The Ann Arbor Art Center (A2AC) is seeking handmade works of art to showcase and sell in-person and online during our annual Holiday Shop. The A2AC’s Gallery Shop showcases works of art by local and regional artists year-round – from functional ceramics to handmade jewelry and two-dimensional works of fine art. During this holiday season, we’re so excited to engage new artists from the Midwest region.

Located in the heart of bustling downtown Ann Arbor, the A2AC is a non-profit community organization that welcomes and engages visitors with exciting art experiences annually through our gallery shop, classes, exhibitions, and public art programs.

Please submit up to 5 photographs of current works of art. All mediums are encouraged to apply including ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, glass, fibers, and 2D artwork. All submissions will be juried by a committee of A2AC staff, as well as external artists and community members.

Learn more at annarborartcenter.org or on social media @a2artcenter.

Artist Calendar

Tuesday, September 21st: Call opens

Monday, October 18th: Submission Deadline

Thursday, October 21st: Artists Notified of Jury Results via email

Friday, October 22nd - Sunday, November 7th: Artwork Drop-off (by appointment only) 

Thursday, December 30: Holiday Shop Closes

Tuesday, January 4th - Sunday, January 16th: Pick-up of artwork (by appointment only)

About the Ann Arbor Art Center

Since 1909 the Ann Arbor Art Center has been sparking creativity in people of all ages and artistic abilities. Our mission – “to be a contemporary forum for the visual arts through education, exploration, collaboration, and exhibition. We engage minds, expand perspectives and inspire growth in students of all ages, teachers, artists, and the community.”

Through innovative programming, provocative exhibitions, wide-ranging learning courses, and a gallery shop offering handmade artworks, the Art Center engages over 60,000 people annually in exploring the arts.

Delivery

Works may be hand delivered or shipped UPS, USPS or FedEx. If shipping, the artist is responsible for complying with all regulations pertaining to works of art. An artist desiring return shipment of artwork must arrange for return shipping prior to the close of the show. Return shipment will be packaged using the same packing materials they were shipped in. Otherwise, works must be delivered and picked up by the artist on the dates specified in the calendar. Artists are responsible for all shipping and return shipping costs, including insurance or any prepaid return shipping that is no longer valid or sufficient.

Current Art Center Gallery Shop Artists

Artists who are currently showing their artwork in the Gallery Shop are exempt from jury if showing the same media as currently represented and do not need to resubmit to this call. You must contact the gallery via phone or email no later than October 18th 2021 with your intentions of bringing new work.
 

PLEASE READ THE TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR FULL DETAILS ON PARTICIPATION

Application Requirements

Each application must include 1-5 high quality images of original works of art that, if accepted, would be available for sale in-person and online. The Art Center retains a 50% commission on all artwork sold so we encourage artists to price their work accordingly. All artwork must be original and of the artist’s own creation. All artwork must be professionally presented, and ready for installation and sale upon arrival at the Art Center. Any work that does not meet gallery standards may be excluded. Only well-crafted, original artwork will be accepted.

Eligibility Criteria

The Holiday Shop call for entries is open to all artists over 18 years of age who are authorized to work in the US. All artwork must be original and of the artist’s own creation. All artwork must be professionally presented, and ready for installation and sale upon arrival at the Art Center. Any work that does not meet gallery standards may be excluded. Only well-crafted, original artwork will be accepted. Artwork does NOT have to be holiday-themed.