Lakes Region Watercolor Guild's Exhibits

LRWG Member's Fall 2026 Member's Show.

LRWG's Fall Show 2026 is an Invitational exhibit at the Antioch Gallery, Antioch. Up to 3 artworks will be accepted, as well as 5 browse box items. Work must be wired for hanging (no sawtoothed hangars) matted and frames to present professionally. There is a submission fee - details below. The gallery charges a commission on works sold. See below for details.

Venue: Antioch Gallery, 896 Main Street, Antioch, IL 60002.

Application Fee:

1st Artwork - $25 for Antioch Fine Arts Foundation Members, otherwise $30.

additional artworks (max 3) are $5 each.

Application entry forms (click to download) are accepted from September 1st to September 28th.

Art Dropoff: Sun 27th September 4-6pm, Mon 28th September 10am -12 noon

Exhibit Dates : September 30th - October 25th., 2026

Reception: Sat October 10th 2pm-6pm.

Info for Artists in the show:

The show will be judged by Wisconsin watercolorist Jean Weiner. Prizes will be awarded during the reception on Sat Oct. 10th.
Each artist may submit up to 3 artworks. You may also have 5 browse box items. Your name, the artwork title and the price must be attached on the back of each artwork.
• All work must be original. No political or inappropriate subjects. The AFAF Board reserves the right to refuse art that does not meet gallery guidelines.
• All work must be wired for hanging (no saw-toothed hangers), matted and framed to present professionally. Prefer half sheet size or smaller. Plexiglass is preferred on larger works, but not mandatory. Unacceptable works must be picked up by the artist ASAP as there is no storage space at the gallery. All work must adhere to the LRWG Guidelines.
• AFAF will do advertisement consisting of newsletter to our mailing list and postings on the AFAF website, Facebook and Instagram feeds.
• You must sign a waiver of liability for work being displayed in the gallery. AFAF will not be responsible for damage to artwork. We take all reasonable care of your work. You must have your own insurance.
• The gallery charges a 30% commission on works sold that are over $100 and 20% on all works that are $100 or less.
• If you have any questions, please feel free to contact AFAF Gallery Director, Carol Fink Sackschewsky at 847-858-2256 or email artscape20@gmail.com.

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