GENERAL INFORMATION

Please read carefully.

 

Eligibility

 

Any artist 18 years or older may enter two works, any combination of 2D (paintings, mixed media, drawings, or photography) or 3D (pottery, art glass 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 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 2D work 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.

  

LIABILITY

Work is entered at the risk of the artist. Although the utmost care will be taken in handling the work, neither AAS nor its representatives will be responsible for damage or loss from any cause. Submitting a work of art shall imply an agreement on the part of the artist to the conditions set forth in this prospectus. I understand that AAS may photograph any art in the gallery for publicity purposes.

 

DELIVERY INFORMATION 

Deliver entries to Franklin Square Gallery on Friday, June 19, 2026, between 10 am and 2 pm. The following identification labels should be completed and attached to the top left back corner of 2D artwork or to the bottom of 3D artwork before delivery to the gallery.

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RECEPTION:  A reception will be held Friday, July 10, 2026, from 5 to 7 pm, at

Franklin Square Gallery, 130 E. West St., Southport.

 

Entries must be picked up at the Gallery on Sunday, July 19, 1-3 pm.

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Please read the Prospectus and instructions carefully.

If you have any questions, contact show chairman Kim Kirk at creativespirit@ec.rr.com or 910.264.8580 .