About the Sale
In cooperation with the Potters Guild, the Community Arts Center will once again present its highly anticipated Holiday Sale in the spacious 3,000 square foot Duke Gallery in the historic main building of the Community Arts Center in Wallingford, Pennsylvania. A holiday tradition at the Arts Center, the Holiday Sale attracts thousands of discerning shoppers seeking the best hand crafted work for the giving season.
Location
Community Arts Center
Duke Gallery
414 Plush Mill Road
Wallingford, PA 19086
Duke Gallery
414 Plush Mill Road
Wallingford, PA 19086
Eligibility
- Open to all artists.
- Artists will be permitted to exhibit only the specific type of work submitted to the jury. If entering in more than one category, please submit separate images for each category. For example, jewelry cannot be exhibited with another medium unless approved by the jury.
Submission Requirements
- 5 images: 4 work samples and 1 image of booth/display.
Please note: For accepted artists, your submission photos will be used on the website and in other publicity.
Entry Fee
- Jury Fee: $25 (paid with submission).
- Booth Fee — CAC Members: $55. Non-Members: $60 (paid upon acceptance).
Accepted artists will be asked to pay the booth fee within 7 days of acceptance. Entry fees and booth fees are nonrefundable.
Artwork Requirements
- Work will be accepted in the following categories: bookmaking, mixed media, glass, sculpture, fibers, leather, wood, jewelry and metal, and other fine craft. No ceramics.
- All work must be created by the artist.
- Accepted artists will be assigned a 6' x 2.5' space.
- Artists are responsible for providing all display equipment, including tables and display. Table covers are to be to the floor in a solid color (white preferred).
- Accepted artists will be expected to provide adequate inventory for a 10 day sale.
- The artist need not be present during the sale, but will be required to volunteer for a minimum of six hours during the sale. Artists who are unable to work these shifts will be charged $30 per hour.
- All work offered for sale must be clearly labeled with typed labels including the code assigned by the CAC and the price.
Unacceptable items include: imported work of any type, work created by a person other than the artist, pottery, sculpture from molds, handicrafts, mass produced factory art, as well as any other items deemed by the committee to not fall within the spirit of the requirements.
Sales
The Community Arts Center will retain a 35% commission on all sales. Artists receive 65%.
Artist's Agreement
As an applicant to the Community Arts Center’s HOLIDAY SALE, I accept the decision of the Jury of Selection and will exhibit per regulations if selected. Applicant hereby releases the Community Arts Center, personal liability (injury), loss damage or legal action that may arise or occur to exhibitor, his/her goods, property or the public from any condition whatsoever during the preparation and set-up and duration of the sale under this agreement. The applicant is solely responsible for his/her person and property during said sale and maintains insurance against loss
or theft, if desired, at his/her expense. This application for entry constitutes an agreement on the part of the applicant that he/she accepts the above said statements as detailed. I also confirm that the work entered and exhibited is created by me, as required under the Community Arts Center’s HOLIDAY SALE regulations.
Please note: Accepted artists will be asked to donate one piece for inclusion in a raffle to be held at the HOLIDAY SALE. Proceeds of this raffle will support the COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER. Artists contributing to the rae will receive in-kind donation receipts rom the Community Arts Center, as well as our deepest thanks and appreciation.
or theft, if desired, at his/her expense. This application for entry constitutes an agreement on the part of the applicant that he/she accepts the above said statements as detailed. I also confirm that the work entered and exhibited is created by me, as required under the Community Arts Center’s HOLIDAY SALE regulations.
Please note: Accepted artists will be asked to donate one piece for inclusion in a raffle to be held at the HOLIDAY SALE. Proceeds of this raffle will support the COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER. Artists contributing to the rae will receive in-kind donation receipts rom the Community Arts Center, as well as our deepest thanks and appreciation.
About the Community Arts Center
Mission
The arts are essential to human development and the well being of society. The Community Arts Center is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for artists at all levels of their creative journey, encouraging participation in the arts through advocacy, education and outreach, and serving as a vital creative resource for the community.
History
The Community Arts Center was founded in 1948 by a group of local artists. Committed to excellence and inclusiveness, CAC is a widely respected resource for both professional and amateur artists offering instruction in the visual arts for adults and children. It hosts an extensive program of classes, exhibits, concerts, a popular summer camp, and a variety of collaborative outreach programs in the community.
The arts are essential to human development and the well being of society. The Community Arts Center is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for artists at all levels of their creative journey, encouraging participation in the arts through advocacy, education and outreach, and serving as a vital creative resource for the community.
History
The Community Arts Center was founded in 1948 by a group of local artists. Committed to excellence and inclusiveness, CAC is a widely respected resource for both professional and amateur artists offering instruction in the visual arts for adults and children. It hosts an extensive program of classes, exhibits, concerts, a popular summer camp, and a variety of collaborative outreach programs in the community.
Additional Notification Information
Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on August 17, 2026.
If you do not receive your email, login and view the notification in your account. We cannot respond to inquiries regarding the status of notifications.
Image and Filename Specifications
- File Format: Submit original, high-quality JPEG image files. Other formats (e.g., PNG, TIFF) are not accepted.
- Crop Your Image: Ensure only the artwork itself is visible in the image. Do not show any visible matting, frames, or background distractions.
- Orientation: Make sure your image is oriented correctly (right side up) so that the artwork appears in its intended viewing direction.
- Image Size: You do not need to resize your image files before uploading. The system will automatically resize them. Smaller images cannot be enlarged to meet the requirements, so ensure your images are high resolution before uploading.
- File Names: You do not need to rename your files before uploading them. The system will handle any file naming requirements.
- File Size: There is a 30mb maximum file size limit. Larger image files will take longer to upload and process.
Additional Entry Information
- You will pay for your entry by credit or debit card using our secure checkout system.
- After your entry is submitted and paid for, you may log back in to review your entry, edit artist and image information, and add or substitute images up until the entry deadline (July 10, 2026.)
- Entry fees are not refundable and must be submitted and paid by the entry deadline.
- Entries cannot be accepted or changed after the deadline. Incomplete entries will be disqualified.
Support
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