A Joint Exhibit
featuring AQU and SWFFCG*
AUGUST 7–SEPTEMBER 26, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, August 7, 5 to 7 pm
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33919
* Southwest Florida Fine Craft Guild
THEME: Open
EXHIBIT FEE: $25 for up to 2 pieces
ONLINE ENTRY REQUIREMENT: Each artist must complete an online entry, including photos, with Alliance for the Arts (https://www.artinlee.org/aqu-swffacg-form/) no later than Sunday, July 19. Please see the Prospectus for full details on this submission requirement.
ART INTAKE: July 11 at the AQU Membership meeting; August 3, 10 am to 2 pm, at the gallery; or by special arrangement with the AQU Exhibit Chair.
ART RETURN: September 28, 11 am to 5 pm, at the gallery; October 10 at the AQU Membership meeting; or by special arrangement with the AQU Exhibit Chair
EXHIBIT FORMS: Exhibit fee is due by July 11, 2026. Online entry, including photo upload, must be completed by July 19. You must include an AQU exhibit form when you submit your artwork.
Arts for ACT Gallery, 2265 First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901
September 4–28, 2026
Opening Reception: September 4, 2026, 5 to 9 pm (an Artful Evening Artist Reception)
EXHIBIT FEE: $25 for up to 3 pieces
ART INTAKE: July 11, 2026, at the AQU Membership meeting; Tuesday, September 1, 11:30 am to 8 pm, at the Gallery; or by special arrangement
ART RETURN: Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 11:30 am to 8 pm, at the Gallery; Saturday, October 10 at the AQU Membership meeting; or by special arrangement
EXHIBIT FORMS: Online payment and an AQU Exhibit form must be received by July 28, 2026.
You may submit forms with your artwork at the July 11 Membership Meeting or by email to aqumembers@gmail.com.
South County Regional Library, 21100 Three Oaks Parkway, Estero, FL 33928
December 1–31, 2026
EXHIBIT FEE: $10. Limited to one piece per person.
CHALLENGE RULES: Piece must be inspired by a book.
SIZE: Preferably 3D, not to exceed 12 x 12 x 12 inches. Art will be placed in a glass display case.
ART INTAKE: November 14, 2026, at the AQU Membership meeting; or by special arrangement with the Exhibit Chair. Please include a paper copy of your exhibit form with the submission.
ART RETURN: January 9, 2027, at the AQU Membership meeting; or by special arrangement with the Exhibit Chair
REGISTRATION: Online payment and an AQU Exhibit Form must be received by October 14, 2026. You may submit the form in person to the Exhibit Chair or by email to aqumembers@gmail.com.
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