Exhibition Overview
Hearth and Home: Traditions in Small Works is a juried small works exhibition celebrating the warmth, ritual, and intimacy of the winter holiday season. As the days grow short and the cold settles in, our attention turns inward — to firelight, familiar smells from the kitchen, and the small objects and gatherings that mark this time of year. Artists are invited to submit their interpretations of seasonal domestic life, including:
- Hearth & Home — fireplaces, kitchens, the glow of lamp or candlelight
- The Set Table — seasonal food, meals, and meals mid-preparation (think baking cookies)
- Ritual Objects — ornaments, menorahs, wrapping paper — things unpacked once a year
- Windows Looking In or Out — cold and dark outside, warm light inside
- Small Gatherings — intimate interior scenes
- Quiet Interiors — seasonally decorated rooms
Location
Monument Arts & Cultural Center
44 Gypsy Lane
Bennington, VT
44 Gypsy Lane
Bennington, VT
Eligibility
Local and regional artists (New England & Upstate NY encouraged).
Entry Fees
- $25 for first two entries. $10 for each additional submission up to a total of 5.
Entry fees are non-refundable.
Artwork Requirements
- All 2-D media welcome, including but not limited to painting, drawing, printmaking, collage, and mixed media.
- Photography and digital media are not accepted for this show.
- All works must be 192 square inches or smaller (example: 12x16”). Frame is not included in the size limit.
- Work must be framed and wired for hanging.
- Gallery-wrapped canvases not allowed.
- Hand delivery only
Exhibition Jurors
MAC Center Gallery Committee
Awards Juror
TBA
Awards
1st Place – $250
2nd Place – $150
3rd Place – $100
Peoples’ Choice – $150
2nd Place – $150
3rd Place – $100
Peoples’ Choice – $150
Sales
Works must be for sale. NFS is not allowed. Maximum price is $1200. The MAC Center will retain a 35% commission on sales.
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 (October 23, 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.
Notifications Are Posted in Your Account
Results will be posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on October 28, 2026. You will also receive an email.
Log in and check your account. We are unable to answer individual inquiries about results.
Support
Questions about this exhibition?
Contact James Coe ([email protected]) for questions about the prospectus, MACC, eligibility, artwork requirements, drop-off, pick-up, sales, etc.
Need help with ShowSubmit?
Visit our Help Center or Entry Guide for guidance on image uploads, payments, and managing your entry. If you still need help, email ShowSubmit Support ([email protected]). We respond Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm Eastern.