Are you a maker of beautiful, handcrafted work?
We’d love to invite you to show and sell your work at one of the shoreline’s most anticipated and well-attended holiday shopping events — Holiday Expo 2025 at Guilford Art Center!
We are now accepting applications from Connecticut / local / New England artists and makers working in a wide range of media, including (but not limited to): ceramics, woodworking, glass, jewelry, metalwork, stationery, leather goods, personal care items, candles, homewares, textiles, and fiber arts.
Whether you’re an emerging or established artist, Holiday Expo offers a welcoming and supportive platform to gain exposure, grow your audience, and make meaningful sales during the busiest shopping season of the year.
Holiday-themed items are especially encouraged! Shoppers are actively looking for ornaments, candles, cards, and festive gifts, so this is the perfect time to showcase your seasonal creations.
Guilford and the Connecticut shoreline region are home to affluent, art-appreciating shoppers who value quality, originality, and craftsmanship. This is a fantastic opportunity to place your work in front of customers who are eager to support independent artists and find one-of-a-kind gifts.
Our 8-week event (November 14, 2025 – January 11, 2026) is open 7 days a week, maximizing visibility and selling potential for all participating artists. This event is consignment-based, 50/50 split, with proceeds supporting Guilford Art Center’s educational programming.
We actively promote this event through print and online media including local print and online media, the Guilford Art Center website, our weekly eblasts and enewsletters, as well as through social media and the local arts community.
If interested:
- Please submit 3 high-resolution images (with titles and brief descriptions) to ealbergo@guilfordartcenter.org.
- Rolling submissions begin August 1, 2025. Notifications will be sent within two weeks. Accepted items may be delivered starting October 7.
Questions or submissions? Contact Elena Albergo at ealbergo@guilfordartcenter.org. For more about Holiday Expo, click here.
