Headwaters Arts invites artists and artisans working in any medium, to apply to participate in our Artful Giving Gift Show and Sale, a juried show of original handmade gift items, including artwork.
We are looking for unique, well made, affordable items which can include: Jewelry; Pottery; Glass; Wood –Bowls; Live Edge Boards; Fiber – Silk scarves, hats; Artisan Soaps; Leather; Cards; original hand-made ornaments.
All material must be made by the artist. Pieces that are a combination of handmade and mass-produced must be predominantly handmade. Prints and cards made from original artwork are acceptable but must be suitably packaged in cellophane sleeves .
If you are unsure if your material would qualify, please email [email protected] with your questions or call the gallery on Wednesdays or Thursdays. We will NOT be accepting any food items.
Entries are juried.
• Selection will be made on the basis of quality, originality, price point, product packaging, technique, and product categories so that no one category is over-represented.
• Items catering to gift giving during the Holiday Season will be considered foremost.
• Headwater Arts Members will be given priority
• No submission charge applicable
** Note: Gallery Sitting will be required (Fridays-Sundays) and the number of shifts per artist will depend on the number of artists participating. Expect to sit 2-3 shifts. There are 2 “shifts” per day: morning – 10 am to 1:30 pm; afternoon – 1:30 to 5 pm.
DEADLINE: September 7th, 2025 @ midnight
Artwork Drop off: November 10, 9:30 – 11AM
Duration of Show: Nov. 12, 2025 – Jan. 4, 2026
Artwork Pick-up: January 4, 5-6 pm
To submit please click HERE
Read the Open Member Show Submission Guidelines
(not all of these guidelines apply to Artful Giving, however if you will be submitting paintings, then you will find them helpful)
