Delaplaine Gallery Exhibition For BWS Signature ArtistS

December 5, 2026 - January 31, 2027

Location: 40 South Carroll Street, Frederick MD, 21701

is hosting an Exhibit for BWS Signature Artist Members.

"Lets get Small"

For this Exhibit, paintings submitted are limited to 49 square inches or smaller; some examples, 7"x7", 6"x8", 5"X8", 4"X5". 

This refers to the painting size not the mat and frame.

SCHEDULE

• Deadline for entries: November 14 , 2026 or until the exhibit is full, whichever comes first.
• Drop Off Dates: Tuesday, December 1, 2026 from 10-11AM.
• Opening Reception: Friday, December 4, 2026 3-5PM
• Pick Up:  Sunday January 31, 2027 4:30-5PM  or Monday February 1, 2027 from 9AM-4:30 PM

Each Registrant can enter only one painting. Registration fee is $20.00.

Please note: Your membership in BWS must be current in order to register for this show.

FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT: www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events.
If a Member, be sure to login to enable registering.

All registrations must be paid within 5 days of registering. No exceptions please.

 Gallery Commission 30% on all sales

BWS Member Show Exhibition Rules and Regulations

As part of registering, you are presented with the exhibit rules and regulations that apply to all of our Member Show Exhibits. Please be sure to click the link in the registration form to read the full set of rules.

Here are some highlights from the rules and regulations.

• You own the copyright for your painting and your source material and nothing in the Artwork violates or infringes any copyrights, trademarks, or other property rights or personal rights of others.
• Allowed painting materials and presentations:
• • Paint on natural or synthetic paper or paperboard and display the painting under glazing (matted or floated).
  • No impasto applications of mediums or paint
  • Gallery wrapped watermedia paintings without mat or frame with no staples or hardware visible are allowed.
  • Paintings framed without mat or glazing must be mounted on a ridged surface and have a waterproof coating or protective sealant.
  • Use of paper canvas, fabric canvas (cotton or linen), Aquabord, Claybord, or Gessobord for the watermedia paintings must have a protective sealant (e.g., varnish or wax)
  • Use only paper-based collage material created by the artist with water-based media.
  • Mats and frames must be clean and without scratches, when used.

Please submit an image with your registration.

Registrants acknowledge that, for promotional and educational purposes, images of pieces submitted may be used by BWS and the Host Gallery.

Payment

Online is the preferred method of payment.

If you prefer to pay by check, write the check to BWS and mail it to:

April Rimpo 
14032 Howard Rd  
Dayton, MD 21036-1020

For any questions contact David Drown

Email: davdrown@comcast.net

Refund Policy

No refunds (except in the case of the event being cancelled for weather or other reasons.)