GALA Call for Artists: Petite Creations — Small Works Exhibition & Holiday Sale due October 28, 2026 (5:00 PM) - Regional Arts and Culture Council
Submit original small-scale visual artwork across all media for a curated winter exhibition and holiday sale, with works to be displayed in the Gresham Council Chamber Gallery and online, plus opportunity to sell additional work at a special holiday market.
Does this fit your work? 5 questions score every call to your medium, location and budget. Free.
Get matched →- Deadline
- 57 days left
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- Exhibition in Gresham Council Chamber Gallery and online; exclusive access to sell additional work at Special Holiday Market
- 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) is seeking original, small-scale visual artwork across all media for Petite Creations, a curated winter exhibition and holiday sale. Selected works will be showcased in the Gresham Council Chamber Gallery and online. Featured artists gain exclusive access to sell additional work at the Special Holiday Market.
Key Dates
- Submission Deadline: October 28, 2026 (5:00 PM)
- Artist Notification: November 4, 2026
- Artwork Delivery: November 21, 2026
- Exhibition Dates: November 23, 2026 – January 8, 2027
- Opening Reception: December 10, 2026 (5:30 PM – 7:30 PM)
- Holiday Market: December 12, 2026 (11:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
- Artwork Pickup: January 9, 2027
Size & Format
- 2D works: 5″ x 5″ to 9″ x 9″ (framed)
- 3D works: maximum 9″ x 9″ x 9″
- 2D pieces must arrive framed and wired
Requirements
- Original work only
- No explicit content or nudity
Entry Fee & Commission
- Entry Fee: $30 for up to 3 entries (non-refundable)
- Commission: 20% retained by GALA
How to Submit
Submissions are processed through EntryThingy. Visit the GALA website at www.galaarts.org/ or EntryThingy.com and create a free account or log in. Locate the listing for GALA Petite Creations.
Contact
For inquiries regarding the application process or exhibition guidelines, please contact the Lead Curator at [email protected] or visit galaarts.org.
- Award
- Exhibition in Gresham Council Chamber Gallery and online; exclusive access to sell additional work at Special Holiday Market
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Entries per artist
- Up to 3
- Sales commission
- Organizer retains 20% on sales
- Theme
- Small-scale original artwork for a winter exhibition and holiday sale.
- Eligibility
- Open to all artists submitting original work.
- Size & format
- 2D works: 5″ x 5″ to 9″ x 9″ (framed). 3D works: maximum 9″ x 9″ x 9″.
- Also worth noting
- 2D works: 5″ x 5″ to 9″ x 9″ (framed). 3D works: maximum 9″ x 9″ x 9″.
- Contact
- [email protected]
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.