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HOLIDAY GIFT GALLERY
October 21 to December 24, 2026

 

Submit your work for our 9th annual market!
We are seeking a variety of original and affordable fine and functional art items for holiday shoppers.

ENTRY DEADLNE OCT. 6 2026

Submission Guidelines
  • Artwork Limits: You can submit up to 15 total items, with limits on wall art and 3D items due to space.

  • Pricing & Sales: Artists set their own prices. The Art Barn will retain a commission on all sales (30% members/40% non-members). Learn more about Membership benefits & join.
    Payment and an itemized summary will be sent within one month of the market's closing.
    Complete Consignment Contract online

  • Inventory & Display: We may use your submitted artwork as inventory, rotating pieces as items are sold. We encourage you to submit a variety of items at different price points, including one or two "showpiece" works.
    We reserve the right to decline submissions and to decide which items are displayed.

  • Labeling: All artwork must be securely labeled with your three-letter artist ID, the corresponding entry number, and the price. Any work that is not properly labeled will not be displayed.

  • Small Items: These items are most popular with buyers and align with marketing. This includes ornaments, jewelry, glass, textiles, woodwork, ceramics and other functional/wearable items. Cards and matted/mounted prints in clear sleeves may be submitted in addition to 2D wall art & 3D works. Items must be securely labeled/tagged.

  • 2D Wall Art: 

    • Maximum of 5 wall art pieces.

    • Sizes not to exceed 10x10 inches.

    • All wall art must be wired for hanging (no sawtooth hangers).

  • 3D Art:

    • Maximum of 3 larger pieces up to 12x12x16 inches.

    • All other pieces must be no larger than 10x10x10 inches.

    • Free-standing pieces must have a substantial, flat base.

Important Dates
  • Entry Form Deadline: Monday, October 6
    Email your entry form to info@artbarnschool.org
    or mail to Art Barn at 695 N 400 E, Valparaiso IN 46383 (attn HGG).

  • Artwork Drop-off: Friday, October 14, from 11am to 6pm

  • Opening reception: Thursday, November 5, from 5:30-7 pm

  • Unsold Artwork Pick-up: Friday, January 8, 2027, from 11am to 4pm

Remember to bring a copy of your entry form when you drop off your work

How to Enter:
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  1. Review Submission Guidelines above.

  2. Download, complete and email the Entry Form to adavis@artbarnschool.org by Oct. 6.

  3. Complete & Submit Consignment Contract online

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