ELIGIBILITY:

• Open only to artists who hold Signature Membership status in one or more U.S. watercolor/water media societies or associations.

• Digital entries only—JPEG format only, between 1MB—5MB in size.

• Any water-based media including watercolor, acrylic, casein, tempera, mixed media and collage on paper or Yupo (water soluble oil paints are not eligible.)

• Paintings must have been completed in the past 2 years and not previously shown at FAC.

• All paintings must be for sale (the selling price cannot be changed after entry).
  

SHOW TERMS:

• Up to 120 Works will be selected.

• Artists may submit 2 works; Only 1 work per artist is eligible for acceptance into the exhibition.

• The Jurors will make the selection for inclusion from the digital images submitted; the selection of awards will be made in person by Frank Eber, Juror and Judge.
  

SUBMISSION DEADLINES:

• February 4, 2025

• Notifications by: February 14, 2025

• Accepted Work due at the Center no later than: March 25 - 28, 2025
  

SHOW DATES:

• April 15th, 2025 - May 17th, 2025
  

OPENING RECEPTION:

• Date: April 12th, 2025

• Time: TBD
  

AWARDS:

• 1st Place - $3,000

• 2nd Place - $2,000

• 3rd Place - $1,000

• 4th Place - $500
  

SHOW CATALOG:

• Coming Soon
  

ACCEPTED WORKS:

• Works may be hand delivered. Shipping fees to and from the Art Center are the responsibility of the artist. Please include pre-paid return shipping documentation. A $50 handling & storage fee will be charged for all shipped paintings (per box). FAC strongly encourages the use of the Airfloat StrongBox.
  

JURORS for SELECTION & AWARDS:

• Frank Eber http://www.frankeber.com/
  

FRAMING and SIZE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Image Size: 9" x 12" | Max Framed Size: 60" (on 1 side)

• Artwork must be ready for hanging with wire and secured under Plexiglas.

• No glass.

• No saw tooth hangers.

• Keep matting and framing minimal and clean (no heavy ornate wood frames please).

• Mats, if used, must be white, light tan, or gray in color.

• Your framed painting is expected to arrive clean and free of debris, stains, scratches or breaks.

• FAC may rescind the right of hanging to any work unsuitably presented or misrepresented.
  

ENTRY FEE:

• Submission: $65

• Shipping Fee: $50

• Handling and Storage fee will be charged for all shipped paintings (per box).

• FAC strongly encourages the use of the Airfloat StrongBox.
  

SALES:

• Exhibited works will be consigned for sale at the price submitted on the entry form.

• FAC will handle all sales, collection, reporting, and payment of applicable sales tax.

• 40% sales commission.

• Artists are responsible for all governmental reporting.
  

INSURANCE:

• Works selected for the exhibition are covered under FAC’s $1,000,000 Fine Art Insurance Policy for stated value less the 40% commission.

• Substantiation of value is the responsibility of the Artist.
  

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

• A Maximum of 2 paintings may be submitted (only 1 painting is eligible for inclusion in the show). If 2 paintings are delivered only one will be hung until a painting is sold and then the second submission will be hung.

• When uploading images - All images must be uploaded at once before you proceed to checkout.

• Application must be completed, and entry fees paid to be considered.

• Digital formats: JPG only, 1MB –5MB in size.
  

NOTIFICATIONS:

• All artists will receive email notification of the Juror’s decision by February 14, 2025.

• For postal notification, artist must send a #10 SASE envelope to the Art Center Office @ 103 S. Main Ave, Fallbrook CA 92028