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SUMMARY:2026 FCAC Art Show 
LOCATION:Alice Hudder's Gallery, 2310 W. Fletcher St., Vandalia, IL, 62471
DESCRIPTION:2026 FCAC Art Show \n\n06/05/26 08:00 AM CST\n - 07/03/26 07:00 PM CST\Description:\n\Details:\nP🇺🇸🎨 CALL FOR ENTRIES — Patriotic Art Show! 🎨🇺🇸\nWe're inviting artists of ALL ages to participate in our Patriotic Art Show — a celebration of American pride through creativity, presented by Fayette County Art Connection and hosted at Alice Hudder's Gallery, Vandalia IL!\n\n📅 SHOW DATES\nJune 5 – July 3, 2026\n📍 Alice Hudder's Gallery, Vandalia, IL\n📋 HOW TO ENTER\n💰 Entry fee: $7 per every 3 pieces\n🗓️ Drop off date: June 4th between 3:00–5:00 PM at Alice Hudders Gallery\n🖼️ Artwork pickup: July 3rd at the gallery\n\n📌 SUBMISSION GUIDELINES\nFayette County Art Connection reserves the right to decline any entry at our discretion. Artwork containing the following will not be accepted:\n-Obscene or pornographic content\n-Imagery promoting violence, weapons, or  \n terrorism\n-Defamatory or hateful content toward any \n individual or group\n-Content deemed inconsistent with the spirit \n and values of a patriotic family friendly \n exhibition\n-All decisions made by FCAC are final.\n\n📌 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS\n-All hanging artwork must be framed and wired to hang — please no sawtooth hangers.\n-No size limit\n-No limit on number of pieces entered\n-Artwork must be original and your own work\n-All ages welcome\n-Artists may choose to price their work for sale or display only — your choice!\n-By entering, I give permission for my artwork to be photographed and posted on social media for the People's Choice vote.\n\n🏆 JUDGING & PRIZES\nEntries will be judged with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards in each category — plus a People's Choice Award! Pick up a paper ballot at the show and vote for your favorite piece. The artist with the most votes takes home the People's Choice title!\n\n📋 CATEGORIES & IDEAS TO GET YOU STARTED\n\n🖌️ Painting\nAcrylic, oil, or watercolor — flags, eagles, landscapes in red/white/blue, the Statue of Liberty, historical scenes, veterans, fireworks, parades, or your own patriotic vision.\n\n✏️ Drawing\nPencil, ink, charcoal, or pen — portraits of soldiers or veterans, Uncle Sam, national monuments, patriotic scenes, or abstract designs inspired by American symbols.\n\n🖍️ Colored Pencil\nDetailed and vibrant — perfect for flags, portraits, wildlife like the Bald Eagle, or scenic Americana landscapes.\n\n📷 Photography\nCapture patriotism through your lens — flags flying, veterans, parades, fireworks, memorials, small-town Americana, or candid moments of community and pride.\n\n🪵 Wood Carving\nEagles, flags, patriotic figures, relief carvings of historical scenes, or decorative patriotic signs and plaques.\n\n🔥 Wood Burning (Pyrography)\nBurn patriotic imagery into wood — eagles, flags, portraits, maps, or inspirational American quotes.\n\n🏺 Clay\nHand-built or sculpted pieces — patriotic figures, relief tiles, ornamental eagles, or abstract sculptural interpretations of freedom and democracy.\n\n🗿 Sculpture / 3D Art\nAny material — wire, found objects, mixed materials, papier-mâché — shaped into patriotic figures, symbols, or conceptual pieces about American life.\n\n🎨 Mixed Media / Crafts\nCollage, string art, mosaics, assemblage, hand-painted ornaments, fabric art — combine materials to create something uniquely yours with a patriotic theme.\n\n🪟 Mosaics\nTile, glass, paper, or found material mosaics depicting flags, maps, patriotic symbols, or American landscapes.\n\n💡 NEED MORE INSPIRATION?\nThink about what patriotism means to YOU. It could be:\n⭐ A national symbol or landmark\n⭐ A tribute to a veteran or service member\n⭐ A patriotic holiday — 4th of July, Memorial Day, Veterans Day\n⭐ A historical American moment or figure\n⭐ The beauty of the American landscape\n⭐ What freedom, community, or democracy looks like to you\n\n❓ Questions? Drop a comment below or send us a message — we're happy to help! PH: 618-780-5304\n\nTag a friend who should enter! We can't wait to see what you create. ⭐🇺🇸\nPresented by Fayette County Art Connection \nHosted by Alice Hudders Art Gallery & Kaskaskia College\Location:\nAlice Hudder's Gallery\n2310 W. Fletcher St.\nVandalia, IL 62471
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:2026 FCAC Art Show <br /><br />06/05/26 08:00 AM CST - 07/03/26 07:00 PM CST<br />Description:<br /><img alt="" src="https://chamberorganizer.com/GFCC/photos/Patriotic_Art_Show_Flyer_with_Vintage_Style_Real_Estate_Flyer_20260423_231758_0000_04282026053639.JPG" style="width:3284px" /><br />Details:<br />P🇺🇸🎨 CALL FOR ENTRIES &mdash; Patriotic Art Show! 🎨🇺🇸<br />
We're inviting artists of ALL ages to participate in our Patriotic Art Show &mdash; a celebration of American pride through creativity, presented by Fayette County Art Connection and hosted at Alice Hudder's Gallery, Vandalia IL!<br />
<br />
📅 SHOW DATES<br />
June 5 &ndash; July 3, 2026<br />
📍 Alice Hudder's Gallery, Vandalia, IL<br />
📋 HOW TO ENTER<br />
💰 Entry fee: $7 per every 3 pieces<br />
🗓️ Drop off date: June 4th between 3:00&ndash;5:00 PM at Alice Hudders Gallery<br />
🖼️ Artwork pickup: July 3rd at the gallery<br />
<br />
📌 SUBMISSION GUIDELINES<br />
Fayette County Art Connection reserves the right to decline any entry at our discretion. Artwork containing the following will not be accepted:<br />
-Obscene or pornographic content<br />
-Imagery promoting violence, weapons, or&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;terrorism<br />
-Defamatory or hateful content toward any&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;individual or group<br />
-Content deemed inconsistent with the spirit&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;and values of a patriotic family friendly&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;exhibition<br />
-All decisions made by FCAC are final.<br />
<br />
📌 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
-All hanging artwork must be framed and wired to hang &mdash; please no sawtooth hangers.<br />
-No size limit<br />
-No limit on number of pieces entered<br />
-Artwork must be original and your own work<br />
-All ages welcome<br />
-Artists may choose to price their work for sale or display only &mdash; your choice!<br />
-By entering, I give permission for my artwork to be photographed and posted on social media for the People's Choice vote.<br />
<br />
🏆 JUDGING &amp; PRIZES<br />
Entries will be judged with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards in each category &mdash; plus a People's Choice Award! Pick up a paper ballot at the show and vote for your favorite piece. The artist with the most votes takes home the People's Choice title!<br />
<br />
📋 CATEGORIES &amp; IDEAS TO GET YOU STARTED<br />
<br />
🖌️ Painting<br />
Acrylic, oil, or watercolor &mdash; flags, eagles, landscapes in red/white/blue, the Statue of Liberty, historical scenes, veterans, fireworks, parades, or your own patriotic vision.<br />
<br />
✏️ Drawing<br />
Pencil, ink, charcoal, or pen &mdash; portraits of soldiers or veterans, Uncle Sam, national monuments, patriotic scenes, or abstract designs inspired by American symbols.<br />
<br />
🖍️ Colored Pencil<br />
Detailed and vibrant &mdash; perfect for flags, portraits, wildlife like the Bald Eagle, or scenic Americana landscapes.<br />
<br />
📷 Photography<br />
Capture patriotism through your lens &mdash; flags flying, veterans, parades, fireworks, memorials, small-town Americana, or candid moments of community and pride.<br />
<br />
🪵 Wood Carving<br />
Eagles, flags, patriotic figures, relief carvings of historical scenes, or decorative patriotic signs and plaques.<br />
<br />
🔥 Wood Burning (Pyrography)<br />
Burn patriotic imagery into wood &mdash; eagles, flags, portraits, maps, or inspirational American quotes.<br />
<br />
🏺 Clay<br />
Hand-built or sculpted pieces &mdash; patriotic figures, relief tiles, ornamental eagles, or abstract sculptural interpretations of freedom and democracy.<br />
<br />
🗿 Sculpture / 3D Art<br />
Any material &mdash; wire, found objects, mixed materials, papier-m&acirc;ch&eacute; &mdash; shaped into patriotic figures, symbols, or conceptual pieces about American life.<br />
<br />
🎨 Mixed Media / Crafts<br />
Collage, string art, mosaics, assemblage, hand-painted ornaments, fabric art &mdash; combine materials to create something uniquely yours with a patriotic theme.<br />
<br />
🪟 Mosaics<br />
Tile, glass, paper, or found material mosaics depicting flags, maps, patriotic symbols, or American landscapes.<br />
<br />
💡 NEED MORE INSPIRATION?<br />
Think about what patriotism means to YOU. It could be:<br />
⭐ A national symbol or landmark<br />
⭐ A tribute to a veteran or service member<br />
⭐ A patriotic holiday &mdash; 4th of July, Memorial Day, Veterans Day<br />
⭐ A historical American moment or figure<br />
⭐ The beauty of the American landscape<br />
⭐ What freedom, community, or democracy looks like to you<br />
<br />
❓ Questions? Drop a comment below or send us a message &mdash; we're happy to help! PH: 618-780-5304<br />
<br />
Tag a friend who should enter! We can't wait to see what you create. ⭐🇺🇸<br />
Presented by Fayette County Art Connection&nbsp;<br />
Hosted by Alice Hudders Art Gallery &amp; Kaskaskia College<br />Location:<br />Alice Hudder's Gallery<br />2310 W. Fletcher St.<br />Vandalia, IL 62471
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