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FAA at Frankfort Village Hall
Me, Myself, and Art
An exhibit of self-portraits by FAA members

February 4 - April 3, 2026

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Me, Myself, and Art

FAA at Frankfort Village Hall
February 4 – April 3, 2026

Frankfort Arts Association invites active FAA Member Artists to participate in Me, Myself, and Art, an exhibit of self-portraits displayed at Frankfort Village Hall.

 

Artists are encouraged to explore self-portraiture broadly. Submissions may be realistic, abstract, symbolic, conceptual, or experimental—any approach that reflects how you choose to represent yourself.

 

Who May Submit

  • Open to active FAA Member Artists with an Artist-level paid membership

  • Each artist may submit one original work

 

What to Submit

Artwork must be a self-portrait, interpreted in any of the following ways:

  • Traditional self-portraits (face or figure)

  • Interpretive or abstract representations

  • Symbolic portraits using objects, imagery, or metaphor

  • Photographic self-portraits (including conceptual work)

  • Mixed-media or digital self-portraits

  • Partial portraits (hands, eyes, body fragments)

  • Activity-based portraits (depicting yourself creating or working)

 

Artwork Requirements

  • Wall-hanging work only
    (No freestanding, pedestal-based, or floor work due to Village Hall restrictions)

  • Must hang securely from a single wall hook

  • Maximum size: 20" × 20", including frame

  • Must be properly wired (no sawtooth hangers; wire must not show above the work)

  • Framed work is required unless on a gallery-wrapped canvas (wrapped edges must be finished)

  • Fiber art is accepted if it includes an appropriate hanging method

  • Most media and styles are accepted, from realistic to abstract

  • Work must not be overtly political or controversial, per Village Hall guidelines

 

Submission & Acceptance

  • Artists must complete the online entry form and upload one image of the artwork

  • Uploaded images may be used on the FAA website and for promotion

  • Unless you are contacted otherwise, consider your work accepted

  • Curators reserve the right to decline work that does not meet requirements or is too fragile for display

 

Sales, Fees & Commission

  • $15 nonrefundable participation fee

  • Artwork may be listed for sale or marked Not for Sale (NFS)

  • FAA retains a 30% commission on sold work

  • Sold work remains on display for the full exhibit; FAA will coordinate pickup with the buyer afterward

 

Important Dates

  • Exhibit dates: February 4 – April 3, 2026

  • Entry deadline: Wednesday, January 28, 2026

  • Artwork delivery: Monday, February 2, 9–11 AM or 3–5 PM

  • Opening reception: Wednesday, February 4, 6:00–7:00 PM

  • Artwork pickup: Monday, April 6, 9–11 AM or 3–5 PM

 

Additional Information

  • All exhibited work must remain on display for the full duration

  • Artwork must be labeled on the back with the artist’s name and title

  • FAA may use images of exhibited work for promotional and educational purposes

  • FAA insurance does not cover artwork displayed at Village Hall

Questions may be directed to entries@frankfortarts.org.

Call for Art

Submit Your Entry

Exhibition Title
Do you give FAA permission to post photos on our website and/or on social media which include your art piece for marketing purposes?
Yes
No
Delivery Time During Art Exchange
9:00 - 11:00 AM
3:00 - 5:00 PM
I will make alternative arrangements

FAA Village Hall Exhibit Unified Loan & Consignment Agreement


*By submitting this form, you agree to the following terms for loaning and consigning your artwork to the Frankfort Arts Association (“FAA”). Submitting this form counts as your digital signature for all terms listed below.


1. Exhibition & Display

You agree to loan your artwork to the Frankfort Arts Association (FAA) for the full duration of the exhibit.


FAA will display your artwork in areas of the Village Hall that are open to the public. Visitors and building users may be able to view and may have access to the artwork.


FAA may withdraw artwork from the exhibition at any time for safety, space, or curatorial reasons.


FAA has the right to decline any artwork that does not reflect the exhibit theme, does not align with FAA’s mission, or does not resemble submitted images.


2. Delivery, Pick-Up & Handling

You are responsible for delivering the artwork to the exhibit site by the scheduled drop-off date and for picking it up at the designated time.


All shipping, transportation, and delivery arrangements are the responsibility of the artist.


Artwork left more than 7 days after the pick-up date may incur a storage fee of $5 per day. Artwork left for 60 days or more becomes the property of FAA.


3. Photography & Promotion

By participating, you grant FAA permission to:

  • photograph your artwork,

  • telecast or reproduce images for publicizing this exhibit,

  • include images in FAA’s newsletter, website, social media, and other publications,

  • use images for educational or promotional materials related to FAA and this exhibit.

Your artwork may appear in group marketing materials without additional approval.


4. Insurance & Liability (Village Hall Conditions)

FAA’s insurance does not cover artwork displayed at Village Hall or any partner building.

The lender understands that FAA’s insurance does not cover the artwork in case of loss or damage. The lender agrees that neither FAA, nor the partner building or entity, nor their employees or volunteers, will have any liability for damages arising from this agreement. If a loaned item is damaged, harmed, lost, or destroyed, the lender will not hold FAA responsible or liable.

If you maintain your own insurance, you may provide a certificate naming FAA and partner institutions as additional insured or waiving subrogation.

FAA does not accept responsibility for any lapses or deficiencies in your personal insurance coverage.


5. Sale of Artwork & Commission

FAA will facilitate sales during the exhibit.

  • FAA retains a 30% commission on artwork sold.

  • Artists receive 70% of the sale price.

  • If your artwork is not for sale, please mark it as NFS.

  • Payments for sold work will be issued after the exhibit closes.


6. Pricing, Values & Accuracy

You certify that all information you submit—artist name, artwork title, medium, size, price, and value—is accurate to the best of your knowledge.

You confirm that you have full legal rights to loan and exhibit the artwork.


7. Length of Loan

Artwork must remain in the exhibit for the entire scheduled period. Early removal is not permitted unless authorized by FAA.


8. Digital Signature & Acceptance

By checking the agreement box on this form and submitting your entry:

  • You acknowledge that you have read and agree to all terms above.

  • You understand this digital agreement replaces printed loan and consignment forms.

  • A copy of your submission, including this agreement, will be emailed to you for your records.

No printed documents are required.

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