Vestige Concept Gallery is accepting submissions for affordable art and craft items on a rolling basis for our holiday art market “Home Is Where The Art Is.” It’s free to apply to this open call for artists. We seek unique small art and/or craft items that shoppers would consider purchasing as gifts; set at affordable prices for casual art buyers. This call is specifically for items that are retail priced at $100 or less such as…
- Prints (editioned or not, loose or framed)
- Small crafts/sculpture
- Ornaments
- Handmade candles
- Jewelry
- Art books, zines, etc
- Accessories (hats, scarves, bag, etc)
- Authentic reproductions
…items do not have to be holiday themed.
When you submit your work, you’re not just gaining exposure – you’re joining a collective dedicated to promoting your art all season long. We’ll showcase your pieces to our clients and collectors through a multi-faceted approach, including:
- Social Media: Your art will be featured on our social media platforms, reaching a wide and diverse audience.
- Email Campaigns: We’ll include your artwork in our regular email newsletters to our subscribers, art enthusiasts, and potential buyers.
- Ecommerce Website: Your creations will be included on our e-commerce website, allowing potential buyers to explore, inquire, and make purchases throughout the season.
- Holiday Community Events: Beyond our online presence, we actively participate in various holiday community events. During these occasions, your art will be displayed and promoted, increasing its visibility among local art enthusiasts and potential collectors.
- In-person Shopping Experience: Art is always better in person! Vestige Concept Gallery maintains consistent open hours for the public.
Our commitment to marketing and promoting your artwork throughout the season is aimed at ensuring that your creations receive the recognition they deserve.
APPLICATION
Important note: Submissions featuring artworks retailed priced above $100 will automatically be rejected.
- “Home Is Where The Art Is” is open to any artists over age 18, within the United States and Canada.
- Work must be the original artwork, ready to display.
- The specific work must not have been previously displayed in a Vestige Concept Gallery exhibit.
- Aside from monoprints, any print works must have an edition number (Please note this in the media tag or signature, if applicable- e.g. “1 of 5,” etc.)
- Applicants may submit up to 5 entries per application.
- APPLICATION DEADLINE: Rolling deadline, application will be open all pre-holiday/holiday season. The earlier you submit the longer we can market your art!
- Applicants will be notified of acceptance/rejection within 5-7 business days.
Accepted artists must reply email confirmation upon acceptance, and later, be willing to provide an artist pic, short bio, and web/social links (if applicable). These items are necessary for various promotions but do remain optional. By submitting this information, you provide Gallery all rights to post the work on their gallery website and on social media, unless otherwise discussed.
Accepted artwork must be the actual artwork as seen in the submitted images; no substitutions unless discussed with gallery representative. Gallery reserves the right to pull any artwork that differs from the images in the accepted submission. Any Giclées will automatically be pulled from the show unless it was initially stated that the work itself is a Giclée or digital print.
Accepted artwork listed for sale must be for the price listed in the submission. No last-minute price changes.
Vestige Concept Gallery retains a 50% commission for consigned works sold please factor this into your pricing and update your pricing accordingly.
Out of state artists are responsible for shipping & optional shipping insurance to and from Vestige Concept Gallery. A return-service (RS) shipping label must be included. Fedex or UPS only. More instructions on shipping will follow during acceptance.
Shipped work must be sent in reusable, sturdy boxes and marked with your name. No loose peanuts. Artwork framed with glass is the responsibility of the artist. Artwork with glass that arrives in broken condition may be pulled from the event if artist is unable to remedy the issue. Damaged work will be excluded and returned.
Art damaged in transit is solely the responsibility of the artist and shipper. Artwork may also be hand-delivered, if within range.
We are committed to keeping your personal information confidential. We do not sell, rent, or lease our contact data or lists to third parties, and we will not provide your personal information to any third party individual, government agency, or company at any time unless compelled to do so by law. Information collected is used solely by Vestige Concept Gallery for communication/notifications regarding exhibitions and events.