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Cary Gallery of Artists

Eighteenth ANNUAL SMALL TREASURES JURIED EXHIBIT
Small Works of Art by North Carolina Artists
March 27 - April 22, 2026

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

PROSPECTUS

Exhibit Information and Entry Form

ENTRY FORM, FEE, & DIGITAL IMAGES DUE:   March 6, 11:59 pm
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTED/REJECTED WORKS:   March 16th
ARTWORK DELIVERY DATES:   March 24th & 25th, 11:00 – 4:30 pm
RECEPTION & AWARDS:   March 27th, 6:00-8:00 pm
PICKUP UNSOLD WORK: April 22nd & 23rd, 11:00 – 4:30 pm

Meet our Juror: Sally Terrell, SSA

Sally is a Signature Scratchboard Artist in the International Society of Scratchboard Artists (ISSA) and has served on the board as Secretary for the last six years. She has received 2 ISSA awards; the Memorial Award and the Pushing Boundaries Award. Her scratchboard, “Charmed,” won Best in Show at the D’Art Gallery in Norfolk, and she was named one of 96 artists in Artist Magazine’s Strokes of Genius contest.

Sally was a high school art teacher in North Carolina before becoming a full time artist. She has experimented with various media including pastels, felt art and scratchboard art. Even though she was drawn to pastels and felt art because of the vivid colors, she is most intrigued by Scratchboard. She especially enjoys creating art with animals and has fun putting them in unique situations which makes the viewer smile.

She strives to infuse her work with a positive energy, attitude, or message, which she strongly believes impacts the viewer.

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
Honorable Mentions and Special Awards

HOW TO ENTER: Use our online form to submit your entries and pay with your Paypal account or your credit card by March 6, 2026The non-refundable fee is $35 for submissions of either 1 or 2 pieces.
Submission link:  https://carygallerysmalltreasures2026.artcall.org/users/register

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.
• 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 16, 2026.

DELIVERY & PICKUP OF ARTWORK

1. Accepted entries must be delivered to Cary Gallery of Artists on March 24v & 25, 11:00 - 4:30 pm.

2. 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 24 or 25. Work packed in foam packing peanuts will not be accepted.

3. Pick up unsold artwork April 22 & 24,11:00-4:30 pm.

4. 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.

Please print or save these instructions if you are applying to the show.