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.
March 2–June 26, 2027
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 6, 2027, 3 to 5 pm
Tribby Center for the Arts, 17281 On Par Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33908
THEME: "The Art of Craft" celebrates the time, patience, time-honored techniques, and deliberate actions required to shape textiles into finished, meaningful objects.
EXHIBIT FEE: $25. Limited to 1 piece per person.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Online payment to reserve your spot must be received by December 30, 2026.
SIZE: Up to 24 inches wide x 36 inches tall. 3D pieces may not exceed 16 x 16 x 16 inches.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Each piece must be labeled on the back or bottom with the title, artist’s name, and contact information. Pieces must comply with gallery hanging requirements. Refer to the Prospectus and Tribby Exhibition Agreement form for full details.
*ART INTAKE: Saturday, February 13, 2027, at the AQU Membership meeting.
*ART DROP-OFF: Monday, March 1, 2027, 10 am to 12 noon, at the gallery.
*Your submission must include a paper copy of the AQU Exhibit form.
ART REMOVAL: Thursday, June 17, 2027, 3 to 5 pm, at the gallery.
ART RETURN: Saturday, July 10, at the AQU Membership meeting; or by special arrangement with the AQU Exhibit Chair.
REQUIRED FORMS: AQU Exhibit form / Tribby Exhibition Agreement / W-9 form
Forms are coming in early 2027.
May 3–June 4, 2027
Opening Reception: Wednesday, May 5, 2027, 5 to 7 pm
Coco Estero Gallery, 10801 Corkscrew Rd, Estero, FL 33928 (at Miromar Outlets)
THEME: Open
EXHIBIT FEE: $25 for 1 or 2 pieces
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Online payment to reserve your spot must be received by March 17, 2027.
SIZES: 1 piece: Maximum size is 30 inches wide x length of your choice.
2 pieces: Maximum size for each piece is 16 inches wide x length of your choice.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Each piece must be labeled on the back with the title, artist’s name, and contact information. Pieces must comply with gallery hanging requirements.
*ART INTAKE: April 10, 2027, at the AQU Membership Meeting
*ART DROP-OFF: Monday, May 3, 10 am to 12 noon, at the gallery
*Your submission must include a paper copy of the AQU Exhibit form.
ART REMOVAL: Sunday, June 6, 2027, at the gallery (time TBD)
ART RETURN: Saturday, July 10, 2027, at the AQU Membership Meeting
REQUIRED FORMS: AQU Exhibit form / Coco Gallery waiver form / W-9 form
Forms are coming in early 2027
Waiver and W-9 forms will be requested by the AQU Exhibit Chair prior to the exhibit.
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