2026 Holiday Art Market (HART)

Overview

The 2026 Annual Holiday Art Market (HART) at Foothills Art Center is the premier venue for fine arts, crafts, and artisanal goods of all kinds handmade in Colorado. This is the 50th HART. Admission is free to the public. The Market attracts hundreds of shoppers, with sales grossing over $150,000 annually. Artwork by selected artists is displayed in a festive gallery setting.

Key dates

• Submission deadline: August 30, 2026
• Exhibition: November 19 – December 29, 2026

Eligibility

All work must be original and handmade by the artist. Commercially manufactured components will count against you in jurying. Commercial patterns and molds of any type will not be accepted (assembly of pre-made holiday crafts, purchased kits, etc.). Reproductions of the artist's original work are accepted.

Media

Fine art and craft in all media: 2-D media, ceramics, jewelry, glass, fiber, leather, metal, wood, edibles (for pets, too), and holiday-themed items, including decorations, ornaments, and greeting cards.

Application requirements

Submit 3–10 images of your work. Submission limit: 1 artist application.

Pricing guidance

Historically, items priced between $3.00 and $650.00 sell best, especially items under $50.00. Work above $650 is accepted but the artist may be asked not to bring specific work or quantities. 2-D artists with higher price points have seen success with prints and cards. In 2025, about 25 running feet of wall space was set aside for higher price-point original 2-D work with gallery-style display.

Display requirements

Accepted work must be ready to display. All wall art must have a proper hanging mechanism—wire (ends wrapped), D rings, saw teeth, etc. Artist is responsible for any mechanical failure of hanging hardware.

Notes

Items for men, children, and young adults have not been well represented in the past and are a priority of the jury to include. At Foothills Art Center's sole discretion, any item not meeting their criteria or standards will be removed from display and placed in back stock storage without notification to the artist. FAC retains the right to make any and all changes to the display of inventory.