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TOOLS That Built America

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Throughout our history, tools were and continue to be, an important part of building our country.  Submit work exploring tools, machines, and devices—objects we use to make, build, and accomplish things.  This is an all media exhibit.

This exhibit is open to 2D or 3D work from FAC MEMBERS and will be up from September 8 - October 30, 2026.  Applications are due by August 15, 2026 at midnight.  The opening reception will be September 15, 2026.  (If you are not a member or your membership pmt is due go HERE to update.)

The Fenton Arts Council has partnered with Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation in Fenton to hold gallery space at the Fenton Community and Cultural Center.  FAC members are invited to show works valued at and over $100.  All interested individuals need to submit the following form for consideration for inclusion.  The works may be juried.

 

Because we use Google Forms for the application process, you must be signed into Google or a Gmail account to apply.  You can create a free gmail account to use just for this application if you like.

 

ACCEPTED ARTISTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL.

ALL ART ACCEPTED MUST BE DELIVERED IN PERSON AT THE TIME AND LOCATION GIVEN IN THE ACCEPTANCE LETTER. 

RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. ALL artwork must be the original, handcrafted work of the displaying artist.
2. Artwork will not be permitted if it is created from non-artist-made molds, kits, or other commercial replication methods.
3. Artists may display artwork only in the categories in which they were accepted. All artwork displayed must be comparable to artwork shown in jury images. Only eligible work will be permitted.
4. Artists are required to provide measurements of all works (framed dimensions) when submitting.

5. All artwork must be gallery ready like in this photo, WIRED AND READY TO HANG:

 

 

 

 

 


6. Submission of 2-D and 3-D art only. No performance art will be accepted.  Digital art must be printed, matted, framed, and original done by the artist.

7.  AI generated work will not be accepted.

8.  If works on canvas are unframed, the canvas edges must be painted.

9.  FAC is not liable for damage or theft of artwork.

ARTIST ATTENDANCE: The person listed on the application must be the person that checks in the art unless prior arrangements are made.

SALE TAX: Fenton Arts Council shall be responsible for collecting, reporting, and submitting the sales tax of 6% to the State of Michigan for all items that are sold.

COMMISSION: There will be a 40% commission charged for sales of all work. All sales will be run through the Fenton Arts Council. Monies due to artists will be mailed within 40 days from the date of sale.

All work MUST be picked up by the artist, from the gallery, at the date and time noted by the Fenton Arts Council, unless prior arrangements are made.  Work will be displayed for a minimum of one month. Any work remaining after the determined date becomes the property of the Fenton Arts Council.

Click Here to Apply
Deadline is midnight Saturday, August 15, 2026

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