Unwrapped: Handmade Holidays 2026

Submit up to 8 images of original handmade fine craft artwork available for sale, either as individual pieces or bodies of work.

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Deadline: 41 days left
Entry fee: $15
Location: St Petersburg, Florida
Exhibition window: Nov 7, 2026 → Dec 28, 2026
Applicants notified: Sep 18, 2026

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About

Overview

Unwrapped: Handmade Holidays is Florida CraftArt's annual juried members' exhibition, inviting Florida-based fine craft artists to showcase handmade gifts and artwork. Located at 501 Central Avenue in downtown St. Petersburg, the exhibition celebrates the state's best handmade work supporting the community.

What We're Looking For

Artwork does not need to be holiday-themed. While ornaments, greeting cards, and themed décor are welcome, we also encourage non-holiday-themed items that make great gifts, such as home goods, wearables, functional items, jewelry, notebooks, mugs, and items for pets and kids at low- to mid-range price points.

Eligibility

Open to artists living in Florida at least 6 months of the year
All artwork must be original fine craft in media including clay, jewelry, glass, fiber, wood, metal, mixed media, and printmaking
Artwork must be for sale
Work created in a class, workshop, or from a kit or purchased pattern is not eligible
If accepted, you must be a current Florida CraftArt member to participate (memberships start at $60/year)

Media & Submission

Submit up to 8 images via CallforEntry.org. Images may show either specific individual artworks or bodies of work. With each submission, include a description field with materials and retail price or price range (55% of retail price goes to the artist, 45% goes to FCA). Titles are optional.

Key Dates

Submission deadline: Sunday, September 13 at 11:59pm ET
Acceptance notification: Friday, September 18 via email
Signed exhibition contract due: Friday, September 25 via email to [email protected]
Artwork receiving (in person by appointment only): Tuesday–Friday, 11am–4:30pm, September 21–October 19
All artwork must be received by October 9 (shipped work by Tuesday, October 6)
Exhibition dates: November 7–December 28, 2026
Opening reception: Saturday, November 14, 6–8pm
Artwork pick-up (in person, appointment required): January 3–6, 2027 during regular business hours

Entry Fee

$15 per artist. Note: This is a members' exhibition, but you do not need to be a member to apply. If accepted, you must become a current member.

Contact

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 727-821-7391

Media accepted

ceramicscraftfiberglassjewelrymetalmixed mediaprintmakingwood

Entries per artist: Up to 8
Sales commission: Organizer retains 45% on sales
Theme: A holiday gift-focused exhibition showcasing handmade fine craft artwork and gifts. Holiday-themed work (ornaments, greeting cards, décor) is welcome, as are non-holiday items that make great gifts (home goods, wearables, functional items, jewelry, notebooks, mugs, items for pets and kids).
Eligibility: Open to artists living in Florida at least 6 months of the year. All artwork must be original fine craft in media including clay, jewelry, glass, fiber, wood, metal, mixed media, and printmaking, and must be for sale.
Audience: Florida-based fine craft artists
Contact: [email protected]

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