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You're Invited

​Gaylord Area Council for the Arts is inviting entries for the Holiday Artisan Showcase, subject to the conditions of this Call to Entry. Artwork can be in any art medium and both 3-D and 2-D are accepted.  The pieces should be designed for and support the gift-giving season. Each artist may submit up to 8 pieces or as room is available.  

Eligibility & Agreement

​Submitting an entry into the Gaylord Arts' 2024 Holiday Artisan Showcase constitutes agreement by the artist to the conditions and requirements as stated in this Call for Entries. Michigan artists 14 years of age and older may enter. You must be a Gaylord Arts member in good-standing to be eligible. All entries must be original works of the artist's own creation and gift appropriate is strongly recommended. All pieces submitted must be for sale.  Gaylord Arts reserves the right to photograph accepted entries for publicity or archival purposes.  Gaylord arts' reserves the right to reject any work for any reason. All accepted works will remain as placed (unless sold).  

​Sales, Conditions & Fees

 ​GACA will retain a 30% commission on the sale of any item displayed in this exhibit. Up to eight entries may be submitted. Additional items may be entered to replenish sold works. No entry fee is required, however, all pieces must be accompanied with a complete entry form and labeled (see below). Missing information will result in an automatic disqualification of the piece.  2-D art must be framed and wired for hanging at the time of submission. No sawtooth hangers. Clearly print on the back of each piece:
  • Artist's name,
  • The title of work,
  • medium
  • price 

Important Dates

  • November 27 - December 20, 2024 - Exhibit on Display
  • Accepting submissions November 20 - 22, 1:00 a..m - 5:00 p.m. (Form and artwork must be delivered to GAYLORD AREA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS | 125 E. Main St.Gaylord, MI) 
  • December 14 - Opening Reception and Holiday Party 5:00 - 7:00 
PICKUP DATES:
  • ​January 8 - 10  All artwork from the show must be picked up.
*Artwork not retrieved within 30 days of the deadlines listed above become the property of Gaylord Area Council for the Arts, unless arrangements are made.

​Submission Procedure

8 pieces may be submitted. Please note: Items may be considered one item with a total count given, if all priced the same and similar in design, etc.  For example, 10 hand-painted glass holiday ornaments all selling for $15 would be considered one item. Completed entry form, fee and physical artwork must be received no later than November 22, 2024 by 5:00 pm (EST).  Artists are encouraged to replenish their pieces as they sell throughout the show.   
Entry Form and Fee submission procedure
In an effort to meet the needs of everyone, three options are available 
  • Submit form on-line and bring artwork to Gaylord Arts during the acceptance time frame listed above. 
  • Obtain a form In-person at Gaylord Arts during open hours.
Please note, if submitting online, artwork must be received at the gallery no later than the deadline listed above.  

    2024 Holiday artisan showcase Form

Please note:  You must click the "Submit" button to save this entry form before leaving this page.  Failure to do so will result in your form not being submitted or saved.  After clicking the "Submit Entry Form" button, You will receive a confirmation message.