SMALL WORKS HOLIDAY SHOW 2026
We are seeking 15–18 artists whose work meets the following criteria:
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Well-crafted, small original works of art, generally 8" x 10" or smaller. Some exceptions may apply.
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Artwork should be ready to gift for the holiday season and nicely presented.
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All work must be priced at $200 or below.
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Work must be ready to hang. No sawtooth hangers; work must be wired on the back. Some 3D work may be considered, but space for three-dimensional artwork is limited.
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All work must be clearly labeled on the back so that it can be easily matched to the artist’s inventory list.
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We welcome work of all kinds that can hang on a wall, including drawings, paintings, fiber art, bas-relief sculpture, and photography.
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Artists should be prepared to provide approximately 5–12 pieces, depending on the size of the work.
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Purchases for this exhibition are cash and carry, meaning buyers may take purchased artwork home immediately. Artists may therefore be asked to provide additional work to replenish sold pieces throughout the exhibition.
Fee
$25 Submission Review Fee
To Apply
Fill out the form below and include three examples of your work, along with the accompanying information. Submitted examples should be representative of the type of work you intend to provide for the exhibition.
Depending on the size of your artwork, accepted artists will be asked to provide approximately 5–12 works of art for sale. The exact number will be determined after acceptance.
Deadline
Rolling Deadline
Artists will be notified of their acceptance status within approximately one week of submitting.
Submissions will close no later than November 5, 2026, or earlier if the maximum number of artists has been accepted.
Artwork Drop-Off
Thursday, November 12, 2026 — 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
or Saturday, November 14, 2026 — 2:00–4:00 PM
Gallery Opening
Small Business Saturday — Saturday, November 28, 2026 — 12:00–4:00 PM
Pick-Up of Unsold Work
Thursday, January 14, 2027 — 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
or
Saturday, January 16, 2027 — 2:00–4:00 PM
Gallery Commission
For this show only: 30%
TERMS AND CONDITIONS — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
By submitting this form, you agree to the following terms and conditions:
The submission review fee is nonrefundable. Submissions are juried by HeARTspot staff, and completion of a submission does not guarantee acceptance.
The artist affirms that all artwork submitted is original. No prints or reproductions are permitted.
All artwork must be for sale. No NFS items will be accepted. Please do not submit artwork that may not be available following acceptance.
The artist determines the selling price agreed upon at drop-off and understands that HeARTspot LLC will retain a 30% commission from the selling price.
All submitted work must be clearly labeled on the back and correspond with the artist’s inventory list to allow for accurate tracking of artwork throughout the exhibition.
Because this is a cash-and-carry exhibition, sold work may leave the gallery at the time of purchase. Artists may be asked to provide replacement work to maintain their inventory during the exhibition.
The artist gives HeARTspot LLC permission to photograph artwork and use those images for promotional purposes.
All reasonable care will be taken to ensure the safety and security of artwork; however, the artist understands that HeARTspot LLC's insurance policy covers only the cost of materials used to create the work.
The director will determine the sustainability, suitability, framing, and/or support structure of all artwork. If artwork is determined to be unsafe or unstable, it will not be displayed despite prior acceptance and will be returned to the artist.
Artwork picked up after the designated deadline will accrue a $10 per week late fee, beginning the day after the final pickup date. Fees are not prorated and must be paid to HeARTspot LLC before late artwork will be returned.
𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
𝗤: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽-𝗼𝗳𝗳?
A: It depends on the size of your work. If most pieces are around 𝟲" 𝘅 𝟲" 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿, about 𝟭𝟮 𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀 is ideal. If most are closer to 𝟴" 𝘅 𝟭𝟬", then 𝟲–𝟴 𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀 usually works well.
𝗤: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴?
A: Canvas work should have a 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸. When pulled taut, the wire should not extend above the top edge of the piece.
𝗡𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝘄𝘁𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲. They’re less reliable, harder to keep level, and more difficult for us to hang securely.
Works on paper should be framed and must also have a 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝗿𝗲 attached to the back.
𝗤: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁?
A: Work priced between 𝗦𝟱𝟬–$𝟵𝟬 tends to sell especially well and makes up the majority of our sales. We absolutely see sales above and below that range, but this is generally the sweet spot for the show.
𝗤: 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗳 𝗺𝘆 𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗹𝘆?
A: Yes. If your work sells quickly and we run low or sell out of your inventory, you’re welcome to bring in additional pieces after checking in with us first.
𝗤: 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗺𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆?
A: Yes. Artists are responsible for all shipping costs to and from the gallery. If you ship your work to us, please include a 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹 so any unsold work can be returned after the exhibition.
𝗤: 𝗗𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘁?
A: Yes. 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘁. We’ll email you a copy before drop-off, so you’re welcome to complete it ahead of time.
Each piece must also be 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽-𝗼𝗳𝗳 so it can be easily matched to your inventory list.
𝗤: 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝟯𝗗 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸?
A: A small amount of 3D work can be accommodated, but space is limited and will likely be available to only one artist. If 3D work makes up most of your submission, please check with us first.
𝗤: 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿?
A: Subject matter is open as long as the work is 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 and your group of pieces feels 𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸.
𝗤: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗜 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗱?
A: Our standard gallery commission is 50%, but because work in this show is capped at a selling price of $𝟮𝟬𝟬, the commission is reduced to 𝟯𝟬%.
Artist payments are sent after the show comes down and all unsold work has been picked up or shipped back. We can pay by 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗣𝗮𝗹, 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗺𝗼, 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸.
Artists who meet applicable tax-reporting requirements will be asked to provide the necessary tax information so we can issue the appropriate tax form when required.
𝗤: 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱?
A: No. In fact, 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆-𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿, since buyers are often looking for pieces they can enjoy year-round.
𝗤: 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗱?
A: We are seeking 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸.
Original digital artwork may be considered when the printed piece itself is the artist’s intended final work.
𝗔𝗜-𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗱.