Call For Artists: Holiday Expo Sale at Guilford Art Center
Submit three high-resolution images of your original handcrafted work in craft media (ceramics, woodworking, glass, jewelry, metalwork, etc.) for consideration in the Holiday Expo 2026 consignment-based shopping event.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 23 days left
- Entry fee
- Free
- Location
- Guilford Art Center
- Exhibition window
- Nov 13, 2026 → Jan 10, 2027
About
Overview
Guilford Art Center invites artists and makers to apply for Holiday Expo 2026, an annual holiday shopping event featuring a diverse selection of original, handcrafted work. The event brings together work by both emerging and established artists.
Event Dates
- November 13, 2026 – January 10, 2027 (eight-week shopping event, open seven days a week)
Eligibility
Open to artists working in craft media.
Media
Submissions welcome in a wide range of craft media, including ceramics, woodworking, glass, jewelry, metalwork, stationery, leather, personal care, candles, home goods, textiles, fiber arts, and more.
How to Apply
Submit three high-resolution images of your work, along with the title and a brief description of each piece, to [email protected]. Submissions are free.
Timeline
- Submissions accepted beginning August 1, 2026
- Artists notified of acceptance or rejection within two weeks of submitting
- Accepted work may be delivered beginning October 7, 2026
Terms
Holiday Expo is a consignment-based event with a 50/50 split, with proceeds helping support Guilford Art Center's educational programming. All work must be original and created by the submitting artist.
Contact
Elena Albergo: [email protected]
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Sales commission
- Organizer retains 50% on sales
- Theme
- An annual holiday shopping event featuring original, handcrafted work in a wide range of craft media.
- Eligibility
- Open to artists.
- Contact
- [email protected]
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