2025 Holiday Show Submissions

Hello Resident Artists, Clay Makers, and SOA Instructors! Welcome to the Holiday Show submissions page. This is an open theme show — show us your best work!

Be sure to review all the information below before filling out the submission form as some details have changed from past shows. This page is only accessible from the link you were sent via email. You will not find it on the main Water Street website. Please bookmark this page to make it easier for you to find in the future.

3D ART GUIDELINES

  • You are welcome to submit three (3) pieces.

  • Please notify the gallery at gallery@waterstreetstudios.org as soon as you know how many pieces you plan to submit and pedestals you anticipate needing, for planning purposes. We greatly appreciate it!

  • If a single piece consists of multiple elements they must all fit on a single pedestal.

  • Please make sure your piece sits sturdily on a pedestal or the floor. We will provide a pedestal unless otherwise notified.

  • Artwork must be labeled with provided Artist Identification Form and taped to the front for easy visibility

2D ART GUIDELINES

  • You are welcome to submit three (3) pieces. Individual works must not exceed 36 inches.

  • Artists may have works over 36 inches but are limited to two (2) submissions.

  • All works are limited to 60 inches.

  • Artwork must be delivered ready to hang. Canvas does not need to be framed but does need to be properly wired.

  • Artwork must be labeled with provided Artist Identification Form and taped to the front for easy visibility.

PRINTS

Prints & small works were a success at our Anniversary show, and we invite artists who are interested to provide them for this show with the same guidelines.

As a reminder: These works will be available for purchase during Second Friday and the duration of the Holiday Show. Any unsold works must be picked up after the show has concluded.

Specifications:

  • Prints and 2D works on paper, 8"x10" or 10"x14" only

  • Must be wrapped in clear plastic

  • Must have cardboard insert

  • Must be available for sale

  • Must be comfortable with a Flip-bin style display

  • Must be available for entirety of show

  • Works must be labeled with title, price, size, and artist name on back.

If you are interested in submitting prints or small works on paper that fit these specifications, please email gallery@waterstreetstudios.org with your name, number of expected works, size (8”x10 or 10”x14).

IMPORTANT DATES

  • Deadline to Submit: Sunday, November 23, 2025, at midnight.

  • Notification of Acceptance: Friday, November 28th, 2025 (by end of day)

  • Exhibition Runs: Friday, December 12th - Saturday, January 3rd (end of day)

  • Opening Reception: Friday, December12th, 6-9pm

  • Artwork Drop-off: Sunday, December 7th, 12-4pm. Please take all packing materials home with you.

  • Artwork Pick-up: Sunday, October 5th, 12-4pm. Please add this date to your calendar. Artwork must be picked up promptly.

NOTE:

  • Water Street Studios is not responsible for providing protective barriers for artwork on display. If artist desires to have protective barriers such as rope, cases, etc. it must be approved by the Gallery Committee Chair before artwork drop-off date.

  • WSS reserves the right to install accepted works in a manner deemed necessary for exhibition or security reasons. All work remains on exhibit for the duration of show.

  • By submitting to this show, the artist agrees to these terms of entry.

  • If you have any questions, for the quickest response, please contact us at gallery@waterstreetstudios.org.

Please visit the Gallery Waiver page. Please read and check the box at the bottom to indicate you have read and agree to the terms.

Gallery Waiver page