Small Expressions is a juried small works exhibit designed to encourage art purchases for the gift-giving season. Small Expressions is open to artists in all media.  Selected artworks shall not exceed 16” in any direction, including frame and mount. All submitted works must be for sale. A cash prize will be presented for the Juror’s Choice Award. Artworks will be juried online from submitted images. The exhibit will be held at Northwind Art's Jeanette Best Gallery in downtown Port Townsend from November 22, 2024 through January 6, 2025.

Unlike most other exhibits where all selected work is up for the entirety of the show, when work is sold at this exhibit it will be removed immediately and replaced with a new work. Selected artists will have one to three artworks displayed at a time, with a few pieces in backstock ready to replace any artworks that have been sold.

Artwork will be chosen by a panel of Northwind Art curators. They will be judging the quality, professionalism, and sales potential of the work. A maximum of seven entries may be submitted per artist. Submitted digital images should represent the quality and nature of the work. Work that is considerably different than the submitted images may not be accepted.  Artists must submit an image showing the artwork in its entirety. Only one image per artwork may be submitted.

All submitted artwork must be available for sale.


[NOTE: All artwork must be delivered in person to Jeanette Best Gallery at 701 Water Street in Port Townsend. We will not accept shipped artwork nor will we ship unsold work back to artists.]

Exhibition Dates:

November 22, 2024 – January 6, 2025


Awards:


$500 One Jurors’ Choice Award


Fees:
 

$25 for up to seven entries


All fees are non-refundable

Entry fees go towards jury, awards, and exhibit operating costs

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Calendar:


August 19: Call for entries opens for applications                                                           

October 11: Application Deadline
                                                

October 12-18: Jurying period

October 21: Accepted artists notified via email

November 15-18: Delivery of artwork to Jeanette Best Gallery, 12:00pm-5:00pm

November 22, 12:00pm: Exhibition opens to public; Juror's Choice award announced

December 7, 5:00pm-8:00pm: Saturday Art Walk public reception

January 6: Exhibition closes, 5:00pm

January 7: Pick up of unsold artwork
, 10:00am-3:00pm

NOTE:  Every piece of artwork must have a label affixed to the back with the following information:



Artist Name

Artwork Title

Artwork Medium

Price

Deliver to:


Northwind Art Jeanette Best Gallery                                                        

701 Water Street


Port Townsend, WA 98368

Application Requirements

Small Expressions is open to artists in all media.  Selected artworks shall not exceed 16” in any direction, including frame and mount. All submitted works must be for sale.

Artwork will be chosen by a panel of Northwind Art curators. They will be judging the quality, professionalism, and sales potential of the work. A maximum of seven entries may be submitted per artist. Submitted digital images should represent the quality and nature of the work. Work that is considerably different than the submitted images may not be accepted.  Artists must submit an image showing the artwork in its entirety. Only one image per artwork may be submitted.

 

All submitted artwork must be available for sale.
  Should your work(s) be accepted into the exhibit and sell, Northwind Art will pay you a wholesale price equal to 50% of the retail selling price. Price is set at time of submission by artist in CaFE. 

We encourage all regional artists to apply, however artists should note that all accepted artwork must be delivered in person to Northwind Art's Jeanette Best Gallery at 701 Water Street in Port Townsend. We will not accept shipped artwork nor will we ship unsold work back to artists.

Eligibility Criteria

Small Expressions is open to artists in all media.  Selected artworks shall not exceed 16” in any direction, including frame and mount. All submitted works must be for sale.

Artwork will be chosen by a panel of Northwind Art curators. They will be judging the quality, professionalism, and sales potential of the work. A maximum of seven entries may be submitted per artist. Submitted digital images should represent the quality and nature of the work. Work that is considerably different than the submitted images may not be accepted.  Artists must submit an image showing the artwork in its entirety. Only one image per artwork may be submitted.

 All submitted artwork must be available for sale.


We encourage all regional artists to apply, however artists should note that all accepted artwork must be delivered in person to Northwind Art's Jeanette Best Gallery at 701 Water Street in Port Townsend. We will not accept shipped artwork nor will we ship unsold work back to artists.