• This exhibit is for older adults artists, (age 55 and over).

• Please submit jpegs of your paintings through our website at www.LIACF.org.

• No more than three submissions permitted.

• There is no theme – just send us your best work.

• Artwork selected for previous Here and Now Shows is not eligible to be submitted again.

• The LIACF Board will select the best artwork  - selection will be done ‘blind’.

• The Here and Now Show will be shown during June at the Freeport Memorial Library.

• Artists whose paintings have been selected will be contacted to arrange a time to drop off the artwork.  Day, time, and location is still being determined. Typically, this occurs during the last week of May.

• As in previous years, artists will be required to sign two release forms; one for the Freeport Memorial Library show, and one for a rotating exhibit at other Long Island libraries.

• A reception is planned for Thursday, June 4th, at the library. 6:30pm-8pm.

• If you are interested in selling your artwork, please provide the price.

• Your questions can be emailed to Larry Dresner, Executive Director, at LarryLIACF@gmail.com.

Important Dates:         

Monday, March 23 , 2026      Submission portal opens

Friday, May 1, 2026                   Submission portal closes

Friday, May 15, 2026                Selection notification

May 25 – May 29, 2026          Drop off of artwork – details TBD

May 31, 2026                               Show hung at library