ShenArts Holiday Market Call for Art

Description

Holiday Market--- Call for Art 
YOU MUST LIVE IN THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY
CALL FOR ART
ShenArts Holiday Market
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This holiday season, ShenArts is turning the gallery into a festive marketplace filled with art, creativity, and cheer! The ShenArts Holiday Market will celebrate small works with big impact—unique, one-of-a-kind pieces perfect for gifting or collecting.
We invite artists to submit up to 10 works in any medium, including ceramics, textiles, jewelry, wearables, paintings, prints, photography, woodwork, fiber, or mixed media. To keep the focus on giftable works, all submissions must measure 18” x 24” or smaller (including framing or display mount).
This exhibition is designed to highlight affordable, accessible works while giving the community an opportunity to shop small, shop local, and support the arts during the holiday season.This exhibition is designed to highlight affordable, accessible works while giving the community an opportunity to shop small, shop local, and support the arts during the holiday season. The Holiday Market is all about sharing creative, giftable works that make it easy for visitors to find something special for their loved ones. Think of items that are accessible in size and price, while still showcasing your artistry.

Some ideas to inspire you: framed or matted sketches and drawings, packaged prints ready to slip under the tree, sets of postcards or greeting cards that can be mailed or gifted, and small ceramic pieces like mugs, ornaments, or vases. Fiber works such as scarves, handwoven textiles, or cozy decorative pieces are also wonderful additions. Jewelry, wearable art, and handmade holiday decorations are always a hit as well.
The goal is to have pieces that are “ready-to-gift” — packaged, framed, or display-ready so shoppers can easily imagine them wrapped up for the holidays.
Important Details:
Submission Limit: Up to 10 works per artistIf a piece is accepted, the artist may provide up to 5 multiples of that specific work (for example, if a print of "The Starry Night" is accepted, the artist may bring up to 5 copies of that print).Size Restriction: 18” x 24” or smaller (including frame/mount)Prints do not necessarily need to be framed, they may be packaged individually for display.Mediums Accepted: All fine art and craft-based media (ceramic, textile, painting, print, jewelry, photography, wood, fiber, mixed media, etc.)Deadline to Submit: November 16th, 2025Notification of Acceptance: November 20th, 2025Artwork Drop-off: December 1st, 3–7 PMExhibition Dates: December 3rd, 2025 – January 12th, 2026Opening Reception: December 5th, 5-7PM.Commission: ShenArts retains 30% of each sale; please price your work accordinglyEntry Fee:Members: $20Non-members: $30

Submission and Delivery Guidelines
Presentation & Quality
All work must be original and created by the artist (no mass-produced items).All work must be packaged appropriately and clearly labeled with the following: title of the piece, edition/version (e.g., 1/5), artist’s name, and price.Work must be clean, free of damage, and exhibition-ready.ShenArts reserves the right to decline work that does not meet professional presentation standards.
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This show will take place at the ShenArts Gallery.
Art drop off and pickup will be at the ShenArts Gallery.
128 N Loudoun St. Winchester VA 22601
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Deadline to submit: November 16th, 2025
Notification of acceptance: November 20th, 2025
​Opening Reception: December 5th, 5-7PM
Mediums allowed: All mediums
No pieces bigger than 18" x 24"
Gallery: 128 N Loudoun St. Winchester, VA 22601

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