Enchanted Winter (Holiday Show)

A Holiday Art Exhibition at the Mountain Artists Guild

Step into the magic of the season with Enchanted Winter, a holiday exhibition celebrating the beauty, wonder, warmth, and imagination of wintertime.

The Mountain Artists Guild invites artists to capture the enchantment of the season through their own creative vision. From snow-covered landscapes and quiet winter nights to sparkling lights, festive gatherings, woodland creatures, holiday traditions, and whimsical worlds, Enchanted Winter is an opportunity to celebrate everything that makes this time of year feel extraordinary.

Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme broadly. Artwork does not need to be specifically Christmas-themed. Think winter wonderlands, cozy interiors, frosted forests, glowing lights, celestial skies, seasonal florals, wildlife, nostalgic memories, holiday celebrations, fantasy, folklore, elegance, mystery, and the quiet beauty of winter.

Ideas to Inspire Your Creativity

• Snowy landscapes and winter scenes
• Enchanted forests and woodland creatures
• Holiday lights and glowing nighttime scenes
• Winter skies, stars, moons, and northern lights
• Cardinals, deer, foxes, owls, and other winter wildlife
• Christmas and holiday traditions
• Cozy cabins, fireplaces, and warm interiors
• Poinsettias, evergreens, holly, pinecones, and winter botanicals
• Angels, stars, and spiritual interpretations of the season
• Nutcrackers, ornaments, wreaths, and vintage holiday imagery
• Whimsical or magical winter worlds
• Fairies, snow queens, and folklore-inspired pieces
• Childhood memories and nostalgic holiday scenes
• Abstract interpretations of winter, light, frost, ice, or snowfall
• Themes of hope, peace, joy, wonder, gathering, and giving
• Elegant metallics, jewel tones, shimmering textures, and festive color palettes

All artistic styles and mediums are encouraged. Whether your interpretation is traditional, contemporary, abstract, whimsical, elegant, rustic, or unexpected, we invite you to bring your own sense of magic to Enchanted Winter.

We welcome artwork in all media, including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, fiber arts, jewelry, mixed media, glass, wood, and digital art.

Eligibility

Open to members of Mountain Artists Guild and non-members; Arizona artists in all media encouraged to apply; an online and in-gallery show. All artwork must be delivered in person.

This exhibition is open to all artists, and all mediums are welcome, including painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, jewelry, fiber art, and mixed media. All submissions must be original works of art.

Categories

1. Original Paintings (Watercolor, Oil, Acrylic, Water media, Pastel, Color Pencils, Inks, Etchings, Mixed Media Collage, etc.)
2. Photography (all types of photography mediums)
3. 3-Dimensional Objects (sculpture, pottery/ceramics, woodworking, stone carving, mixed-media objects, mosaics, fiber arts, tile work, glass art, etc.)
4. Jewelry (100% handcrafted, metal, minerals, gems, beads, polymer clay, leather)

All submissions will be juried and either accepted or not accepted into the Gallery Show for final judging. Prints of original paintings, giclees, and other printed items such as tote bags, pouches, towels, etc. should NOT be entered.

Entry Fees

Up to 5 submissions per artist, pay by credit card only.

• Members: $30.00 for the first 3 submissions; $10.00 for all other submissions
• Non-members: $45.00 for the first 3 submissions; $12.00 for all other submissions

Members agree to volunteer a minimum of 8 hours during the exhibition period or pay a "buyout" fee of $40, payable at The Guild.

Participation Rules

1. Submissions must be entered online using the ArtCall.org website.
2. Artwork accepted into previous 2025 Mountain Artists Guild shows is not eligible for submission.
3. Artwork, in whole or in part, must be created solely by the artist.
4. Artwork, in whole or in part, must not infringe on any copyright.
5. Paintings or photographs of nudes or work inappropriate for family viewing will not be accepted.
6. Price your work to reflect the Guild's commission: Members - 25%; Non-members - 40%. All Artwork must be for sale.
7. Minimum canvas or frame size for paintings or photographs is 154 square inches (ex: 14 x 11 inches); the maximum canvas or paper size is 1728 square inches (example: 36 by 48 inches, 48" on the longest side including frame). Heavy sculptures and other heavy 3-dimensional objects must be easily movable by members and be standalone (not on a wall).
8. Paintings and photographs may be framed or unframed provided unframed images are on gallery wrapped canvas a minimum of 1" thick or on metal. Canvas less than 1" must be framed.
9. Once the awards have been announced, accepted entries will be on display in the Web Gallery for 3 months. Artists who enter this show are responsible for handling (packaging) and shipping of items sold online.

Submission Instructions

• Images of artwork should have no background/frame visible; artwork under glass should show no reflections, and be in the appropriate orientation.
• Images must represent the work accurately.
• You may submit more than one image of paintings, photographs, 3-dimensional objects and jewelry to show different sides of the item or close-up detail. Do not submit different artwork in individual entries, only photos for one piece.
• If photographing 3-dimensional objects or jewelry, place them on either a white or black non-textured background.
• Images should be in JPG, PNG, or PDF file format.
• The maximum file size for uploading is 4MB.

Awards Ceremony & Reception

November 27, 2026, 5 pm - 7:30 pm. Location of Show and Other Information: online for 3 months after the awards are announced. Mountain Artists Guild Gallery – at 228 N. Alarcon St., Prescott, AZ 86301.