PROSPECTUS

SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL SMALL TREASURES JURIED EXHIBIT
Small Works of Art by North Carolina Artists
March 28 - April 22, 2025

200 S. Academy St., Suite 120, Cary NC 27511 www.carygalleryofartists.org

• ENTRY FORM, FEE, & DIGITAL IMAGES DUE:               March 1, 11:59 pm 
• NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTED / REJECTED WORKS     March 13
• ARTWORK DELIVERY DATES:                                       March 21 & 22, 11:00am-4:30pm
• RECEPTION & AWARDS:                                             March 28, 6:00-8:00 pm
• PICKUP UNSOLD WORK:                                            April 22 & 23, 11:00am – 4:30 pm

Meet our Juror:
Susan B. Schuhmacher WSNC-MW SCWS

A Signature member with the North Carolina Watercolor Society and South Carolina Watercolor Society, earning her Master Watercolor status in NC, Susan is an established, experienced and award winning artist originally from Lancaster, SC. She earned her Bachelors of Fine Art from Columbia College and post graduate work at the University of SC.
As a former art teacher in Raleigh, Greenville and Lexington, SC area for public and private education, she also instructed the summer programs at Artspace, The United Arts Council of Raleigh, and was affiliated with Arts Uniq’ whom published many of her paintings.
Susan’s passion for beauty and nature are expressed in her colorful watercolors which have been exhibited in galleries and won numerous awards in juried exhibitions throughout the United States. This is her preferred medium; however, she has explored acrylic abstracts, collage, and mixed media.
A past artist with Artspace since its inception, and with Artsource, Gallery C, Village Art Gallery, she presently paints in her home studio in NW Raleigh.

ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS

• Artists must be at least 18 years old and residents of North Carolina.
• ALL WORK MUST BE FOR SALE!!
• All work submitted MUST be available to exhibit for the entire show

Size Restrictions:

   2D work must be NO LARGER THAN 13 X 13", including mat and frame.
   3D work must be NO LARGER THAN 12” in any dimension.

Awards:

1st Place- $300
2nd Place- $200
3rd Place- $100

In addition, a series of Honorable Mention Awards and category specific awards will be awarded at the juror's discretion.

HOW TO ENTER:

• Use our online form to submit your entries and pay with your Paypal account or your credit card by March 1, 2025
  The non-refundable fee is $35 for submissions of either 1 or 2 pieces.
  
  
  PLEASE NOTE: While up to two submission pieces can be entered for consideration, only ONE (1) submission can be juried in.
  
  
  CRITERIA FOR ENTRIES:
• Entries are to be in JPG format.
• The total size of the image should be less than 3 Megabytes.
• No digital enhancements.
• Show only the image without mat or frame.
• Orient the image correctly (horizontally or vertically).
• CGA reserves the right to decline any accepted artwork submitted by digital entry that deviates dramatically from the original image.
• No jewelry can be accepted.
• Artwork must be original (no prints or copies), entirely the work of the artist and executed within the last two years.
• No works created by artificial intelligence (AI) or generative system shall be accepted.
• Artwork done under supervision (such as a workshop or class) is not eligible.
• Artwork must be dry and ready for display.
• 2D ARTWORK MUST BE WIRED!! NO EXCEPTIONS Items not ready to hang will not be accepted.
• 3D work must stand alone on a pedestal provided by the gallery.
• Gallery-wrapped canvases are acceptable but must be 1” thick and have finished edges
• On the back of your artwork please include the title, your name and price.
• You will not be able to change your price before the show. Please check framing expenses before pricing your work.

CGA reserves the right to reject any work that does not meet their standards.

Jury results will be posted to the Cary Gallery of Artists website at www.carygalleryofartists.org by March 13, 2025.
DELIVERY & PICKUP OF ARTWORK

Accepted entries must be delivered to Cary Gallery of Artists on March 21 & 22, 11:00 - 4:30 pm.

Hand delivery is the preferred method of delivery. Shipped work must be securely packed in a reusable container and include a prepaid UPS or FedEx shipping label or account number. If shipping, please arrange for your package to arrive on March 27 or 28. Work packed in foam packing peanuts will not be accepted.

Pick up unsold artwork April 22 & 23,11:00-4:30 pm.

Early delivery or late pick-up is discouraged due to storage limitations so please be sure to deliver and pick up your artwork within the specified time period.


COMMISSIONS, SALES, LIABILITY

All artwork submitted must be for sale. Cary Gallery of Artists will retain a 40% commission on all exhibition sales. Artists whose artwork is sold during the exhibit will be notified. Artwork must stay on display until close of exhibit. Although reasonable care will be given to handling all works, the gallery will not be responsible for any loss or damage.

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