GALA Call for Artists: Petite Creations due Wednesday, October 28, 2026 - Regional Arts and Culture Council
Submit up to three original small-scale artworks across visual disciplines for a curated winter exhibition and holiday sale.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 44 days left
- Entry fee
- Free
- Location
- Gresham Council Chambers Lobby School Boards & Public Safety Building, 1331 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR 97030
- Exhibition window
- Nov 23, 2026 → Jan 8, 2027
- Applicants notified
- Nov 4, 2026
- Size cap
- ≤ 9" max dimension
About
Overview
The Gresham Area League for the Arts (GALA) invites artists of all visual disciplines to submit work for Petite Creations: A Curated Small Works Exhibition & Holiday Sale. This curated show celebrates original, small-scale artwork across all media, including painting, drawing, mixed media, photography, digital art, sculpture, pottery, and fiber arts. Selected pieces will be featured in the Gresham Council Chamber Gallery and the GALA online digital gallery during the peak holiday season.
Key Dates
- Submission Deadline: Wednesday, October 28, 2026, by 5:00 PM
- Artist Notification: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
- Artwork Delivery Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Exhibition Dates: November 23, 2026 – January 8, 2027
- Opening Reception: Thursday, December 10, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Special Holiday Market & Gallery Sale: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Artwork Take-down Date: Saturday, January 9, 2027
Size & Media
- Two-dimensional works must be between 5" × 5" and 9" × 9" (including frame)
- Three-dimensional works must not exceed 9" × 9" × 9"
- All visual media accepted: painting, drawing, mixed media, photography, digital art, sculpture, pottery, and fiber arts
Submission Requirements
Work must be original and created by the submitter. Two-dimensional pieces must arrive framed and wired for hanging. Submissions featuring nudity or explicit content cannot be accepted.
Fees & Commission
- Entry Fee: $30.00 non-refundable fee for up to three (3) original entries
- GALA retains a 20% commission on all exhibition sales
Selection & Exhibition
Selected artists will have the exclusive opportunity to bring additional artwork to sell during the Special Holiday Market on Saturday, December 12, 2026.
How to Apply
Submissions are processed through EntryThingy. Visit GALA website www.galaarts.org/ or EntryThingy.com and create a free account or log in, then locate the listing for GALA Petite Creations.
Contact
For inquiries regarding the application process or exhibition guidelines, contact the Lead Curator at [email protected] or visit galaarts.org.
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Entries per artist
- Up to 3
- Sales commission
- Organizer retains 20% on sales
- Theme
- A curated small works exhibition celebrating original, small-scale artwork across all media during the peak holiday season.
- Eligibility
- Open to artists of all visual disciplines.
- Size & format
- Two-dimensional works must be between 5" times 5" and 9" times 9" (including frame). Three-dimensional works must not exceed 9" times 9" times 9".
- Also worth noting
- Two-dimensional works must be between 5" times 5" and 9" times 9" (including frame). Three-dimensional works must not exceed 9" times 9" times 9".
- Contact
- [email protected]
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