All accepted work must remain for the duration of the show. LRA reserves the right to photograph work for publicity and use on the LRA website, Facebook page, etc. LRA is not responsible for works left after the pick-up dates following the close of the exhibit.

Exhibitors must be over 18 years of age. Each Exhibit Registration will specify MEDIA REQUIREMENTS and whether Non-Members are eligible.  LRA does not exhibit 3-D work due to display limitations and fine craft items are not accepted. All works exhibited within the past 18 months at the same venue are not eligible. All work should be of good taste for a public building. The venue and LRA reserve the right to unconditionally reject any work not deemed suitable for display based on content or quality. All work should follow LRA framing guidelines.

Exhibitors normally pay an entry fee used to defray the costs of that exhibit.  Entry fees vary depending on the type of show and are included in each online entry form. To make an entry payment for any of the shows, please pay online using the payment buttons that appear with exhibit registration. Payment buttons will be visible while the exhibit is accepting entries.

To pay your Exhibit Fee with credit card you DO NOT need a PayPal account.

All paintings must be framed, original work.

All photographs must be matted and framed under glass.

Gallery-wrapped canvases do not have to be framed and are acceptable for both paintings and photographs.

All work exhibited in LRA shows must be ready to hang on the wall with a proper hanging system: eye hooks or D-rings, strung with wire on either side of the work. This should be located near the top back of the work and the wire should be tight enough that it does not show when the work is hung. LRA reserves the right to refuse work that is improperly presented or unsafe to hang. (Kick-stand frames will not be accepted, frames that are overly worn will not be accepted, glass that is broken will not be accepted, art that is not secure in its frame will not be accepted, etc.)

No clips front or back will be accepted.

Work that is wet will not be accepted.

A label must be affixed to the back of each piece with the following information:

Artist’s Name; phone number; title of work; medium; price or “NFS” if Not for Sale

Additional Notes and Criteria:

Work cannot be displayed at the same venue within 18 months.

Work that wins awards will NOT be eliminated from competition. (Different judges, different opinions.)

Work will NOT be limited by age. (You can exhibit art that is 10 yrs old.)

All artwork must be framed, unless they are gallery-wrapped canvases or metal prints with a built in hanging system. All work must be ready for hanging with a proper hanging system: hooks on either side of the work strung with wire. Hooks should be near the top back of the work and the wire tight enough that it does not show when the work is hung.

LRA reserves the right to refuse work that is improperly presented or unsafe to hang. (Kick-stand frames will not be accepted, frames that are overly worn will not be accepted, glass that is broken will not be accepted, art that is not secure in its frame will not be accepted, etc.) No clips front or back will be accepted. All work must be identified with the artist’s name, phone number, title of the work, medium, and price. Work that is wet will not be accepted.

Artists exhibit all work at their own risk. LRA and the venue are not responsible or liable for damage, theft or loss of an individual’s work from any cause whatsoever. LRA will not be responsible for paintings not picked up on time and such works may be left at the venue uninstalled and unattended. If you are unable to pick up your work on time, please make arrangements with someone to do that for you.

LRA will retain a 10% sales commission on all AIPP or LRA website sales, including sales up to 30 days after the exhibit closes which are a direct result of this exhibit. Work will be sold at the price listed on the entry form unless marked “Not for Sale” (NFS). Work will be sold framed ‘as exhibited’ unless specifically stated otherwise. Clients who wish to purchase a piece of art from the exhibit will contact the artist at their email address provided on the art label. The arrangement for the art purchase and delivery or transfer will be handled by the artist. Six percent (6%) VA sales tax is each artist’s responsibility. Please Email the exhibit chair regarding details of any sale – payment of commission to LRA by exhibit artists is on an ‘Honor’ system, or you can pay directly here.