Guilford Art Center invites artists and makers to apply for Holiday Expo 2026, our annual holiday shopping event featuring a diverse selection of original, handcrafted work.
We welcome submissions 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.
Holiday Expo is an eight-week shopping event, open seven days a week, that brings together the work of both emerging and established artists. Our customers value distinctive, high-quality handmade work and enjoy discovering new artists throughout the holiday season.
2026–2027 Event Dates: November 13, 2026 – January 10, 2027
Artist 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.
How to Apply
Please submit three high-resolution images of your work, along with the title and a brief description of each piece, to ealbergo@guilfordartcenter.org.
Submissions will be accepted on an ongoing basis beginning August 1, 2026. Artists will be notified of acceptance or rejection within two weeks of submitting their work. Accepted work may be delivered beginning October 7, 2026.
Questions or Submissions
Elena Albergo
ealbergo@guilfordartcenter.org