graduating, she opened a small gallery selling her and artists’ works while offering classes.

Now residing in North Myrtle Beach, SC, Jamie is becoming known for her whimsical pieces that come to life with expression and color. The influence of the south has added new dimensions and flavor to her work. She creates each piece with care and imagery that comes from over two and a half decades of making beautiful handmade items. Jamie combines her designing talent with high quality materials to bring the finest in her hand-crafted work.

Jamie Futera 3D Judge

Workshop June 16th - 17th

9:30am to 3:30pm
“Creating Color Harmony”
Join us for an immersive two-day workshop designed for acrylic and oil painters of all skill levels! This workshop is centered around essential techniques for creating color harmony in your artwork. Participants will develop a solid understanding of fundamental painting concepts, including composition, color mixing, and values. Throughout the workshop, we will delve into composition through thumbnail sketches and color studies. Using a limited palette, students will explore values and color harmony with the aid of photo references. We encourage everyone to express their unique artistic vision throughout the process. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and connect with fellow artists.

$225 members

$275 for non-members

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