REGISTER FOR
NMWS–SC Members Only Alternate Spaces Show
"For the Love of Watermedia"
Friday, February 6–Friday, February 27, 2026
Frame & Art Center, 1100 S Main St, Las Cruces, NM
Registration Closes December 31, 2025 at 6 pm.
Download prospectus and worksheet: FLOA 2026.pdf
Allowable Media: Watermedia, including fluid acrylics, gouache, watercolor pencils, and watercolor collage. Small amounts of ink and non-watercolor pencil/pen, and ink drawings with watercolor wash are allowed.
Allowable sizes: Painting surface can be as small as 4" x 4". Outside mat dimensions or mounted painting size should not exceed 14" x 18" (or 18" x 14"). Frames should be narrow, not wide, due to space limitations.
Allowable formats include any of the following:
• Watercolor paper with frame, plexiglass or glass, and mat(s) of any color
• Watercolor paper mounted on cradle board and varnished
• Thin panel (aquaboard, gessoboard or watercolor board), varnished and in standard frame
• Other–ask us and we ’ll let you know.
Artists may submit up to two paintings. Entry fee is $25 for one /$35 for two.
All work must be for sale. Attach a label to the back of each piece with:
• Name of Artist
• Title
• Medium
• Price
Sales of art work: Frame & Art Center will collect money for sold paintings and retain 20% commission. Price accordingly.
Intake: Artists must bring paintings to Frame & Art Center between 10 a.m. and 12 noon on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
Opening & Reception: The show will open on Friday, February 6, 2026, and a reception will be held on the same day from 5–7 p.m. All artists are expected to attend the reception to greet the public. Light refreshments will be provided
Closing & Pick-up: The show will close on Friday, February 27, 2026 and artists must pick up unsold works between 10 a.m. and 12 noon on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Questions? Contact
Cathy Skerker - cskerker@yahoo.com - 716-836-1190
