FAA at Studio C
Weathered
May 20 – July 25, 2027
Call for Art
FAA Member Artists Exhibition
FAA member artists (with Artist-level paid membership) are invited to submit entries for an exhibit at our gallery in downtown Frankfort inside Studio C.
Weathered
Time leaves its mark. This exhibit invites artists to look for beauty in things that have been shaped by age, weather, use, and change. Ideas might include worn wood, rusted metal, old trees, stone, faces, buildings, tools, garden objects, or natural surfaces.
How your work might fit:
Realism: Create work inspired by age, texture, and use — worn wood, old buildings, rusted metal, cracked stone, mature trees, garden tools, weathered faces, or well-loved objects.
Photography: Capture surfaces and places shaped by time — peeling paint, faded signs, old doors, brick walls, tree bark, sidewalks, barns, fences, or natural erosion.
Abstract: Use layered marks, rough texture, muted color, or worn surfaces to suggest age, history, erosion, repair, or change over time.
Plein Air: Paint outdoors from direct observation, focusing on weathered subjects such as an old fence, barn, shed, stone wall, tree trunk, garden gate, rusted railing, or creek bank shaped by water and time.
Examples to inspire you
The examples below illustrate how artists might respond to the theme. They are not requirements and should not limit your interpretation. Member exhibit themes are meant to inspire and challenge, not exclude.
Old Barn Door — Peeling paint, faded boards, and a rusted hinge show years of history.
Ancient Oak — Bark, branches, and exposed roots reveal strength and age.
Shoreline Stone — Smooth stones shaped by water, wind, and time.
Garden Tools — Worn handles and metal surfaces tell the story of repeated use.
Timeworn Face — A portrait that honors age, character, and lived experience.
Guidlines
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FAA member artists may submit one original work to be included in the show.
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Most subjects, styles, and techniques will be accepted, from realistic to abstract.
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Submitted works can be in any medium, 2D or 3D, except for video.
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Hanging works must be no larger than 40" x 40" without prior permission.
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Non-hanging 3D works may be any size provided they fit well in the gallery, either free-standing or on a pedestal.
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Unless you hear otherwise, consider your entry accepted for the members' show.
Rules
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The exhibit is open to active FAA Member Artists.
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To participate in this exhibit, member artists must complete the online entry form below and upload a photo of their artwork.
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The uploaded image will be used on the FAA website for display, and if the piece is listed for sale, for purchase. If Not for Sale, the photo may still appear but marked unavailable.
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2-dimensional work must be properly wired and ready to hang. No sawtooth hangers. Wires should not show above the work. Work should be framed unless created on a gallery-wrapped canvas or other finished substrate. Wrapped edges must be finished. Fiber art is accepted, but must include a method to hang it on our hook system.
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Attach a label to the back of your work (or bottom of 3D works) with your name and the piece’s title.
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Curators reserve the right to refuse work that does not meet requirements or is considered too fragile for display.
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All work remains on exhibit for the full duration of the show. Sold work remains in place until the show ends. FAA will arrange pick-up with the buyer afterward.
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Unless requested otherwise, FAA may use images of exhibited work for publicity and educational purposes.
Fees and Commission
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There is a nonrefundable $15 participation fee. After submitting your entry, please make your payment.
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FAA retains 30% commission on each work sold.
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Work may be marked as Not for Sale.
Important Dates
Exhibit dates: May 20 – July 25, 2027
Deadline for entries: Monday, May 10, 2027
Delivery of artwork: Monday, May 17, 2027, 9–11 AM or 4–6 PM
Opening reception: Thursday, May 20, 2027, 6:00–7:30 PM
Pick-up date: Monday, July 26, 2027, 9–11 AM or 4–6 PM